The Book of Psalms is a book of prayers. The psalms express the author’s praise, thanksgiving, distress, or even anger.
A some background material or a Catholic commentary on the Book of Psalms is a good starting point.
The Psalms are songs which are meant to be prayed. This article explains more about this beautiful book.
And these two books approach the Psalms from a Catholic perspective:
If you are looking for resources related to the reading for a specific liturgical date, you can find that on the resources by liturgical date page.
Below are some resources, reflections, and social media graphics for the Book of Psalms.
Resources and Reflections for the Book of Psalms
Psalm 15
Prayer for Doing the Right Thing – Based on Psalm 15
Psalm 15 is a prayer for doing the right thing, a prayer which calls us to be “doers of the Word.” Psalm 15 spells out that God expects His people…
Psalm 15
The Lord Is My Shepherd Note Cards
These note cards carry an inspirational message from Psalm 23. The graphic design is bold and modern. Use these to send an uplifting message to a friend or for your…
Psalm 30
Prayer to God My Hope in Time of Fear (Based on Psalm 30)
This is a prayer based on Psalm 30. Sometimes we are overcome by fear. We think we can handle it ourselves. But eventually we find that we need God’s grace.…
Psalm 34
Thanks Be to God My Deliverer – A Prayer Based on Psalm 34
Psalm 34 is a prayer of thanksgiving which David prayed when God delivered him from his enemies. This prayer based on Psalm 34 expresses this same sentiment. God delivers those…
Psalm 45
A Prayer of Love to God (Based on Psalm 45)
This is a prayer of love to God based on Psalm 45. Psalm 45 is a wedding song. It speaks of the strength of the king, who marries a foreign…
Psalm 51
Washed Away Prayer Service
This prayer service makes a nice accompaniment to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It could also be used for a youth ministry meeting about forgiveness or baptism.
Create a Clean Heart in Me O God
A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me.…
Psalm 54
The Lord Upholds My Life
This social media graphic is for Psalm 54:6. It reminds us that we are dependant on God.
Psalm 63
Psalm 78
In Remembrance – A Prayer Based on Psalm 78
Psalm 78 is prayed in remembrance of all the times we have strayed and how God has always shown us mercy. This prayer based on Psalm 78 reminds us that…
Psalm 85
Show Us Your Mercy and Grant Us Your Salvation
Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. – Psalm 85:8
Prayer to the God of Peace and Justice (Based on Psalm 85)
This is a prayer based on Psalm 85. God desires peace and justice for all of His beloved children. When we know God’s mercy and hear his voice, we are…
Psalm 95
If Today You Hear His Voice, Harden Not Your Hearts
If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. – Psalm 95
Psalm 116
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Being Saved
This is a prayer of gratitude based on Psalm 116. We have called out to God and he has saved us.
Psalm 132
A Prayer of Faithfulness Based on Psalm 132
This is a prayer of faithfulness based on Psalm 132. Psalm 132 was sung as the ark of the covenant was processed into the temple. The ark was carefully constructed…
Psalm 145
The Hand of the Lord Feeds Us; He Answers All Our Needs
The hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs. The eyes of all look hopefully to you, and you give them their food in due season; you…
God Sustains Us – A Prayer Based on Psalm 145
We know God sustains us and cares for us. This is a prayer based on Psalm 145, which expressed praise to God for the way he watches over us.
Psalm 146
A Prayer of Trust in God
This prayer, based on Psalm 146, reminds us that we must put our trust in God above all others. He has proved to be faithful to us time and time again.