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Psalm 130[129] is one of the 6 Psalms known as the "Penitential Psalms". In the pre-Vatican II form of the Mass it was recited by the priest "at the foot of the altar". It thus served as the opening of the Penitential Rite in which we acknowledge our unworthiness to take part in Jesus' eternal sacrifice. It still plays a significant part in our Liturgy for the dead, not only because of its penitential nature but even more because of the strong theme of hope which permeates it with its themes of forgiveness, compassion, waiting for the Lord and the coming of the dawn, which is a consoling symbol of the Resurrection.
Another significant phrase in the Psalm is the designation of God as "The God of my youth". This is not a nostalgic phrase thinking back to our younger days when our faith was perhaps more firm because more innocent. The phrase is an expression of hope, affirming how God keeps renewing us each day until the day of eternal youth in the Resurrection.
Father in Heaven, if you never overlooked our sins, how could we survive? But we give You thanks and praise, for You have forgiven us all our sins and reconciled us eternally with You in the gift of the Resurrection.
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DAILY OFFERING
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Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.
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PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
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INTENTION
That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good.
Elaboration
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