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  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Sapphries

    Posted February 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Messiah and Crushed Flowers Thursday, February 3, 2022   Naturally made perfumes are from crushing flowers. A definition of forgiveness is the smell of a flower when it is stepped upon; crushed. We are to manifest the fragrance of Messiah, the fragrance of grace, mercy, and for...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted February 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: Like a Dove And immediately, coming up from the water, He (Jesus) saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Mark 1:10   The Holy Spirit is like a Dove, coming to rest gently on you this day, just as He rested on Jes...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted February 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Thank You for Your unending mercy, grace and love.   Let me abide in the words of Jesus...   If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and th...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted February 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 8:31-32 NKJV Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

  • Saint of the Day

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

    St. Blaise Saint of the Day St. Blaise (d. 316 A.D.) was born into a wealthy Christian family in Armenia. He was trained as a physician before becoming a priest, and was finally ordained a bishop. When a wave of Christian persecution began, God instructed St. Blaise to hide in a desert cave. Whi...

  • Lectionary

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

    Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 326 Reading I 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 When the time of David’s death drew near, he gave these instructions to his son Solomon: “I am going the way of all flesh. Take courage and be a man. Keep the...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Thursday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 6:7-13): Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the ...

  • Spiritual Reading

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Ansgar (Oscar), Bishop  or Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time From the Instructions to Catechumens by St Cyril ...

  • Office of Readings

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Ansgar (Oscar), Bishop  or Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm ins...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Ansgar (Oscar), Bishop  or Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Ansgar (Oscar), Bishop  or Saint Blaise, Bishop, Martyr  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 3 February 2022 Thursday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Sapphries

    Posted February 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    What You're Born for Wednesday, February 2, 2022   You say, it's hard to worship and pray; it's not for you. You spend hours watching TV or on the internet, but can't spend time worshiping? Not cut out for it. If you're born again, you are born to worship. According to I Peter,...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted February 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Triumphant Lamb And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne . . . stood a Lamb as though it had been slain. Revelation 5:6   Jesus is the Triumphant Lamb who was slain to give you victory. When no one else could open the Book of Life, His dea...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted February 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Thank You for Your mercies which are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22-23   Thank You for removing my transgressions from me as far as the east is from the west. Psalm 103:12   Help me to live ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted February 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.   Psalms 103:12 NKJV As far as the east is from the west, s...

  • Lectionary

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

    Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Lectionary: 524 Reading I Mal 3:1-4             Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger           ...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    February 2nd: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 2:22-40): When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to t...

  • Spiritual Reading

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Presentation of the Lord "Simeon's Song of Praise" (1669), probably Rembrandt's last painting. From a sermon by Saint Sophronius, bishopLet us receiv...

  • Office of Readings

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glor...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast  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.Gl...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 2 February 2022 The Presentation of the Lord - Feast 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 t...

  • Sapphries

    Posted February 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    ATOMIC BLASTS ON SODOM Tuesday, February 1, 2022   Shalom, to you my Friend and Co-Minister in the Great Commission...   Then the LORD rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah-from the LORD out of the heavens. Gen.19:24   Genesis 18 and 19 ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted February 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Unspeakable Gift Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. 2 Corinthians 9:15   Jesus is the Unspeakable Gift; receive Him as you would receive any gift. Remember, a gift is free; if you have to work for it, it’s not a gift. You can’t pay for a g...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted February 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   I pray that I will remember that You are the God who brings life from tiny seeds buried in soil.   You designed the butterfly who waits in a chrysalis while Your miracle of transformation takes place.  ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted February 1, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Philippians 1:6 NKJV being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ   2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has com...

  • Devotion of The Month

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

    Month of the Passion Devotion of the Month The month of February is traditionally dedicated to the Passion of Our Lord in anticipation of the liturgical season of Lent. In this month, we begin to meditate on the mystery of Jesus' sufferings which culminated in his death on the Cross for the rede...

  • Spiritual Reading

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

    Tuesday 1 February 2022 Tuesday of week 4 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 4 in Ordinary Time From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St IrenaeusIn Christ are the first-fruits of the Resurrection The Word of God becam...

  • Office of Readings

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

    Tuesday 1 February 2022 Tuesday of week 4 in Ordinary Time  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 1 February 2022 Tuesday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 1 February 2022 Tuesday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 1 February 2022 Tuesday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...

  • Sapphries

    Posted January 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Signs You're in the Wrong Lane Monday, January 31, 2022   When I was 17, I was driving with my friend at 50 miles per hour on a two-lane road, and we see a guy driving his car the wrong way. We are head-on, honking the horn, as he swerves to the other lane. We were laughing. Th...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted January 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: The Father of Mercies Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. 2 Corinthians 1:3   When you call God Father, it’s not just His name that you’re calling upon. “Father” indicate...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted January 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Thank You for loving me.   Thank You for filling the earth with Your glory.   I surrender all to You today.   May Your Holy Spirit repair, refine, and refresh me so that I may serve...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 31, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalm 121 New King James Version I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help?   2 My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.

  • Jordan Shoes foram apenas destinados

    Posted January 30, 2022 by jeri loew

    Acredita-se que o estilo final do ar Jordan 10 bagunça integrará os tons vibrantes da Nike Air Huarache Suave OG Ultramarine. Obrigado a um sistema de sombra de laranja-laranja e grande laranja, o visual faz essa estadia de design. Os defensores fiéis da jordan assumem apenas o ...

  • apenas explicaremos que a própria jordan

    Posted January 30, 2022 by jeri loew

    Mídia mundial: Jordan Donich observações para a mídia mundial em relação a uma legislação australiana Scholar , que usou 2 milhões de libras depois de ter um problema bancário em 14 de dezembro de 2016. A Air Jordan 11 Míni...

  • Jordan apresenta o que são e como eles trabalham

    Posted January 30, 2022 by jeri loew

    Em 2010, viu dois desenhos do Air Jordan re-projetado da Abloh, que realmente é uma declaração ballas em um direito único. Isso é melhor: branco ou carolina azul? você decide. Nós só vamos deixá-los aqui. A parte engraçada sobre mi...

  • fabricante da jordan revela formalmente

    Posted January 30, 2022 by jeri loew

    Para a reunião de renovação tão adequadamente, você precisará no futuro junto com toda a sua família e fornecer todos os documentos que você tem. Forneça seu dispositivo no South Jordan Office de Ubleifix hoje! Conduzimos soluç&otil...

  • Lectionary

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

    Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 72 Reading I Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:             Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,      ...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Monday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 5:1-20): Jesus and his disciples came to the other side of the sea, to the territory of the Gerasenes. When he got out of the boat, at once a man from the tombs who...

  • Spiritual Reading

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

    Monday 31 January 2022 Saint John Bosco, Priest  on Monday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint John Bosco, Priest A photograph of Don Bosco taken in 1880. From a letter by Saint John Bosco, priestI have always laboured out of...

  • Office of Readings

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

    Monday 31 January 2022 Saint John Bosco, Priest  on Monday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 31 January 2022 Saint John Bosco, Priest  on Monday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make hast...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 31 January 2022 Saint John Bosco, Priest  on Monday of week 4 in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make ha...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Assistance to Students in Writing a Course

    Posted January 30, 2022 by Lincoln Mullis

    When a student enters a university, he is not always ready for such a huge amount of information to fall on him. Of course, enrolling in a higher education institution is not easy either, you need to pass exams and score the required number of points for admission. But when this is done, i...

  • Verse of the Day

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

    Daily Verse "Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near."–1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

  • Meditation

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

    Today's Meditation “What is time, with regard to myself? It is my present and actual existence. Past time, or my past existence, is no longer anything, as far as I am concerned; I can neither recall it, nor change anything in it. The time to come, or my future existence, has not yet arrived, ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted January 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Shiloh The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to Him shall be the obedience of the people. Genesis 49:10   Jesus is Shiloh, which means “peacemaker.” He can give you peace ab...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted January 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   I pray that You will anoint me so that I can join with Jesus...   ...to proclaim good news to the poor. ...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. Luke 4:18-19   Please prepare and sen...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Luke 4:18-19 NIV “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 proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim t...

  • Lectionary

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

    Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 72 Reading I Jer 1:4-5, 17-19 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:             Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,      ...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk Lk 4:21-30): Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying: “Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” And all spoke highly of him and were am...

  • Spiritual Reading

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

    Sunday 30 January 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time From St Ignatius of Antioch's letter to the Church of SmyrnaChrist has called us to his kingdom and glory From Ignatius, known as Theopho...

  • Office of Readings

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

    Sunday 30 January 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 30 January 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

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

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 30 January 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 30 January 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 30 January 2022 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. Alle...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted January 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Savior For there is born to you this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11   Jesus is the Savior, a title that means “deliverer” and “preserver.” Jesus has many names, but the most important name may...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted January 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   I pray for those who are grieving today.   I pray for those who have lost loved ones.   I pray for those who have lost relationships.   I pray for those who have had to surrender th...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

  • Lectionary

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

    Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 322 Reading I 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17 The LORD sent Nathan to David, and when he came to him, Nathan said: “Judge this case for me! In a certain town there were two men, one rich, the other poor. The ri...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Saturday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 4:35-41): On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Leaving the crowd, they took him with them in...

  • Spiritual Reading

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time From the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution "Gaudium et spes" on the Church in the modern worldThe mystery of dea...

  • Office of Readings

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time  or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time  or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time  or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary  (First Vespers of tomorrow, 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 29 January 2022 Saturday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end....

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted January 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: The God Who is Near (Elohay Mikarov) "Am I a God near at hand," says the LORD, "And not a God afar off? Can anyone hide himself in secret places, so, I shall not see him?" Jeremiah 23:23-24   Do you act as if God were far off? If you understoo...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted January 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   I pray that today Your Holy Spirit will remind me that all of my hope comes from You.   You are my daily help and the light that illuminates my life path.   Please help me to trust You today. ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

  • Lectionary

    Posted January 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 321 Reading I 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 At the turn of the year, when kings go out on campaign, David sent out Joab along with his officers and the army of Israel,  and they ra...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted January 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk Mk 4:26-34): Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted January 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk Mk 4:26-34): Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land and would sleep and rise ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted January 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 28 January 2022 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor  on Friday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, m...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted January 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 28 January 2022 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor  on Friday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, m...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 28 January 2022 Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor  on Friday of week 3 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lor...