Daily Prayer
Saint Augustine
Antiphon (mantra) repeat quietly:
Be still and wait in patience, for God’s promise is forever.
Psalm 37 (Part I)
Let not the wicked anger you;
be not envious of those who do evil,
for they wither quickly like grass,
fade like the green of the fields.
Put your trust in God and do good;
you will live and enjoy security.
Find your delight in the Holy One;
your heart's desire will be granted.
Commit your life to God,
and justice will dawn for you.
Your integrity will shine like the noon-day sun.
Be still before God and wait in patience.
Do not resent those who prosper;
this only leads to evil.
The wicked shall perish;
the patient shall receive their inheritance.
So calm your anger,
forget your rage.
A little longer and the wicked shall be no more.
Though you look for them,
they will not be found.
The humble shall have a home
and enjoy the fullness of peace.
The wicked plot against the just,
but God only laughs,
seeing that the end of the wicked is at hand.
Though the wicked draw their swords
to slaughter the faithful,
they shall pierce their own hearts.
The few possessions of the just
outweigh the wealth of the wicked,
for the power of the wicked shall be broken.
God takes care of the just.
The lives of the faithful will be protected;
their heritage is forever.
They shall not be put to shame in evil days;
in the time of famine, abundance shall be theirs.
Pray the Prayer of Jesus (Our Father)
Translation © 1998 Benedictine Sisters of Erie, Inc.
