Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2p8skw3h I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord.Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia. 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,thatContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 16, 2022”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/vm2nse5e You have given us, O Lord, bread from heaven,endowed with all delights and sweetness in every taste. Wisdom 16 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 yourContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 15, 2022”

Cicely SaundersCicely Saunders founded the first modern hospice and, more than anybody else, was responsible for establishing the discipline and the culture of palliative care. She introduced effective pain management and insisted that dying people needed dignity, compassion, and respect, as well as rigorous scientific methodology in the testing of treatments. She abolished the prevailingContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 14, 2022”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/9hw8j2m I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,but will have the light of life. John 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 mayContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 13, 2022”

Erasmus Desiderius Erasmus (28 October 1466 – 12 July 1536) was a Dutch philosopher and Christian scholar who is considered to have been one of the greatest scholars of the northern Renaissance. As a Catholic priest, he was an important figure in classical scholarship who wrote in a pure Latin style. Among humanists he enjoyedContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 12, 2022”

Benedict of NursiaBenedict 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.Continue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 11, 2022”

Antiphon 1 Ant. The sparrow has found herself a home, *and the turtle dove a nest in which to lay her young:at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God!Blessed are they who dwell in your house,they shall praise you for ever and e ver.V. How lovely is your dwelling place, *O Lord of hosts.MyContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 10, 2022”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ttyjpbkv Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard;proclaim to the ends of the earth:The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. Isaiah 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 inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly loveContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 9, 2022”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5t7vysmf The glory of the Lord will be revealed,and all flesh will see the salvation of our God. Isaiah 40 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 yourContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 8, 2022”

Jan Hus John Hus (1372-1415) was a Czech priest who became leader of the Czech reform movement, which called for a return to scripture and living out of the word of God in one’s life. As preacher at Bethlehem Chapel in Prague, he talked to the people in their native language. Hundreds gathered every dayContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 7, 2022”