Author Archives: Steve Benner

Gregory of NyssaGregory of Nyssa was born at Caesarea in what is now Turkey around the year 330, the child of an aristocratic Christian family. Unlike his elder brother Basil, he was academically undistinguished, but ultimately proved to be the most original of the group of the theologians known as the Cappadocian Fathers. He wasContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, March 9, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. At the name of the Lord let every knee bend, *in heaven, on earth and under the earth; for the Lord became obedient unto death, even death on the Cross;that is why Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father.V. O Lord, hear my prayer, *and let my cryContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, March 8, 2021”

The Third Sunday in Lent 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/3460/ 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 theContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, March 7, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. The Lord says: “I am pondering thoughts of peace and not of affliction* you shall call upon me, and I will hear you; and I will bring you back from all the lands where you are held captive.”V. O Lord, you have favored your land, *and brought back the captives of Jacob.You forgaveContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, March 6, 2021”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4xjzrusm Refrain Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory.1 The LORD’s are the earth and its fullness;the world and those who dwell in it.For he founded it upon the seasand established it upon the rivers. Refrain 2 Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD?or who may stand in his holy place?OneContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, March 5, 2021”

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 Thursday, March 4, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. I shall meditate upon your commandments * which I greatly love; I will extend my hands towards your commandments which I love.V. I have said, “O Lord, my portion *is to obey your words.”With all my heart I implore your favor; *as with your promise, have mercy. Psalm 119 Almighty God,to whom all heartsContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, March 3, 2021”

John WesleyBorn at Epworth Rectory in Lincolnshire, John Wesley was the son of an Anglican clergyman and a Puritan mother. He entered Holy Orders and, following a religious experience on this day in 1738, began an itinerant ministry which recognised no parish boundaries. This resulted, after his death, in the development of a world-wide MethodistContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, March 2, 2021”

DavidDavid, or Dewi, was a monk and a bishop in the sixth century. He was reputed to be an exemplar of the ascetic, spiritual life but was also highly regarded for his kindness and compassion to others, particularly the poor and the sick. He is believed to have founded the monastery at Menevia, now StContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, March 1, 2021”

The Second Sunday in Lent 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/3450/ Antiphon1 Ant. I shall meditate upon your commandments * which I greatly love; I will extend my hands towards your commandments which I love.V. I have said, “O Lord, myContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, February 28, 2021”