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  • Lectionary

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 251 Reading I Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 In Babylon there lived a man named Joakim, who married a very beautiful and God-fearing woman, Susanna, the daughter of Hilkiah; her pious parents had traine...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, Bishop, Doctor) Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of the 5th week of Lent From the commentary on the penitential psalms (1555) by St John Fisher, bishop and...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, Bishop, Doctor) Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our ai...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, Bishop, Doctor) Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to ou...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, Bishop, Doctor) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 April 2022 Monday of the 5th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to t...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: Our Father in Heaven When you pray, say: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Luke 11:2   You should pray, “Our Father in Heaven.” This is the phra...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   You have called me to Your purposes.   Please ignite a passion in my heart for the work that You have given to me.   Please bring Your light into my home and bring Your significance into my...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent Year C Readings Lectionary: 36 Reading I Is 43:16-21 Thus says the LORD,             who opens a way in the sea             and ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent (C) listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 8:1-11): Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, and he sat down and taught them. T...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 5th Sunday of Lent From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishopKeep the coming feast of the Lord through deeds, not words The Word who became all things for us is close to us, o...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the S...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 April 2022 5th Sunday of Lent Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. ________ Exami...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Lord of Glory None of the rulers of this age knew, for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 2:8   Jesus is the Lord of Glory. He left Heaven and its glories to be born as a babe in Bethlehem. Heaven was m...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Your love knows no bounds.   Jesus entered the homes of sinners and placed His healing hands on those who were untouchable.   Your love redeems the broken ones, and Your grace and mercy are unen...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Hebrews 13:3 NIV Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.   Matthew 25:36-40 NIV I needed clothes and you clothed me, I wa...

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 249 Reading I Jer 11:18-20 I knew their plot because the LORD informed me; at that time you, O LORD, showed me their doings. Yet I, like a trusting lamb led to slaughter, had not realized that they were hatching...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 7:40-53): Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said, “This is truly the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But others said, &...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Francis of Paola, hermit) Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of the 4th week of Lent From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" o...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Francis of Paola, hermit) Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to o...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Francis of Paola, hermit) Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent  (optional commemoration of Saint Francis of Paola, hermit) (First Vespers of tomorrow, 5th Sunday of Lent) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the versi...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 April 2022 Saturday of the 4th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    JERUBBAAL Friday, April 1, 2022   Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission...   Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, "Let Baal plead against him, because he has torn down his altar." Judges 6:32 One of the most famous of ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Lord of Peace Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. 2 Thessalonians 3:16   Jesus is the Lord of Peace. As Lord, He is Master, so Jesus is the Master of peace. His nature is peace, so when He awoke in a boat in the middle of ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Thank You for the protection and healing that You provide to me and to those that I love.   Please be the firm foundation for my life today and every day.   Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit an...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Titus 2:11-12 NIV For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age

  • Lectionary

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 248 Reading I Wis 2:1a, 12-22 The wicked said among themselves,             thinking not aright: “Let us beset the just one, because he is obnoxious to u...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30): Jesus moved about within Galilee; he did not wish to travel in Judea, because the Jews were trying to kill him. But the Jewish feast of Tabernacles was ne...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of the 4th week of Lent From an Easter letter by Saint Athanasius, bishopThe Paschal sacrament brings together in unity of faith those who are far away Brethren, h...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 1 April 2022 Friday of the 4th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to t...

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    Posted March 31, 2022 by Myles Barton

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  • Sapphries

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Simplest Name Thursday, March 31, 2022   Moses at the burning bush asked God: "What is your name?" He was told, "I AM." Think about that -- I AM. You can't get any simpler than that. It is like saying, "I am me!" God's name is so simple, it is just I AM. Some people think t...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: The Faithful God (El Emunah) Therefore, know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9   The Lord is ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Thank You for Your Word, The Holy Bible, and for how it always points me towards Your love for me and for all others.   I ask that You would release my mind from all distractions and fears today so that I...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

  • Meditation

    Posted March 31, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Today's Meditation “I’ve appointed the Devil to tempt and to trouble My creatures in this life [St. Catherine of Siena reports that Our Lord said to her]. I’ve done this, not so that My creatures will be overcome, but so that they may overcome, proving their virtue and receiving f...

  • Lectionary

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 247 Reading I Ex 32:7-14 The LORD said to Moses, “Go down at once to your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt, for they have become depraved. They have soon turned aside from the way I pointed ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 5:31-47): Jesus said to the Jews: “If I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is not true. But there is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that the test...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of the 4th week of Lent From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, popeContemplating the Lord's passion True reverence for the Lord’s passion means fixing ...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father a...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 31 March 2022 Thursday of the 4th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and...

  • Sapphries

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Flesh and Blood Faith Wednesday, March 30, 2022   Why didn't the apostles use philosophy or theology to prove the gospel? And why didn't the Sanhedrin use philosophical or theological arguments to stop its spread? The reason is that the gospel was not based on philosophy or...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Man Christ Jesus For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5   Jesus was human because He was born of the virgin Mary. He is the Man Christ Jesus; therefore, He understands your desires and dreams, an...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God,   You are the one who watches over me and who provides for all of my needs...   The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. Psalm 23:1   Thank You for all of the blessings You have given to me a...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted March 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Lamentations 3:21-23 NIV Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

  • Lectionary

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 246 Reading I Is 49:8-15 Thus says the LORD: In a time of favor I answer you,             on the day of salvation I help you;      ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 5:17-30): Jesus answered the Jews: “My Father is at work until now, so I am at work.” For this reason they tried all the more to kill him, because he not only...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent From a letter by Saint Maximus the Confessor, abbotThe mercy of God to the penitent God’s will is to save us, and nothing p...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 30 March 2022 Wednesday of the 4th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father a...

  • Sapphries

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    An Unclogged Shofar Tuesday, March 29, 2022   Perhaps the most uniquely Biblical musical instrument is the shofar, the Hebrew trumpet fashioned out of a ram's horn. The word "shofar" comes from the root word that means "clear". A shofar must make a clear sound; if there's any o...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Judge of the Living and the Dead And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be judge of the living and the dead. Acts 10:42   Jesus is the Judge of the Living and the Dead. This means that He i...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,   You came to set us free from darkness, pain and our sins.   Today I lift up the men, women and children around the world who are enslaved in any way.   Lord, help each one to find freedom and ju...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Luke 4:17-19 NIV and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to pr...

  • Meditation

    Posted March 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Today's Meditation “Like a child who fears no danger in his father’s protecting arms, we must cast ourselves into the arms of our Heavenly Father, confident that those Hands which sustain the heavens are all powerful to supply our necessities, to uphold us in temptation, and to turn all...

  • Lectionary

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent Lectionary: 245 Reading I Ez 47:1-9, 12 The angel brought me, Ezekiel, back to the entrance of the temple of the LORD, and I saw water flowing out from beneath the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the façad...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 5:1-16): There was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem at the Sheep Gate a pool called in Hebrew Bethesda, with five porticoes. I...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, popeIn praise of charity In John’s gospel the Lord says: By this love you have for one anot...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 March 2022 Tuesday of the 4th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and t...

  • Neo nursing education

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Olivia Smith

    Anything You Need To Know About Nursing Education Nursing is an academic study that aims at assisting nurses and patients in achieving their career goals. It is viewed as a career that requires patience and hard work. As such, many people resort to hiring nursing career men and women who are not pr...

  • Frame Exploration Paper

    Posted March 28, 2022 by David Flores

    Layout of exploration paper ought to comprise of a short presentation with a decent proposition proclamation. What's more, you ought to make reference to the exploration questions and set the heading of your examination. Fundamental body ought to be completely committed to the point inclusion. It th...

  • Sapphries

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Messiah of The Gentiles Monday, March 28, 2022   One of the biggest objections for Jewish people to accept Messiah is that they say, "If Jesus, Yeshua, were the Messiah, He would be accepted by the Jewish people not by the Gentiles." They believe that Jesus is of the Gentiles, ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: The Breath of the Lord The grass withers, the flower fades, because the breath of the LORD blows upon it; surely the people are grass. Isaiah 40:7   The Holy Spirit is the Breath of the Lord; He breathes life into all living things. It is the Bre...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Today I pray for the children in my family, in my community and for children all around the world.   The pressures and stresses that have been brought on by social media alone are strong.   ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted March 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Luke 2:52 NKJV And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.