Author Archives: Steve Benner

John ChrysostomBorn in Antioch in 347, John earned his nick-name, “the golden-mouthed” (Chrysostom), for his brilliant preaching. He was much attracted to the ascetic tradition, which became popular in the fourth century, and preached vigorously on the need for a disciplined Christian lifestyle. He was made patriarch of Constantinople in 398 against his will. HisContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, January 27, 2025”

Antiphon1 Ant. Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice; *seek the Lord and be strengthened;seek his face for evermore.V. Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim his name. *Make known his deeds among the peoples. Psalm 105 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of ourContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, January 26, 2025”

The Conversion of PaulThe conversion of Saul, the zealous Jewish Pharisee of Tarsus, into Paul, the passionate apostle to the Gentiles, occurred on the road to Damascus. Saul was on an expedition to hunt out and arrest all those he could find in the synagogues who believed in Jesus. A blinding light and a voiceContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, January 25, 2025”

Francis de SalesFrancis de Sales was the Roman Catholic bishop of Geneva from 1602 until his death twenty years later. Since Geneva was the home base of Calvinist protestantism, Francis never actually presided in the city itself. This left him free to carry out his true vocation, which was to guide and direct individual ChristiansContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, January 24, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3p25j5h5 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer;my God is my saving strength. Psalm 18 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 worthily magnify your holy name;throughContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, January 23, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4m8ka32t I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me,sing psalms to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 13 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 Wednesday, January 22, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/4m8ka32t I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me,sing psalms to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 13 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, January 21, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/n8f3hdcf All that you have done to us, O Lord,you have done with true judgment,for we have sinned against youand not obeyed your commandments.But give glory to your nameand deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy. Daniel 3 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secretsContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, January 20, 2025”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Let all the earth worship you and praise you, O God;*may it sing in praise of your name, O Most High.V. Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; *O sing to the glory of his name.O render him glorious praise. *Say to God, “How awesome your deeds! Psalm 66 Almighty God,to whom all heartsContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, January 19, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/sef7k9a6 O people of Sion, behold,the Lord will come to save the nations,and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heardin the joy of your heart. Isaiah 30 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,thatContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, January 18, 2025”