Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon 1 Ant. One thing have I asked of the Lord,this will I seek after:that I may dwell in the house of the Lordall the days of my life.V. The Lord is my light and my salvation; *whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life; *whom should I dread? Psalm 27 Almighty God,to whom all heartsContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, June 16, 2024”

Evelyn UnderhillBorn in 1875, Evelyn Underhill was in her thirties before she began to explore religion. At first, she wrote on the mystics, most notably in her book Mysticism, published in 1911. Her spiritual journey brought her in 1921 back to the Church of England, in which she had been baptised and confirmed. From the mid-1920s,Continue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 15, 2024”

G.K. ChestertonBorn in 1874, Gilbert Keith Chesterton was one the intellectual giants of his day, and was known for his writing that spanned fields as diverse as literary criticism, fiction and fantasy, satire, and Christian apologetics. Chesterton often blended elements of such genres together, as indicated in his famous novel The Man Who Was Thursday,Continue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 14, 2024”

Anthony of PaduaAnthony of Padua (born Fernando Martins de Bulhões; 15 August 1195 – 13 June 1231)  was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy. Noted by his contemporaries for his powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture, and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick,Continue reading “Oremus for Thursday, June 13, 2024”

Medgar EversMedgar Wiley Evers (July 2, 1925 – June 12, 1963) was an American civil rights activist in Mississippi, the state’s field secretary for the NAACP, and a World War II veteran who had served in the United States Army. He worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi, end the segregation of publicContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, June 12, 2024”

BarnabasThough not named among the twelve apostles of the evangelists, Barnabas emerges in the Acts of the Apostles as one of the most significant of their number. He sold his estate and gave the proceeds to the Church, since all things were to be held in common, and clearly became a leader. He is describedContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, June 11, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/zdawzwm7 As for me, in justice I shall behold your face;I shall be filled with the vision of your glory. 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 Monday, June 10, 2024”

Antiphon 1 O Lord, if you were to take into account our iniquities,who would withstand the test?But forgiveness abides with you, O God of Israel.V. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; *Lord, hear my voice!O let your ears be attentive *to the sound of my pleadings. Psalm 130 Almighty God,to whom all hearts areContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, June 9, 2024”

Gerard Manley HopkinsGerard Manley Hopkins SJ (28 July 1844 – 8 June 1889) was an English poet and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame placed him among leading Victorian poets. His prosody – notably his concept of sprung rhythm – established him as an innovator, as did his praise of God through vivid use of imagery and nature. Hopkins grew up in a devout High Anglican family inContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, June 8, 2024”

Seattle Chief Seattle commanded respect from tribesman and White settlers alike.  His birthplace was the location now known as Blake Island, in Elliott Bay, near the site of the city of Seattle. Seattle was a respected chief, war leader, and orator.  By the late 1700s the unfortunate combination of guns and epidemics had led to aContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, June 7, 2024”