9views 0shareThe reprobation of the Jews is foreshewn under the parable of a vineyard. A woe is pronounced against sinners: the army of God shall send against them. 1 I will sing…
Psalm 119 – Ad Dominum
14views 0shareA prayer in tribulation A gradual canticle. The following psalms, in number fifteen, are called gradual psalms, or canticles, from the word gradus, signifying steps, ascensions, or degrees: either because they…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 17 – Book of Sirach
7views 0shareThe creation and favour of God to man. An exhortation to turn to God. 1 God created man of the earth, and made him after his own image. 2 And he…
Canticle of Canticles – 4
21views 0shareChrist sets forth the graces of his spouse: and declares his love for her. 1 How beautiful art thou, my love, how beautiful art thou! thy eyes are doves’ eyes, besides…
Psalm 44 – Eructavit cor meum
18views 0shareThe excellence of Christ’s kingdom, and the endowments of his church. [1] Unto the end, for them that shall be changed, for the sons of Core, for understanding. A canticle for…
Proverbs, chapter 7 – The love of wisdom
4views 0shareThe love of wisdom is the best preservative from being led astray by temptation. 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my precepts with thee. Son, 2 Keep my…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 4
9views 0shareAfter an extremity of evils that shall fall upon the Jews, a remnant shall be comforted by Christ. 1 And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man,…
Psalm 118 – Beati immaculati
19views 0shareOf the excellence of virtue consisting in the love and observance of the commandments of God. Alleluia. 1 ALEPH. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 16 – Book of Sirach
23views 0shareIt is better to have none than many wicked children. Of the justice and mercy of God. His ways are unsearchable. 1 Rejoice not in ungodly children, if they be multiplied:…
Canticle of Canticles – 3
20views 0shareThe spouse seeks Christ. The glory of his humanity. 1 In my bed by night I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, and found him not. 2 I…
Psalm 43 – Deus auribus nostris
31views 0shareThe church commemorates former favours, and present afflictions; under which she prays for succour. [1] Unto the end, for the sons of Core, to give understanding. [2] We have heard, O…
Proverbs, chapter 6 – Avoid Usury
24views 0share1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, thou hast engaged fast thy hand to a stranger. 2 Thou art ensnared with the words of thy mouth, and caught…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 3
7views 0shareThe confusion and other evils that shall come upon the Jews for their sins. The pride of their women shall be punished. 1 For behold the sovereign the Lord of hosts…
Psalm 117 – Confitemini Domino
7views 0shareThe psalmist praiseth God for his delivery from evils: putteth his whole trust in him; and foretelleth the coming of Christ. Alleluia. 1 Give praise to the Lord, for he is…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 15 – Book of Sirach
18views 0shareWisdom embraceth them that fear God. God is not the author of sin. 1 He that feareth God, will do good: and he that possesseth justice, shall lay hold on her,…
Canticle of Canticles – Canticle 2
35views 0shareChrist caresses his spouse: he invites her to him. 1 I am the flower of the field, and the lily of the valleys. 2 As the lily among thorns, so is…
Psalm 42 – Judica me, Deus
48views 0shareThe prophet aspireth after the temple and altar of God. [1] A psalm for David. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver…
Proverbs, chapter 5 – An exhortation to fly lust
8views 0shareAn exhortation to fly lust, and the occasions of it. 1 My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline thy ear to my prudence. 2 That thou mayst keep thoughts, and…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter, 2
12views 0shareAll nations shall flow to the church of Christ. The Jews shall be rejected for their sins. Idolatry shall be destroyed. 1 The word that Isaias the son of Amos saw,…
Psalm 116 – Laudate Dominum
22views 0shareAll nations are called upon to praise God for his mercy and truth. Alleluia. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his mercy…