Author Archives: Steve Benner

Mary, Martha, and Lazarus of Bethany The gospels describe how Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus gave Jesus hospitality in their home at Bethany outside Jerusalem. Jesus is said to have loved all three. After Lazarus’ death, he wept and was moved by the sisters’ grief to bring Lazarus back from the dead. Martha recognisedContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 29, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits; and your youth shall be renewed like the eagle’s.V. Bless the Lord, O my soul, *and all within me, his holy name.It is the Lord who forgives all your sins, *who heals every one of your ills,who redeems your life fromContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 28, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. The right hand of the Lord has done valiantly,the right hand of the Lord has exalted me; I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord, alleluia.V. Give praise to the Lord, for he is good; *his mercy endures forever. Psalm 118 Eternal God,our beginning and ourContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 27, 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/2593/ Antiphon1 Ant. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant seeking fine pearls; having found one of great worth,he went and sold all that he had, and he bought it.Ps. I will bless theContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 26, 2020”

St James (the Great)James, often called ‘the Great’, was a Galilean fisherman who, with his brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The two brothers were with Jesus at his Transfiguration and with him again in the garden of Gethsemane. They annoyed the other followers of Jesus byContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 25, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. People of Zion behold, * the Lord is coming to save all nations; and the Lord shall cause you to hear his majestic voice for the joy of your heart.Ps. O shepherd of Israel, hear us, *you who lead Joseph like a flock:enthroned on the cherubim, shine forth upon Ephraim, Benjamin, Manasseh. *RouseContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 24, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. God is in his holy dwelling place; * the God who causes us to dwell together,one at heart, in his house; he himself will give power and strength to his people.Ps. God arises, and his enemies are scattered: *and those who hate him flee from before his face. Psalm 68 God, our creator,youContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 23, 2020”

Feast of St Mary Magdalene All four gospels give Mary Magdalene a unique place among Jesus’ followers. Probably from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, she is described as having been healed by Jesus before accompanying him during his ministry. Along with other faithful women, she stayed beside the cross during the crucifixion and wasContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 22, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. All things are submitted to your will, O Lord, *and no one can resist your decisions; you have made all things, heaven and earth, and all that is contained under the vault of the sky; you are the master of the universe.Ps. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in theContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 21, 2020”

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.Ps. Though an army encamp against me, *my heart would not fear.Though war break outContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 20, 2020”