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  • Thanks, again.

    Posted November 26, 2021 by Reverend Gary Schimelfenig

    400 years ago our forefathers celebrated their first celebration of survival in the new world . . . There is supposed to be an image here . . . I can see it in the edit page but it is not visible when posted. Does anyone know why images do not post?

  • eulogy

    Posted November 26, 2021 by charles cutter

    i am doing my first funeral and i am so worrie i will mass it up i looking all over to find the best eulogy what fit this person i dont know him but i know his nephew so i dont want to mass it up it sat 4 to 6  so far i have  peace be with you  family and friends  we gather t...

  • Wisdom Comes With Time

    Posted November 26, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing– Psalm 34:10   Why do you think the psalmist specifies “young” lions? It is for the same reason that Isaiah writes, “even the youths shall faint and be weary” (4...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    St. John Berchmans Saint of the Day St. John Berchmans (1599-1621) was born in Flanders, Belgium, the eldest of five children of a shoemaker. He was a virtuous and well-liked child who would often rise early to serve at two or three Masses a day before he reached the age of seven. On Friday even...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Daily Verse "But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend expecting nothing back; then your reward will be great and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful."–Luke 6:35...

  • Lectionary

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 507 Reading I Dn 7:2-14 In a vision I, Daniel, saw during the night, the four winds of heaven stirred up the great sea, from which emerged four immense beasts, each different from the others. The fi...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 21,29-33): Jesus said to his disciples, «Look at the fig tree and all the trees. As soon as their buds sprout, you know that summer is already near. In...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 34 in Ordinary Time The treatise of St Cyprian on mortalityLet us shut out the fear of death and meditate upon immortality Our obligation is to do ...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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 November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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 November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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 November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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 November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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 November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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 November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 26 November 2021 Friday of week 34 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...

  • Real Madrid Drakt

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Chelsey Mckenn

    fotballdrakter Arsenal og Liverpool antas alle Real Madrid Drakt, Kjøpe Fotballdrakter united er på jakt etter en fotballdrakter til lag til champions league Manchester United, Arsenal og Liverpool antas alle å være på markedet for en ny midtstopper ...

  • Preaching The Gospel

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    And there they preached the gospel– Acts 14:7 “They” refers to Paul and Barnabas, who had been sent out by the Holy Spirit with the support of the church at Antioch. But what they were doing was not something that requires a special calling or gifting by the Holy Spirit: it is not the work only o...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    St. Catherine of Alexandria Saint of the Day St. Catherine of Alexandria (4th c.) was born to a noble pagan family in Alexandria, Egypt, and her father was governor of the city. She was an intelligent child who devoted herself to study, and converted to the Christian faith after the Bles...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Daily Verse "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light."–Matthew 11:28-30

  • Lectionary

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Readings for the Thanksgiving Day Readings for the Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time LISTEN PODCAST VIEW REFLECTION VIDEO En Español View Calendar Get Daily Readings E-mails Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Or...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 21,20-28): Jesus said to his disciples, «When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you must know that the time has come when it will be reduc...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr  or Thanksgiving Day Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 34 in Ordinary Time A homily by St John ChrysostomIf we are sheep, ...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr  or Thanksgiving Day Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm in...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr  or Thanksgiving Day Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psal...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 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 F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 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 th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin, Martyr  or Thanksgiving Day Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Ps...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 25 November 2021 Thursday of week 34 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 Fa...

  • Giving Thanks

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Tony Villari

      "If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough."  -- Meister Eckhart So, here we are, again.  Another "Thanksgiving" to deal with.  So... let's deal with it.  While we're at it, let's think about everything we're thankful&n...

  • God’s Grace And Comfort

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee– Isaiah 43:2 Perhaps you are experiencing the drowning, crushing, burning power o...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    St. Columbanus Saint of the Day St. Columbanus (543 – 615 A.D.) was born in West Leinster, Ireland. He was a noble, well-educated, and handsome man who was pursued by many women. He sought the advice of a pious religious woman who advised him to flee from his temptations for the sake of hi...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Daily Verse "So submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you of two minds. Begin to lament, to mourn, to weep. Let your laughter be turned into mourning and your ...

  • Argumentative Essay: Writing Tips

    Posted November 24, 2021 by Benjamin Oaks

    A positive aspect of a topic can make a person passionate. However, if the subject has no particular stance, the information gained from research and discussions may not be enough to convince the reader. When such an assignment turns out to be problematic, people justify it by providing simple solut...

  • Lectionary

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Memorial of Saint Andrew Dŭng-Ląc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Lectionary: 505 Reading I Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28 King Belshazzar gave a great banquet for a thousand of his lords, with whom he drank. Under the influence of the wine, he ordered the gol...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 21,12-19): Jesus said to his disciples, «People will lay their hands on you and persecute you; you will be delivered to the Jewish courts and put in...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs  on Wednesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs A letter of Saint Paul Le-Bao-TinhI am not alone: Ch...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs  on Wednesday of week 34 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs  on Wednesday of week 34 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, ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Wednesday of week 34 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Wednesday of week 34 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Wednesday of week 34 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Saints Andrew Dũng-Lạc and his Companions, Martyrs  on Wednesday of week 34 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 24 November 2021 Wednesday of week 34 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 ...

  • Follow The Example

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man– Luke 2:52 This statement is a summary of eighteen years in Jesus’ life, from the time he was twelve years old until the narrative picks back up at age thirty. This was a time of relative obscurity, but it was the majority of...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    St. Clement Saint of the Day St. Clement of Rome (d. 100 A.D.), also known as Pope St. Clement I, is considered the first Apostolic Father of the Church. He is mentioned by name in the Bible by the Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:3. St. Clement is also said to be one of the band of se...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Daily Verse "By this "will," we have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." Hebrews 10:10

  • Lectionary

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 504 Reading I Dn 2:31-45 Daniel said to Nebuchadnezzar: “In your vision, O king, you saw a statue, very large and exceedingly bright, terrifying in appearance as it stood before you. The head...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 21,5-11): While some people were talking about the Temple, remarking that it was adorned with fine stonework and rich gifts, Jesus said to them, «The ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Clement I, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Columbanus, Abbot and Missionary  or Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, Martyr  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 34 in Or...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Clement I, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Columbanus, Abbot and Missionary  or Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, Martyr  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Clement I, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Columbanus, Abbot and Missionary  or Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, Martyr  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 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 November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 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 November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 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 November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Clement I, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Columbanus, Abbot and Missionary  or Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro, Martyr  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that y...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 23 November 2021 Tuesday of week 34 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...

  • How We Manage Temptations

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away– Luke 8:13 In Luke 8, Jesus relates the parable of the sower. A man goes out to sow seed on his land. The seed falls on different kin...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    St. Cecilia Saint of the Day St. Cecilia (3rd c.) is one of the most venerated of the virgin martyrs of Rome. Her name is in the Roman Canon of the Mass. According to tradition she made a private vow of chastity to Jesus, yet her parents promised her in marriage to a suitor. On her weddi...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 22, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Daily Verse "See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him." 1 John 3:1

  • Lectionary

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Lectionary: 503 Reading I Dn 1:1-6, 8-20 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came and laid siege to Jerusalem. The Lord handed over to him Jehoiakim, king of Ju...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 21,1-4): Jesus looked up and saw rich people putting their gifts into the treasure box; He also saw a poor widow dropping in two small coins. And he said, &l...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr  on Monday of week 34 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr St Cecilia, by Antonio Franchi (c.1650). A commentary of St Augustine on Psalm 32Sing to God in jub...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr  on Monday of week 34 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 h...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr  on Monday of week 34 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, ma...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Monday of week 34 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 November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Monday of week 34 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 November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Monday of week 34 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 November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Saint Cecilia, Virgin, Martyr  on Monday of week 34 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, ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 November 2021 Monday of week 34 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...

  • Be Strong In The Lord

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might – Ephesians 6:10   You have perhaps had someone at one time or another seek to comfort or encourage you in the midst of a personal trial by slapping you on the back and telling you to “be strong.” The counsel was well-mean...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Bl. Maria Franciszka Siedliska Saint of the Day Bl. Maria Franciszka Siedliska (1842-1902) was born to a noble and wealthy family in Warsaw, Poland. When a Capuchin friar prepared her for her First Holy Communion, she began to desire the religious life and made a private act of consecration to G...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 21, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Daily Verse "For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope." Romans 15:4

  • Lectionary

    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Lectionary: 161 Reading I Dn 7:13-14 As the visions during the night continued, I saw     one like a Son of man coming,         on the clouds of heaven; &...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (B) listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 18:33b-37): Pilate said to Jesus, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your own or have others told you about m...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 November 2021 Christ the King - Solemnity  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 Fat...

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 20, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 November 2021 Saturday of week 33 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 t...

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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    Posted November 19, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

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