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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 277 Reading I Acts 9:1-20 Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Third Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,52-59): The Jews were arguing among themselves, «How can this man give us flesh to eat?». So Jesus replied, «Truly, I say to you, if you do not eat the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide From a sermon by Saint Ephraem, deaconThe cross...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, 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 in...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psal...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Ps...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 23 April 2021 Friday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Perhaps you have personally seen the power of trusting God’s promises. You have been successful living by faith and wondering, how can I help others experience this? As a Minister, what can I do to help grow the body of Christ? To answer that, here are a few recommendations to help you succeed...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Life’s “Goliaths” come in all shapes, sizes, and intensities—such as an unhappy relationship, a rebellious child, a difficult job, a pile of debt, or an uncontrollable habit. But if we avail ourselves of God’s power, then we, like David, can ultimately gain victory over...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Sprouters Thursday, April 22, 2021 In the book of Zechariah, Messiah is called the 'Branch.' When the Rabbis translated this prophecy into Greek, they rendered the word Branch as Anot-Ol-ay, the same word that is translated as Sunrise or Dayspring in the New Testament. Ho...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Son Who Is Consecrated For Evermore For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. Hebrews 7:28 As an Intercessor, Jesus doesn&rs...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for loving me so much that You sent Jesus to rescue me from my sins and from death. Thank You that Jesus is my Savior and Intercessor, praying for me and standing in my place before You when I sin an...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Matthew 7:7 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Pope St. Soter Pope St. Soter (c. 174-175 A.D.) was born in Fondi, Italy. Nothing is known of his early life. He served as the 12th bishop of Rome from c.167 to 175 A.D. He was praised for his fatherly tenderness in comforting, both with...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father." Matthew 10:32-33
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 276 Reading I Acts 8:26-40 The angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, “Get up and head south on the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza, the desert route.” So he got up and set out. No...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Third Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,44-51): Jesus addressed the crowd, «No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father who sent me; and I will raise him up on the last day. It has been writt...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide From the treatise "Against the Heresies" by St IrenaeusThe Eucharist, pledge of our resurrection If our flesh is not sav...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 22 April 2021 Thursday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 Fat...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe View from His HeartWednesday, April 21, 2021 They were bed-ridden and deathly ill in a prison hospital. One of the prisoners would lie in bed going on about the beautiful things he saw outside the window. Some of the other prisoners just closed their eyes and took it in. Others were envious. On...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Father: One Father Then they said to Him (Jesus), "We were not born of fornication; we have one Father—God.” John 8:41 There is One Father—the God of the universe. No other god can compare to Him. He created all things; idols cannot make a...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father-God, You are my Heavenly Father, You created me, You saved me and You made me Your child. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who we...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 1 John 1:12-13
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Goliath was a daunting enemy of Israel, and a strong incentive was offered to anyone who could kill the giant: money, exemption from taxes, and marriage to King Saul’s daughter. Though these rewards would intrigue any young man, David was not foolhardy. The young shepherd had a different motiv...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Anselm of Canterbury St. Anselm (1033–1109) was born into a noble family in the Lombardy region of Italy. The example of his pious mother led him to great faith, and he sought to enter the monastery at age 15. However, the ab...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "And Samuel said, 'Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.'" 1 Samuel 15:22
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "There is not a moment in which God does not present Himself under the cover of some pain to be endured, of some consolation to be enjoyed, or of some duty to be performed. All that takes place within us, around us, or through us, contains and con...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 275 Reading I Acts 8:1b-8 There broke out a severe persecution of the Church in Jerusalem, and all were scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria, except the Apostles. Devout men buried Stephen ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,35-40): Jesus said to the crowds, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. But I told you th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide From the first apology in defence of the Christians by Saint Justi...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor 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, com...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor 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, c...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 21 April 2021 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 F...
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by Joseph EsquivelThe Churches Purpose of Teaching The reason I find churches losing patronage is mankind has become more curious about scripture and ancient beliefs. We see today corporate Churches pushing the dogma taught to them. Told not to go off base from what to preach. I remember going to the Methodist Chur...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Is God answering your prayers, or does it seem as if He’s not listening? Hearing no reply can be very discouraging, especially when you really need His help. Although it’s not always possible to know why God is silent, James offers some possible reasons: • Sin (James 4:1-2)...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe First Fruits of Nations Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Did you ever wonder why the Spirit came on the day it did, or why they spoke in tongues, or why all those people were baptized? To understand it - you have to understand the law of the Bikoreem - the First Fruits. When you w...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Word of Life That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life. 1 John 1:1 Jesus is the Word of Life; His words...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, I know in my heart that Jesus is the Word of Life who gives eternal life. I want to read and to know Jesus' Words in My Bible. I want to hear Jesus' Words as I listen for his voice... ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Agnes of Montepulciano St. Agnes of Montepulciano (1268–1317) was born into a noble family in Tuscany. Her birth was announced with strange lights surrounding her dwelling, considered a sign that she was a favored child. At nin...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Consider how he endured such opposition from sinners, in order that you may not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12:3
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 274 Reading I Acts 7:51—8:1a Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes: “You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the Holy Spirit; you are just like yo...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,30-35): The crowd said to Jesus: “What sign can you do, that we may see and believe in you? What can you do? Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, as it is writte...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide From a sermon by Saint AugustineLet us sing to the Lord a song of love Sing to the Lord a new song; his praise is in the as...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Tuesday 20 April 2021 Tuesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 Minister Zion ParkerEvery Warrior Wins The name of the Lord is a strong tower, and the righteous run in, and they find safety. Simply stated, a Lord is a person who has authority. A tower is something that embodies strength, firmness, or another virtue. On your way to achieving your dream, when...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.In those frightening times when our well-ordered life appears to disintegrate around us, what are we to do? Today’s psalm gives valuable advice that can steady us in the midst of chaos. Remember that “God is our refuge and strength, a very ready help in trouble” (Psalm 46:...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMComfortable or Comforted Monday, April 19, 2021 Why aren't you witnessing and sharing your faith? "Well," you say, "I'm not comfortable witnessing and sharing my faith." Is this Biblical? Did the Lord ever say you should be comfortable? Or when he said, 'Go out and make disci...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Testimony of God And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinth...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, You are clothed in majesty... Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 My Lord, let me tell everyone I know of You...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Timon St. Timon (1st c.) is mentioned by name in the Acts of the Apostles. He belonged to the group of seventy disciples who followed Jesus during his earthly ministry. After Jesus' ascension into heaven, St. Timon was one of the ori...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Therefore, do not make any judgment before the appointed time, until the Lord comes, for he will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will manifest the motives of our hearts, and then everyone will receive praise from God." 1 Corinthians 4:5...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Moreover we learn from the principles of our Faith and the teaching of the Saints that often God Himself by His immediate action withdraws the visible effects of His grace for purposes in accordance with His wisdom and goodness. How many persons ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Third Week of Easter Lectionary: 273 Reading I Acts 6:8-15 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyreneans, and Alexandrians, and people...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Third Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,22-29): After Jesus had fed the five thousand, his disciples saw him walking on the water. Next day the people who had stayed on the other side realized that only one boa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide From the commentary on the first letter of Peter by Saint Bede the Venerable, priestA chosen race, a royal priesthood You are ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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.Monday 19 April 2021 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.If we know and believe worshipping idols cannot satisfy us, why do we still struggle to choose loving God over being devoted to the things of this world? Perhaps one of the reasons we turn away from the Lord is because He requires authenticity and righteousness that our idols don’t. W...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: You Are The God Who Sees (El-Roi) She called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me . . . . Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi. Genesis 16:13-14 The Lord’s name is El Roi, the God who sees everything you do....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord, You are my Good Shepherd. You watch over me. You tend to the needs of my heart. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For Yo...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my hea...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Peter of St. Joseph Betancur St. Peter of St. Joseph Betancur, or Pedro de San José Betancur (1626-1667), also known as Hermano Pedro, was born into poverty in the Canary Islands. He was a shepherd until the age of 24 at which...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops."...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Third Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 47 Reading I Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Peter said to the people: “The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied in Pilate&...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Third Sunday of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 24,35-48): The disciples told what had happened on the road and how Jesus made himself known when he broke bread with them. As they went on talking about this, Jesus himself stood in t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 to the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 to the ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 and to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 and to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 the Son ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 to the S...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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 Father and t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 18 April 2021 3rd Sunday of Easter 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. Alleluia. __...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Triumphant Son of Man Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw . . . One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. Revelation 1:12-13 ...