Author Archives: Steve Benner

Trinity Sunday Antiphon 1 All power has been given to me in heaven and on earth, alleluia*go therefore and teach all the nations, baptizing themin the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,alleluia, alleluia.V. Give ear, my people, to my teaching; *incline your ear to the words of my mouth.The thingsContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, June 15, 2025”

G.K. ChestertonBorn in 1874, Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one the intellectual giants of his day, and was known for his writing that spanned fields as diverse as literary criticism, fiction and fantasy, satire, and Christian apologetics. Chesterton often blended elements of such genres together, as indicated in his famous novel The Man Who Was Thursday,Continue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 14, 2025”

Anthony of PaduaAnthony of Padua (born Fernando Martins de Bulhões; 15 August 1195 – 13 June 1231)  was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. Noted by his contemporaries for his powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick,Continue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 13, 2025”

Medgar EversMedgar Wiley Evers (July 2, 1925 – June 12, 1963) was an American civil rights activist in Mississippi, the state’s field secretary for the NAACP, and a World War II veteran who had served in the United States Army. He worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi, end the segregation of publicContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, June 12, 2025”

BarnabasThough not named among the twelve apostles of the evangelists, Barnabas emerges in the Acts of the Apostles as one of the most significant of their number. He sold his estate and gave the proceeds to the Church, since all things were to be held in common, and clearly became a leader. He is describedContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, June 11, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/zdawzwm7 As for me, in justice I shall behold your face;I shall be filled with the vision of your glory. Psalm 17 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may perfectly love youand worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, June 10, 2025”

Columba of IonaBorn in Ireland in about the year 521, Columba was trained as a monk by St Finnian and then founded several monasteries himself, including probably that of Kells, before leaving Ireland to settle on Iona, off the coast of Scotland. He was accompanied by twelve companions and the number grew as the monasticContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, June 9, 2025”

Antiphon 1 Ant. The Spirit of the Lord *has filled the whole world, alleluia;and that which contains all things,knows every language spoken by men, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.V. Let God arise; let his foes be scattered. *Let those who hate him flee from his presence.As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; †like wax that melts before theContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, June 8, 2025”

Seattle Chief Seattle commanded respect from tribesman and White settlers alike.  His birthplace was the location now known as Blake Island, in Elliott Bay, near the site of the city of Seattle. Seattle was a respected chief, war leader, and orator.  By the late 1700s the unfortunate combination of guns and epidemics had led to aContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 7, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/2s4yt5an When I prove my holiness among you,I will gather you from all the foreign lands;and I will pour clean water upon youand cleanse you from all your impurities,and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord. Ezekiel 36 God our creator, earth has many languages,but your gospel proclaims your loveto allContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 6, 2025”