Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon1 Ant. The earth will be satisfied by the work of your hands, O Lord, as you bring forth bread from the landand wine to gladden the heart of man; oil to make his face shine, and bread to strengthen man’s heart.V. Bless the Lord, O my soul! *O Lord my God, how great youContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, November 5, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Let the heavens rejoice and let the earth be gladbefore the face of the Lord for he comes.V. O sing a new song to the Lord; *sing to the Lord, all the earth.O sing to the Lord; bless his name. *P roclaim his salvation day by day.Tell among the nations his glory, *andContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, November 4, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Behold, the Sovereign Lord is coming; kingship, government and power are in his hands.V. O God, give your judgment to the king, *to a king’s son your justice,that he may judge your people in justice, *and your poor in right judgment. Cf. Mal 3: 1; 1 Chron 29:12; Psalm 72 Almighty God,to whom allContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, November 3, 2020”

All Souls‘The believer’s pilgrimage of faith is lived out with the mutual support of all the people of God. In Christ all the faithful, both living and departed, are bound together in a communion of prayer.’ This simple, agreed statement from the Anglican–Roman Catholic International Commission explains the purpose of the celebration on this day.Continue reading “Oremus for Monday, November 2, 2020”

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/2956/ All SaintsAll Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy callContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, November 1, 2020”

Reformation Day Antiphon1 Ant. I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord; *from whatever tribulations they cry out to me, I will give heed to them; and I will be their Lord for ever.V. Give ear, my people, to my teaching; *incline your ear to the words of my mouth.I will open myContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 31, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Unto you, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; *O my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame;do not allow my enemies to laugh at me; for none of those who are awaiting you will be disappointed.V. Guide me in your truth, and teach me; for youContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 30, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. When I cried out to the Lord, * he heeded my call against my assailants; he who is before the beginning of the world and who endures forever has humbled them. Cast your cares upon the Lord, and he will sustain you.V. Give ear, O God, to my prayer; *do not hide fromContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 29, 2020”

Simon and Jude, Apostles Simon and Jude were named among the twelve apostles in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Simon is called ‘the Zealot’, probably because he belonged to a nationalist resistance movement opposing the Roman occupation forces. There is no indication in the gospels whether Simon moved from the Zealot party toContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 28, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. O taste and see how gracious the Lord is; blessed is the man who trusts in him.V. I will bless the Lord at all times; *praise of him is always in my mouth.In the Lord my soul shall make its boast; *the humble shall hear and be glad. Psalm 34 Almighty God,to whomContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 27, 2020”