The Psalms: Meditations for Every Day of the Year

by Joan D. Chittister

The psalms are the oldest prayers in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Joan Chittister sees them as a lexicon of the human condition, assuring us of God's caring presence and loving help in every situation. In this beautifully designed book, Chittister provides a favorite psalm for each month and a reflection on the prayer for each day so that the psalm can become a benedition that pulsates in our hearts.

142 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1996

About the author

Joan Daugherty Chittister, O.S.B., is an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker. She has served as Benedictine prioress and Benedictine federation president, president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, and co-chair of the Global Peace Initiative of Women.

Reviews

[heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

am a little disappointed by the brevity of each meditation. she is such a wise woman who has taken on some very provocative topics (history of women in the bible, etc.) and i wanted more content for each day of the year.

great small book to incorporate into a meditation but not as rich as i had hoped. this is the only reason i gave it so few stars.

[Glen Gersmehl · Rating 4 out of 5]

the first of what became a series of her unusually insightful volumes of short meditations for every day of the year