Psalm for Sunday, February 9, 2020

Reflections 

Psalm 112:  4-5, 6-7, 8-9   (Read)

“Light shines through the darkness 

for the upright.”

The Psalm inspires us to have 

a right relationship with the Lord by becoming 'upright.'   

Having done so, having delighted in God's commands, we begin to imitate Him and treat our brothers and sisters 

as He would do.

“Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and merciful and just.”  

These are heavenly qualities 

(being gracious, and merciful and just),

and having God's light in our hearts 

inspires us to do good works, 

to “conduct our affairs with justice,” 

“give to the poor lavishly.”

And as we measure out a good 

and generous measure, our measure 

is returned to us many times over.  

As the Psalm says, we will be lifted up 

from within; our "horn shall be exalted 

in glory."

Amen

Discussion Questions for Reflection

1.  The Psalm's verses are in keeping with this Sunday's Gospel
and the reading from Isaiah.  All three affirm that we people of
faith are the 'light of the world' and are motivated to do good deeds. 
Give an example of how your light shines through in the darkness.

2.  Our psalmist speaks of a man whose 'heart is firm, trusting in
the Lord,' whose 'heart is steadfast.'   In our world today, what makes
you firm of heart and trusting in the Lord?