The Psalms are wonderful sources of encouragement, enlightenment, and strength. This series explores the Psalms for Cycle A of the Common Lectionary using New Revised Standard Version of the Bible texts.

Each meditation is in three parts. First is the Psalm itself. Second is the alternate image, offering readers new insights to stimulate their vision of the Psalms. Third is the reflection section, offering a short analysis and comment on the passage.

Aids to the Psalms is appropriate for liturgical aids, sermon starters, personal and group meditation, and Christian education.

Among the Psalms of Cycle A are:

- Christmas Eve -- O sing to the Lord a new song.

- Good Friday -- My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

- Thanksgiving -- Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion.

- Ascension -- Clap your hands, all you peoples.

This is part of a three-book set on exploring the message of the Psalms.

Hugh H. Drennan is a Presbyterian minister serving in the Oakland-Cambridge Presbyterian church in Cambridge, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque. Iowa.