Author Archives: Steve Benner

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 Thursday, February 23, 2023”

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 Wednesday, February 22, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/jfctmt5j See, I have God for my help.The Lord sustains my soul.I will sacrifice to you with willing heart,and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. Psalm 54 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, February 21, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2p8f85bc O Lord, hear my voice, for I have called to you;of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face;hide not your face from me, alleluia. Psalm 27 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,thatContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, February 20, 2023”

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 peoplesContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, February 19, 2023”

Martin LutherMartin Luther was born in 1483 and became an Augustinian Hermit. His personal discovery that salvation rests solely on the grace of God led him to oppose the church’s medieval system that gave the church significant control over the assurance of salvation. He sought a debate by posting his ninety-five theses on the churchContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, February 18, 2023”

Janani 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 Friday, February 17, 2023”

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 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 loveContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, February 16, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/352rkh56 Your merciful love, O God,we have received in the midst of your temple.Your praise, O God, like your name,reaches the ends of the earth;your right hand is filled with saving justice. Psalm 48 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 inspirationContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, February 15, 2023”

Cyril and MethodiusCyril and his older brother Methodius were born in Thessalonica, both developing in their youth the ability to speak several languages, including Slavonic, a language not yet written down, at least in an alphabet understood by others. Cyril created the Slavonic alphabet and set about translating the Scriptures and other liturgical texts intoContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, February 14, 2023”