1. Alleluia! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord!

2. Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever!

3. From eastern lands to the western islands, may the name of the Lord be praised!

4. The Lord is exalted over the nations, his glory above the heavens.

5. Who is like the Lord our God, who sits enthroned on high,

6. but also bends down to see on earth as in heaven?

7. He lifts up the poor from the dust and the needy from the ash heap.

8. He makes them sit with princes, with rulers of his people.

9. He gives a home to the barren woman, and makes her a joyful mother. Praise the Lord!





Como distinguir uma tentação de um pecado e como estar certo de que não se pecou? – perguntou um penitente. Padre Pio sorriu e respondeu: “Como se distingue um burro de um homem? O burro tem de ser conduzido; o homem conduz a si mesmo!” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina