Author Archives: Steve Benner

Albert SchweitzerAlbert Schweitzer, Alsatian-German theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in equatorial Africa, who received the 1952 Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts in behalf of “the Brotherhood of Nations.” The eldest son of a Lutheran pastor, Schweitzer studied  philosophy and theology at the University of Strasbourg, where he took the doctor’s degree in philosophy in 1899. At the same time,Continue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, September 4, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/jrf6v6t2 Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear.Behold, our God will come, and he will save us. Isaiah 35 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 loveContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, September 3, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/hs9fh5jk Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all within me, his holy name. Psalm 103 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. Music: https://tinyurl.com/ycn4djk5 OContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, September 2, 2024”

Antiphon1 Ant. Lord, I will be mindful of your justice alone; *you have taught me, O God, from my youth; and so,unto old age and gray hairs, O God, forsake me not.V. In you, O Lord, I take refuge; *let me never be put to shame.In your justice, rescue me, free me; *incline your ear to meContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, September 1, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5fmvry9k To you I call, for you will surely heed me, O God;turn your ear to me; hear my words. Psalm 17 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 Saturday, August 31, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/tebu693h 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;through ChristContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, August 30, 2024”

The Beheading of John the BaptistThe main celebration for John the Baptist is on 24 June, the date observing his birth, but John was also the forerunner of Christ in his death and, as the gospels of Matthew and Mark relate it, followed his denouncing of immoral ways and his call to repentance. On hearingContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, August 29, 2024”

AugustineAugustine was born in North Africa in 354. His career as an orator and rhetorician led him from Carthage to Rome, and from there to Milan where the Imperial court at that time resided. By temperament, he was passionate and sensual, and as a young man he rejected Christianity. Gradually, however, under the influence firstContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, August 28, 2024”

Hélder CâmaraHélder Pessoa Câmara OFS was a Brazilian Catholic archbishop. A self-identified socialist, he was the Archbishop of Olinda and Recife, serving from 1964 to 1985, during the military dictatorship in Brazil. Câmara was an advocate of liberation theology. He did social and political work for the poor and for human rights and democracy during the military regime. Câmara preached for a churchContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, August 27, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yjrz92n5 O Lord, I trust in your merciful love.My heart will rejoice in your salvation.I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me. 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,thatContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, August 26, 2024”