Author Archives: Steve Benner

Genocide RemembranceThis day is set aside in the calendar of the church to hold in remembrance those who have died and those whose lives have been severely damaged as a result of acts of genocide: the systematic and intentional destruction of a people by death, by the imposition of severe mental or physical abuse, byContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 24, 2023”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; *sing to the Lord, bless his name;proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.V. O sing a new song to the Lord; *sing to the Lord, all the earth.Tell among the nations his glory, *and his wonders among all the peoples. Psalm 96 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires,Continue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 23, 2023”

Toyohiko KagawaToyohiko Kagawa was born in 1888 in Kobe, Japan. Orphaned early, he lived first with his widowed stepmother and then with an uncle. He enrolled in a Bible class in order to learn English, and in his teens he became a Christian and was disowned by his family. In his late teens, he attendedContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, April 22, 2023”

AnselmAnselm was born in Aosta, northern Italy, in 1033. As a young man, he left home and travelled north, visiting many monasteries and other centres of learning. One such visit was to the abbey of Bec, where he met Lanfranc who advised him to embrace monastic life. Anselm had a powerful and original mind and,Continue reading “Oremus for Friday, April 21, 2023”

Käthe KollwitzBorn to a middle-class family of Christian dissidents in Königsberg, East Prussia, Käthe Ida Schmidt was fortunate to have a liberal-minded father who encouraged her talent. Although women were barred from studying at the Academy, Schmidt began private art lessons with a copper engraver in 1881. Her education continued at the Schools for WomenContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, April 20, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/28xk7a7x The love of God has been poured into our heartsthrough the Spirit of God dwelling within us, alleluia. Romans 5, 8 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, April 19, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/7e7juvyw 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 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of yourContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 18, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/7xjb8krr Ant. I am the true vine, and you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in them, bears fruit in plenty. John 15 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we mayContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 17, 2023”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing to the Lord a new song, alleluia; * for the Lord has accomplished wondrous deeds, alleluia;he has revealed his just-ice in the sight of the Gentiles,alleluia, alleluia.Ps. His right hand and his holy arm *have brought salvation.He has remembered his merciful love *and his truth for the house of Israel. PsalmContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 16, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/msvp3e5j The Good Shepherd has risen,who laid down his life for his sheepand willingly died for his flock, alleluia. Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthily magnify your holyContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, April 15, 2023”