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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Touch of God by Max Lucado In Scripture Matthew 8:2 is symbolic of the ultimate outcast: infected by a condition he did not seek, rejected by those he knew, avoided by people he did not know, condemned to a future he could not bear. And in the memory of each outcast must ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Cup Of Crushed Fruit Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Adam fell through the partaking of a fruit. Messiah came as the second Adam to undo his fall. As Adam partook of the fruit of the trees, so Messiah, on the sixth day, also partook of fruit as He drank the cup of the fruit of the vine. This t...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDaily Scripture & Reflection The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 A Time to Think Prayer is not pulling God to my will, but the aligning of my will to the will of God. –...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of Heaven and of Earth and of all creation, I'm thirsty for more of You. I'm thirsty for Your anointing on my life, and for Jesus' Rivers of Living Water... Whoever drinks of the water that I s...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 4:14 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 14 But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never be thirsty. The water that I give him will become a fountain of water within him, springing up to eternal life!” Tree of ...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Eugene de Mazenod St. Eugene de Mazenod (1782-1861) was born in southern France to a noble family. When he was eight years of age his family was forced to flee the turmoil of the French Revolution and seek political asylum in ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Tuesday 5th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,27-31a): Jesus said to his disciples, «Peace be with you; I give you my peace. Not as the world gives peace do I give it to you. Do not be troubled; do not be afraid. You heard me say: ‘I am going a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 21 2019 « May 20 | May 22 » Tuesday of Fifth Week of EasterLectionary: 286 Reading 1 Acts 14:19-28 In those days, some Jews from Antioch...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May 20, 2019 St. Peter Promises These Four Things After Suffering Stephen Beale 1 Peter 5:10 promises four things to believers after a period of suffering. Here is the full verse: The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ will himself restore, confirm, strength...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena (1380–1444) was born to a noble family in Siena, Italy. As a young man he witnessed the bubonic plague raging mercilessly through the city, and volunteered to care for the sick...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." Proverbs 9:10
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Monday 5th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,21-26): Jesus said to his disciples, «Whoever keeps my commandments is the one who loves me. If he loves me, he will also be loved by my Father; I too shall love him and show myself clearly to him». ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 20 2019 « May 19 | May 21 » Monday of the Fifth Week of EasterLectionary: 285 Reading 1 Acts 14:5-18 There was an attempt in Iconiumby b...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Winsomeness of Holiness by Max Lucado John the Baptist would never get hired today. No church would touch him. He was a public relations disaster. He “wore clothes made from camel’s hair, had a leather belt around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey” (Mark 1:6...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDaily Scripture & Reflection The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 A Time to Think Keep praying, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your praye...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day James 3:17-18 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is s...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDear Father God, Why do I doubt and worry? I know in my heart that You will never leave me and You will never forsake me. Let me learn to live as the writer of Hebrews says... Keep your life free from love of money,and be content with what you have,for He (God) has said,"I will never leave you...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Ivo (Ives) of Kermartin St. Ivo of Kermartin (1253–1303) was born to a noble family in Brittany, France. He studied civil and canon law, philosophy, and theology. He went on to practice law for many years in both the civil an...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Sunday 5th (C) of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 13,31-33a.34-35): When Judas had gone out, Jesus said, «Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. God will glorify him, and He will glorify him very soon. »My children, I am wit...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 19 2019 « May 18 | May 20 » Fifth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 54 Reading 1 Acts 14:21-27 After Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed the go...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Vespers (Evening Prayer) (First Vespers of tomorrow, 5th Sunday of Easter) 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, i...
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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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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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May mind and tongue made strong in love Your praise throughout the world proclaim, And may that love within our hearts Set fire to others with its flame. Most blessèd Trinity of love, For whom the heart of man was made, To you be praise in timeless song, And everlasting homage paid. ...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Felix of Cantalice St. Felix of Cantalice (d. 1587) was born to a pious peasant family in Italy. He grew up tending sheep and was hired out to work for a farmer at the age of nine, which he did for twenty years. He evidenced signs of...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "With the loyal you show yourself loyal; with the blameless you show yourself blameless; with the pure you show yourself pure, and with the crooked you show yourself perverse. You deliver a humble people, but your eyes are upon the haughty to bring the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Saturday 4th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,7-14): Jesus said to his disciples: «If you know me, you will know the Father also; indeed you know him and you have seen him». Philip asked him, «Lord, show us the Father and that is enough&...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 18 2019 « May 17 | May 19 » Saturday of the Fourth Week of EasterLectionary: 284 Reading 1 Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbathalmost ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day Jesus Christ is the one whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and established as priest, prophet, and king. The whole People of God participates in these three offices of Christ and bears the responsibilities for mission and service that f...
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by Bishop Thomas BiddingerTodays Message Is On Love! " No Greater Love Then This No Man Has Then To Lay Down Ones Life For A Friend". Everyday Within Our World We Hear And See Much Hardship, Hatred And Lack Of Love. However, As A Community Of Faith And A Community Of Christian Believers We M...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May 16, 2019 Pain and the Resurrection: The Route to Communion Brian Isenbarger Recently, a loved one of mine has been experiencing relentless pain. It all began with minor aches years ago which have gradually become worse and worse – to the point of interfering with his day to day life...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May 17, 2019 The Last Supper: An Outbreak of God’s Glory Gayle Somers At the Last Supper, Jesus announces that His betrayal by Judas begins an outbreak of God’s glory. How can this be? Gospel (Read Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35) St. John tells us that after Satan had entered Judas, d...
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by Tony VillariEvery morning, as I'm dragging my butt out of bed, I thank God for another glorious day in paradise and another chance to excel at whatever challenges God may see fit to throw my way. Will I succeed in those challenges? Hope for the best, and be prepared to embrace failure. Failure is how we learn t...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Beggar and the Bread by Max Lucado A beggar came and sat before me. “I want bread,” he said. “How wise you are,” I assured him. “Bread is what you need. And you have come to the right bakery.” So I pulled my cookbook down from my s...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Lesson Of King Hashnu Friday, May 17, 2019 A Japanese story: One day, a stonecutter named Hashnu became miserable and discontent while cutting stone, despising his life as a stone-cutter. As he complained, the king rode by on his horse. “If Hashnu only a king could be,” s...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDaily Scripture & Reflection Your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Matthew 6:8 A Time to Think Faith will lead you where you cannot walk. Reason has never been a mountain climber. –E. W. Kenyon, pastor A Time to Act ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I thank You that You are the Rock of my salvation... The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation! 2 Samual 22:47 I thank You that my...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 2 Samuel 22:47 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 47 Adonai lives! And blessed be my Rock! Exalted be God—the Rock of my salvation! Tree of Life Version (TLV) Tree of Life (TLV) Translation of the Bible. Copyright © 201...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Bl. Antonia Mesina Blessed Antonia Mesina (1919-1935) was one of ten children born to a poor family on the island of Sardinia in Italy. Being the second oldest child, she had to leave school to help with the family chores after her mothe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways." Psalm 119:1-3
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Friday 4th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,1-6): Jesus said to his disciples, «Do not be troubled; trust in God and trust in me. In my Father's house there are many rooms. Otherwise I would not have told you that I go to prepare a place for you. Af...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 17 2019 « May 16 | May 18 » Friday of the Fourth Week of EasterLectionary: 283 Reading 1 Acts 13:26-33 When Paul came to Antioch in Pisi...
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by Bishop Thomas BiddingerEvery Word Of God Is Pure, He Is A Shield Unto Them That Put Their Trust In Him. Everyday Is A Challenge, We Face Many Struggles And Hardships, But Through It All There Is A Rainbow Which Shines Through All Of The Darkness; The Rainbow Of Which I Speak Is Christ Whom Gives Us The Strength To Carry O...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May 4, 2019 Steeling Salvation Those Catholic Men By: David Frulla After 9 hours in single-digit temperatures, I wasn’t quite sure if my feet were cold because there was a hole in my waders or if I should have worn a thicker pair of socks. It didn’t really matter. We had fished a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May 16, 2019 Give Yourself Completely to Jesus Through Mary Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV “When and how did you hear the voice of God calling you to be a religious priest?” This is one question about my vocation that I find difficult to answer. I cannot really say exactly when I perceive...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.May 16, 2019 We Rest in Hope, Come What May Constance T. Hull In a Fallen world where suffering abounds, what is the Christian answer to suffering and uncertainty? What is it we have been given in the face of pain, sorrow, uncertainty, and agony in our lives and the world? The answer is the s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.You will find this article quite interesting. May 16, 2019 Where Did We Get The Liturgy of the Hours? Fr. Timothy M. Gallagher, O.M.V. We find the origins of the Liturgy of the Hours in the Old Testament. The psalms, the 150 prayers in the Old Testament, are the real basis of...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMBegin. Just Begin! by Max Lucado What difference will my work make? God’s answer: “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin” (Zech. 4:10). Begin. Just Begin! What seems small to you ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMAsking The Word Thursday, May 16, 2019 In Acts 17, it’s recorded that Paul speaks to the people of Berea. It’s then recorded that the Bereans searched the Scriptures daily to see if the things Paul said were indeed true. The Greek word, translated as “searched,” c...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDaily Scripture & Reflection The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 A Time to Think The opposite of joy is not sorrow. It is unbelief. –Leslie Weatherhead, Christian theologian A Time t...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, Thank You that for every hurt, every fear, every worry, every need, there is a remedy — through the power Jesus and of the Resurrection He offers, through the power and presence of Your Holy Spirit, and through Y...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Romans 8:28-30 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 28 Now we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to ...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Simon Stock St. Simon Stock (1165-1265) was born in Kent, England. He was strongly drawn to God as a child, and at the age of twelve he began to live as a hermit in the hollow of an oak tree. After two decades of thi...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." Ephesians 2:13
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Thursday 4th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 13,16-20): After Jesus had washed the feet of the disciples He said «Truly, I say to you, the servant is not greater than his master, nor is the messenger greater than he who sent him. Understand this, and ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 16 2019 « May 15 | May 17 » Thursday of the Fourth Week of EasterLectionary: 282 Reading 1 Acts 13:13-25 From Paphos, Paul and his compa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about than our love for Him. Nobody can always have devout feelings: and even if we could, feelings are not what God principally cares about. Christian Love, either towards Go...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.When Federal and State Governments try and or want to control a women's Life throw this at them saying Don't mess with God and the Blessed Virgin Mary. May 15, 2019 Mary Teaches Us That Love Bears New Life Jeannie Ewing “Love gives new life to the heart. By it...
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by Bishop Thomas BiddingerToday My Son, Let Us Be Thankful For All Christ Has Provided For Us, Friends, Family And Loved Ones; The Love We Share And His Most Ultimate Gift Of Love For Us The Gift Of Salvation And The Forgiveness Of Our Sins. Let Us Count Our Blessings As We Reconcile Ourselves To Christ Through Prayer And Se...
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by Pastor Bob HugginsIn Matthew 4:1-11 (// Lk 4:1-13), the devil tempts Jesus in the wilderness. The Messiah responds to the devil’s temptations with three references to Deuteronomy (cf. Deut 6:13, 16; 8:3; Matt 4:4, 7, 10), but Satan chooses to cite from Psalm 91: “He will command his angels concerning you ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Iconoclast Wednesday, May 15, 2019 In English, we have the word “iconoclast.” An iconoclast is someone who goes against the flow and breaks the rules or traditions. The word goes back centuries. It comes from a great controversy which took place in the middle ages in the ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDaily Scripture & Reflection But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) &nb...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Do nothing out of selfishness or conceit, but with humility consider others as more important than yourselves, looking out not only for your own interests but also the interests of others. (TLV) Philippians 2:3-4
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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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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...