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Thursday 9 July 2020 Thursday of week 14 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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Thursday 9 July 2020 Thursday of week 14 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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Thursday 9 July 2020 Thursday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and his Companions, Martyrs 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 G...
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Thursday 9 July 2020 Thursday of week 14 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 Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Making The Best Of It Wednesday, July 8, 2020 There was a young artist whose strong desire to was to travel the world. But she couldn’t. She had to stay home and support her parents. Instead of seeing the wonders of the world, she could only look out from her basement studio at thr...
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The Trinity: God of My Praise (Elohim Tehilati) Don’t stand by silently, O God of my praise, while wicked people slander me and tell lies about me. Psalm 109:1-2 author's translation David made it a habit to praise God all the time. David called the Lord...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of My Praise, I lift up Your name and praise You this day, Today and every day are Your days. You are the mighty God, creator of the universe, lover of mankind, sustainer of all, most magnificent an...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Do not keep silent, O God of my praise! For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful Have opened against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue. Psalms 109:1-2 NKJV
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Verse of the Day "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings July 8 2020 « July 7 | July 9 » Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 385 Reading 1 Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Israel is ...
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Liturgical day: Wednesday 14th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 10,1-7): Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over the unclean spirits to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: fi...
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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From the ancient document entitled "The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles"The Eucharist Celebrate the Eucharist as follows: S...
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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Wednesday 8 July 2020 Wednesday of week 14 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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Saint of the Day St. Kilian St. Kilian (c. 640-689 A.D.), also known as St. Cillian, was born to a noble family in Ireland. As a child he was known for his piety and love of study, which led him to the priesthood. He became a traveling bishop on the is...
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The Berlin Church Of Reconciliation Tuesday, July 7, 2020 During the Cold War, much of the world was divided into two camps. The city of Berlin was divided into east and west. There was a church located right on the east-west division. The western part of the property was sealed with the...
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Verse of the Day "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and insight he has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure th...
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Meditation of the Day "With regard to evil thoughts, there may be a twofold delusion. God-fearing souls who have little or no gift of discernment, and are inclined to scruples, think that every wicked thought that enters their mind is a sin. This is a mistake, for it i...
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Jesus: Greater than Jonah The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. Matthew 12:41 Jonah was one of the greatest preachers....
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord, I am so aware of how the devil picks at me and tries to trip me all the time. Please help me to... Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings July 7 2020 « July 6 | July 8 » Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 384 Reading 1 Hos 8:4-7, 11-13 Thus says the L...
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 14th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 9,32-38): Some people brought to Jesus a man who was dumb because he was possessed by a demon. When the demon was driven out, the dumb man began to speak. The crowds were astonished and said, «Nothin...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From a discourse of St Augustine on Psalm 32Whether they like it or not, those who are outside the church are our brothers We ent...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 Fath...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 ...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 Fa...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 a...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 Fathe...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 th...
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Tuesday 7 July 2020 Tuesday of week 14 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 an...
Posted by Larry Makinson
I do not define myself by the yardsticks man creates for measurement, how foolish this would be. A label I do not need. I do not choose to divide myself from others, (by a label, a symbol or otherwise), why would I create a wall that would divide me from anything, and loose a part of my...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Chaldean Witness Monday, July 6, 2020 In the Book of Kings, the mighty Assyrian Empire decided to lay siege to Jerusalem. The fierce Assyrian army camped around the walled city and threatened to destroy it as it had countless other cities. The Assyrians were known to be the most sava...
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Jesus: That Great Shepherd of the Sheep Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant... Hebrews 13:20 There are many roles for the Great Shepherd of th...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, Too many times I find myself, or I notice others becoming concerned about what someone else is or is not doing. Some people will complain and refuse to go out of their way or beyond the call of duty to...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant... Hebrews 13:20
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Saint of the Day St. Maria Goretti St. Maria Goretti (1890–1902) was born in Italy to a humble farming family. Her father died from malaria when she was 9, leaving the family destitute. Her mother and older siblings worked in the fields while Mar...
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Verse of the Day "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe." Proverbs 18:10
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings July 6 2020 « July 5 | July 7 » Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 383 Reading 1 Hos 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22 Thus says...
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Liturgical day: Monday 14th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 9,18-26): While Jesus was speaking to them, an official of the synagogue came up to him, bowed before him and said, «My daughter has just died, but come and place your hands on her, and she will live&...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the CorinthiansSeek the good of all, not pers...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr 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,...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr 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 L...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 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 Fath...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 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...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 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 ...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr 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...
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Monday 6 July 2020 Monday of week 14 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 and ...
Posted by Larry Makinson
Yesterday morning while I was sitting and having coffee with family, Sushu kitty came in with a baby sparrow in her mouth. She brought the baby sparrow to me, set the baby down, and told me she wanted me to check it over. I picked the baby up, checked it over and it was alive, with...
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The Holy Spirit: The Glory of the Lord But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Holy Spirit is ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, As the Lord God instructs us in 2 Chronicles 7:14... ...if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 2 Chronicles 7:14... ...if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
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Saint of the Day St. Zoe of Rome St. Zoe of Rome (d. 286 A.D.) was a noblewoman married to a Roman court official during the reign of the infamous Emperor Diocletian. For six years she suffered from a condition that left her unable to speak; when she met...
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Verse of the Day "Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made." Romans 1:20a
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings July 5, 2020 « July 4 | July 6 » Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 100 Reading 1 Zec 9:9-10 Thus says the LORD: Rejoice heart...
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Liturgical day: Sunday 14th (A) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 11,25-30): At that time, Jesus said, «Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I praise you, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to simple people. Yes, Father...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time From a sermon by Saint AugustineA sacrifice to God is a contrite spirit I acknowledge my transgression, says David. If I admit my fault, then yo...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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 Father a...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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 Father a...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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 and...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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 to th...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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 and to...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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 Father...
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Sunday 5 July 2020 14th 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. Allelui...
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Micah 7:1-7 Keep the Lord with and above all things as you go through life. As we travel through The evil in this world hold tight to his word and choose not the evil path as it leads to destruction. 1Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grap...
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Jesus: The Good Shepherd I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. John 10:11 Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd because He does what good shepherds do: They give their lives for their sheep. They give up the pleasures of home to li...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Today I am thinking about how people try so hard to be independent. We want to be individuals, to “do it ourselves.” It starts when we are children. We are child...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God... Romans 8:16
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Saint of the Day Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) was born in Turin, Italy, to a wealthy and prominent family. He was a vibrant, joyful, and athletic youth with an adventurous spirit and a strong zest for life. He...
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Verse of the Day Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
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Genesis 27:3 Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me, Genesis 9:3 Every moving thing that lives shall be food for you. And as I gave you the green plants, I give you everything. Genesis 10:9 He was a mighty hunter bef...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings July 4 2020 « July 3 | July 5 » Saturday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 382 Reading 1 Am 9:11-15 Thus says the LORD: ...
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Liturgical day: Saturday 13th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 9,14-17): John's disciples came to Jesus and said, «How is it that we and the Pharisees fast on many occasions, but not your disciples?». Jesus answered them, «How can you expect wedding...
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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of week 13 in Ordinary Time From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril of JerusalemConfess your sins at the acceptable time If anyone here is a slav...
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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 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 our...
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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 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 to...
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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 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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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 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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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 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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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (First Vespers of tomorrow, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use t...
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Saturday 4 July 2020 Saturday of week 13 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.Ame...
Posted by Larry Makinson
There is not one of us who has not been taken in by a Shadow Walker. What is this thing that causes so much distress in our lives? A Shadow Walker is a person who wears many masks (we shall use the empirical "he" here; not to denote gender, but for simplicity). He is the person who oozes charm t...
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The Distance Of Heaven Friday, July 3, 2020 How far away is Heaven? How far away is anything? We often measure distance by time. For instance, the supermarket, we say, is ten minutes away; the nearby city thirty minutes; our vacation site three hours away. So, how far away is Heaven? To ...
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Jesus: Good Master Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" Matthew 19:16 The rich young ruler went to Jesus asking, “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal li...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You that You have given so much. I am so thankful for Your love and the salvation that You provide for me... In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 John 4:10
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Saint of the Day St. Thomas the Apostle St. Thomas the Apostle (1st c.) was one of the twelve disciples who accompanied Jesus during His earthly ministry. He is remembered for his disbelief in the news of Christ's Resurrection until he physically saw a...
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Verse of the Day "And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God; but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God." Luke 12:8-9
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Liturgical day: July 3rd: Saint Thomas, apostle View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 20,24-29): Thomas, the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, «We have seen the Lord». But he replied, «Until I have seen in his hands...
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Friday 3 July 2020 Saint Thomas, Apostle - Feast Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Thomas, Apostle Andrea del Verrocchio's Christ and St. Thomas (1464-1483) at the Orsanmichele of Florence, Italy From a homily on the Gospels by Saint Gregory th...
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Friday 3 July 2020 Saint Thomas, Apostle - Feast 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...
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Friday 3 July 2020 Saint Thomas, Apostle - Feast 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 Fa...
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Friday 3 July 2020 Saint Thomas, Apostle - Feast 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 Fath...
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Friday 3 July 2020 Saint Thomas, Apostle - Feast 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...