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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you." John 15:18-19
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 422 Reading I Jgs 11:29-39a The Spirit of the LORD came upon Jephthah. He passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and through Mizpah-Gilead as well, and from there he went on to the Ammonites. Jephthah ma...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 22,1-14): Jesus began to address the chief priests and elders of the people, once more using parables: «This story throws light on the kingdom of heaven....
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint John Eudes, Priest Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Bishop Baldwin of Canterbury's Treatise on the Angel's GreetingA flower grew up from the r...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint John Eudes, Priest 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, mak...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint John Eudes, Priest 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 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 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.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 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.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 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.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint John Eudes, Priest 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 Lor...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 19 August 2021 Thursday of week 20 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...
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by Alex StanfordWrite My Personal Statement Online: Quick Guidelines for Beginners Having a well-polished professional report will earn you better scores and boost your chances of getting selected to join an research paper writers . You could be having a difficult time writing one for a job application. It helps a...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother– Matthew 18:15 Jesus here gives the prescription for offenses within the body of Christ. Do you believe his medicine is effective? Will...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMNot 'Was New' but 'Is New' Wednesday, August 18, 2021 It is written, "If anyone is in Messiah, he is a new creation..." When you come to Messiah, you become new. That's part of the truth, but not all. It's not what the Scripture says. The Scripture doesn't say, "he becomes a ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Lord of Lords He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords. 1 Timothy 6:15 Many in the world call Jesus Lord, but He is more; Jesus is Lord of Lords. A lord holds vast properties and asse...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDear Lord of Lords, I proclaim that You are my Lord. I want you to be the Lord of every part of my life. Please help me to be transformed and renewed by You... And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 421 Reading I Jgs 9:6-15 All the citizens of Shechem and all Beth-millo came together and proceeded to make Abimelech king by the terebinth at the memorial pillar in Shechem. When this was reported ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 20,1-16): Jesus said to his disciples, «This story throws light on the kingdom of heaven. A landowner went out early in the morning to hire workers for ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time From a sermon by Saint AugustineHe who perseveres to the end will be saved Whenever we suffer some distress or tribulati...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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 b...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 18 August 2021 Wednesday of week 20 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...
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by Chelsey Mckennfotballdrakter kommer til tross for oppgang Nuno Espirito Santo som manager for Fotballdrakt Barn, Billige Fotballdrakter den portugisiske treneren er fotballdrakter eget trykk for en sesong Arsenal har fått muligheten til å ansette Nuno Espirito Santo som manager for ...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ– Galatians 6:2 To bear each other’s burdens means to emotionally, financially, physically, and—most of all—spiritually support one another in times of need. Are you ready for such a commitment? &n...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Angel's Inappropriate Greeting Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Suddenly, a malakh, a messenger, an angel of the Lord appears to a young man named Gideon and says to him, "Gideon, you valiant one." Now Gideon doesn't feel very valiant. He's living in fear and oppression, just lik...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Lord (Kurios) You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. John 13:13 Jesus is the Lord of Heaven, the Lord of the universe and the Lord of the Church; but most of all, He should be your personal Lord. Just as a human can be the lord of a mano...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Lord God of All, What do You want to achieve through my life? Is there a special calling, a greater purpose than what I am aware of? Please show me. I want to die to my...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Hyacinth of Poland St. Hyacinth (1185-1257) was born of noble lineage and reared in a Polish castle. His parents took great care of the development of his mind and soul, entrusting his education to his uncle, a priest who became...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand." Psalm 95:6-7
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 420 Reading I Jgs 6:11-24a The angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite. While his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the wine press to save it...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,23-30): Jesus said to his disciples, «Truly I say to you: it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Yes, believe me: it is ea...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time From the homilies of St Bernard of Clairvaux on the glories of the Virgin MotherShe was prepared by the Most High and prefigure...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 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 Todd RadusToday I would like to share a passage from The Revelation of Peter taken from The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (revised and updated 2007). This text should not be confused with the Apocalypse of Peter first translated into Greek. I have had difficulties finding the translated text in its pure for...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMWhen is a River not a River? Monday, August 16, 2021 A river isn't a river when it stops flowing. If a river stops moving, whether by freezing or by becoming stagnant, it's no longer a river. The life of God in us is compared to a river - rivers of living waters flowing out o...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: The Breath of God As long as my breath is in me, and the breath of God in my nostrils. Job 27:3 The Holy Spirit is the Breath of God. When the Father wants to give life to something, the Holy Spirit is breathed into it. The Holy Spirit was the Brea...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, Thank You for Your Holy Spirit, the Helper you sent to me, as Jesus taught... But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bri...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:28 But you shall receive power when the Holy Sp...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.If any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God– 1 Timothy 5:4 How many nursing homes would be out of business if this command was followed more consistently by Christians? Whil...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Roch / Rocco St. Roch, also known as St. Rocco (d. 1327), was born in Montpellier, France, the pious son of the city's governor. He was born with a red cross on his chest, a sign that the Virgin Mary answered his mother's prayer to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage throu...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 419 Reading I Jgs 2:11-19 The children of Israel offended the LORD by serving the Baals. Abandoning the LORD, the God of their fathers, who led them out of the land of Egypt, they followed the other god...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,16-22): A young man approached him and asked, «Master, what good work must I do to receive eternal life?». Jesus answered, «Why do you ask m...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time The Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the GreatFights without and fears within The sa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary 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 ha...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary 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, mak...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 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 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 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 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 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 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary 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, m...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 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 Lubomir LAKATOS, BBAMy Prayer for Today, August, 15 Year of the Lord 2021. The LORD teaches me humility and grants me mercy to dwell with thee. Take away my sorrow and sorrow and give me a flood of love. Allow me to live with you. I believe in you, I hope in you, I have found peace in you. I can't live among pe...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Lord Jesus Christ My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. James 2:1 We usually think of Jesus as having three names: “Lord,” “Jesus” and “Christ.” But these thre...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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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
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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
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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...
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by Peter Schmalenbach · L.A.M. · GermanyPrayer 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."...
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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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.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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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.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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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 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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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....
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by Larry MakinsonNamasteWhat 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...
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by Rabbi GaryUnderstanding 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,” ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLove 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....