Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y8psrbyp) God so loved the worldthat he gave his only-begotten Son,so that all who believe in him may not perish,but may have eternal life. John 3:16 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 weContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 28, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yazc26ev) Let them thank the Lord for his mercy,how wonders for humankind,for he satisfies the thirsty soul,and the hungry he fills with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 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 weContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 27, 2020”

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERToday’s lessons are those for the “Second Service” 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/2108/. Easter Troparion (Music: https://tinyurl.com/t3b97pa) Christ is risen from the dead,by death hath he trampled down death,and upon thoseContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 26, 2020”

The Feast of St Mark the Evangelist Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yaz32ome) Well done, good and faithful servant.Come, share your master’s joy. Matthew 25:21 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 we may perfectlyContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, April 25, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yantrpml) Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Blessed are the meek,for they shall possess the land. Matthew 5:3-4 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 Holy Spirit,that we may worthily thatContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, April 24, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y8nl9vdk) I will recount all your wonders,I will rejoice in you and be glad,and sing psalms to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:2-3 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 worthilyContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, April 23, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/yblo4hoo) I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,but will have the light of life. John 8:12 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 weContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, April 22, 2020”

Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/ybfx5su4 One does not live by bread alone,but by every word that comes forthfrom the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 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 Holy Spirit,that we may worthilythat we may perfectly loveContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 21, 2020”

As we leave the Easter Octave behind, we begin today with the reading of the Second Book of Isaiah (Chs. 40-55) and the Gospel of Matthew. Antiphon (Music: https://tinyurl.com/y9me47cp) Behold the One of whom John has said:I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God. John 1:32, 34 Almighty God,to you allContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 20, 2020”

Easter Troparion (Music: https://tinyurl.com/t3b97pa) Christ is risen from the dead,by death hath he trampled down death,and upon those in the tombshe hath bestowed life! 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 Sunday, April 19, 2020”