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Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for this new day. Sometimes the world seems dark; problems abound and stress creeps in; please help me to see Your light... Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
“I am the light of the world.He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness,but have the light of life.”John 8:12
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Tarcisius St. Tarcisius (3rd c.) was a boy who lived during the persecution of Roman Emperor Valerian. When the Christians would secretly celebrate daily Mass in the catacombs, a deacon would be sent to carry the Holy Eucharist to ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Today’s Feast Day Solemnity of the Assumption August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Holy Day of Obligation. It is an ancient feast of the Church, celebrated universally by at least the 6th century. Ac...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Lectionary: 621 Reading I 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it. David also called together the s...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
August 15th: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 1,39-56): Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When El...
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Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary An altarpiece (1626) by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). The Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XII...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 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 hel...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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 h...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Lord God Omnipotent And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thundering's, saying, "Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" Revelation 19:6 Jesus is the Lord...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God Omnipotent, Today I lift my hands toward Heaven and I pray that you will help me to be your ambassador of peace to everyone I meet... I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven an...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other. 1 Timothy 2:8
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake– 1 Peter 2:13 Peter, under the authority of the Holy Spirit, commands us to submit ourselves to every authority placed over us. He goes on to specify that this applies, not only to powerful national leaders, but eve...
Posted by Peter Schmalenbach · L.A.M. · Germany
Prayer is above all also a time of silent exploration of your own faith, as well as your daily life. First, I would like to quote a sentence from a John Wesley breviary: "God, who formed the heart of man, designed it for Himself and leaves it in turmoil until it belongs to its Creator."...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894–1941) was born in Poland to a devout Christian family. As a boy he had a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She showed him two crowns: a white one for virginity and a red ...
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Verse of the Day "But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
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Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Lectionary: 418 Reading I Jos 24:14-29 Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem, and addressed them, saying: “Fear the LORD and serve him completely and sincerely. Cast out t...
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Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,13-15): Little children were brought to Jesus that He might lay his hands on them with a prayer. But the disciples scolded those who brought them. Jesus th...
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Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr Father Maximilian Kolbe in 1939. A letter of St Maximilian KolbeWe must sanctif...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 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 L...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 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....
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time (First Vespers of tomorrow, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, u...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 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....
Posted by Larry Makinson
NamasteWhat does One do when the Dao, perhaps a different name for others, speaks to them and tells them that they have not given thankfulness properly?Will One have the clarity to recognize the message?Will one have the courage to walk the walk? I humbly, respectfully, and kindly thank Fra...
Posted by Rabbi Gary
Understanding Good and EvilUnderstanding Fear and Courage And God created man in His image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27 Having spent the last year and half of living through the “pandemic,” ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Love Like a Vow Friday, August 13, 2021 People fall in love. And if they really love each other, they get married. They face each other in the presence of others and exchange vows. But why? If you're in love why do you have to make a vow about it? Love is more than a feeling....
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Trinity: The Window Opener Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there wi...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
Many people believe they’ll go to heaven because they tried to live a good life, but the only way to spend eternity with God is to receive Jesus Christ’s gift of salvation. Whoever refuses the gift will be separated from the Him for all eternity. For a person to be saved, he mus...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord of All Creation, I welcome Your lordship over my life, over everything including my time, talents, and treasures. I freely give myself to You and to Your work, knowing that You will take care of my needs... &n...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
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Saint of the Day St. Cassian of Imola St. Cassian of Imola (4th c.) was the Bishop of Brescia near Milan, Italy. When a wave of persecution erupted under the Roman Emperor, Cassian fled to Imola, Italy, where he found work as a schoolmaster teaching chil...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?" Hebrews 1:14
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Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 417 Reading I Jos 24:1-13 Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem, summoning their elders, their leaders, their judges and their officers. When they stood in ranks before God, Josh...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,3-12): Some Pharisees approached Jesus. They wanted to test him and asked, «Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any reason he wants?». Jesus...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time From a sermon on Baptism by St Pacian, bishopLet us follow a n...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 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, com...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 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,...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 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 Go...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 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...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
What Your Heartbeat Means Thursday, August 12, 2021 Have you ever put a stethoscope to a rock? Probably not! But if you did, you would discover that a rock has no heartbeat. It doesn't need one. But if you put a stethoscope to your chest, you'll discover that you do indeed ha...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
One of the hardest truths for many nonbelievers to accept is that they’re enemies of God. Even though they aren’t close to the Lord, they still consider themselves good people. Surely, they think, I haven’t done anything bad enough to make myself His enemy. But the truth is, everyo...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Lord God Almighty Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments. Revelation 16:7 When Jesus comes in judgment, He will come as the Lord God Almighty. Jesus will come as the Lord, the One who controls all things. Today, the Lord allows...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God Almighty, Though man-made shelter may fall in the storms and the fury of nature and wars, nothing can destroy the strong and everlasting shelter I have in You. Please let me dwell in Your shelter today and ever...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
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Saint of the Day St. Jeanne de Chantal St. Jeanne (Jane) Frances de Chantal (1572–1641) was born in Dijon, France. She was the daughter of the president of parliament, and lived up to her noble status as a refined, cheerful, and beautiful woman. At...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine."" Isaiah 43:1
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Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 416 Reading I Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know I am with you, as I was with Moses. Now command the...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 18,21—19,1): Peter asked Jesus, «Lord, how many times must I forgive the offenses of my brother or sister? Seven times?». Jesus answered, &l...
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Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time A treatise on Christian Perfection by St Gregory of NyssaWe have Christ, w...
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Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 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...
Posted by Joseph Esquivel
Eusebius’ The Ecclesiastical History Of the Church 22 “The bishops who flourished at this time” (1) In the tenth year of the reign of Commodus, Eleutherus, who had held the episcopate for thirteen years, was succeeded by Victor. In this year, also, Julianus, who...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The True Sign of Holiness Wednesday, August 11, 2021 What do you think of when you hear the word "spirituality" or a "spiritual person," a "holy man?" Most people picture someone who is somber, mystical, transcendent. But in Acts 13:52, it is written that the disciples were "...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Holy Spirit: The Spirit of the Lord The Spirit of the LORD came upon him (Othniel), and he judged Israel. He went out to war, and the LORD delivered Cushan-Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. Judges 3:10 When the Spirit of the Lord came upon Othniel, it wa...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, When I consider the people around me, their complacency, their lifestyles, their attitudes and actions, I ask You to show me how to help them, to introduce them to You, to lead them to experience Your love and freedom. ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
The Holy Spirit’s presence is essential for the Christian life. Despite our best efforts, we have no ability to produce Christlike character on our own. Although we’ve been declared righteous through faith in Jesus, we still succumb to sin, pressures of the world, and the deceptions and ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Clare of Assisi St. Clare (1194–1253) was born in Assisi, Italy, to an aristocratic family, the daughter of a wealthy count. From childhood she was pious after the example of her mother, and as she grew up her longing for God...
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Verse of the Day "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Memorial of Saint Clare, Virgin Lectionary: 415 Reading I Dt 34:1-12 Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, the headland of Pisgah which faces Jericho, and the LORD showed him all the land— Gilead, and as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 18,15-20): Jesus said to his disciples, «If your brother or sister has sinned against you, go and point out the fault when the two of you are in privat...
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Wednesday 11 August 2021 Saint Clare, Virgin on Wednesday of week 19 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Clare, Virgin From a fresco (1322–1326) by Simone Martini (1284-1344), in the Lower basilica of San Francesco, Assisi. A le...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Saint Clare, Virgin on Wednesday of week 19 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Saint Clare, Virgin on Wednesday of week 19 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 has...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Wednesday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Wednesday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Wednesday of week 19 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Saint Clare, Virgin on Wednesday of week 19 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 h...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 11 August 2021 Wednesday of week 19 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...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Secret of Moody's Faith Tuesday, August 10, 2021 The renowned evangelist Dwight L. Moody spent hours praying for faith. He once said, "If all the time I have spent praying for faith was put together it would be months. I thought that someday faith was going to come down a...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: 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...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse 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...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
Who is this Jesus? It’s a question that has been asked by countless individuals for more than two millennia. And, to be sure, it is the most important question that can ever be asked and answered. After all, it’s how we begin our journey toward salvation. So it’s essential...
Posted by Larry Makinson
Today our plan was simple, change oil in the car, go for a drive and get groceries, meet with a hay buyer, work around the yard and embrace life. The Dao however had something different in mind for us. The drive is about 50 miles. On track with plans we had an early start. &...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Lawrence of Rome St. Lawrence of Rome (d. 258 A.D.) was likely a Spaniard by birth who lived in Rome while Christianity was outlawed under pain of death. He was appointed by Pope St. Sixtus II as archdeacon over the seven deacons o...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a...
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Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr Lectionary: 618 Reading I 2 Cor 9:6-10 Brothers and sisters: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadnes...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
August 10th: St. Lawrence, martyr listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 12,24-26): Jesus said, «Truly, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Those who...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - Feast Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr San Lorenzo in Florence. The original basilica was consecrated by St Ambrose in 393. This, the third church on the site...
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Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - 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.Glory...
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Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - 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 b...