Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5kz2zshn Everyone who lives and believes in mewill not die for ever, says the Lord. John 11 God of all creation, open our hearts that Christ, the King of glory, may enter and rule our lives. Give us clean hands and pure hearts, that we may stand in your presenceand receive your blessing throughContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 5, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3jt6trf4 As for me, in justice I shall behold your face;I shall be filled with the vision of your glory. Psalm 17 God Most High, you have given us life on this earth, and you meet us with the richness of your grace. Crown us with your greatest blessing,the fullness of eternal lifein JesusContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 4, 2025”

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 Thursday, July 3, 2025”

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 Wednesday, July 2, 2025”

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 Tuesday, July 1, 2025”

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 Monday, June 30, 2025”

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 Sunday, June 29, 2025”

IrenaeusIrenæus was probably a native of Smyrna, born in about 130. As a boy, he had heard Polycarp preach, who had in turn been a disciple of the apostle John. Irenæus is thus one of the important connections between the apostolic Church and the second century. He studied at Rome, and later became a priestContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 28, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/wkte6j3s 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 God of all who fear you,make us one with all your saintsand with any who are in need.Teach us to befriend the weak,and welcome the outcast,that we mayContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 27, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4x5vwaa5 You will show me the path of life,the fullness of joy in your presence, O Lord. Psalm 16 With the flameof your eternal light, O God,kindle in us the fire of love;and renew us with your Holy Spirit,that we may shine like starsin a dark world;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Common OrderContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, June 26, 2025”