1. Alleluia! I give thanks to Yahweh with all my heart, in the meeting-place of honest people, in the assembly.

2. Great are the deeds of Yahweh, to be pondered by all who delight in them.

3. Full of splendour and majesty his work, his saving justice stands firm for ever.

4. He gives us a memorial of his great deeds; Yahweh is mercy and tenderness.

5. He gives food to those who fear him, he keeps his covenant ever in mind.

6. His works show his people his power in giving them the birthright of the nations.

7. The works of his hands are fidelity and justice, all his precepts are trustworthy,

8. established for ever and ever, accomplished in fidelity and honesty.

9. Deliverance he sends to his people, his covenant he imposes for ever; holy and awesome his name.

10. The root of wisdom is fear of Yahweh; those who attain it are wise. His praise will continue for ever.





Por que a tentação passada deixa na alma uma certa perturbação? perguntou um penitente a Padre Pio. Ele respondeu: “Você já presenciou um tremor de terra? Quando tudo estremece a sua volta, você também é sacudido; no entanto, não necessariamente fica enterrado nos destroços!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina