Author Archives: Steve Benner

For another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2593/ Antiphon1 Ant. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant seeking fine pearls; having found one of great worth,he went and sold all that he had, and he bought it.Ps. I will bless theContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 26, 2020”

St James (the Great)James, often called ‘the Great’, was a Galilean fisherman who, with his brother John, was one of the first apostles called by Jesus to follow him. The two brothers were with Jesus at his Transfiguration and with him again in the garden of Gethsemane. They annoyed the other followers of Jesus byContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 25, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. People of Zion behold, * the Lord is coming to save all nations; and the Lord shall cause you to hear his majestic voice for the joy of your heart.Ps. O shepherd of Israel, hear us, *you who lead Joseph like a flock:enthroned on the cherubim, shine forth upon Ephraim, Benjamin, Manasseh. *RouseContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 24, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. God is in his holy dwelling place; * the God who causes us to dwell together,one at heart, in his house; he himself will give power and strength to his people.Ps. God arises, and his enemies are scattered: *and those who hate him flee from before his face. Psalm 68 God, our creator,youContinue reading “Oremus for Thursday, July 23, 2020”

Feast of St Mary Magdalene All four gospels give Mary Magdalene a unique place among Jesus’ followers. Probably from Magdala by the Sea of Galilee, she is described as having been healed by Jesus before accompanying him during his ministry. Along with other faithful women, she stayed beside the cross during the crucifixion and wasContinue reading “Oremus for Wednesday, July 22, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. All things are submitted to your will, O Lord, *and no one can resist your decisions; you have made all things, heaven and earth, and all that is contained under the vault of the sky; you are the master of the universe.Ps. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in theContinue reading “Oremus for Tuesday, July 21, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. The Lord is my light and my salvation, * whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? My enemies who trouble me have themselves grown weak and have fallen.Ps. Though an army encamp against me, *my heart would not fear.Though war break outContinue reading “Oremus for Monday, July 20, 2020”

For another form of worship in the home based on today’s lessons in the Revised Common Lectionary, go to https://blogs.elca.org/worship/2562/ Antiphon1 Ant. As newborn babes, alleluia, long for pure spiritual milk, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.Ps. O Lord, you search me and you know me. †You yourself know my resting and my rising; *you discern my thoughtsContinue reading “Oremus for Sunday, July 19, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. I will praise you, O Lord, with my whole heart; *deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and observe your word; revive me according to your word, O Lord.Ps. Blessed are those whose way is blameless, *who walk in the law of the Lord!Blessed are those who keep his decrees! *WithContinue reading “Oremus for Saturday, July 18, 2020”

Antiphon1 Ant. I will relate all your wondrous deeds. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing to the honor of your name, O Most High.Ps. But the Lord sits enthroned forever; *he has set up his throne for judgment.He will judge the world with justice; *he will govern the peoples withContinue reading “Oremus for Friday, July 17, 2020”