Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon1 Ant. The Lord will sit on his royal throne for ever;the Lord will bless his people in peace.V. Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly powers, *ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; *bow down before the Lord, majestic in holiness. Psalm 29 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,allContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, November 26, 2023”

Isaac WattsBorn in Southampton in 1674, Isaac Watts was educated at the local grammar school and had the opportunity to go on to university, but declined because he preferred the dissenting academy at Stoke Newington. He received there an education of high academic standard and he went on to become the pastor to the IndependentContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, November 25, 2023”

John KnoxA Roman Catholic priest in Scotland, Knox became associated with George Wishart and other Protestants in 1545 and embraced their cause. When Roman Catholic Mary I came to the English throne in 1553, Knox went into exile on the Continent, where he came into contact with John Calvin. He ultimately returned to Scotland, whereContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, November 24, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/znmfth86 We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection,through whom we are saved and delivered. Galatians 6 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 weContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, November 23, 2023”

C.S. LewisClive Staples Lewis was born in 1898. He is best known as a popular apologist for Christianity in the twentieth century. He wrote novels on Christian themes for both children and adults, including “The Chronicles of Narnia”. He wrote other books, many based on talks he had given or articles he had written. TheseContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, November 22, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/n8f3hdcf All that you have done to us, O Lord,you have done with true judgment,for we have sinned against youand not obeyed your commandments.But give glory to your nameand deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy. Daniel 3 Almighty God,to whom all hearts are open,all desires, known,and from whom no secretsContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, November 21, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/w94vju7 Remember your word to your servant, O Lord,by which you have given me hope.This is my comfort when I am brought low. Psalm 119 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 youandContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, November 20, 2023”

Antiphon 1 Ant. The Lord says: “I am pondering thoughts of peace and not of affliction*you shall call upon me, and I will hear you;and I will bring you back from all the lands where you are held captive.”V. O Lord, you have favored your land, *and brought back the captives of Jacob.You forgave the guilt of yourContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, November 19, 2023”

HildaHilda was born in 614. She was baptised at the age of 13 and even-tually sought a monastic life when she was 33. Bishop Aidan, im-pressed by her holiness, made her an abbess, and in 657 she estab-lished her own monastery at Whitby. It was for both men and wom-en, and, under Hilda, became famousContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, November 18, 2023”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/292eca36 Your merciful love, O God,we have received in the midst of your temple.Your praise, O God, like your name,reaches the ends of the earth;your right hand is filled with saving justice. Psalm 48 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 Friday, November 17, 2023”