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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 11 July 2021 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. Allelu...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.There are two possible ways to respond to today’s Scripture passage. Some people find great comfort in knowing that God is always present in their life and nothing escapes His notice. This is usually the response of believers, because we understand that He cares for us. Why would we ever want ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Greater Than Our Father Jacob Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us the well, and drank from it himself, as well as his sons and his livestock? John 4:12 The woman at the well asked Jesus if He was greater than Jacob. She was being sarcasti...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Good morning Father God, Thank You for another beautiful day of life with You... This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 I pray that I will live this day ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 Bless the Lord , O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Psalm 103:1
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by Peter Schmalenbach · L.A.M. · Germany"Mi Sheberach" - The Jewish Prayer for the Sick Prayers have always inspired me very much, because they are one or the way to THE one who wants to give us only good. Prayers are words, images, sounds, meditations that make me stop and think. Thus, at the same time, they l...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Amelia St. Amelia (741-772 A.D.) was born into a noble and pious Christian family in the land of the Ardennes, bordering what is today Belgium and Luxembourg. She was a devout child of strong character who committed her virginity t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." Matthew 16:24-25
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 388 Reading I Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a Jacob gave his sons this charge: “Since I am about to be taken to my people, bury me with my fathers in the cave that lies in the field of Ephron the Hittit...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 10,24-33): Jesus said to his apostles, «A student is not above his teacher, or a slave above his master. A student should be glad to become like his tea...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From a discourse of St Augustine on Psalm 126The true Solomon is our Lord Jesus Christ Because Solomon had built a temple to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to ou...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 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.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 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.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 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.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary (First Vespers of tomorrow, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 10 July 2021 Saturday of week 14 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.Am...
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by Chelsey MckennFOTBALLDRAKTER endast undertecknat den anfallande mittf United endast undertecknat den anfallande Liverpool Drakt, Borussia Dortmund Drakt, Koszulka Belgia sommarövergångsfönstret billige fotballdrakter barn någonstans - åtminstone United m&ou...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Have you ever tried to run from God? Most of us won’t try to escape physically by fleeing to another place, the way Jonah did. But we’re experts at ignoring God’s commands, distracting ourselves with busyness, and offering an alternative plan in place of full obedience. No matter h...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Unrobing of the High Priest Friday, July 9, 2021 The High Priest of Israel was told to wear holy garments: garments of blue and white, a breastplate of twelve precious gems, and a white turban framed by a golden crown with a golden plate on the front which read, "Holy to ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Greater Than Our Father Abraham "Are You greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? And the prophets are dead. Who do You make Yourself out to be?" ...Then the Jews said to Him, "You are not yet fifty years old, and have You seen Abraham?" Jesus said to...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Please give me an insatiable desire and thirst for spending more time with You in prayer, worship and reading my Bible... The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18 Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions St. Augustine Zhao Rong (d. 1815) was a Chinese soldier who was assigned to escort the captive Catholic bishop, John Gabriel Taurin Dufresse, to Beijing where he was to be executed by beheading. The...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, nor of me, a prisoner for his sake; but bear your share of hardship for the gospel with the strength that ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 387 Reading I Gn 46:1-7, 28-30 Israel set out with all that was his. When he arrived at Beer-sheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. There God, speaking to Israel in a vision by ni...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 10,16-23): Jesus said to his disciples, «Look, I send you out like sheep among wolves. You must be clever as snakes and innocent as doves. Be on your guar...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and his Companions, Martyrs Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From a letter of Pope St Clement I to the CorinthiansWe are bless...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and his Companions, 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, come t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and his Companions, 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, co...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 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 Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Augustine Zhao Rong and his Companions, 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 God, ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 9 July 2021 Friday of week 14 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 and ...
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by Nieves Mariafodboldtrøjer Gillingham alle tre point i en Manchester United Trøje, Liverpool Trøje minut nægtede gillingham tryck fotbollströjor efter et hjørnespark Ryan Broom's udligning i det 90. minut nægtede Gillingham alle tre point i en 1-1...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.One of the first things children learn in Sunday school is that Jesus loves them, and they are quick to believe it. But as we get older, the hardships and disappointments of life may cause us to doubt this truth. We wonder how a gracious God could allow the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, a...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMBeing Truly Diabolical Thursday, July 8, 2021 What is the nature of the devil? The English word "devil" comes from the Greek word "diabolos" which comes from two Greek words: "dia" which means "against," and "bolos" which means "to cast." Together you get "to cast against" - ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: God of My Praise (Elohim Tehilati) Don’t stand by silently, O God of my praise, while wicked people slander me and tell lies about me. Psalm 109:1-2 author's translation David made it a habit to praise God all the time. David called the Lord...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of My Praise, I lift up Your name and praise You this day, Today and everyday are Your days. You are the mighty God, creator of the universe, lover of mankind, sustainer of all, most magnificent and...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Don’t stand by silently, O God of my praise, while wicked people slander me and tell lies about me. Psalm 109:1-2 author's translation
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Kilian St. Kilian (c. 640-689 A.D.), also known as St. Cillian, was born to a noble family in Ireland. As a child he was known for his piety and love of study, which led him to the priesthood. He became a traveling bishop on the is...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 386 Reading I Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5 Judah approached Joseph and said: “I beg you, my lord, let your servant speak earnestly to my lord, and do not become angry with your servant, for you ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 10,7-15): Jesus said to his Apostles: “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ Cure the sick, raise the dead,...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 14 in Ordinary Time The Explanations of the Psalms by Saint Ambrose: Psalm 118God's temple is holy, and you are his temple My father and I will co...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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 Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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 th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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 Fat...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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.Thursday 8 July 2021 Thursday of week 14 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 Emilio Caraballofotbollströjor laget som bokade sin plats Becky Spencer gjorde en rad Arsenal Tröja, Liverpool Tröja Barn spurs-målvakt becky spencer fotbollströjor 2021 england går i offside Chelsea kom ett steg närmare att behålla kvinnans Supe...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.God’s love can be hard to understand because it’s not like ours. We tend to love those whose character, attributes, and interests are appealing to us. But in God’s eyes, there is nothing attractive in us that makes us worthy of His affection. We are all sinners who have rebelled ag...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Greater than Jonah The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. Matthew 12:41 Jonah was one of the greatest preachers....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord, I am so aware of how the devil picks at me and tries to trip me all the time. Please help me to... Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord, I am so aware of how the devil picks at me and tries to trip me all the time. Please help me to... Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Blessed Pope Benedict XI Bl. Pope Benedict XI (1240-1304) was born in Italy with the name Nicholas Boccasini. At the age of 14 he entered the Dominican Order, and went on to become a theology professor before being named M...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "With regard to evil thoughts, there may be a twofold delusion. God-fearing souls who have little or no gift of discernment, and are inclined to scruples, think that every wicked thought that enters their mind is a sin. This is a mistake, for it i...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 385 Reading I Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a When hunger came to be felt throughout the land of Egypt and the people cried to Pharaoh for bread, Pharaoh directed all the Egyptians to go to Joseph and ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 10,1-7): Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority over the unclean spirits to drive them out and to heal every disease and sickness. ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From the ancient document entitled "The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles"The Eucharist Celebrate the Eucharist as follows: S...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 7 July 2021 Wednesday of week 14 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 Fathe...
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by Chelsey Mckennfotballdrakter mennesker som vil bli trukket Det betyr at en million flere mennesker er innstilt Manchester United Drakt, Roma Drakt med fire millioner mennesker fotballdrakter salg sammenlignet Det betyr at en million flere mennesker er innstilt på å betale ...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.“Why should I fast?” It’s a question many Christians ask, and one the Bible answers. In Scripture, fasting is often associated with seeking God for a specific purpose. Daniel fasted in order to plead for Israel’s release from Babylonian captivity, which God had promised (Dan. 9:1-3). Nehemiah fa...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMShadowing the Snow Plough Tuesday, July 6, 2021 A friend of mine in ministry lived in upstate New York. When winter came, the snowfall would become so great that he couldn't continue driving. He'd pull over and wait until a snow plough came. As soon as the snow plough passed ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: That Great Shepherd of the Sheep Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant... Hebrews 13:20 There are many roles for the Great Shepherd of th...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, Too many times I find myself, or I notice others becoming concerned about what someone else is or is not doing. Some people will complain and refuse to go out of their way or beyond the call of duty to...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant... Hebrews 13:20
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Maria Goretti St. Maria Goretti (1890–1902) was born in Italy to a humble farming family. Her father died from malaria when she was 9, leaving the family destitute. Her mother and older siblings worked in the fields while Mar...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe." Proverbs 18:10
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 384 Reading I Gn 32:23-33 In the course of the night, Jacob arose, took his two wives, with the two maidservants and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. After he had taken them ac...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 9,32-38): Some people brought to Jesus a man who was dumb because he was possessed by a demon. When the demon was driven out, the dumb man began to speak. The ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, Virgin, Martyr Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time From a discourse of St Augustine on Psalm 32Whether they like it or not, those who ar...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, 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. O God, come to our aid. O Lor...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, 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 instead. O God, come to our aid. O...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 in Ordinary Time or Saint Maria Goretti, 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 instead. O God, come to our aid....
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 6 July 2021 Tuesday of week 14 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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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Today much is misunderstood about fasting. One common assumption is that it’s related to dieting and health. And there are those who hope their self-denial will impress God or certain people. But neither of these is the purpose of the practice, according to Scripture. Biblical fasting...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe one you Have to get out of the way Monday, July 5, 2021 An old man stands in the desert before a burning bush and the voice of God calls him to a great mission. Moses answered the call of God by saying, ""Who am I, that I, should go to Pharaoh and that I should bring the ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: The Glory of the Lord But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. 2 Corinthians 3:18 The Holy Spirit is ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, As You instruct us in 2 Chronicles 7:14... ...if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day …if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Zoe of Rome St. Zoe of Rome (d. 286 A.D.) was a noblewoman married to a Roman court official during the reign of the infamous Emperor Diocletian. For six years she suffered from a condition that left her unable to speak; when she m...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made." Romans 1:20a
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 383 Reading I Gn 28:10-22a Jacob departed from Beer-sheba and proceeded toward Haran. When he came upon a certain shrine, as the sun had already set, he stopped there for the night. Taking one of the s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 9,18-26): While Jesus was speaking to them, an official of the synagogue came up to him, bowed before him and said, «My daughter has just died, but come a...