Reflection from Psalm No. 103
COMPASSION
Remember all the Lord has accomplished for you.
He pardons all your sins and over body and soul
He extends his healing hands.
Your very bones will rejoice
As you feel the blessing of his mercy,
In the depth of your being.
He is merciful and tender towards
Those who dont deserve it.
He is slow to get angry and
Rich in faithful love.
The Lord acts with integrity.
He is compassionate towards
All who are oppressed.
You will feel your youth renewed,
As the eagles plumage is restored.
As far as the east is from the west,
So far does he remove our offences from us.
He is like a father to us.
He is tender and kind to those who honour him. [Psalm 103:13]
Glory be …
This reflection was composed by Fr Kevin Lyon, a priest of the Dublin Diocese, and flows from his praying the psalms. Published in the book: Psalm-Prayers for every mood, reproduced with permission from the author and publishers: Columba Press, www.columba.ie