Psalm for Sunday, August 20, 2023

Reflections 

Psalm 67: 2-3, 5, 6, 8   (Read)

"So may your way be known upon earth;

among all nations, your salvation."

No wonder the Gentiles (people like us) 
were attracted to the faith when St Paul
and Barnabas were traveling through
the towns, visiting the early churches, 
and ministering to the Gentiles.  

The apostles were doing as Jesus did 

when He encountered the Canaanite 

woman in the region of Tyre and Sidon  

(Gospel, Mt 15:21-28).
Though she was not a member of the 

house of Israel, Jesus recognized how 

great was her faith, and the woman's 

daughter was healed from that hour.

By ministering to the Gentiles the way 

of the Lord became known upon earth 

among all the nations, as the Psalm says.  

Indeed the Psalm predicts that God’s 

saving power shall be known among all 

the peoples.  Thankfully, that includes us.

So much that God does for us is sung

in the Psalm's verses, which pray,

"May God have pity on us and bless us;
may He let his face shine upon us."

 God gives us His grace through His son Jesus,
   who is our Savior. 
 

God gives us material blessings – 
    all our treasure and gifts are from Him. 
 

He gives us spiritual blessings  – 
    we know these as fruits of the spirit. 

Today we join with the members of the early church 

in praising God – “May the peoples praise you, God; 

may all the peoples praise you."

Amen

 

Discussion Questions for Reflection

1.  The Psalm petitions God to 'Let His face shine upon us.'  In what way 

do you believe that God has let His face shine upon you?

2.  Our psalmist calls for God's salvation to be known among all the nations.  

How are you evangelizing to those who do not know His saving grace?