Monday, December 25, 2023

Psalm for Sunday, December 31, 2023


Reflections


Psalm 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5  (Read)

“Blessed are those who fear the Lord
and walk in His ways!”

The Psalm affirms that the blessings 
for those who fear the Lord are 
to be found in the recesses of our 
homes, in the ordinary joys of family.

The worthy wife is valued in the Psalm 
as a fruitful vine because she blesses 
her home and family with the gift 
of her handiwork.  As shown in the Gospel
she uses wisely what is given her as 
her way of obeying the Lord and 
holding Him in awe. 

“Just so will they be blessed 
who fear the Lord.”

If we fear the Lord and walk in His 
ways, we will receive the blessings 
of our labor, prosper, and grow old 
gracefully in the company of our 
wife and children.

Amen


Discussion Questions for Reflection

1.  The Psalm assures us that we will be favored by the Lord, 

if we walk in His ways.  Speak of how you have been blessed 
by obeying the Lord and holding Him in awe.

2.  Our psalmist tells of a worthy wife who uses wisely what 

she has been given.  Give an example of how you have used 
your God-given talent to serve your family or your community.
 


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