Author Archives: Steve Benner

Saint Matthias, ApostleAfter the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, the apostles brought their number back to twelve by choosing Matthias to replace him. He was chosen by lot from amongst the disciples. The author of the Acts of the Apostles sees apostleship differently from Paul’s interpretation of the rôle and seems to reflect theContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, May 14, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y9hbj5gj) Ant. O God, come to my assistance; * O Lord, makehaste to help me; let them be put to confusion and shame,my enemies who seek my life.V. O let them turn back in confusion, *who delight in my harm;let them retreat, covered with shame, *who jeer at me and mock. Psalm 70Continue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, May 13, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/ycn8h5zd) 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 earContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, May 12, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y8hous2j) Ant. Lend your ear and make haste to rescue me.In you, O Lord, I take refuge. *Let me never be put to shame.In your justice, set me free; *incline your ear to me, and speedily rescue me.Be a rock of refuge for me, *a mighty stronghold to save me.Ant. Lend your earContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, May 11, 2020”

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTERToday’s lessons are those for the Second and Third Services appointed in the Church of England. For a form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2192/ Easter Troparion (Music: https://tinyurl.com/t3b97pa) Christ is risen from the dead,by death hath he trampled down death,andContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, May 10, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/ybgc5uyl) To you I call, for you will surely heed me, O God;turn your ear to me; hear my words. Psalm 17:6 Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may worthily that weContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, May 9, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y7bdbnzd) There is one thing I ask of the Lord,only this do I seek:to live in the house of the Lordall the days of my life. Psalm 27:4 Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your HolyContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, May 8, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yaxvu36g) The Lord is my support, my refuge and my deliverer.God is my only help.I cry out, “Praised be the Lord!”and see, I am saved from my foes.In my anguish I called to the Lord,I cried to my God for help.From his temple he heard my voice; my cry to him reached hisContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, May 7, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y9qy9sf8) Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my soul,save me for the sake of your love.O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger; *reprove me not in your rage.Have mercy on me, Lord, for I languish. †Lord, heal me; my bones are shaking, *and my soul is greatly shaken. Psalm 6Continue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, May 6, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yanmlgfz) Bless the Lord, O my soul,and never forget all his benefits. Psalm 103:2 Almighty God,to you all hearts are open,all desires known,and from you no secrets are hidden:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsby the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,that we may worthilythat we may perfectly love you,and worthily magnify your holy Name;throughContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, May 5, 2020”