1. [Song of Ascents] From the depths I call to you, Yahweh:

2. Lord, hear my cry. Listen attentively to the sound of my pleading!

3. If you kept a record of our sins, Lord, who could stand their ground?

4. But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered.

5. I rely, my whole being relies, Yahweh, on your promise.

6. My whole being hopes in the Lord, more than watchmen for daybreak; more than watchmen for daybreak

7. let Israel hope in Yahweh. For with Yahweh is faithful love, with him generous ransom;

8. and he will ransom Israel from all its sins.





Como distinguir uma tentação de um pecado e como estar certo de que não se pecou? – perguntou um penitente. Padre Pio sorriu e respondeu: “Como se distingue um burro de um homem? O burro tem de ser conduzido; o homem conduz a si mesmo!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina