Introit of Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
The text of the Introit
Give peace, O Lord, to them that patiently wait for Thee, that Thy prophets may be found faithful: hear the prayers of Thy servant, and of Thy people Israel. Ps. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: we shall go into the house of the Lord. V . Glory be to the Father.
Haydock
Ecclesiasticus 36
Verse 18. Thee. The Jews were more faithful after the captivity. The author seems to beg for the coming of the Messias.
Psalm 121
Verse 1. Canticle. Hebr. Chal. and Syr. add, “of David,” (C.) who saw in spirit the glory of the temple under Solomon, or the return of the captives, and the felicity of souls in heaven. Bert. --- See Ps. xli. --- What is said of the earthly Jerusalem, is beautifully applied to heaven by S. Aug. &c. The captive Levites might write this psalm. C. --- Lord. Many prophets assured the Jews of their speedy deliverance, as preachers still set before the people the joys of heaven; all which filled the psalmist with rapture. W. --- The motive for this joy is disinterested and edifying. The captives had begged for redress in the former psalms. C. --- Before they had been chastised, they profane the temple. S. Chrys.