Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc2wmpsx The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 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, April 13, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/mryycw96 Cry out with joy to God, all the earth;O sing to the glory of his name.O render him glorious praise, alleluia. Psalm 66 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 Friday, April 12, 2024”

Howard ThurmanLike many human stories, Howard Thurman’s story is one of resiliency, bravery, and hope. It began in Daytona Beach, Florida on November 18, 1899. Though his family had little to no means, they loved him dearly, and throughout his life, Thurman would often attribute his success to his family’s courage and sacrifice. After highContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, April 11, 2024”

Pierre Teilhard de ChardinPierre Teilhard de Chardin was a ground-breaking paleontologist and Christian mystic whose vision encompassed the evolution of all matter toward a final goal in which material and spiritual shall coincide and God shall be all in all.Teilhard was born in 1881. In 1899, he entered the Jesuit novitiate. In 1902, he wentContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, April 10, 2024”

Dietrich BonhoefferFrom the first days of the Nazi accession to power in 1933, Bonhoeffer was involved in protests against the regime. From 1933 to 1935 he was the pastor of two small congregations in London, but nonetheless was a leading spokesman for the Confessing Church, the center of Protestant resistance to the Nazis. In 1935Continue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, April 9, 2024”

William LawBorn at Kings Cliffe in Northamptonshire in 1686, William Law was educated at Emmanuel College Cambridge and, after ordination as a deacon, became a fellow of the College in 1711. When George I came to the throne in 1714, William declined to take the Oath of Allegiance, being a member of the Non-Juror party who believedContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, April 8, 2024”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Sing to the Lord a new song, alleluia; *for the Lord has accomplished wondrous deeds, alleluia;he has revealed his just-ice in the sight of the Gentiles,alleluia, alleluia.Ps. His right hand and his holy arm *have brought salvation.He has remembered his merciful love *and his truth for the house of Israel. Psalm 98 Almighty God,to whom allContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, April 7, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/msvp3e5j The Good Shepherd has risen,who laid down his life for his sheepand willingly died for his flock, alleluia. 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 Saturday, April 6, 2024”

Antiphon (https://tinyurl.com/2ve2ux5a) I am the Good Shepherd,and I lay down my life for my sheep, says the Lord. John 10 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 Friday, April 5, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/yc2wmpsx The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. Psalm 33 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 yourContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, April 4, 2024”