Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2yy584sc Within your will, O Lord, all things are established,and there is none that can resist your will.For you have made all things, the heaven and the earth,and all that is held within the circle of heaven;you are the Lord of all. Esther 4 Gracious God, your Son blessed the peacemakers and called them your children.Continue reading “Oremus for July 27, 2026”

Antiphon1 Ant. Ask, and you will receive; *seek, and you shall find;knock, and it shall be opened to you;for all who ask, receive,he who seeks, finds,and to him who knocks it shall be opened, alleluia.V. In you, O Lord, I take refuge. *Let me never be put to shame.In your justice, set me free; *incline your earContinue reading “Oremus for July 26, 2026”

JamesJames, 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 by asking to sit one onContinue reading “Oremus for July 25, 2026”

Thomas à KempisThe name of Thomas à Kempis is perhaps more widely known than that of any other medieval Christian writer. The Imitation of Christ, which he composed or compiled, has been translated into more languages than any other book except the Holy Scriptures. Millions of Christians have found in this manual a treasured andContinue reading “Oremus for July 24, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc5u5mp9 The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 Gracious and holy God, feed us at the table of holy wisdom, that we may honor, love, and obey you as your children. May we remember your wonders and ponder your works, so thatContinue reading “Oremus for July 23, 2026”

Mary MagdaleneAll 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 was the first disciple toContinue reading “Oremus for July 22, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc5u5mp9 The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 God of all good,you are life and salvation to all:Make us faithful and wisein your worship and service,day by day and step by stepadding fire to fire,fervor to fervor,zeal to zeal,and loveContinue reading “Oremus for July 21, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/hb7yfm6y Give peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you,that your prophets be found true.Hear the prayers of your servant,and of your people Israel. Sirach 36 God of all who worship you,make us one with all your saintsand with any who are in need.Teach us to befriend the weak,and welcome the outcast,that we may serveContinue reading “Oremus for July 20, 2026”

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 the glory of God, *and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.Day unto day conveys the message, *and night unto night imparts the knowledge. Psalm 19 O God, youContinue reading “Oremus for July 19, 2026”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/292eca36 Your merciful love, O God,we have received in the midst of your temple.Your praise, O God, like your name,reaches the ends of the earth;your right hand is filled with saving justice. Psalm 48 Creator God, you have planted your word in our hearts that you might gather the harvest of justice. Root us so firmlyContinue reading “Oremus for July 18, 2026”