In our lives, lived amidst more than a dash of chaos at times, whether of the daily variety or the cosmic, we owe it to ourselves to take time to BE STILL. Sometimes we might actually be able to get away, but even a walk in the neighborhood or a moment to stop and breathe can be enough to refill our energy and restock our knowing of whose we are and who we are at our core.

Recently I was reminded of the words of Honoria Gaffney (Mother Evangelista Joseph, first Superior General of my religious community). Writing on humility, she said: “Empty yourselves of yourselves and you will find God.” She wrote those words over a century ago. Wisdom.

This Sunday morning I took some time with one of my favorite prayer forms, setting some of my contemplative photos of the goodness of God’s creation to music, in this case “I Will Be Still” by Young Oceans, featuring Molly Parden. Enjoy!

[Chorus]
I will be still
I will be still
And know, and know
And know You

[Verse 1]
Though the Earth give way
Though the mountains fall to the sea
Though its waters roar
I will cling to Thee

[Verse 2]
Though the nations rage
And creation yearns for the Lord
Though the Earth may melt
I’m forever Yours

[Pre-Chorus]
There is no fear
As I look upon You

[Chorus]
I will be still
I will be still
And know
And know You are God