--- product_id: 194623393 title: "The Ecumenical Grail Psalter" price: "£17.79" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/194623393-the-ecumenical-grail-psalter store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Ecumenical Grail Psalter **Price:** £17.79 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ecumenical Grail Psalter - **How much does it cost?** £17.79 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/194623393-the-ecumenical-grail-psalter) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In 2010 the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments granted a recognitio to The Revised Grail Psalms. This translation was prepared as a liturgical translation intended for use in the Roman Catholic Liturgy. Within a year of its publication, Christian leaders from groups beyond the Roman Catholic Communion expressed appreciation for certain aspects of The Revised Grail Psalms, particularly the poetic quality of the text and the sprung rhythm which facilitates recitation, chant, and musical settings of the texts. They further inquired if we might consider publishing another edition of The Revised Grail Psalms, focusing more directly on the original Hebrew while yet seeking a more inclusive final text of the sort preferred in the current worship of their respective communions. Thus The Ecumenical Grail Psalter came to be. - Extracted from the Introduction to The Ecumenical Grail Psalter Review: this looks like a general inclusive version of the original version of ... - From what I can tell, this looks like a general inclusive version of the original version of the revised Grail Psalms that the monks of Conception Abbey produced before someone at the Vatican "corrected" their translation. In the original version done by Abbot Gregory and the monks as well as this version, the word "righteousness" appears, whereas in the "approved for liturgical use" version, that word is translated at "justice." This version also does not appear to have to follow the dictates of "Liturgicam Authenticam" and so avoids some of the clumsiness that LA has caused in our liturgical texts. A great example of this can be found in verses 15-18 of Psalm 17. In the "official" revised Grail psalms, these verses read: Arise, O Lord, confront them strike them down. Let your sword deliver my soul from the wicked. Let your hand, O Lord, deliver me from those whose portion in this present life is fleeting. May you give them their fill of your treasures, may their offspring rejoice in plenty and leave their wealth to their children. As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; when I awake I shall be filled with the vision of your presence." This sounds like the psalmst is first asking God to punish the wicked, and deliver the psalmist from evil ones. But the next verse (15) May you give them, etc., sounds more like a blessing. It does not flow or make sense, at least as I read it. The ecumenical Grail psalter does a better job here: Arise, O Lord, confront them strike them down. Let your sword deliver my soul from the wicked. Let your hand, O Lord, deliver me from those whose portion in life is of this world. May what you have stored up for them fill their bellies; may their offspring be sated with its plenty, and let them leave what is left for their young. As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness: when I awake I shall be filled with the vision of your presence." For those of us who struggle with the translation of the "approved" text, this ecumenical version is a wonderful alternative. While it is a completely new translation, those of us who have been praying the Grail psalms for years will hardly notice much difference. The cadence and sprung rhythm is still there, and many of the verses that we've come to know, remain. This volume is a wonderful addition for those who pray the psalms on a daily basis . Review: A beautiful book of Psalms - This is an amazing book of Psalms. My Pastor gifted this to me, so it's super special. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,728,558 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 18 Reviews | ## Images ![The Ecumenical Grail Psalter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81kpfwIOp6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this looks like a general inclusive version of the original version of ... *by T***A on November 8, 2016* From what I can tell, this looks like a general inclusive version of the original version of the revised Grail Psalms that the monks of Conception Abbey produced before someone at the Vatican "corrected" their translation. In the original version done by Abbot Gregory and the monks as well as this version, the word "righteousness" appears, whereas in the "approved for liturgical use" version, that word is translated at "justice." This version also does not appear to have to follow the dictates of "Liturgicam Authenticam" and so avoids some of the clumsiness that LA has caused in our liturgical texts. A great example of this can be found in verses 15-18 of Psalm 17. In the "official" revised Grail psalms, these verses read: Arise, O Lord, confront them strike them down. Let your sword deliver my soul from the wicked. Let your hand, O Lord, deliver me from those whose portion in this present life is fleeting. May you give them their fill of your treasures, may their offspring rejoice in plenty and leave their wealth to their children. As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; when I awake I shall be filled with the vision of your presence." This sounds like the psalmst is first asking God to punish the wicked, and deliver the psalmist from evil ones. But the next verse (15) May you give them, etc., sounds more like a blessing. It does not flow or make sense, at least as I read it. The ecumenical Grail psalter does a better job here: Arise, O Lord, confront them strike them down. Let your sword deliver my soul from the wicked. Let your hand, O Lord, deliver me from those whose portion in life is of this world. May what you have stored up for them fill their bellies; may their offspring be sated with its plenty, and let them leave what is left for their young. As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness: when I awake I shall be filled with the vision of your presence." For those of us who struggle with the translation of the "approved" text, this ecumenical version is a wonderful alternative. While it is a completely new translation, those of us who have been praying the Grail psalms for years will hardly notice much difference. The cadence and sprung rhythm is still there, and many of the verses that we've come to know, remain. This volume is a wonderful addition for those who pray the psalms on a daily basis . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful book of Psalms *by K***A on November 20, 2025* This is an amazing book of Psalms. My Pastor gifted this to me, so it's super special. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***M on July 11, 2018* A beautiful translation - and they even begin to teach you how to sing! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/194623393-the-ecumenical-grail-psalter](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/194623393-the-ecumenical-grail-psalter) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*