For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David. “I will thank Hashem, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wondrous deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in You; ...

St. Francis de Sales once said, “Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either he will shield you from suffering ...

Editor’s note: This article was first published in the Aug. 2, 1997, issue of America, titled “Praying the Psalms: Some Notes.” For some years I have been keeping rather extensive reading notebooks.