1. A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

2. Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3. The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

4. Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

5. Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

6. When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds.

7. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.





“A pessoa que nunca medita é como alguém que nunca se olha no espelho e, assim, não se cuida e sai desarrumada. A pessoa que medita e dirige seus pensamentos a Deus, que é o espelho de sua alma, procura conhecer seus defeitos, tenta corrigi-los, modera seus impulsos e põe em ordem sua consciência.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina