Psalm 129
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Psalm 129 is the 129th psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is one of 15 psalms that begins with the words "A song of ascents" (Shir Hama'alot).
Uses
Judaism
- Is recited following Mincha between Sukkot and Shabbat Hagadol.[1]
Catholicism
According to ancient tradition from the Middle Ages, this psalm was executed as the last psalm of the office of vespers on Monday, by the rule of St. Benedict (530)[2]
In the Liturgy of the Hours now, Psalm 129 is sung or recited différentement Thursday of the fourth week, and the Office of the middle of the day.[3][4]
References
- ^ The Complete Artscroll Siddur page 530
- ^ Psautier latin-français du bréviaire monastique, (1938/2003) p. 499.
- ^ Le cycle principal des prières liturgiques se déroule sur quatre semaines.
- ^ Prosper Guéranger, Règle de saint Benoît, (Abbaye Saint-Pierre de Solesmes, réimpression 2007) p46.