“My Soul in Stillness Waits” by Marty Haugen

This hymn is captivating in its haunting melody. (I’d love to have it sung at my funeral.) The verses refer to the O Antiphons, such as Key of Knowledge and Root of Jesse. The most prayerful part is the refrain: “For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits. Truly my hope is in you.” Are you waiting in hope? Is your soul still today?  Before each new activity you begin today, stop for a few seconds. Prayerfully reflect “Whatever I am about to do, let my soul be still. My hope is in God. I can’t do this [next on my list activity] alone.”