Psalm 8:1

The Revelation of Prayer - the Universal Call to Prayer

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  “"Crowned with glory and honor," man is, after the angels, capable of acknowledging "how majestic is the name of the Lord in all the earth."” — Catechism footnote: Ps 8:5; 8:1.

The Creator

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  “God is infinitely greater than all his works: "You have set your glory above the heavens."” — Catechism footnote: Ps 8:1; cf. Sir 43:28.

Augustine of Hippo

• Augustine of Hippo, Expositions on the Psalms Psalm 8

  “Accordingly it is said, “O Lord, our Lord, how admirable is Thy Name in all the earth!” (ver. 1).” — the author cites it

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Gregory of Nazianzus

• Gregory of Nazianzus, Orations Oration 11

  “And that is, as far as I can learn, the Majesty, or as holy David calls it, the Glory which is manifested among the creatures, which It has produced and governs.” — editor's note: Ps. viii. 1.

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• Psalm 145:3

  Cited together in Catechism §300.

• Sirach 43:28

  Cited together in Catechism §300.

• Acts 17:27

  Cited together in Catechism §2566.

• Acts 17:28

  Cited together in Catechism §300.