Jerusalem and the Church

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¹ A psalm of the Korahites. A song. The LORD loves the city founded on holy mountains,

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² Loves the gates of Zion more than any dwelling in Jacob.

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Glorious things are said of you, O city of God! Selah

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From Babylon and Egypt I count those who acknowledge the LORD. Philistia, Ethiopia, Tyre, of them it can be said: "This one was born there."

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³ But of Zion it must be said: "They all were born here." The Most High confirms this;

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the Lord notes in the register of the peoples: "This one was born here." Selah

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So all sing in their festive dance: "Within you is my true home."

 

Psalm-Prayer:

Lord God, your only Son wept over ancient Jerusalem, soon to be destroyed for its lack of faith. He established the new Jerusalem firmly upon rock and made it the mother of the faithful. Make us rejoice in your Church, and grant that all people may be reborn into the freedom of your Spirit. (Lectio Divina 01/29/09)