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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Lord Strong and Mighty Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8 Jesus is the Lord Strong and Mighty. Come to Him when you’re afraid and losing the battle. Lean on Him when you’re weak. He knows that th...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Oh, how I praise You Lord! You heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. You count the number of the stars and call them all by name. Great are You, Lord, and mighty in power. Your u...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 462 Reading I Jon 3:1-10 The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and announce to it the message that I will tell you.” So Jonah ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 10:38-42): As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, He entered a village and a woman called Martha welcomed him to her house. She had a sister named M...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time or Saint Faustina Kowalska, Religious or Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time From St Ignatius of Antioch's l...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time or Saint Faustina Kowalska, Religious or Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitat...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time or Saint Faustina Kowalska, Religious or Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Inv...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time or Saint Faustina Kowalska, Religious or Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the I...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 5 October 2021 Tuesday of week 27 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...
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by YYYY JJJIf the players are sitting on the solemn carriage and going to the cutting board when they play Skyrim for the first time, they may not know how to get out of this predicament. When they were approached by the executioner to be beheaded, there was a huge roar from the mountain, which sounded like th...
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by Chelsey MckennBillige Fotballdrakter kommer inn for sin andre Pachuca hadde ballen i 57 prosent av Norge Drakt, Manchester United Drakt de har scoret 14 mål på de hvor kan man kjøpe fotballdrakter dissekering av sporten Los Tuzos er 8-3-2 i de siste 13 kampene og scoret to ...
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by Chelsey MckennBillige Fotballdrakter begge blitt koblet til trekk Kylian Mbappe og Erling Haaland har begge blitt koblet til Real Madrid Drakt Barn lyons femårige kvelertak fotballdrakter tilbud vår, det er for sikker Kylian Mbappe og Erling Haaland har begge blitt koblet til trek...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMHis Mercy: The Womb Monday, October 4, 2021 In John 3, Messiah says to Nicodemus, "You must be born again." Nicodemus says, "But how can I? Can a man go back into his mother's womb and be born?" The word for womb is rechem. That's also the word from which we get the word merc...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Prophet The LORD your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear. Deuteronomy 18:15 Jesus is called a Prophet; this was a title given to Him by Moses, who predicted Jesus’ coming into th...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God, Today I want to ask for Your protection and blessing for my Christian sisters and brothers around the world. Please give us all wisdom and guidance, and surround us with Your guardian angels... For...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis (1181-1226) was born in Assisi, Italy, to a wealthy cloth merchant. He was a spoiled child given to pleasure, fine dress, liberal spending, and worldliness. Handsome and courteous, he was a favorite am...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "He said to them, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned."" Mark 16:15-16
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out – Acts 3:19 Peter is here addressing the very people who had helped to crucify Jesus, but his words are appropriate to anyone who denies the claims of Christ upon their lives. Repent of your obstinate re...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi Lectionary: 461 Reading I Jon 1:1–2:1-2, 11 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jonah, son of Amittai: “Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and preach against it; their wickedness has come up before me....
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Twenty-seventh Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 10:25-37): A teacher of the Law came and began putting Jesus to the test. And he said, «Master, what shall I do to receive eternal life?». Jesus...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Saint Francis of Assisi on Monday of week 27 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Francis of Assisi A painting (c.1598) by Cigoli (1559-1613), Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg. A letter from St Francis of Assi...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Saint Francis of Assisi on Monday of week 27 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Saint Francis of Assisi on Monday of week 27 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Monday of week 27 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Monday of week 27 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Monday of week 27 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Saint Francis of Assisi on Monday of week 27 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 has...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 4 October 2021 Monday of week 27 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...
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by Rabbi GaryWe live in the time of the biggest battle of good versus evil the world has ever seen. All over the world, people are being injected with a toxic, experimental, failed “vaccine.” Those who do not want to be injected are being coerced into being injected in violation of the Nuremb...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: The Spirit of Adoption For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." Romans 8:15 The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Adoption who placed you in the fam...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, There are so many couples who long to have children. I pray for those families, that you will anoint them and bless the desire of their hearts. And, there are many children who long to...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Trust in the Lord , and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord , And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord , Trust also in Him, And He shall ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Theodore Guerin St. Theodore Guerin (1798–1856), also known as St. Theodora, was born in Etables, France, towards the end of the French Revolution. She was a pious child who loved prayer and who knew her vocation was to be a ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? As it is written: "For your sake we are being slain all the day; we are looked upon as sheep to be slaughtered."...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.I gave them up unto their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels – Psalm 81:12 Sin results in separation from God. But here we are also reminded that it means being joined completely to our own desires and schemes. At first glance, this might not sound ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 140 Reading I Gn 2:18-24 The LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him." So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 10,2-16): Some Pharisees came and put him to the test with this question, «Is it right for a husband to divorce his wife?». He replied, «What law ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Pastoral Guide, by Pope St Gregory the GreatLet the pastor be discreetly silent, and to the point when he speaks A spiritual guide should...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 3 October 2021 27th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Guardian Angels October 2nd is the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Although Guardian Angels have been venerated since the early days of the Church, it wasn’t until the 17th century that Pope Clement X extended their feast day to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Peter [said] to them, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy Spirit. For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far o...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Now, man is afraid of death by nature, afraid of the decay of the body. But here is a really starling fact: whoever has put on the faith of the Cross despises even what is naturally dreadful, and for Christ’s sake is not afraid of death. So...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Desire of All Nations "I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory," says the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:7 Jesus is the Desire of All Nations. At the present time, the nations ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, Why do the nations rage...? ...the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed? Psalm 2:1-2 Lord Jesus, the Psalmist recorded that God the Father has spoken to You....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Why do the nations rage...? …the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed? Psalm 2:1-2 Ask of Me, and I will give You The nations for Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth f...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places – Psalm 135:6 Did you know that at the Pacific Ocean’s deepest point you could submerge Mt. Everest and still have two miles of water between its summit and the surface of the water? Or that the ene...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels Lectionary: 460/650 Reading I Bar 4:5-12, 27-29 Fear not, my people! Remember, Israel, You were sold to the nations not for your destruction; It was because you angered God ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 10,17-24): The seventy-two disciples returned full of joy. They said, «Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we called on your name». Then Jesus ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 The Holy Guardian Angels on Saturday of week 26 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Holy Guardian Angels "The Guardian Angel" (1656) by Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669), National Gallery of Ancient Art, Rome From a ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 The Holy Guardian Angels on Saturday of week 26 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 hast...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 The Holy Guardian Angels on Saturday of week 26 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 Saturday of week 26 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 Saturday of week 26 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 Saturday of week 26 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 The Holy Guardian Angels on Saturday of week 26 in Ordinary Time (First Vespers of tomorrow, 27th 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 Inv...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 2 October 2021 Saturday of week 26 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....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMTHE DECLINE OF THE CHURCH Friday, October 1, 2021 Shalom, Last month I shared a recent poll that revealed a stunning explosion in the numbers of Generation Z declaring themselves to be not heterosexual, but LGBT. A recent Gallup poll found that the numbers of Americans ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Bridegroom He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom's voice. John 3:29 Jesus is the Bridegroom. When you received Jesus Christ as Savior, you b...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, What a privilege to be the apple of Your eye, loved beyond comprehension and nurtured to grow into that prized fruit of Your making. I thank You and praise You for Your lovingkindness and Your protection... ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech. Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You From those who rise up against the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Therese of Lisieux St. Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897) was the last of nine children born to Saints Louis and Zelie Martin in Alencon, France. Her family was devoutly religious, and all five surviving siblings, all daughters, entere...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "So Pilate said to him, 'Then you are a king?' Jesus answered, 'You say I am a king. For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.'" —John 18:37 ...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness – Romans 1:18 Everyone, even many non-Christians, enjoy talking about the love of God. But here we are reminded that the wrathof God is also revealed. The...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 459 Reading I Bar 1:15-22 During the Babylonian captivity, the exiles prayed: “Justice is with the Lord, our God; and we today are flushed with shame,...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 10,13-16): Jesus said, «Alas for you Chorazin! Alas for you Bethsaida! So many miracles have been worked in you! If the same miracles had been performed...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor on Friday of week 26 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor From a group photograph taken at the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor on Friday of week 26 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, ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor on Friday of week 26 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 G...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Friday of week 26 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Friday of week 26 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Friday of week 26 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin, Doctor on Friday of week 26 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 1 October 2021 Friday of week 26 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...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.When [Lydia] was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us – Acts 16:15 Lydia is a wonderful, faithful example to every new believer. Many times, after a person bec...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMGates of Praise Thursday, September 30, 2021 Jerusalem, the city of peace or shalom; it had walls and gates. Isaiah said that in the day when Jerusalem will be redeemed, your walls will be called salvation and your gates praise. Gates open so things can go in and out: riches ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: The Spirit of Counsel The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. Isaiah 11:2 The Holy Spirit is the Spirit ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Good morning Lord, I am so thankful that You have called me to Your purposes on this earth. I am grateful for Your salvation in Jesus and the comfort You have given me through Your Holy Spirit. As I start t...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God's heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Jerome St. Jerome (347 - 420) was born to a wealthy pagan family in Dalmatia. He was sent to Rome for his schooling and there converted to Christianity, being baptized by Pope Liberius. He studied theology and traveled widely to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens." Jeremiah 10:12
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "I believe that if those souls that tend towards sanctity were instructed as to the conduct they ought to follow, they would be spared a good deal of trouble. I speak as much of people in the world as of others. If they could realize the merit con...
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by YYYY JJJDuring the Blackwood bounty event, Elder Scrolls Online players will be able to receive many unique rewards. In a previous blog post, Zenimax revealed what kind of rewards players can get from the Blackwood bounty campaign. Starting from September 30th and continuing until October 12th, in addition ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 458 Reading I Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12 The whole people gathered as one in the open space before the Water Gate, and they called upon Ezra the scribe to bring forth the book of the law of Mose...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 10,1-12): The Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place, where he himself was to go. And He s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 30 September 2021 Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor on Thursday of week 26 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor "St Jerome in his Study" (c.1606) by Caravaggio (1571-1610). Galleria Borghese, Rome. A commenta...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 30 September 2021 Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor on Thursday of week 26 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, ma...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 30 September 2021 Saint Jerome, Priest, Doctor on Thursday of week 26 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 30 September 2021 Thursday of week 26 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 30 September 2021 Thursday of week 26 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 ...