Author Archives: Steve Benner

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”

Antiphon1 Ant. Today you will know that the Lord is coming to save us; and tomorrow you will see his glory.V. The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, *the world, and those who dwell in it.It is he who set it on the seas; *on the rivers he made it firm. cf. Exodus 16;Continue reading “Oremus for Monday, October 26, 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/2909/ Antiphon1 Ant. O Lord, grant me life according to your word, so that I may learn your commandments.V. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those whoContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, October 25, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. All you who are thirsty, * come to the waters, says the Lord, and you who have no money, come, drink in gladness.V. Give ear, my people, to my teaching; *incline your ear to the words of my mouth.I will open my mouth in a parable *and utter hidden lessons of the past.Continue reading “Oremus for Saturday, October 24, 2020”

James of JerusalemIn the Gospel according to Matthew and in the Epistle to the Galatians, the James whom we commemorate today is called the Lord’s brother. Other writers, following Mark’s tradition, believe him to have been a cousin of Jesus. Certain apocryphal writings speakof him as a son of Joseph’s first wife. Whatever his relationshipContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 23, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Have mercy on me, O Lord, * for I have called out to you all the day; for you, O Lord, are good and forgivingand plenteous in mercy to all who call upon you.V. Turn your ear, O Lord, and answer me, *for I am poor and needy.Preserve my soul, for I amContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 22, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. O Lord, you have blessed your land, * you have put an end to Jacob’s captivity; you have forgiven the guilt of your people.V. You forgave the guilt of your people, *and covered all their sins.You averted all your rage; *you turned back the heat of your anger. Psalm 85 Almighty God,to whomContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 21, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. My heart declared to you: * Your countenance have I sought; I shall ever seek your countenance, O Lord; do not turn your face from me.V. The Lord is my light and my salvation; *whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life; *whom should I dread? Psalm 27 Almighty God,to whomContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, October 20, 2020”