Responsorial Psalms for Ordinary Time, Year A (Part III)

The Exaltation of the Cross marks the final weeks of ordinary time, which end on the 34th Sunday when we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. In the third and final part of Year A (weeks 25 – 34), we continue in Matthew’s Gospel from the parable of the laborers in the vineyard {Matthew 20:1-16} to the words of Jesus on how he will separate the sheep and the goats after he returns in glory {Matthew 25:31-46}.

The responsorial psalms deepen our understanding of the Word as we continue in the cycle of the Lectionary.

Here are accessible, contemporary settings for the third and final part of Year A – each one includes a free melody line PDF and MP3 audio: (click links below)

25th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “The Lord is close to all who call him.” (Psalm 144)
26th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “Remember your mercy, Lord.” (Psalm 24)
27th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “The vineyard of the Lord is the House of Israel.” (Psalm 79)
28th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.” (Psalm 22)
29th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “Give the Lord glory and power.” (Psalm 95)
30th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “I love you, Lord, my strength.” (Psalm 17)
31st Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “Keep my soul in peace before you, O Lord.” (Psalm 130)
32nd Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “For you my soul is thirsting, O God my God.” (Psalm 62)
33rd Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “O blessed are those who fear the Lord.” (Psalm 127)
34th Sunday in OT, Year A ~ “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” (Psalm 22)

Click here for Responsorial Psalms for Ordinary Time, Year A (Part I)
Click here for Responsorial Psalms for Ordinary Time, Year A (Part II)

It may be Ordinary Time, but there’s still plenty of liturgical festivity through these weeks and months. Click here to see our round-up of songs and psalms for the Summer Solemnities as well.