Author Archives: Steve Benner

Martin BucerMartin Bucer (11 November 1491 – 28 February 1551) was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican doctrines and practices. Bucer was originally a member of the Dominican Order, but after meeting and being influenced by Martin Luther in 1518 he arranged for his monastic vows to beContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, February 28, 2024”

George HerbertBorn in 1593 into the aristocratic Pembroke family, George Herbert went up to Cambridge in 1614, eventually becoming a fellow of Trinity College. At the age of twenty-five, he became Public Orator in the University and then a Member of Parliament, apparently destined for a life at court. To everyone’s surprise, he decided toContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, February 27, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/5b96mpza Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face.It is your face, O Lord, that I seek;hide not your face from me. Psalm 27 Merciful God,you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you.We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy.We have not loved you with a pure heart,nor have we loved ourContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, February 26, 2024”

Antiphon Ant. I shall meditate upon your commandments which I greatly love;I will extend my hands towards your commandments which I love.V. I have said, “O Lord, my portion *is to obey your words.”With all my heart I implore your favor; *as with your promise, have mercy. Psalm 119 O Lord our God,you call us to work forContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, February 25, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/r5j8et73 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.Indeed, the Lord is near. HYMN: John L Bell and Graham Maule ©Tune: Kelvingrove http://tinyurl.com/3p9b4679 1 Will you come and follow meif I but call your name?Will you go where you don’t knowand never be the same?Will you let my love be shown,will you let my nameContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, February 24, 2024”

Polycarp of SmyrnaHonoured as one of the first Christian martyrs, Polycarp had been Bishop of Smyrna on the Adriatic coast of Asia Minor for over forty years when the persecution of Christians began. He was arrested and given the option to renounce his faith and so save his life. His response was: “I have beenContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, February 23, 2024”

Sophie and Hans Scholl and the Weiße RoseSophia Magdalena Scholl was born in Forchtenberg, Germany in 1921. The Scholl siblings were initially enthusiastic about National Socialism; her brother Hans quickly made a name for himself in the Hitler Youth program and Sophie joined the girls’ wing of the group, too. They however realized that theirContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, February 22, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/jfctmt5j See, I have God for my help.The Lord sustains my soul.I will sacrifice to you with willing heart,and praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. Psalm 54 Merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have done,and by what we have left undone.We haveContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, February 21, 2024”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3uzh76j8 The Lord will conceal you with his pinions,and under his wings you will trust. Psalm 91 Eternal God, our judge and redeemer,we confess that we have tried to hide from you,for we have done wrong.We have lived for ourselves,and apart from you.We have turned from our neighbors,and refused to bear the burdens of others.We haveContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, February 20, 2024”

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 Eternal God, our judge and redeemer,we confess that we have tried to hide from you,for we have done wrong.We have lived for ourselves,and apart from you.WeContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, February 19, 2024”