Psalms

M. Basil Pennington, OCSO, was a monk for more than fifty years. He lived at St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts and was the author of many modern spiritual classics, including Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer.Phillip Ratner is a multimedia artist who works in sculpture, painting, etched glass, tapestry, drawing, and the graphic arts. Twenty years ago he opened the Israel Bible Museum in Safad, Israel. Since then, Ratner has spent most of his time there developing over 250 works of art on the Bible in sculpture, painting, and graphics. He has completed many private commissions and public works, and has earned degrees from the Pratt Institute and American University. To learn more about his work, visit www.ratnermuseum.com.

• WelcomeBlessed Are They: Psalm 1O Lord, Our Lord: Psalm 8aYou Gave Us Dominion: Psalm 8bThe Heavens Declare the Glory of God: Psalm 19May the Lord Hear You: Psalm 20The Earth Is the Lord's: Psalm 24Judge Me, O Lord: Psalm 26The Lord Is My Light: Psalm 27I Will Extol You, O Lord: Psalm 30I Will Bless the Lord: Psalm 34As the Hart Longs: Psalm 42God Is Our Refuge and Strength: Psalm 46Give Ear to My Prayer: Psalm 55aIt Was Not an Enemy: Psalm 55bCry Out to God: Psalm 66In You, O Lord, I Place My Trust: Psalm 71Hear My Teaching: Psalm 78You Who Dwell: Psalm 91The Lord Reigns: Psalm 97Sing to the Lord: Psalm 98Hear My Prayer: Psalm 102Give Thanks to the Lord: Psalm 136Beside the Rivers of Babylon: Psalm 137Alleluia: Psalm 150Suggested Reading

"An eloquent and moving commentary ... infusing the text with [Pennington's] love for the scriptures and his sense of unity with God.... Unique.... [Pennington’s] eloquence and wonder are fully intact, his feelings of awe emerging on every page.... This is not merely a commentary on the Psalms, but a love letter from a man who immersed himself in their grandeur and majesty."—Publishers Weekly starred review“Inspiring and visually beautiful.... Only a spiritual master like Basil Pennington could express so simply and so powerfully their meaning for believers today.”—Catholic Library World “Has the richness, density, and complexity that will nurture a lifetime of prayer.... A meeting place between God and the heart and soul.”—Cistercian Studies “Attractive ... easy to read.... Original and creative.... Would find a comfortable home in any congregational library.”—Church & Synagogue Library Association Newsletter “Sweet [and] personal.... [Pennington’s] approach, examples, language, and imagery are all easy and accessible.”—Library Journal “Not only a fine companion to prayer, but its artistic format would make it a fine gift.”—Bible Today “Both inspiring and visually beautiful.”—Catholic Library World