Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon1 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 withContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 17, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. The ordinances of the Lord are right, * bringing joy to all hearts, sweeter than honey or the honeycomb.Therefore your servant will observe them.Ps. The heavens declare the glory of God, *and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.Day unto day conveys the message, *and night unto night imparts the knowledge. PsalmContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 16, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. When I cried out to the Lord, * he heeded my call against my assailants; he who is before the beginning of the world and who endures forever has humbled them. Cast your cares upon the Lord, and he will sustain you.Ps. Give ear, O God, to my prayer; *do not hide fromContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 15, 2020”

John Keble Born in 1792, the son of a priest, John Keble showed early brilliance as a scholar, becoming a Fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, at the age of nineteen, a few years before his ordination. He won great praise for his collection of poems, The Christian Year, issued in 1827, and was elected Professor ofContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 14, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. The earth is full of the mercy of the Lord, alleluia; * by the word of the Lord, the heavens were established, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just; *for praise is fitting for the upright.Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp; *with a ten-stringed lute singContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 13, 2020”

For another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2549/ Antiphon1 Ant. As for me, I will appear before you in righteousness;I will be satisfied when your glory is made manifest.Ps. O Lord, hear a cause that is just; *pay heed to my cry.Turn yourContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 12, 2020”

St BenedictBenedict was born in Nursia, central Italy, around the year 480. As a young man he was sent to study in Rome, but was soon appalled by the corruption in society and withdrew to live as a hermit at Subiaco. He quickly attracted disciples and began to establish small monasteries in the neighbourhood. AroundContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 11, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. You will save the humble nation, O Lord, * and bring down the eyes of the proud. For who is God, other than you, O Lord?Ps. I love you, Lord, my strength; *O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my savior;my God, my rock where I take refuge; *my shield, my saving strength, myContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 10, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; * sing to the Lord, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. 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 God, our creator,youContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 9, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Lend your ear and make haste to rescue us.Ps. In you, O Lord, I take refuge. *L et me never be put to shame.In your justice, set me free; *incline your ear to me, and speedily rescue me.Be a rock of refuge for me, *a mighty stronghold to save me. Psalm 31 GodContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 8, 2020”