In the quiet stillness before dawn, the Church invites us into one of her most profound moments of prayer-the reading of the Six Psalms at Matins. This practice is central in Orthodox worship, providing a spiritual compass-reminding believers daily of their need for repentance, humility, gratitude, and divine guidance. They anchor the faithful in the foundational spiritual truths that orient the day toward God.

The Psalms are best prayed without analysis-slowly, attentively, and with a still mind-this book helps us reflect on the meaning of their words. This commentary is not o