Psalms 27 - Sunday Homily -Father Michael

One thing have I asked of the Lord,

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord,

All the days of my life...

Indeed... and how lovely .......is Psalms 27... but let me give you the full reading, folks, that you may appreciate the full beauty of this incredible psalm- a total call to trust and believe in the Lord God and never be faint hearted., no matter what..wait for the Lord..

The Lord is my light and my salvation;

whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life;

of whom shall I be afraid?

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When evildoers assail me,

uttering slanders against me,

my adversaries and foes

they shall stumble and fall

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Though a host encamp against me,

my heart shall not fear;

though war arise against me,

yet will I be confident.

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One thing have I asked of the Lord,

that will I seek after;

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord

all the days of my life,

to behold the beauty of the Lord

and to inquire in his temple.

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For He will hide me in his shelter

in the day of trouble;

he will conceal me under the cover of his tent

he will set me high upon a rock.

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And now my head shall be lifted up

above my enemies round about me;

and I will offer in his tent

sacrifices with shouts of joy;

I will sing and make melody to the

Lord.

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Hear O Lord, when I cry aloud;

be gracious to me and answer me!

Thou hast said, Seek ye my face

My heart says to thee

Thy face, Lord do I seek

Hide not thy face from me.

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Turn not thy servant away in anger

thou who hast been my help

Cast me not off, forsake me not

O God of my salvation!

For my father and mother

have forsaken me,

but the Lord will take me up.

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Teach me thy way, O Lord;

and lead me on a level path

because of my enemies.

Give me not up to the will

of my adversairies;

for false witnesses have risen

against me,

and they breathe out violence.

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I believe that I shall see the

goodness of the Lord

in the land of the living!

Wait for the Lord;

be strong, and let your heart take

courage;

yes, wait for the Lord!

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Thank you Father Michael, for the beautiful sharing..

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