Author Archives: Steve Benner

JamesJames, often called ‘the Great’, was a Galilean fisherman who, with his brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The two brothers were with Jesus at his Transfiguration and with him again in the garden of Gethsemane. They annoyed the other followers of Jesus by asking to sit one onContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 25, 2025”

Thomas à KempisThe name of Thomas à Kempis is perhaps more widely known than that of any other medieval Christian writer. The Imitation of Christ, which he composed or compiled, has been translated into more languages than any other book except the Holy Scriptures. Millions of Christians have found in this manual a treasured andContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 24, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc5u5mp9 The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 Gracious and holy God, feed us at the table of holy wisdom, that we may honor, love, and obey you as your children. May we remember your wonders and ponder your works, so thatContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 23, 2025”

Mary MagdaleneAll four gospels give Mary Magdalene a unique place among Jesus’ followers. Probably from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, she is described as having been healed by Jesus before accompanying him during his ministry. Along with other faithful women, she stayed beside the cross during the crucifixion and was the first disciple toContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 22, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc5u5mp9 The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 God of all good,you are life and salvation to all:Make us faithful and wisein your worship and service,day by day and step by stepadding fire to fire,fervor to fervor,zeal to zeal,and loveContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 21, 2025”

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.V. 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. Psalm 19 God of allContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 20, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/y4dwv48e We have come to know and to believein the love that God has for us. 1 John 4 O God, you clothe the sky with light and the ocean depths with darkness.You work your mighty wonders among us. Give us new and honest hearts, that we may hate evil and love justice; andContinue reading “Oremus for Satuday, July 19, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/292eca36 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 Creator God, you have planted your word in our hearts that you might gather the harvest of justice. Root us so firmlyContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 18, 2025”

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 Eternal God,you are the source of every gift,and the fountain of all blessing.Give us such joy in livingand such peace in serving Christ,that we may gratefully make useContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 17, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3wcmx574 Receive the joy of your glory, giving thanks to God,who has called you into the heavenly kingdom, alleluia. 2 Ezra Lord God, you so tend the vine you planted that now it extends its branches throughout the world. Keep us in Christ as branches on the vine, that, grafted firmly in your love, we mayContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 16, 2025”