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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundan...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Although our circles of influence vary in size, we all have the power to affect people at home, in church, or in the world. The fact is, our life is always on display, whether we’re aware of it or not. Daniel didn’t set out to impress others, but his convictions had an effect on everyone...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Manettus and the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites St. Manettus (d. 1268), also known as St. Benedict dell’Antella, was one of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites. Between 1225 and 1227 in the city of Florence, It...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep thy word. I do not turn aside from thy ordinances, for thou hast taught me. How sweet are thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through thy precepts I get understanding; theref...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "And it is only by the observance of the first and greatest commandment that we can keep the second. The more we love God, the more we shall love man; the less we love God, the less we shall, in the true sense of the word, love man. Our love will ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Ash Wednesday Lectionary: 219 Reading I Jl 2:12-18 Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Ash Wednesday listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 6,1-6.16-18): Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. W...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Ash Wednesday From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the CorinthiansRepent Let us fix our attention on the blood of Christ and recognise how precious it is to God his Father, s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the S...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the So...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 17 February 2021 Ash Wednesday Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son an...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Have you ever had the chance to visit Israel? There is a stark contrast between the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. The banks of the Jordan are surrounded by trees and greenery, but very little grows in the vicinity of the Dead Sea because there’s no outlet—water can only evaporate. This ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMEven Heaven has to Receive Jesus Tuesday, February 16, 2021 In Acts 3:20-21, a strange verse appears, 'Jesus the Messiah, whom Heaven must receive...' You've heard that you must receive Jesus, but Heaven? Why does Heaven need to receive Jesus? What could be more wonderful tha...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Same Yesterday, Today and Forever Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 Just as Jesus was present in New Testament times to lead His disciples, so He is ready to guide you today. Jesus is the Beginning and the End, so He&rs...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, I know that You sent Jesus into the world so that I could have eternal life with You. As Jesus said... For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that wh...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Juliana St. Juliana of Nicomedia (c. 270 A.D.) was the daughter of noble pagan parents, born in Nicomedia, a Greek city in ancient Turkey. Although her father was hostile to Christians, Juliana secretly accepted baptism. Her father...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 336 Reading I Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 When the LORD saw how great was man’s wickedness on earth, and how no desire that his heart conceived was ever anything but evil, he regretted that he had made man o...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6th inOrdinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 8,14-21): The disciples had forgotten to bring more bread and had only one loaf with them in the boat. Then Jesus warned them, «Keep your eyes open and beware of the yeast o...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time From the Discourses against the Arians by Saint Athanasius, bishopWe know the Father through creative and incarnate wisdom The...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 16 February 2021 Tuesday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.When God created the heavens and earth, He carried out His plan with purpose. Nothing was haphazard, late, or uncertain. The same could be said regarding His plans for each of His children. Every aspect of our life, including our finances, is under His watchful eye and providential care. B...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Phantom Moth Monday, February 15, 2021 In Great Britain, a night train was carrying Queen Victoria. Suddenly, the engineer saw a phantom figure... in a black cloak standing in the middle of the tracks, waving its arms back and forth. The engineer jammed the brakes, stared...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: The King (Jehovah Melek) Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the king, the LORD of hosts. Isaiah 6:5 The Lord is Jehovah Melek, the K...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for this new day. Thank You for the little things that I often take for granted. I’m blessed because You are a loving, forgiving and understanding God. You hav...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Claude de la Colombiere St. Claude de la Colombiere (1641-1682) was born to a noble family in France and became a Jesuit priest. He was known for his solid and serious sermons and his dedication to observing the rule of his order wit...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 335 Reading I Gn 4:1-15, 25 The man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have produced a man with the help of the LORD.” Next she bore his brother Abel. A...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 6th inOrdinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 8,11-13): The Pharisees came and started to argue with Jesus. Hoping to embarrass him, they asked for some heavenly sign. Then his spirit was moved. He gave a deep sigh and said, &...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time From a sermon of St Bernard of ClairvauxOn the search for wisdom Let us work for the food which does not perish – our ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 15 February 2021 Monday of week 6 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.All too often, our frustrations about life impact our ability to submit to God and be intimately connected with Him. Trusting our Father requires humility—we must remember He alone knows all. But we also need to keep in mind that He loves us more than anyone can grasp. When we stay fo...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Rock And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 Jesus is the Rock on which the Church is built. Some have mistakenly thought that in Matthew 1...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Your great love is everlasting and far reaching... Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your fa...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait f...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Valentine St. Valentine of Rome (c. 270) was a priest who lived in Rome during the reign of Emperor Claudius II. Little is known of his life with certainty, except that he ministered to Christians who were persecuted and imprisoned...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom." James 3:13
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Each of us must come to the evening of life. Each of us must enter on eternity. Each of us must come to that quiet, awful time, when we will appear before the Lord of the vineyard, and answer for the deeds done in the body, whether they be ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 77 Reading I Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “If someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 6th (B) in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 1,40-45): A leper came to Jesus and begged him, «If you so will, you can make me clean». Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, &la...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time From a commentary on the Diatessaron by Saint Ephraem, deaconGod's word is an inexhaustible spring of life Lord, who can comprehend even one ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 14 February 2021 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. All...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Son of Joseph Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote— Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." John 1:45 Jesus is called the Son of Joseph because Joseph was His eart...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I praise You for this new day. You are the Creator of the universe and you know all things... Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. Isaiah 40:28
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Have their been times in your life that you have felt that you were going in the wrong direction? Maybe, it’s been your circle of friends, co-worker’s, or a relationship that has put you on a path that you don’t quite feel comfortable with. Is there a pull on your life; you’r...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Catherine del Ricci St. Catherine del Ricci (1522-1590) was born with the name Alessandra in Florence, Italy, to a respectable merchant family. Her mother died while she was very young, so that from her childhood Alessandra took the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by strea...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 334 Reading I Gn 3:9-24 The LORD God called to Adam and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.&rdquo...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 5th in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 8,1-10): A great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat. So Jesus called his disciples and said to them, «I feel sorry for these people because they have been wit...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time From a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, abbotThe pre-eminence of love Why, my brethren, are we so little concerned with f...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, com...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (First Vespers of tomorrow, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, us...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 13 February 2021 Saturday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Being a parent is an awesome responsibility like no other. It is important to be a good role model, mentor, teacher and spiritual leader. But have you ever considered, what role a grandparent can play in leading their grandchildren to Christ? The first thing you need to do is get down on y...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Testimony of the Shark Friday, February 12, 2021 In 1799, an American ship named the "Nancy" suspected of carrying contraband, was seized by a British vessel. But before the 'Nancy' was boarded, the crew disposed of the illegal cargo. The captain threw the ship's records ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: A Sound from Heaven And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Acts 2:2 The Holy Spirit was like a Sound from Heaven when He came upon the disciples at ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, I often ask You for help for my plans. Please teach me to wait upon You my Lord and to seek Your plans for my life... But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 New King James Version
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Julian the Hospitaller St. Julian the Hospitaller (4th c.) came from a wealthy noble family in Europe. Little of his life is known with certainty. According to legend he married a noble widow, and was put under a curse at some point ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and exclaimed, “Let anyone who thirsts come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as scripture says: 'Rivers of living water will flow from within him.'"" John 7:37-8 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Now man need not hide from God as Adam did; for He can be seen through Christ's human nature. Christ did not gain one perfection more by becoming man, nor did He lose anything of what He possessed as God. There was the Almightiness of God in the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 333 Reading I Gn 3:1-8 Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the LORD God had made. The serpent asked the woman, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 5th in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 7,31-37): Again Jesus set out; from the country of Tyre, passed through Sidon and, skirting the sea of Galilee, he came to the territory of Decapolis. There a deaf man who also ha...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, popeRecognise the dignity of your nature Our Lord Jesus Christ, born true man without ever ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 12 February 2021 Friday of week 5 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...