Author Archives: Steve Benner

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 Thursday, July 8, 2021”

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 Wednesday, July 7, 2021”

Thomas MoreBorn in London in 1478, Thomas More studied classics and then the law, being called to the Bar at twenty-three years old. His clear honesty and integrity impressed Henry VIII and he appointed Thomas as his Chancellor. He supported the king in his efforts to reform the clergy but disagreed over Henry’s disputes withContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 6, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5kz2zshn Everyone who lives and believes in mewill not die for ever, says the Lord. John 11 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 your holy name;through ChristContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 5, 2021”

For another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/4382/ Antiphon1 Ant. You will save the humble nation, O Lord, * and bring down the eyes of the proud.For who is God, other than you, O Lord?V. I love you, Lord, my strength; *O Lord, myContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 4, 2021”

Thomas the ApostleThomas is mentioned among the number of the Apostles in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke but it is in John’s gospel that his significance is revealed. Firstly, he is heard encouraging the other disciples to go to Judæa with Jesus; then, not knowing what Jesus meant when he talked about whereContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 3, 2021”

Washington GladdenWashington Gladden (February 11, 1836-July 2, 1918) was one of the earliest and most influential proponents of the Social Gospel Movement that grew in response to the industrial and urban revolutions of the late 19thcentury. Its advocates believed that salvation was the symbiotic relationship between the personal and the social. One could not separate one’s ownContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 2, 2021”

Catherine WinkworthCatherine Winkworth is celebrated as the premier translator of German hymns and chorales into English. Winkworth was born in London in 1827, but grew up in Manchester where she spent most of her life. Her lifelong fascination with German hymns and chorales began during a yearlong visit to Dresden, Germany, in 1848. Her firstContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 1, 2021”

Pierre ToussaintPierre Toussaint (1766-1853) was born a slave in Haiti and died a freeman in New York City. He is credited by many with being the father of Catholic Charities in New York. Pierre was instrumental in raising funds for the first Catholic orphanage and began the city’s first school for black children. He also helpedContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, June 30, 2021”

Peter and PaulPeter has often been called the ‘Prince of the Apostles’ because of the words of Jesus re-naming him, from Simon to Cephas. This was the Aramaic form of the Greek word Peter, which means ‘rock’. Jesus said that on this rock he would build his Church. But both Peter and Paul came toContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, June 29, 2021”