Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon1 Ant. The earth is full of the mercy of the Lord, alleluia; * by the word of the Lord, the heavens were established, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. Ring out your joy to the Lord, O you just; *for praise is fitting for the upright.Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp; *with a ten-stringed lute singContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 13, 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/2549/ Antiphon1 Ant. As for me, I will appear before you in righteousness;I will be satisfied when your glory is made manifest.Ps. O Lord, hear a cause that is just; *pay heed to my cry.Turn yourContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 12, 2020”

St BenedictBenedict was born in Nursia, central Italy, around the year 480. As a young man he was sent to study in Rome, but was soon appalled by the corruption in society and withdrew to live as a hermit at Subiaco. He quickly attracted disciples and began to establish small monasteries in the neighbourhood. AroundContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 11, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. You will save the humble nation, O Lord, * and bring down the eyes of the proud. For who is God, other than you, O Lord?Ps. I love you, Lord, my strength; *O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my savior;my God, my rock where I take refuge; *my shield, my saving strength, myContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 10, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Sing unto the Lord, alleluia; * sing to the Lord, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. O sing a new song to the Lord; *sing to the Lord, all the earth.Tell among the nations his glory, *and his wonders among all the peoples. Psalm 96 God, our creator,youContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 9, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. Lend your ear and make haste to rescue us.Ps. In you, O Lord, I take refuge. *L et 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. Psalm 31 GodContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 8, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord; *from whatever tribulations they cry out to me, I will give heed to them; and I will be their Lord for ever.Ps. Give ear, my people, to my teaching; *incline your ear to the words of my mouth.I will open my mouth inContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 7, 2020”

Saints Thomas More and John Fisher Born in London in 1478, Thomas More studied classics and then the law, being called to the Bar at twenty-three years old. His clear honesty and integrity impressed Henry VIII and he appointed Thomas as his Chancellor. He supported the king in his efforts to reform the clergy butContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 6, 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/2531/ Antiphon1 Ant. We have received your mercy, O God, * in the midst of your temple; even as your name, so also does your praise extend to the ends of the earth; your right handContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 5, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. I will extol you, O Lord, * for you have drawn me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord, I cried unto you and you healed me.Ps. O Lord, you have lifted up my soul from the grave, *restored me to life from those who sink into theContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 4, 2020”