Author Archives: Steve Benner

AntonyBorn in about the year 251, Antony heard the gospel message, “If you would be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” He was twenty years old and rich, following the death of his parents, but he did asContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, January 17, 2025”

Charles GoreCharles Gore was born in 1853 in Wimbledon and educated mainly at Oxford. He was ordained in 1876 and served in positions at Cuddeston and Pusey House, Oxford, both of which were focused upon theological education and the formation of clergy. While at Pusey House, Gore founded the Community of the Resurrection, a communityContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, January 16, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/kstdbwh2 Look toward the Lord and be radiant;let your faces not be abashed. Psalm 34 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;through Christ our Lord. Amen. HYMN: JohnContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, January 15, 2025”

George FoxGeorge Fox was born at Fenny Drayton in Leicestershire in 1624, the son of a weaver, and was himself apprenticed to a shoe-maker. He became something of a wayfarer from 1643 for about three years, loosening all ties with his family and friends. The ‘Inner Light of the Living Christ’ became his watchword inContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, January 14, 2025”

HilaryHilary was born at Poitiers to a non-Christian family in about the year 315. They gave him an excellent education and he was proficient in Latin and Greek. After extensive personal study, he tells us that he was baptised at the age of thirty. He was elected bishop of the city in the year 350Continue reading “Oremus for Monday, January 13, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/y3w79tum Ant. As many as have been baptized into Christ,have put on Christ, alleluia.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:both now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Galatians 3 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secrets are hid:Cleanse the thoughts of our heartsbyContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, January 12, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ytnbfkw9 You are just, O Lord, and your judgment is right;treat your servant in accord with your merciful love. Psalm 119 HYMN: Charles Coffin; trans. John ChandlerTune: Winchester New https://tinyurl.com/2apzsa6f 1 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cryannounces that the Lord is nigh.Awake and harken, for he bringsglad tidings of the King of kings! 2 ThenContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, January 11, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ysz2pzj8 O sing a new song to the Lord;sing to the Lord, all the earth.In his presence are majesty and splendor,strength and honor in his holy place. Psalm 96 HYMN: John MorrisonTune: Dundee http://tinyurl.com/m3dnfhav 1 The people that in darkness sata glorious light have seen;the light has shined on them who longin shades of deathContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, January 10, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yckvuff7 Behold the One of whom John said:I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God. John 1 HYMN: Luke Connaughton ©Tune: https://tinyurl.com/bdxa2e64 1 Love is his word, love is his way.Feasting with all, fasting alone,Living and dying,Rising again.Love, only love, is his way. Refrain:Richer than gold is the Love of myContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, January 9, 2025”

Galileo GalileiGalileo Galilei was born on 15 February 1564 near Pisa, the son of a musician. He began to study medicine at the University of Pisa but changed to philosophy and mathematics. In 1589, he became professor of mathematics at Pisa. In 1592, he moved to become mathematics professor at the University of Padua, aContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, January 8, 2025”