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Meditation of the Day "It is the common opinion of Doctors of the Church that, when the Blessed Trinity gave our saint as spouse to Mary, no other man could have been found so like to her. ... St. Bernadine of Siena is of the opinion that there never were two spouses s...
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Feeling Discouraged? Try Mother Angelica’s Prayer for Strength Through Heavy Burdens Articles Christian Living Prayer by ChurchPOP Editor - March 27, 2019 Twitter We are so grateful for Mother Angelica! The beautiful prayer below is an excerpt from EWTN Fo...
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Fascinating Historical Re-Enactment of What a 15th C. Latin Mass Looked Like History Videos Worship by ChurchPOP Editor - November 5, 2016 uCatholic, YouTube Although the basic form of the Mass has remained the same throughout Church history, the details have cha...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
The Powerful Weapon These 12 Saints Used to Conquer Satan Lists Quotes by ChurchPOP Editor - September 25, 2018 Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain / ChurchPOP God speaks highly of the humble. If you want to be a saint, it’s important to be humble! The devil&...
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May 10, 2019 The Good Shepherd Calls Us to His Flock Gayle Somers In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus offers a promise of eternal life. What must we do to receive it? Gospel (Read Jn 10:27-30) In our very brief Gospel reading, Jesus makes a wonderful promise to shepherd His people into eternal ...
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May 10, 2019 Healing From Past Abuse on Mother’s Day Theresa Hammond For most people, Mother’s Day is a day to thank and honor the woman who raised them. In a healthy parent and child relationship, Mother’s Day should be a day of celebration and pleasant time together as a f...
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May 10, 2019 The Eucharist: Foretaste of Heaven Sr. Mary Ann Fatula, O.P. Our loving reception of the Lord in the Eucharist is the most intimate way in which the Trinity allow us to taste heaven on earth. This precious sacrament truly is the “pledge of future glory.” St. John Pau...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Bumping Life Off (Self) Center by Max Lucado Blame the bump on Copernicus. Until Copernicus came along in 1543, we earthlings enjoyed the center stage. Fathers could place an arm around their children, point to the night sky, and proclaim, “The universe...
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Lentils & Flattery Friday, May 10, 2019 The philosopher Aristippus lived a comfortable life by flattering the Greek tyrant Dionysius. He looked down on his less prosperous fellow philosophers. One of them was Diogenes. A story is told that one day Aristippus saw Diogenes washing some len...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 2 Samuel 22:33 A Time to Think First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, "I believe," three times.—Dr. Norman Vincent Peale A Time to Act ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I praise You for sending Jesus to rescue me. And I praise Jesus, the Sent One, for coming to rescue me. Jesus has sent me into the world, just as You sent Him, to tell my friends and family ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Proverbs 31:10-31 Tree of Life Version (TLV) A Woman of Valor 10 An accomplished woman who can find? Her value is far beyond rubies. 11 Her husband’s heart trusts in her, and he lacks nothing valuable. 12 She brings hi...
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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...
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Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
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None (Afternoon 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...
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Sext (Midday 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 en...
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Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
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Saint of the Day St. Damien of Molokai St. Damien de Veuster (1840–1889), also known as St. Damien of Molokai, was a priest from Belgium belonging to the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He had a special devotion to St. Franci...
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Verse of the Day "The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. The face of the Lord is against evildoers, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and rescues them from all the...
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Liturgical day: Friday 3rd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,52-59): The Jews were arguing among themselves, «How can this man give us flesh to eat?». So Jesus replied, «Truly, I say to you, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his bloo...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 10 2019 « May 9 | May 11 » Friday of the Third Week of EasterLectionary: 277 Reading 1 Acts 9:1-20 Saul, still breathing murderous threa...
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May 10, 1919 Prayer is a Virtue given to us by God Himself. Many times we pray and expect whatever the prayer maybe to be answered immediately. Philippians 4:verse 6 tells us Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...
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I believe in the “Universal Light”,The “Almighty” by whom the first spark is born,Both mother and father,Whose all matter, antimatter, and living being takes root. I believe in my sisters and my brothers,If they are not blinded by wealth, power, pride or lie,And whoever, reg...
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May 9, 2019 St. Pachomius Although St. Anthony is usually considered the founder of Christian monasticism, it was really St. Pachomius who began monasticism as we know it today. He was the first monk to organize hermits into groups and provide them with a written rule, and both St. Basil...
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May 9, 2019 Find Sainthood in a Life of Hidden Sacrifice Constance T. Hull Many of us live hidden lives of sacrifice to God and in service to others. We go about our days completing the tasks that are required of us. Those tasks may be at work, school, church, or within our families. Our acco...
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May 9, 2019 St. Damien of Molokai: Brother & Servant to the Forgotten Cari Donaldson Imagine an island, shaped vaguely like a shark, rising from the waters of the Pacific Ocean. The center reveals a massive crater, some 300,000 years old — the result of an underwater volcano. To the wes...
Posted by Bishop Thomas Biddinger
Today As We Celebrate The Mass Of St. Gregory, Let Us Take A Moment To Reflect Upon The Spiritual Life Of The Saints, As Well As Our Own Spiritual Lives. As We Reflect Let Us Examine Or Consciousness And Offer Everything To Our Lord And Saviour Jesus Christ In Prayer. In Doing So Let Us Ask Christ F...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Have You Heard the Clanging Door? by Max Lucado Nine-year-old Al trudges through the London streets, his hand squeezing a note, his heart pounding with fear. He has not read the letter; his father forbade him to do so. He doesn’t know the message, but he knows its desti...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Missing His Appointment Thursday, May 9, 2019 Did you ever wake up and realize you had overslept and missed an appointment? Maybe you’ve missed appointments by getting distracted with something else. Many people in the Gospel accounts also missed their appointments – with Mes...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life. 1 Timothy 6:12 A Time to Think To me, every hour of the day and night is an unspeakably perfect miracle. –Walt Whitman, poet A Time to Act Approach tod...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Abba Father, I am moved by the realization that there are children of all ages, babies through adults, whose parents are absent — whether through work demands, abandonment, prison, death or any other reasons. I pray for comf...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Romans 8:1-2 Tree of Life Version (TLV) Life in the Spirit 1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Messiah Yeshua. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Messiah Yeshua has set you free from the law of s...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
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...
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Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
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None (Afternoon 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...
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Sext (Midday 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 en...
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Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day Blessed Caroline Gerhardinger Bl. Caroline Gerhardinger (1797-1879), also known as Mother Maria Theresa of Jesus, was born into a working class family in Bavaria. Her giftedness as an educator was apparent early in her life, and she be...
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Verse of the Day "I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world,but be transformed by the renewing of ...
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Liturgical day: Thursday 3rd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,44-51): Jesus addressed the crowd, «No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise him up on the last day. It has been written in the Prophets: They shall all be taug...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 9 2019 « May 8 | May 10 » Thursday of the Third Week of EasterLectionary: 276 Reading 1 Acts 8:26-40 The angel of the Lord spoke to Phil...
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Meditation of the Day "But you, 'a chosen generation', weak things of the world, who have forsaken all things, so that you may follow the Lord, go after him, and confound the strong; go after him, you beautiful feet, and shine in the firmament so that the heavens may d...
Posted by Bishop Thomas Biddinger
There's Nothing More Precious Then Mother, My Love Giving, God Fearing Friend; I Wish There Were Something To Offer For The Mother You Have Always Been. But Silver And Gold, Even Diamonds Could Never Compare To your Kind; There's No One More Precious Then Mother Especially This One Of Mine. R...
Posted by Bishop Thomas Biddinger
If Anyone Is Looking For A Tridentine Liturgical Calender You May Go To The Following Link. https://www.tridentinecatholic.com/cal2019.pdf This Is A Beautiful Liturgical Calendar For The Old Roman Catholic Church.
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http://www.gcatholic.org/calendar/2020/General-A-en.htm Here Is The Link For THe 2020 Liturgy Calendar.
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(Pixabay/CC0) Blogs | May. 7, 2019 Why Catholic Apologists Need Protestant Bibles The proof that Catholics are the original Bible Christians can be found in Protestant Bibles Rick Becker “The idea of the unity of God’s people…is profoundly based in Scripture....
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May 8, 2019 Jesus Calls Us to Love Even the Unlovable Matthew B. Rose Catholics are familiar with the Bread of Life Discourse, found in John 6, where Christ gives the theological underpinning for the theology of the Eucharist. When we hear this passage we think of manna as Christ’s dial...
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May 8, 2019 How to Begin Meditating on Mary’s Magnificat Jeannie Ewing “The intention of the Blessed Virgin was to inspire the hearts of the faithful with a love of the peace God had given her.” – Jacques-Benigne Bossuet, Meditations on Mary One of the mos...
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A Cloak Of Love by Max Lucado Do you own a cloak of love? Do you know anyone who needs one? When you cover someone with concern, you are fulfilling what Paul had in mind when he wrote the phrase "love... always protects" (1 Cor. 13:4-7 NIV). The Theological D...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do. Colossians 3:13 A Time to Think Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes ri...
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Where Is It Written? Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Once when I was over at my sister’s house, I picked up one of my nieces to play with her. At this point, the other niece cried, “Pick me up! You picked her up, you have to pick me up!” I replied, “Where is it written tha...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalm 31:20 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 20 How great is Your goodness, which, You have stored up for those who fear You, which, You have given to those who take refuge in You, before the children of men. Tree of Life ...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I praise You, O Lord, for You are awesome and holy. I thank You for the life which You have given to me. I appreciate the beautiful blessings that You have provided to me and the simple, but...
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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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
None (Afternoon 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sext (Midday 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 en...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Victor Maurus St. Victor Maurus (d. 303 A.D.), also known as Victor the Moor and Victor of Milan, was born in Mauretania (North Africa) in a Christian household. He later relocated to Milan, Italy, as a soldier of the Praetorian Guar...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their refuge in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and rescues them; he rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him." Psalm 37:39-40
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Liturgical day: Wednesday 3rd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,35-40): Jesus said to the crowds, «I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall never be hungry, and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty. Nevertheless, as I said, you refuse to believe, ev...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 8 2019 « May 7 | May 9 » Wednesday of the Third Week of EasterLectionary: 275 Reading 1 Acts 8:1b-8 There broke out a severe persecution...
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Meditation of the Day "Do you know what it is to be truly spiritual? It is for men to make themselves the slaves of God—branded with His mark, which is the Cross. ... Unless you make up your minds to this, never expect to make much progress, for as I said humilit...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
May 7, 2019 10 Ways to Increase Faith By Imitating Mary Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Mary is the Masterpiece of Creation, in the words of St. Louis de Montfort. She is worthy of imitation. Mary is the Daughter of the Eternal Father; she is the Mother of the Eternal Son and she is the Mystical ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Making The Best Of It Tuesday, May 7, 2019 There was a young artist who had a strong desire to travel the world, but she was unable to go anywhere because 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 s...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Running Away from the Father by Max Lucado When I was seven years old, I ran away from home. I'd had enough of my father's rules and decided I could make it on my own, thank you very much. With my clothes in a paper bag, I stormed out the back gate and marche...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection We have known and have believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and those who remain in love remain in God and God remains in them. 1 John 4:16 (The Daily Life Bible) A Time to Think Faith is the root of all blessings. Believe, and...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for Jesus who saved me from my sins. It is only through the blood of Jesus that my sins are forgiven and washed away, redeeming my soul from the curse of death. I'm reminded ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Ephesians 1:7-9 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 7 In Him, we have redemption through His blood—the removal of trespasses—in keeping with the richness of His grace 8 that He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight, 9 He made known to us the ...
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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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
None (Afternoon 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sext (Midday 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 en...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
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Saint of the Day St. Rose Venerini St. Rose Venerini (1656–1728) was born in Italy, one of four children of a pious physician and his admirable wife. Rose was a bright and gifted child. At the age of seven she made a vow to consecrate her life to G...
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Verse of the Day "Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, 'If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8:31
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 3rd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,30-35): The people said to Jesus, «Show us miraculous signs, that we may see and believe you. What sign do you perform? Our ancestors ate manna in the desert; as Scripture says: ‘They were given brea...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 7 2019 « May 6 | May 8 » Tuesday of the Third Week of EasterLectionary: 274 Reading 1 Acts 7:51—8:1a Stephen said to the people, ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Meditation of the Day "The freshness of a living hope in God fills the soul with such energy and resolution, with such aspirations after the things of eternal life, that all this world seems to it—as indeed it is—in comparison with that which it hopes for, dry, withere...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, You are my refuge and my fortress. You are the only one who is totally trustworthy. You are great, mighty and awesome. You will never fail me. Please protec...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Proverbs 3:5-6 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 5 Trust in Adonai with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Tree of Life V...
Posted by Bishop Thomas Biddinger
A Voice From Heaven: I am at home in heaven dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright there is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home in heaven at last. Did you wonder why I so calmly trod th...
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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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
None (Afternoon 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...
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Sext (Midday 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 en...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
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Saint of the Day St. Francis de Laval Saint Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) was one of eight children born to one of France's most illustrious families. He learned his piety from his mother, and like his namesake desired to become a pries...
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Verse of the Day "For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, 'The one who is right...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Liturgical day: Monday 3rd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,22-29): After Jesus had fed the five thousand, his disciples saw him walking on the water. Next day the people who had stayed on the other side realized that only one boat had been there and that Jesus had not en...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 6 2019 « May 5 | May 7 » Monday of the Third Week of EasterLectionary: 273 Reading 1 Acts 6:8-15 Stephen, filled with grace and power,wa...
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Open Arms by Max Lucado If you ever wonder how in the world God could use you to change the world, look at the people God used to change history. A ragbag of ne’er-do-wells and has-beens who found hope, not in their performance, but in God’s proverbially open arms. ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection The sower sows the word. Mark 4: 14 A Time to Think I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness, I choose love. Today I will love God and what God loves. –Max Lucado, best-selling author, and preacher a...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Please help me to learn the lessons You desire for me, in the circumstances of my life and in on the journeys which I travel. Thank You for being my Oasis that I can look to for refreshment in Your presence....