So while I may not know which chapter and verse I am singing, I remember the words. I don’t guess that matters to Protestants though, because I don’t remember which psalm it is.
If you don’t know the exact verse and it’s context how do you know it hasn’t been twisted or altered?
Remember, when Lucifer tempted our Lord in the wilderness he used scripture. Jesus understood and responded with scripture.
False teachers want you to lack intimate knowledge and understanding of God’s Word.
Hi, did you read my reply to the other poster who asked nearly the same question of me? The chapter and verses are listed. They correspond with the ones in the Bible, word for word. They are in context because it is only one psalm that is sung. We don’t skip from one psalm to another. A different psalm is covered at another Mass. Perhaps if you visited a Catholic Mass, you would understand better what I mean. It’s beautiful and biblical!
My point was in agreement with the poster I had replied to. Catholics don’t have chapters and verses memorized, BUT they are there for us to refer to any time we so desire.
I like singing the psalms during the week while I’m working, because it helps me focus my thoughts on God, and how Good He is. There is so much negativity going on in the news, that I especially find it helpful to return my thoughts to the Lord. I’m not sure why anyone would have a problem with that. It is no different than me opening up my Bible right now, and picking a psalm to read, but decide to sing it instead. I also find it easier to remember the words, because they are set to music.