Author Archives: Steve Benner

Luke the EvangelistLuke was a dear friend of the apostle Paul, and is mentioned by him three times in his Letters. Paul describes him as ‘the belovèd physician’ and, in his second Letter to Timothy, as his only companion in prison. He is believed to be the author of two books of the New Testament,Continue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 18, 2025”

Ignatius of AntiochIgnatius was the second bishop of Antioch in Syria, who was caught in a persecution of the Church around the year 115 and condemned to suffer death in the public arena. The authorities decided to send him all the way to Rome for execution of this sentence. He was put in the custodyContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 17, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/8n5p29s7 God is love, and whoever abides in loveabides in God, and God in him. 1 John 4 God our deliverer,when the foundations are shakenand justice has departed,defend the poor and needyand give your people strength to fight all wrongin the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. CW:DP Music: https://tinyurl.com/ycn4djk5 O Lord,Continue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 16, 2025”

Teresa of ÁvilaTeresa was born into an aristocratic Spanish family in 1515. Following her mother’s death, she was educated by Augustinian nuns and then ran away from home to enter a Carmelite convent when she was twenty. After initial difficulties in prayer, her intense mystical experiences attracted many disciples. She was inspired to reform theContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 15, 2025”

Antiphon: https://tinyurl.com/4v96u5uv Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk,that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia. 1 Peter 2 Faithful God, remember the covenant you made to your people of old,as well as the one sealed by the blood of your Son. Guard and guide those who look to you, that weContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 14, 2025”

Antiphon: https://tinyurl.com/4v96u5uv Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk,that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia. 1 Peter 2 Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sinand protect us from all anxietyas we wait in joyful hope forContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, October 13, 2025”

Antiphon 1 Ant. O Lord, if you were to take into account our iniquities,who would withstand the test?But forgiveness abides with you, O God of Israel.V. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; *Lord, hear my voice!O let your ears be attentive *to the sound of my pleadings. Psalm 130 God of awesome deeds and unfailingContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, October 12, 2025”

Philip the EvangelistPhilip, who has been traditionally referred to as a Deacon and an Evangelist, was one of seven honest men appointed, some sources say ordained, by the apostles to distribute bread and alms to the widows and the poor in Jerusalem. After the martyrdom of Stephen, Philip went to Samaria to preach the gospel.Continue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 11, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/knfvtvew Look to your covenant, O Lord,and forget not the life of your poor ones for ever.Arise, O God, and defend your cause,and forget not the cries of those who seek you. Psalm 74 Holy God, apart from you nothing is true, nothing is holy. Do not look on our faithless ways, but on the faithfulnessContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 10, 2025”

Vida ScudderVida Dutton Scudder was born on December 15, 1861, the child of Congregationalist missionaries in India. In the 1870s, Vida and her mother were confirmed in the Episcopal Church by Bishop Phillips Brooks. After studying English literature at Smith College and Oxford University, Scudder began teaching at Wellesley College. Her love of scholarship wasContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 9, 2025”