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  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 29, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: My Helper So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6   Hear, O LORD, and have mercy on me; LORD, be my helper! Psalm 30:10   The Lord is your Helper; He is the One who ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 29, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Thank You for being my helper...   So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6   Thank You for opening Your arms and welcomin...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 29, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13:6

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 29, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day Sts. Peter and Paul St. Peter and St. Paul (1st c.) were the foremost Apostles of Jesus Christ; St. Peter was the leader of the Twelve, while St. Paul followed Christ after His ascension into heaven. Together the two saints are the found...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 29, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our ancestors through the prophets; in these last days, he spoke to us through a son, whom he made heir of all things and through whom he created the universe, who is the refulgence of his glory,...

  • Meditation

    Posted June 29, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "People often think of Christian morality as a kind of bargain in which God says, ‘If you keep a lot of rules I’ll reward you, and if you don’t I’ll do the other thing.’ I do not think that is the best way of looking ...

  • Lectionary

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Vigil Lectionary: 590 Reading I Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o’clock hour of prayer.  And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    June 29th: Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 16,13-19): When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They re...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - Solemnity  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles Peter Denying Christ (1660), by Rembrandt (1606-1669). From a sermon by Saint AugustineThe martyrs had seen what they p...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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 help us.Glory ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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 help us.Gl...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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 help us.Glor...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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.Glory be t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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 us.Glory b...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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 to help us....

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 29 June 2021 Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - 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, world wit...

  • When Your Circumstances Seem Out of Control

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    Does it surprise you that Paul wrote today’s passage when he was in prison? He didn’t know what his future held—whether he’d be freed or punished or killed—but he had learned to be content in all circumstances, good or bad. How many of us can make that claim?   I...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Your Problem is a Plough Monday, June 28, 2021   The ancient Hebrews rejoiced in the reaping of their harvests. But before they could reap, they had to sow, and before they could sow, they had to plough. It was the ploughing that readied the ground by turning the soil over and ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Holy One and The Just But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you. Acts 3:14   The Jewish leaders rejected Jesus, the Holy One and the Just. They accused Jesus of being a blasphemer of God and a traitor to His na...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   There are so many injustices in this world which I am burdened by and which I must place before You...   Increasingly governments make decisions contrary to the instruction of Your Word. People make choices...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Irenaeus of Lyons St. Irenaeus of Lyons (c. 125 - 203 A.D.) was born in Asia Minor at a time when the direct memory of the Apostles was still alive. He was well educated in Sacred Scripture, theology, philosophy, and literature. He b...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 28, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite....

  • Lectionary

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr Lectionary: 377 Reading I Gn 18:16-33 Abraham and the men who had visited him by the Terebinth of Mamre set out from there and looked down toward Sodom; Abraham was walking with them, to see them on their way. The ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 8,18-22): When Jesus saw a crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other shore. A scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr  on Monday of week 13 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St IrenaeusLife in man is the glory of God; the life of ma...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr  on Monday of week 13 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make hast...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr  on Monday of week 13 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Monday of week 13 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 Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Monday of week 13 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 an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Monday of week 13 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Saint Irenaeus, Bishop, Martyr  on Monday of week 13 in Ordinary Time (First Vespers of tomorrow, SS. Peter and Paul) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Ps...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 28 June 2021 Monday of week 13 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. ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Name for Salvation ...but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:31   The angel commanded Joseph in a dream, “Call His name Jesus, for He will...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Thank You for this new day.   I am in awe of Your creation...   Brilliant blue skies and the clouds that bring rain, Thunderstorms that send lightning and thunder crashing, Winds that ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. Genesis 1:31

  • Having Courage With Christ

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    Read through Proverbs, and you’re likely to notice God has some harsh words for those who are arrogant. But that doesn’t mean we’re to embrace self-loathing or low self-esteem. Neither extreme accurately captures who we are in Christ. In fact, both are a form of pride, as they invo...

  • Thoughts and Impulses for a Sunday with Suggestions

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Peter Schmalenbach · L.A.M. · Germany

        For a long time I have been concerned with religious communities and their "Life Plan".   Why did people come together to form religious communities ?   What inspired them to put aside their own personal life ?   Do they want to discover the desert experiences of...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Laszlo St. Laszlo (c. 1040-1095), also known as St. Ladislaus I of Hungary, was born to a royal family in Krakow, Poland. His father became King Bela of Hungary, and his mother was the daughter of the King of Poland. He was raised as...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 27, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "And this is the testimony: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." 1 John 5:11  

  • Lectionary

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 98 Reading I Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24 God did not make death,     nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living. For he fashioned all things that they might have being;     and the...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 5,21-43): When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. One of the synagogue officials,...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time From a homily by Pope Paul VIWe proclaim Christ to the whole world Not to preach the Gospel would be my undoing, for Christ himself sent me as ...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th 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 June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 27 June 2021 13th 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...

  • Growing In Faith

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    We all want to grow in our faith, but how can we measure progress toward spiritual maturity? Here’s a short list of benchmarks to look for. We know it’s spiritual fruit when:   We become increasingly aware of our sinfulness and weakness. When I read biographies of godly men and wo...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Coffee Time with Jesus The Holy Spirit: The Gift of God If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water. John 4:10   The Holy Spirit is the Gif...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   Thank You for Your Holy Spirit, Your Gift to me.   I know that You have given to me spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities to use in Your service.   Please stir up the gift within me... ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6   Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you 2 Timothy 1:6

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Josemaria Escriva St. Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975) was born in Spain, one of six children of a devout Catholic family. Growing up, he observed his parents faithfully endure painful family trials (the death of three of their y...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 26, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

  • Lectionary

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 376 Reading I Gn 18:1-15 The LORD appeared to Abraham by the Terebinth of Mamre, as Abraham sat in the entrance of his tent, while the day was growing hot. Looking up, he saw three men standing nearby. ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 8,5-17): When Jesus entered Capernaum, an army captain approached him to ask his help, «Sir, my servant lies sick at home. He is paralyzed and suffers terr...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of week 12 in Ordinary Time A homily on the Beatitudes by St Gregory of NyssaBlessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Bodily health is a goo...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 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...

  • England Trøj

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Nieves Maria

    fodboldtrøjer triatlon inden han til sidst   Nedenunder inkluderede Louise et screenshot fra Couch to England Trøje, Danmark Trøje, Spanien Trøje, Frankrig Trøje louise pådrog sig en største udvalg af fodboldtrøjer minutter' tidl...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  or Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary  (First Vespers of tomorrow, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 26 June 2021 Saturday of week 12 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...

  • Quiet Reflection

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    When David looked at his life, he saw God’s fingerprints all over it. We, too, should train our eyes to notice indications of our heavenly Father’s presence. But this isn’t a now-and-then kind of thing—it’s a lifestyle.   I developed a habit years ago that has he...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Non-Commandments Friday, June 25, 2021   There are times in ministry where people are carrying out a directive which they were told came from me. One day they tell me about it and I say, "I never said that." They say, "But I've been doing things this way because I was told ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The King of Peace To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all, first being translated "king of righteousness," and then also king of Salem, meaning "king of peace." Hebrews 7:2   Jesus is the King of Peace; no one can have peace apart from Him, be...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I want to experience Your peace in my life today.   And, we desperately need Jesus, The King of Peace, to bring His Peace to every home and nation today.   I desire Your perfect peace to guard m...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds ...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Dominic Henares St. Dominic Henares (1764-1838) was born to a poor family in Spain. He joined the Dominican Order and was ordained a priest in 1790. Ten years later he was sent as a missionary to the Far East. He went from Mexico to ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 25, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful! Let Israel be glad in his Maker, let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King! Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with timbrel and lyre! F...

  • Lectionary

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 375 Reading I Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said: “I am God the Almighty. Walk in my presence and be blameless.” God also said to Abr...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 8,1-4): When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed him. Then a leper came forward. He knelt before him and said, «Sir, if you want to, you...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 12 in Ordinary Time A homily on the Beatitudes by St Gregory of NyssaThe hope of seeing God Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God. God&...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 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 Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 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 F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 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 Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 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 an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 25 June 2021 Friday of week 12 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...

  • Spiritual Warfare & The Church: Equipped to Conquer

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Spiritual Warfare & The Church: Equipped to Conquer Equipped to Conquer The Church is the Body of Christ, instituted by Christ as a means of assisting souls to be saved. Christ Himself is the head of this Body, and all the baptized are the members. It was founded to continue the mission of...

  • Who Is Jesus?

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.

    Some people don’t believe Jesus is God, so they claim He was simply a good person. Others may intellectually acknowledge Jesus as God’s Son but have no personal relationship with Him. His true followers, however, believe in their heart that Christ is Savior (Rom. 10:9) and they’ve ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Outside Room Thursday, June 24, 2021   Why did Josef and Mary go outside to bear their Child? Because there was no room at the inn? Yes. But more than that. Even if there was room at the inn, there would still be no room at the inn. The Lord's presence came into this world ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Jesus of Nazareth Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote— Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." John 1:45   When you use the title "Jesus of Nazareth," you are referrin...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Today I want to ask for Your special covering of protection and blessing upon the people who minister to Children around the world.   Please continue to work through each one of them to spiritually nurture the...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:4

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day Nativity of St. John the Baptist A family relation of Jesus, St. John the Baptist is called “the Forerunner” because he was sent by God to "prepare the way of the Lord" ahead of Jesus' public ministry. The birth of St. John...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "But without faith it is impossible to please him, for anyone who approaches God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6  

  • Meditation

    Posted June 24, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "Habits are being formed here under the pressure of temptation and difficulty that unfold in perfect form and beauty when the soul that has developed these habits passes into its true home. Those very temptations that made it so difficult to perse...

  • Lectionary

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Mass during the Day Lectionary: 587 Reading I Is 49:1-6 Hear me, O coastlands,     listen, O distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth,     from my mother’s womb he g...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    June 24th: Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 1,57-66.80): When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 24 June 2021 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist From a sermon by Saint AugustineThe voice of one crying in the wilderness The Church observes the birth ...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 24 June 2021 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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 help u...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 24 June 2021 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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 he...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 24 June 2021 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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 help...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 23, 2021 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 24 June 2021 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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.Gl...