Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/49pehsu3 Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights,and behold the joy which comes to you from God. Baruch 5 Merciful God,you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you.We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy.We have not loved you with a pure heart,nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves.We have not doneContinue reading “Oremus for February 25, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ytnbfkw9 You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right;treat your servant in accord with your merciful love. Psalm 119 O Lord our God,you call us to work for a worldwhere all will be fed and have dignity,but we find ourselves distracted by our own desires.You call us to seek justice and peace,but we areContinue reading “Oremus for February 24, 2026”

Polycarp of SmyrnaHonoured as one of the first Christian martyrs, Polycarp had been Bishop of Smyrna on the Adriatic coast of Asia Minor for over forty years when the persecution of Christians began. He was arrested and given the option to renounce his faith and so save his life. His response was: “I have beenContinue reading “Oremus for February 23, 2026”

Antiphon 1 Ant. I will relate all your wondrous deeds.I will be glad and rejoice in you;I will sing to the honor of your name, O Most High.Ps. But the Lord sits enthroned forever; *he has set up his throne for judgment.He will judge the world with justice; *he will govern the peoples with equity. Psalm 9 Almighty God,youContinue reading “Oremus for February 22, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/y74x99eu Within your will, O Lord, all things are established,and there is none that can resist your will.For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth,and all that is held within the circle of heaven;you are the Lord of all. Esther 4 Gracious God,our sins are too heavy to carry,too real toContinue reading “Oremus for February 21, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/9jxj8mak The Lord is the strength of his people,a saving refuge for the one he has anointed.Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage,and govern them for ever. Psalm 28 Merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We have not lovedContinue reading “Oremus for February 20, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/kstdbwh2 Look toward the Lord and be radiant;let your faces not be abashed. Psalm 34 Eternal God, our judge and redeemer,we confess that we have tried to hide from you,for we have done wrong.We have lived for ourselves,and apart from you.We have turned from our neighbors,and refused to bear the burdens of others.We have ignored theContinue reading “Oremus for February 19, 2026”

Ash Wednesday Antiphon1 Ant. Your mercy extends to all things, O Lord, * and you despise none of the things you have made. You overlook the sins of men for the sake of repentance. You grant them your pardon, because you are the Lord our God.V. Have mercy on me, God, have mercy, *for in youContinue reading “Oremus for February 18, 2026”

anani LuwumJanani Luwum was born in 1922 and became Bishop of Northern Uganda in 1969 and Archbishop of the Church of Uganda in 1974. He was murdered on the orders of President Idi Amin on 16 Febru-ary 1977. His death was a direct result of protests made by the Ugandan bishops about the abuse ofContinue reading “Oremus for February 17, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/py2kunu6 Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear.Behold, our God will come, and he will save us. Isaiah 35 God our deliverer,when the foundations are shakenand justice has departed,defend the poor and needyand give your people strength to fight all wrongin the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.Continue reading “Oremus for February 16, 2026”