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Psalm 97:1+6, 11-12

December 25, 2025

Christ in Majesty (Maiestas Domini), Sant Climent de Taüll, Master of Taüll
Christ in Majesty (Maiestas Domini), Sant Climent de Taüll, Master of Taüll, c. 1123Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona · public domain
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 2:15-20
First ReadingIsa. 62:11-12
Responsorial PsalmPs. 97:1+6, 11-12
Second ReadingTitus 3:4-7

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Commentary

Commentary on Psalm 97 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary commentary on the Lord reigns, the enthronement psalm sung at Christmas Dawn.

Enduring Word Bible Commentary Psalm 97 Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik on the reign of the Lord, light sown for the righteous, and joy for the upright in heart.

Psalm 97:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Aggregated classic commentary on the Lord reigning and the earth rejoicing.

Background & Word Study

BibleProject: Book of Psalms Overview BibleProject

Animated overview of the Psalter showing how the enthronement psalms proclaim God's kingship.

The Church Fathers

Catena: Psalm 97 Catena

Patristic comment chained to Psalm 97 reading the Lord's reign and light for the righteous christologically.

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