I spent some time yesterday morning reflecting on what this verse of the Lord's Prayer and Psalm 96 might have in common. Out of reverence for God's proper name, "Yahweh," the Old Testament sometimes substitutes "name." We are praying ''May You be held holy." Psalm 96 encourages us, "Sing to the Lord, bless his name." I am praying something like "You are an awesome God."
The Psalm overflows with joyful praise to God, so much so that it is given the honor of being the psalm used to reflect on the readings in the Christmas Mass. My favorite line is "All the trees of the forest shall sing for joy." It has always made me think of Christmas trees.
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