“Do thou, O Lord, protect us, guard us ever from this generation. On every side the wicked prowl, as vileness is exalted among the sons of men.” (Psalm 12[11]:7-8) Encountering the Word is your source for daily inspiration, encouragement, and guidance from God’s Holy Word in the Bible. Please share on Facebook and other social media. Print this entry
Psalms
Encountering the Word — Psalm 51:1
“Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offense.” (Psalm 51:1) Encountering the Word is your source for daily inspiration, encouragement, and guidance from God’s Holy Word in the Bible. Please share on Facebook and other social media. Print this entry
The Language of a Heart in Prayer
“Allow the Psalms to transform your fears into trust, your cries of distress into praise, and your uncertainty into confidence in the Lord. ” The Psalms have been comforting prayers during this strange Lent. Earlier in the week in the daily liturgy, we prayed Psalm 23 and proclaimed our faith in the Good Shepherd, confident he was leading us through […]
Encountering the Word — Psalm 27:4
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “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.” (Psalm 27:4) Please share on Facebook and other social media. Print this […]
Would I forgive King David?
“Would I be as merciful as God was towards David?“ Even if you can’t get to daily Mass, I highly recommend using the readings of the day in your daily prayers. It is a way to unite your prayers with Catholics throughout the world, to live liturgically, and to become familiar with the great stories and wisdom of Sacred Scripture. […]
Encountering the Word — Psalm 40:8
“I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart.” (Psalm 40:8) Please share on Facebook and other social media. Print this entry
The Most Powerful Prayer Book
Have you ever wished that someone might just tell you what the most effective prayer book is out there? Let’s acknowledge that there are literally thousands and thousands of published books on prayer, not to mention all the material one can find on the internet about prayer. But if we do not have time to read all those books, or […]
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Advent Reflection — Wonderfully Made
“You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother’s womb. I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know.” (Psalm 139:13-14) We are not accidents of nature. Every single one of us is made intentionally by God because He loves us. No exceptions! Imago Dei—in His image He made us. […]
Encountering the Word — Psalm 136:1
Your Daily Bible Quote “O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures for ever.” (Psalm 136:1) Please share on Facebook and other social media you choose below. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — Psalm 31:24
Your Daily Bible Quote “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 31:24) Please share on Facebook and other social media you choose below. Print this entry