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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord , my strength and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
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There are those today without hope, while others, have false hope. Let’s examine how God provides us with true hope and how to discern the differences. There are those who have No Hope; those who have False Hope; and those who have True Hope. According to God’s Word, there are ...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
If Jesus’ ministry on earth could be summed up in one concise verse, it might be John 6:38: “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” Even at a young age, Jesus was conscious of His mission (Luke 2:49). And later when He began His p...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Priscilla of Rome St. Priscilla of Rome (1st c.) was a Christian noblewoman who served as a benefactor to the Christian community in Rome. She supported St. Peter the Apostle, the first Bishop of Rome, and her home near the catacombs...
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Verse of the Day "He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." Colossians 1:13-14
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Meditation of the Day "We have difficulty understanding this, just as a blind man has difficulty understanding color, but our difficulty doesn’t alter this fact: God’s omnipotence and omniscience respects our freedom. In the core of our being we remain free...
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Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 310 Reading I Heb 4:12-16 The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and though...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 1st week listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 2,13-17): When Jesus went out again beside the lake, a crowd came to Him and He taught them. As he walked along, he saw a tax collector sitting in his office. This was Levi, the son of Alph...
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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of week 1 in Ordinary Time From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the CorinthiansFrom the first, faith has been God's means of justifying men God&r...
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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 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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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 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, come...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 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 t...
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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 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 Fat...
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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 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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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (First Vespers of tomorrow, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use...
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Saturday 16 January 2021 Saturday of week 1 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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The Caterpillar's Doubt Friday, January 15, 2021 What if you went up to a caterpillar and tried to tell it the truth about its life? You'd say something like: "Listen I know it looks like you're a worm, it feels like you're a worm, and you're pretty much living a worm's life, but... you're n...
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Jesus: The Way Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6 Jesus is the Way to Heaven; there is no other way to get there. Will you follow the Way today? Because Jesus is the Way, He invited some fishermen, &...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for being my Advocate and my Counselor. Please help me to navigate my day with Your wisdom. I pray that Your Holy Spirit will help me to be slow to anger and slow to speak. Lord, may I see the world around me thro...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6
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Once we have received Jesus Christ as our personal Savior, we are clean in His eyes. But that doesn’t mean we will never sin again (John 13:9-10). As we live in this world, we’ll continue to exhibit some fleshly patterns—at times thinking wrong thoughts, making hurtful comments, having inappropriate...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Arnold Janssen St. Arnold Janssen (1837–1909) was born in Germany to a large Catholic family. He was a man of simple faith who studied theology, entered the priesthood, and served as a school teacher. He had a profound devotion...
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Verse of the Day "For rulers are not a cause of fear to good conduct, but to evil.b Do you wish to have no fear of authority? Then do what is good and you will receive approval from it, for it is a servant of God for your good. But if you do evil, be afraid, for it doe...
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Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 309 Reading I Heb 4:1-5, 11 Let us be on our guard while the promise of entering into his rest remains, that none of you seem to have failed. For in fact we have received the Good News just as our ancestors...
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Friday 1st week listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 2,1-12): Jesus returned to Capernaum. As the news spread that he was at home, so many people gathered that there was no longer room even outside the door. While Jesus was preaching the Word ...
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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 1 in Ordinary Time From the Discourse Against the Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishopThe Word creates a divine harmony in creation In the beginning wa...
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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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 Fat...
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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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 F...
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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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 Fath...
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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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 t...
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Friday 15 January 2021 Friday of week 1 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 a...
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Calendar of the MoonBeth/Poseideion IIBirch Tree MoonColor: WhiteElement: AirAltar: Upon cloth of white set the budded birch branches, a single white candle, the rune Berkana carved onto a piece of birch wood, and a bowl of clear water.Offerings: White cakes with the Berkana rune carved upon them.Da...
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Calendar of the Sun15 WolfmonathHestia's DayColor: RedElement: FireAltar: Today's ritual should be done in the kitchen and not the altar room. The hearth and the stove are the altar today, and a flame should be burning, and bread and milk and salt set out on the table. No other altar is required. Af...
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The Eyes of Joshua & Caleb Thursday, January 14, 2021 Joshua and Caleb never pretended that there weren't giants in the land. They knew full well what they were up against. In fact, Joshua would become the general to defeat those giants. Then what was it that separated Joshua and Caleb from ...
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Jesus: The Vine I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 Jesus is the Vine, the source of your spiritual life. Abide in Him, and you’ll have a fruitful life. You are the bran...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Today I surrender all that I am to You. May I speak words that bring healing and encouragement today. May my actions reflect the great mercy and love that You have shown to me. May my attitude be like Yours, my King Jesus. ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Yet You have brought up my life from the pit, O Lord , my God. Jonah 2:6 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:17
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Ever feel like the wrong people always get ahead? The talented, humble, hard workers are often ignored, and those that flatter the boss, or take credit for things they didn’t do, get the promotions, the bonuses, and all the praise. It’s frustrating and can be demoralizing. When faced wit...
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One of the most misleading pieces of advice you will hear is the recommendation to follow your heart. God says, “The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick” (Jer. 17:9). We all enter life with a inclination toward sin and selfishness, and there is no way we ourselv...
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Saint of the Day St. Felix of Nola St. Felix of Nola (d. 250 A.D.) was born in Italy near Naples, the son of a Syrian soldier. After his father's death, Felix gave his goods to the poor and entered the priesthood. He was ordained by his bishop, St. Maxim...
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Verse of the Day "Though the fig tree do not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of ...
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Meditation of the Day "This great power of grace over nature appears at first sight as unnatural, for which reason nature strives against it and does not even wish to hear of the necessity of penance and mortification. But the obligation of penance remains, and precise...
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Thursday of the First Week of Ordinary Time Lectionary: 308 Reading I Heb 3:7-14 The Holy Spirit says: Oh, that today you would hear his voice, “Harden not your hearts as at the rebellion &nb...
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Thursday 1st week 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, «I will; be...
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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 1 in Ordinary Time From the Discourse Against the Pagans by Saint Athanasius, bishopThe word of the Father gives order, direction and unity to c...
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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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 t...
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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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 Fat...
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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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 ...
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Thursday 14 January 2021 Thursday of week 1 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 Fath...
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Calendar of the MoonBeth/Poseideion IIBirch Tree MoonColor: WhiteElement: AirAltar: Upon cloth of white set the budded birch branches, a single white candle, the rune Berkana carved onto a piece of birch wood, and a bowl of clear water.Offerings: White cakes with the Berkana rune carved upon them.Da...
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Calendar of the SunBrumaColors: White and brownElement: EarthAltar: Upon a bare table lay a large pot shaped like a human figure, reclining, filled with earth. All should enter bearing two white cloths, one on each arm.Offerings: Silence and meditation.Daily Meal: VegetarianBruma InvocationEarth, yo...
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The Huppah Wednesday, January 13, 2021 In Isaiah 4:5, it says: "Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night, and over all the glory will be a defense." But the original Hebrew behind the word "...
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The Father: The Father of Lights Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. James 1:17 God is the Father of Lights who originally created physical light, includin...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for filling Your creation with awe-inspiring beauty. Help me to see Your glory today as it is displayed in Your creation. Please help me to recognize the works of Your hands all around me. Your goodness is gr...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day O Lord , You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. Psalm 139:1-2
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What does it mean that a house divided cannot stand? There are three accounts in the Gospels in which Jesus states that a kingdom divided against itself is laid waste or a house divided cannot stand (Luke 11:17; Mark 3:25; Matthew 12:25). All three instances of this statement are spoken in response ...
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Our culture is obsessed with longevity. While it’s natural to desire many healthy years on earth, we must remind ourselves life doesn’t end with physical death. The bigger issue is eternal destiny. There is only one way to assure that we are destined for life in heaven: We must recognize...
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Saint of the Day St. Hilary of Poitiers St. Hilary of Poitiers (300–368 A.D.) was born in France to noble pagan parents. He was well instructed in philosophy and converted to Christianity after studying the Old and New Testaments. He was baptized i...
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Verse of the Day "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the...
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Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 307 Reading I Heb 2:14-18 Since the children share in blood and Flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the Devil, and free ...
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Wednesday 1st week listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 1,29-39): As soon as Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, Jesus went to the home of Simon and Andrew with James and John. As Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever, they immed...
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time or Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St IrenaeusKnowledge of the Father consi...
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time or Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor 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 Lor...
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time or Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor 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...
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 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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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 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 F...
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 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 th...
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time or Saint Hilary, Bishop, Doctor 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....
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Wednesday 13 January 2021 Wednesday of week 1 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 Fa...
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Daniel was a pure man. He is one of only a few people in the Bible of whom much is said that nothing negative is said. 3x in this book it is said Daniel was ''dearly loved by God.''Daniel was a prophetic man. He had discernment when it came to interpreting dreams, visions, and prophecies. The book o...
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Calendar of the Moon1 Luis/GamelionDay of the Rowan TreeColor: Light greyElement: EarthAltar: On a cloth of light grey set a vase of rowan twigs, gathered ahead of time and forced into budding, dried rowan berries from the preceding year, a single red candle, a pot of soil, seeds, a bowl of water, a...
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Calendar of the Sun13 WolfmonathCompitalia Mania, Day of the Mother of GhostsColors: White and BlackElement: AirAltar: Upon cloth of black lay many sheer cloths of white, which each person takes as they enter and places over their heads. Lay out also four white candles, incense of myrrh, many loaves...
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As you look at the state of our nation today, what do you see? The Bible says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Ps. 33:12), but this is not a popular belief in our society. However, it’s the only way our nation can flourish. Further support for this truth is found in ...
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Sometimes we hear so much about love in books, songs, and conversations that we begin to lose sight of its spiritual dimensions. Believers must remember that God’s love is of a much higher caliber—it is the starting point of our salvation. If He had not loved us first, we’d be dest...
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Times of Great Change Tuesday, January 12, 2021 People will sometimes ask me how old my computer is. If I answer, "It's seven months old." They reply, "Then it's a dinosaur." "Oh really?" I reply, "And what kind of computer do you have?" "Well, I'm just about to purchase a new computer with ...
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Jesus: The Door of the Sheep Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep." John 10:7 During the time of Jesus, a sheepfold was an enclosure to keep sheep from wandering or getting lost. It usually had rock walls, and sometimes it...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I desire to meditate on Your Words and to live in Your holy presence throughout this new day. Thank You for my salvation, for rescuing me from my sins and from my brokenness. I bow at Your feet my Lord for I know that my ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:...
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Saint of the Day St. Marguerite Bourgeoys St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700) was born in France to a large middle-class Christian family. After having a deep religious experience at the age of 20, Marguerite dedicated her life to God thr...
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Verse of the Day "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6
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Today’s Feast Day Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord The Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord is closely connected with the Solemnity of the Epiphany; both are biblical manifestations of Jesus Christ as the Son of God. On the occasion of Jesus' b...
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Meditation of the Day "Man will not consent to drive away the money-changers from the temple of his soul until he realizes that it is a Holy of Holies—not a house of traffic, but in very truth the house of God. We thus reach two striking conclusions: There cannot...
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Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 306 Reading I Heb 2:5-12 It was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. Instead, someone has testified somewhere: What is man that you are mindful ...
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Tuesday 1st week listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 1,21-28): Jesus and his disciples went into the town of Capernaum and began to teach in the synagogue during the sabbath assemblies. The people were astonished at the way he taught, for he spoke...
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Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 1 in Ordinary Time From the Detailed Rules for Monks by Saint Basil the Great, bishopThe ability to love is within each of us Love of God is not s...
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Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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 F...
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Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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 Fathe...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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 Fa...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 12 January 2021 Tuesday of week 1 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...
Posted by John Anderson, CD, CIF Mons ON
Day Out Of TimeColor: BlackElement: VoidAltar: Upon a black cloth place a single white candle, and an hourglass tied with a black cloth.Offering: Make time for something that you have been putting off.Daily Meal: No special food. Continue the theme of the other ritual of the day.Day Out Of Time Invo...
Posted by John Anderson, CD, CIF Mons ON
Calendar of the Sun12 WolfmonathNiflheim DayColors: White and GreyElement: AirAltar: Upon cloth of white and grey place a crystal goblet of melted snow, crystal ornaments that mimic ice, snowflakes, white fur, figures of white bears, and a large white bowl of snow.Offerings: Help someone to keep war...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
Many people view discouragement and disappointment as the same thing, but there’s a slight difference. Disappointment is an emotional response to a failed expectation, whereas discouragement, or despair, usually comes from prolonged disillusionment or continued hardship. Since we can...