Author Archives: Steve Benner

Thomas AquinasThomas Aquinas has been described as the greatest thinker and teacher of the mediæval church. Born at Rocca Secca, near Aquino, in Italy, Thomas was educated first by the Benedictines at Monte Cassino and then at the University of Naples. Against his family’s wishes, he joined the mendicant Dominican Order of Preachers. His profound,Continue reading “Oremus for Thursday, January 28, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. He who meditates day and night on the law of the Lord, shall bear fruit in due season.V. Blessed indeed is the man *who follows not the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the path with sinners, *nor abides in the company of scorners. Psalm 1; Psalm 30 Almighty God,to whom all hearts areContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, January 27, 2021”

Timothy and TitusOn the day following the Conversion of St Paul, the Church remembers two of his companions, ‘partners and fellow-workers in God’s service’. Timothy, we are told, had a Jewish mother and a Greek father, whilst Titus was wholly Greek. It was because of Titus that Paul stood out against compulsory circumcision but, toContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, January 26, 2021”

The Conversion of St PaulThe conversion of the anti-Christian zealot, Saul, to the apostle of Christ, Paul, is clearly related in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles, but it has to be remembered that this was a beginning: Saul took some time to become Paul and some time to begin to understand thatContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, January 25, 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/3290/ Antiphon1 Ant. The Lord’s right hand has shown strength, * the Lord’s right hand has exalted me.I shall not die, but live; and I shall declare the works of the Lord. V. I called toContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, January 24, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. Seek first the kingdom of God, and the rest will be given to you in addition, says the Lord.V. Do not fret because of the wicked; *do not envy those who do evil,Trust in the Lord and do good; *then you will dwell in the land and safely pasture. Matthew 6; Psalm 37 AlmightyContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, January 23, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. The Lord is my light and my salvation, * whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life,of whom shall I be afraid? My enemies who trouble me have themselves grown weak and have fallen.V. Though an army encamp against me, *my heart would not fear.Though war break out againstContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, January 22, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. Render secure my footsteps in your paths * so that my feet do not slip; incline your ear and hear my words;display your wonderful mercies, O Lord, Savior of those who place their hope in you.V. O Lord, hear a cause that is just; *pay heed to my cry.Turn your ear to my prayer:Continue reading “Oremus for Thursday, January 21, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. In you have I put my trust, O Lord; I said: “You are my God, my destiny is in your hands.”V. Let your face shine on your servant. *Save me in your merciful love.Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, *for I call on you;let the wicked be shamed! *Let them beContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, January 20, 2021”

Antiphon1 Ant. I prayed to my God, I, Daniel, and I said: *“Hearken, O Lord, unto the prayers of your servant, and cause your face to shine upon your sanctuary; look with forgiveness upon this nation over whom your name has been invoked, O God.”V. I was still occupied with my prayer, *confessing my sin andContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, January 19, 2021”