Author Archives: Steve Benner

TRINITY SUNDAYFor another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2379/ Antiphon1 Ant. All power has been given to me in heaven and on earth*go therefore and teach all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and ofContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, June 7, 2020”

Ini Kopuria As a native policeman, Ini Kopuria’s job took him all over Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, but a vision of Jesus, calling him to do different work for his people, led him to a life of evangelism in which he aimed to take and live the gospel in the remotest villages and islandsContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 6, 2020”

Saint Boniface Born at Crediton in Devon in about the year 675, Winfrith took the name Boniface when he entered the monastery in Exeter as a young man. He became a Latin scholar and poet and was ordained when he was thirty years old. He rejected a safe ecclesiastical career in England and became aContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 5, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Unto you, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; *O my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame;do not allow my en-emies to laugh at me; for none of those who are awaiting you will be disappointed.Ps. Guide me in your truth, and teach me; †for youContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, June 4, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y9klhzud) I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me,sing psalms to the Lord, to the Lord. Psalm 13:6 Eternal God,your touch makes this world holy.Open our eyes to see your hand at workin the splendor of creation,and in the beauty of human life.Help us to cherish the gifts thatContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, June 3, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y75lxfnp) V. Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth.R. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.Unite my heart to fear your name that I may walk in your truth. R.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and toContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, June 2, 2020”

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth her Cousin (transferred)On the last day of May, the church recalls the visit of Elizabeth to her cousin Mary, as recorded in Luke’s gospel. Just as Luke sees John the Baptist as the last of the prophets of the old covenant, he uses John’s leaping in Elizabeth’s womb asContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, June 1, 2020”

THE DAY OF PENTECOSTFor another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2346/ Easter Troparion (Music: https://tinyurl.com/t3b97pa) Christ is risen from the dead,by death hath he trampled down death,and upon those in the tombshe hath bestowed life! Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desiresContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, May 31, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yb5wzhkp) Ant. The love of God has been poured into our hearts, alleluia;by his Spirit which dwells in us, alleluia, alleluia.V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, *and all within me, his holy name.Bless the Lord, O my soul, *and never forget all his benefits. Romans 5; Psalm 103 Almighty God,to you allContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, May 30, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yclh2jqv) Behold, I am with you always,even to the end of age, I am with you always, says the Lord. Matthew 28:20 Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love you,Continue reading “Oremus for Friday, May 29, 2020”