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Ordinary Time · Christ the King · Year C

Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 (cf. 1)

Let Us Go Rejoicing to the House of the Lord

November 26, 2028

Churchgoing in Gutach, Wilhelm Hasemann
Churchgoing in Gutach, Wilhelm Hasemann, c. 1893Black Forest collection, Germany
A German painter who settled in a Black Forest village and recorded its people, here showing a congregation walking to church in local costume.I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.Wilhelm HasemannA German painter who settled in the Black Forest village of Gutach and spent his life recording its people and costume.Black Forest collection, GermanyHeld locally in the Black Forest region whose village life the painting records.Black Forest collection, Germany
Roman Lectionary
GospelLuke 23:35-43Lk 23:35-43
Second ReadingCol. 1:12-20Col 1:12-20
First Reading2 Sam. 5:1-32 Sm 5:1-3
Responsorial PsalmPs. 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 (cf. 1)Ps 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 (cf. 1)

Overview & Insights

"I rejoiced when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord.'" (Psalm 122:1)

A pilgrim song of ascent, Psalm 122 celebrates arriving at Jerusalem, the city built for unity, where the tribes go up and the thrones of David's house stand for judgment. It fits Christ the King as a psalm of approach to the true city and true throne.

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Commentary

Psalm 122:1 CommentariesPs 122:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentary on the pilgrim's joy at going up to Jerusalem.

Psalm 122 CommentaryPs 122 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik traces the psalm's picture of Jerusalem as the city of David's throne.

Psalm 122 (Gill's Exposition)Ps 122 (Gill's Exposition) StudyLight

John Gill's exposition of the psalm's praise for Jerusalem's unity and thrones of judgment.

Commentary on Psalm 122Commentary on Ps 122 Working Preacher

Reads the psalm as an invitation into God's presence at the start of a new church year.

Psalm 122Ps 122 Center for Excellence in Preaching

A preaching-focused look at the psalm's prayer for Jerusalem's peace.

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