Author Archives: Steve Benner

THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,   and in his word I hope;my soul waits for the Lord   more than those who watch for the morning,   more than those who watch for the morning.O Israel, hope in the Lord!   For with the Lord there is steadfast love,   and with him is great power to redeem. Psalm 130:5-7 Almighty God,Continue reading “Oremus for Sunday, March 29, 2020”

Return to the Lord, your God,   for he is gracious and merciful,slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love,   and relents from punishing. Joel 2:13 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that weContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, March 28, 2020”

By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, thatContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, March 27, 2020”

I will arise and go to my father and say,“I have sinned against heaven and before you.” Luke 15:18 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly loveContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, March 26, 2020”

THE ANNUNCIATION Here am I, the servant of the Lord;let it be with me according to your word. Luke 1:38 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectlyContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, March 25, 2020”

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by theContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, March 24, 2020”

Jesus says, I am the light of the world;whoever follows me will have the light of life. John 8:12 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly loveContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, March 23, 2020”

God does not see as mortals see.We look at the outward appearance;God looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly loveContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, March 22, 2020”

A new heart I will give you, and a new spirit I will put within you; and I will remove from your body the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my spirit within you, and make you follow my statutes and be careful to observe my ordinances.Ezekiel 36:26-27 AlmightyContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, March 21, 2020”

Listen to me, my people,   and give heed to me, my nation;for a teaching will go out from me,   and my justice for a light to the peoples. Isaiah 51:4 Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration ofContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, March 20, 2020”