Author Archives: Steve Benner

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/3mjx3phc I am the light of the world, says the Lord;whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,but will have the light of life. John 8 Praise to you, God of our salvation.You come to our help and set us free.May your strength be our shieldand your word, our lamp,that we may serve you with pureContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, October 3, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/555e7rrf How great is the goodness, Lord,that you keep for those who fear you. Psalm 31 God of truth, protector of your people, come to the aid of all who are poor and oppressed. By the power of your life-giving word lead us in the ways of peace and integrity, and give us theContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, October 2, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/78ujert8 Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice;turn to the Lord and his strength;constantly seek his face. Psalm 105 Blessed are you, creator of heaven and earth; amid the immensity of the universe, you are mindful of us and seek us out. Blessed are you for the gift of your Son, who humbled himself toContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, October 1, 2025”

eromeJerome was born at Strido near Aquileia on the Adriatic coast of Dalmatia, in about the year 342. He studied at Rome, where he was baptised. He tried the life of a monk for a time, but unsuccessfully. Following a dream in which he stood before the judgement seat of God and was condemned forContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, September 30, 2025”

Michael and All AngelsThe scriptural word “angel” (Greek: angelos) means, literally, a messenger. Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may assume human or non-human forms. Christians have always felt themselves to be attended by healthful spirits—swift, powerful, and enlightening. Those beneficent spirits are often depicted in Christian art in human form, withContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, September 29, 2025”

Antiphon 1 Ant. Be mindful of your word to your servant, O Lord,in which you caused me to hope; this has been my comfort in my affliction.Ps. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep his decrees! *With all their hearts they seek him. Psalm 119 Lord God,Continue reading “Oremus for Sunday, September 28, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/36yv2x69 I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord.Should they cry to me in any distress,I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever. Gracious God, your Son blessed the peacemakers and called them your children. Give us that peace which the world cannot give, so that, freed from theContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, September 27, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ymc85778 By this we came to know the love of God:that Christ laid down his life for us;so we ought to lay down our lives for one another. 1 John 3 Guide us, O God,by your Word and Spirit,that in your light we may see light,in your truth find freedom,and in your will discoverContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, September 26, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/ksjwy4t9 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 Holy God, you are just in all your ways and your commandments are the greatest of treasures. Teach us to love you with all our hearts and to love our neighborsContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, September 25, 2025”

Antiphon https://tinyurl.com/37sehdz7 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,Lord, who could stand?But with you is found forgiveness,O God of Israel. Psalm 130 Eternal God, faithful in your tender compassion, you give us hope for our life here and hereafter through the victory of your only Son. As we share his cup of salvation, revive in us theContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, September 24, 2025”