Psalms II by Mauricio Carrasco, John Hall, Judy Hoelzeman

This study has 7 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 6 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Psalms for All Seasons, by John F. Craghan. Note that the Psalms I study and the Psalm II study use the same commentary. Those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. It is recommended that Psalms I be studied prior to Psalms II.

The Book of the Psalms is a unique collection of the song-prayers of Israel. To study Psalms is to study prayer, ultimately to enter into prayer. Therefore the Study Guide questions rely heavily on personal life experiences. Psalms II focuses on a selection of twenty-eight psalms divided into three categories: Royal Psalms, Psalms of Lament, and Psalms of Declarative Praise.

Mauricio Carrasco, John Hall, Judy Hoelzeman

Catherine Upchurch is the former director of Little Rock Scripture Study and the general editor of the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible. Catherine speaks and writes regularly on a variety of biblical and spiritual topics. She is the author of several books in the Alive in the Word series, including Mary: Favored by God; Christmas: Season of Wonder and Hope; and Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger. She is also a contributor to Give Us This Day published by Liturgical Press. Clifford M. Yeary served for many years as the associate director of Little Rock Scripture Study. He is the author of several Bible studies, including The Sermon on the Mount, The Eucharist in Scripture, Pilgrim People, and Scripture and the Rosary, all published by Little Rock Scripture Study/Liturgical Press.