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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...
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. John of Egypt St. John of Egypt (4th c.), also known as John the Hermit or John the Anchorite, worked alongside his father, a carpenter, until he was twenty-five years old. He then discerned a call from God to go out into the desert ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "For all of us must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may receive recompense for what has been done in the body, whether good or evil." 2 Corinthians 5:10
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Liturgical day: Wednesday 3rd of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 5,17-19): Jesus said to his disciples, «Do not think that I have come to remove the Law and the Prophets. I have not come to remove but to fulfill them. I tell you this: as long as heaven and earth last, n...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 27 2019 « March 26 | March 28 » Wednesday of the Third Week of LentLectionary: 239 Reading 1 Dt 4:1, 5-9 Moses spoke to the people and...
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Meditation of the Day "Set free from human judgment, we should count as true only what God sees in us, what he knows, and what he judges. God does not judge as man does. Man sees only the countenance, only the exterior. God penetrates to the depths of our hearts. God d...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
March 26, 2019 Fifteen Steps to Become Fishers of Men Fr. Ed Broom, OMV In the Gospel of St. Luke chapter five, Jesus is busy with His work of preaching the Word of God. At the same time, several of the future Apostles were fishing without any success. Jesus then asks Peter to let Him i...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Sufferings of His Broken Heart by Max Lucado Go with me for a moment to witness what was perhaps the foggiest night in history. The scene is very simple; you’ll recognize it quickly. A grove of twisted olive trees. Ground cluttered with large rocks. A low stone fenc...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Realm Of Rituals Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Most born-again believers aren’t fond of rituals. They look at the older, more traditional denominations and note the lifelessness in most of their traditions, rituals, and rites. Many rituals, though not all, are indeed without life. Th...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 A Time to Think Humans may be social beings, but solitude has been shown to have great societal value. Jesus was a great healer...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Philippians 1:29-30 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 29 For to you was granted for Messiah’s sake not only to trust in Him but also to suffer for His sake— 30 experiencing the same struggle you saw in me and now you are heari...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, You have given me new life. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. Galatians 2:20 Thank You for the scars on Your hands, Yo...
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...
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. Margaret Clitherow St. Margaret Clitherow (1556-1586), also called Margaret of York, lived in York, England, the daughter of a candlemaker and wife of a wealthy Protestant butcher. She was raised Anglican just after the time that K...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the Lord. Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 23:17-18
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 3rd of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 18,21-35): Peter asked Jesus, «Lord, how many times must I forgive the offenses of my brother or sister? Seven times?». Jesus answered, «No, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. »This s...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 26 2019 « March 25 | March 27 » Tuesday of the Third Week of LentLectionary: 238 Reading 1 Dn 3:25, 34-43 Azariah stood up in the fir...
Posted by Gary V.
I HAVE ALWAYS LIKED COLORS, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM! AND I'M QUITE SURE YOU CAN SEE ALL THE COLORS IN LIFE JUST BY TAKING A WALK OUTSIDE.... HOPEFULLY, I CAN PORTRAY TO YOU A COLORFUL PERSONALITY IN ME AS WELL... ALTHOUGH I SELDOM FEEL COLORFUL, PERHAPS SINCE IT'S BEEN COLD OUTSIDE. HOPE...
Posted by Gary V.
Now What- I continue to ask myself, what should I do now that I have not already experienced? There are many things I will not try.... But I have worked 70% of my life; had many girlfriends; Researched many religions; had a great family- not my own, never been married.... So is that it, get marri...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
March 25, 2019 The Old Testament Figures Hidden Behind the Annunciation Stephen Beale Behind the Annunciation stand several familiar Old Testament figures like Eve, Sarah, and Hannah. But there is another set of hidden figures who foreshadow Mary’s encounter with the angel. They includ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Triumph in Tragedy by Max Lucado What do you say we have a chat about graveclothes? Sound like fun? Sound like a cheery topic? Hardly. Make a list of depressing subjects, and burial garments are somewhere between IRS audits and long-term dental care. No one l...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Songs Of The Pipers Monday, March 25, 2019 There’s The story of the Pied Piper of Hamlin, who by playing his pipe drew out the children of Hamlin, who was never to be seen again. Beware of pipers. Modern culture is filled with pipers. Pipers of music, pipers of entertainment, of te...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart... Luke 6:45 A Time to Think To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us–and He has given us everything. –Thomas Merton, write...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lamb of God, Thank You for taking on the form of a servant and bearing my sin upon the cross. Lord Jesus, please remind me each day of the sacrifice You made for me so that I will seek after You with all my heart, soul,...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day 1 John 1:9 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Tree of Life Version (TLV) Tree of Life (TLV) Translation of the Bible. Co...
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...
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. Dismas St. Dismas (1st c.) is the name Church tradition has given to the "Good Thief," one of the two criminals who were crucified alongside Jesus Christ on Good Friday. All we know about St. Dismas is what is mentioned of him in the...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart to revere your name. I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. For great is your steadfast love toward me." Psa...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Today’s Feast Day The Annunciation The Solemnity of the Annunciation, celebrated on March 25th, honors the profound meeting between the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, as recorded in St. Luke's Gospel. On this day St. Gabriel announced to Ma...
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Liturgical day: March 25th: Annunciation View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 1,26-38): In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth. He was sent to a young virgin who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the family of David; and the vir...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 25 2019 « March 24 | March 26 » Solemnity of the Annunciation of the LordLectionary: 545 Reading 1 Is 7:10-14; 8:10 The LORD spoke to ...
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This prayer service is done in most Churches, Monasteries, Friaries daily. Most churches do it in December for Advent, and Lent. It is a very spiritual and very meaningful quietness. You can even hear a pin drop. The quieting, mystical experience of Taiz&ea...
Posted by Brother Matthew Michael
We hear it time and again that "diversity is our strength". That is total nonsense. Diversity by it's very definition leads to division. There is no strength in taking a diverse group of people of different races, different cultures, different ethnicities, different morals, different values, differe...
Posted by Dr. Minister Pauly
There is a lot to say about this topic. My ritual has been protein shake with milk, and supplements for breakfast. I will have protein and fruit for lunch. My favorite time to eat is dinner. I will have grain, veggie, and protein. The key is to not eat more calories than you burn. Unless you have to...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
He Bore It All by Max Lucado Then the soldiers bowed before Jesus and made fun of him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat on Jesus. (Matt. 27:26–31) The soldiers’ assignment was simple: Take the Nazarene to the hill and kill h...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Proverbs 25:11 A Time to Think Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. –Mother Teresa A Time to Act Make some...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Romans 6:23 Tree of Life Version (TLV) 23 For sin’s payment[a] is death, but God’s gracious gift is eternal life in Messiah Yeshua our Lord. Footnotes: Romans 6:23 Or the wages of sin. Tree of Life Version (TLV...
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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for children in my community and children all over the world. The new pressures and stresses that have been brought on by social media alone are strong. Please intervene in these...
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...
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.
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. Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal The psalms of the day are shown here. If you are reciting more than one daytime hour ...
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. Catherine of Sweden St. Catherine of Sweden (1331-1381) was the fourth of eight children born to St. Bridget of Sweden and her husband, Ulfo. As a child she was sent by her parents to be educated in a convent, and was later given i...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herse...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Liturgical day: Sunday 3rd (C) of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 13,1-9): One day some persons told Jesus what had occurred in the Temple: Pilate had Galileans killed and their blood mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus replied, «Do you think that these Gali...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 24 2019- Year C « March 23 | March 25 » Third Sunday of Lent – Year C ReadingsLectionary: 30 Reading 1 Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 Moses wa...
Posted by Gary V.
I can look out my window every day and see miracles.... This morning I witnessed a cat basking in the Sun. How simple of a chore. Why can't society / individuals see the beauty in nature, and; stop looking for the fame and fortune in money and property, in churches, in any material things? I like t...
Posted by Tony Villari
One would hope that, when it comes to interfaith ministries, the adage "the more things change, the more they stay the same" would seem out of place. The unfortunate reality seems to be that, even in not-so-mainstream religions, this has not been the case. For instance, many broke away ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
A Crazy Hunch and a High Hope by Max Lucado We don’t know her name, but we know her situation. According to the 5th chapter of Mark, she “had been bleeding for twelve years. She suffered very much from many doctors and had spent all the money she had; but instead ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Daily Scripture & Reflection For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues from generation to generation. Psalm 100:5 A Time to Think No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new he...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day James 1:2-4 Tree of Life Version (TLV) Rejoice in Trials 2 Consider it all joy, my brethren,[a] when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endura...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Dear Lord Jesus, You are my hope and my salvation. Thank You for paying my sin-debts upon that old rugged cross. Please forgive me for the sins that I am holding onto. I turn away from my sins and I turn to You in repentance. I lay down all the burdens and shame that I am carrying from my past ...
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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Vespers (Evening Prayer) (First Vespers of tomorrow, 3rd Sunday of Lent) 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 ...
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. Rafqa / Rebecca St. Rafqa / Rafka (Arabic for Rebecca) (1832–1914) was born in Himlaya, a Maronite village in the Lebanese mountains. She was an only child, and her mother died when she was seven. After her father's remarriag...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Galatians 2:19-20
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Liturgical day: Saturday 2nd of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 15,1-3.11-32): Tax collectors and sinners were seeking the company of Jesus, all of them eager to hear what He had to say. But the Pharisees and the scribes frowned at this, muttering: «This man welcomes...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 23 2019 « March 22 | March 24 » Saturday of the Second Week of LentLectionary: 235 Reading 1 Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 Shepherd your people wi...
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March 22, 2019 How Fruitful is Our Faith? Gayle Somers What happens to us when we become experts at identifying the sins of others? In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells us. Gospel (Read Lk 13:1-9) St. Luke describes an episode in which “some people” who were among th...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
March 22, 2019 The Fig Tree & Lenten Fasting Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. Some think Lent is a time for fasting. I see it as a time of feasting. I come to this conclusion based on the story of the fig tree in Luke 13. Three years without bearing fruit. What could be the pro...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
God in a Real Worldby Max Lucado God calls us in a real world. He doesn’t communicate by performing tricks. He’s not a genie, a magician, a good luck charm, or the man upstairs. He is the Creator of the universe who is right here in the thick of our day-to-day world. And God spea...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Sword Of The Builders Friday, March 22, 2019 In the days of Nehemiah, the enemies of Israel sought to stop the building of Jerusalem. But the builders responded by carrying their building materials in one hand and holding a weapon in the other. They weren’t going to stop buildi...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for Your grace and for my salvation. You sent Jesus to Earth to teach us and to accomplish what we could never accomplish... …by taking the form of a servant, being born ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Ephesians 6:10-18 Tree of Life Version (TLV) Put on the Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you are able to stand against the schemes of the devil. ...
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...
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. Nicholas Owen St. Nicholas Owen (d.1606) was born in England, the son of an Oxford carpenter. He became a carpenter himself, and joined the Jesuits as a lay brother during the era when Catholicism was outlawed in England. After servi...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Liturgical day: Friday 2nd of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 21,33-43.45-46): Jesus said to the chief priests and elders, «Listen to another example: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a fence around it, dug a hole for the winepress, built a watchtower,...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 22 2019 « March 21 | March 23 » Friday of the Second Week of LentLectionary: 234 Reading 1 Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a Israel loved Jos...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
March 21, 2019 What Do We Need To Give Back to God This Lent? Constance T. Hull The Christian life is a long progression of letting go of our own wants and desires in order to live in accordance with God’s will. This is a difficult process for all of us. In our Fallen state, we want to ...
Posted by Tony Villari
It is said that when we die everything becomes crystal clear; there are peace and understanding unknown to us in the physical world. If this is true, and evidence presented by those who have passed over and returned would bear this out, one would have to immediately admit the life they led did...
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...
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...