Question: These two questions pertain to General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) No. 61: 1. Since singing of the psalms is encouraged in GIRM 61 and not all psalms have been set to music, when we choose a "substitute" psalm (for singing), are we supposed to choose only from the list of "common psalms" in the lectionary (depending on the season)? Or may we choose a psalm (of similar theme or message) that is originally assigned on other days (not necessarily same season) but is not in the list of "common psalms"? 2. Does the psalm (with musical setting) have to correspond word-for-word with what is in lectionary? Or will different choice of words in the response or verses be acceptable so long as they come from the same part of the Bible? -- M.A.S., Philippines
