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  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted August 13, 2021 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...

  • Choosing The Latter?

    Posted August 13, 2021 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted August 13, 2021 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 13, 2021 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

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted August 13, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 13, 2021 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

  • Lectionary

    Posted August 12, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 12, 2021 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,...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 12, 2021 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • The Enemies of God

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted August 12, 2021 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 12, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    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

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted August 12, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 12, 2021 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

  • Lectionary

    Posted August 11, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted August 11, 2021 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  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...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted August 11, 2021 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  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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 11, 2021 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 11, 2021 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Eusebius’ The Ecclesiastical History Of the Church / Misquoting

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted August 11, 2021 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 "...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted August 11, 2021 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. ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 11, 2021 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

  • Growing In God’s Plan

    Posted August 11, 2021 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 ...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted August 11, 2021 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 11, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      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  

  • Lectionary

    Posted August 10, 2021 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 ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted August 10, 2021 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 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...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 10, 2021 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

  • Jesus?

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Sharing Moments in Time

    Posted August 10, 2021 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. &...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 10, 2021 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...

  • Lectionary

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted August 9, 2021 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...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted August 9, 2021 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...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 9, 2021 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - Feast Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - Feast Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - Feast  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glo...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 10 August 2021 Saint Laurence, Deacon, Martyr - Feast Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...

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    Posted August 9, 2021 by Nieves Maria

    billige fodboldtrøjer begge har seks kampe tilbage Super League til slutningen af Billig Fodboldtøj, Tryk På Fodboldtrøje by går ind i onsdagens kamp fodboldtrøjer med eget navn sejrløse i syv ligakampe Gareth Taylor siger, at udsigte...

  • Do You Know Him

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    Some people say they’re Christians but don’t acknowledge the divinity of Christ. They think He was simply a good teacher, healer, philosopher, or social reformer. I want to be crystal clear on this matter: You can believe all of these wonderful things about Jesus and even laud Him as a p...

  • Sapphries

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Living With His Past Monday, August 9, 2021   In Biblical times, people didn't have any last names. They had to come up with ways of identifying them. One of the ways was by the place of their origin like Joseph of Arimathea, Simon the Cyrene, and Mary Magdalene, whose last nam...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Reproach of Men But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people. Psalm 22:6   Over the centuries, the name of Jesus has come to be revered and respected by His followers. But there was a brief window of time when the followers of J...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Thank You for meeting me today.   You are understanding and You are great...   Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5   Thank...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Through the Lord ’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891–1942) was born as Edith Stein in Prussia, the youngest of eleven children from a devout Jewish family. She was a bright and gifted child, and as she m...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 9, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "I know that whatever God does endures for ever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; God has made it so, in order that men should fear before him. That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks...

  • Lectionary

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 413 Reading I Dt 10:12-22 Moses said to the people: “And now, Israel, what does the LORD, your God, ask of you but to fear the LORD, your God, and follow his ways exactly, to love and serve the L...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 17,22-27): On day when they were together in Galilee, Jesus said to his disciples, «The Son of Man will be delivered into human hands, and they will kill ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday of week 19 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of week 19 in Ordinary Time From a treatise On the Incarnation of the Lord by Theodo...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday of week 19 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday of week 19 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm inste...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday 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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday 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 a...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday 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 Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday of week 19 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), Virgin, Martyr  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm ins...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 9 August 2021 Monday 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 an...

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  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Mystery of God That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ. Colossians 2:2   ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   So many things seem to be impossible.   Sometimes I wonder how I will make it through each day and how will I survive.   But, when I stop looking at my problems and I look to You and Your promis...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

  • SUNDAY GREETINGS and NATURE EXPERIENCES

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Peter Schmalenbach · L.A.M. · Germany

      Dear Friends,   Sunday, as the "day of rest", offers us opportunities to interrupt the everyday and touse forms of quiet contemplation.   This can be at home, in a sacred space, or in nature. In this way, the challenges of the last time fall away, an inner peace returns, whic...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Dominic de Guzman St. Dominic (1170–1221) was born in Spain to a family of noble lineage. His mother, Blessed Jane of Aza, prayed at the church of St. Dominic Silos to conceive a male child, her first two sons being given to ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted August 8, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart." 2 Timothy 2:22  

  • A Prayer To face each new day with Peace of Mind

    Posted August 7, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Here is a prayer I am sharing that will help you with your daily devotion and Walk with Jesus Christ.  

  • Lectionary

    Posted August 7, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 116 Reading I 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Elijah went a day’s journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it.  He prayed for death saying: “This is enough, O LORD!  Take my life, ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted August 7, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,41-51): The Jews murmured about Jesus because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven,” and they said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Jo...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted August 7, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 8 August 2021 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time From the dialogue On Divine Providence by Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin and doctorThe bonds of love My sweet Lord, look with mercy upon you...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted August 7, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 8 August 2021 19th 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 and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted August 7, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 8 August 2021 19th 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 Father...