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Sunday 9 May 2021 6th 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. _____...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Seed of Abraham Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ. Galatians 3:16 Jesus is the Seed of Abraham. The hea...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I praise You, O Lord, for You are awesome and holy. I thank You for the life which You have given to me. I appreciate the beautiful blessings that You have provided to me and the simple, but...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. John 6:47
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
How do you respond when someone compliments you? As Christians, we’re called to be humble, so knowing what to do when others say good things about us can be confusing. Because pride is always waiting to raise its ugly head, we need to be careful not to let praise puff us up. But this doesn&rsq...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Victor Maurus St. Victor Maurus (d. 303 A.D.), also known as Victor the Moor and Victor of Milan, was born in Mauretania (North Africa) in a Christian household. He later relocated to Milan, Italy, as a soldier of the Praetorian Gu...
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Verse of the Day "The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their refuge in the time of trouble. The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked, and saves them, because they take refuge in him." Psalm 37:39-40
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Meditation of the Day "Do you know what it is to be truly spiritual? It is for men to make themselves the slaves of God—branded with His mark, which is the Cross. ... Unless you make up your minds to this, never expect to make much progress, for as I said humilit...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 290 Reading I Acts 16:1-10 Paul reached also Derbe and Lystra where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. The brothers in Lystra and Iconiu...
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Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,18-21): Jesus said to his disciples; “If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but bec...
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Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide From a discourse on the psalms by Saint Augustine, BishopThe Easter alleluia Our thoughts in this present life should turn ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th 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 F...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th 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 Fathe...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th 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 Fa...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide (First Vespers of tomorrow, 6th 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saturday 8 May 2021 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide 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...
Posted by Minister Zion Parker
If God is For Us! Moses was raised in an Egyptian household by an Egyptian woman, the daughter of Pharaoh. He witnessed the mistreatment of the Children of Israel that were slaves. Moses condemned this type of behavior and defended a slave by murdering the taskmaster. After that incident, h...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Other Dialects Friday, May 7, 2021 Shakespeare wrote some of the most poetic verses in the English language. However, if you translate those passages into French, German or Russian, they lose their rhythm and poetic beauty. This holds true for most of what the world calls...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Savior of the World Then they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world. John 4:42 And we have seen and testi...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer This prayer is from National Day of Prayer... Dear Lord God We exist to give You glory.... For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord , As the waters cover the sea. Habakku...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Then they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world. John 4:42 And we have seen a...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
No one likes criticism, but since it’s inevitable, we should learn how to respond in a godly way. Our natural reaction to hurtful comments is anger or defensiveness, but there can be great benefits for those who calmly listen and carefully consider the critique. In fact, we might limit our spi...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Rose Venerini St. Rose Venerini (1656–1728) was born in Italy, one of four children of a pious physician and his admirable wife. Rose was a bright and gifted child. At the age of seven she made a vow to consecrate her life to G...
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Verse of the Day "If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32
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Meditation of the Day "The freshness of a living hope in God fills the soul with such energy and resolution, with such aspirations after the things of eternal life, that all this world seems to it—as indeed it is—in comparison with that which it hopes for, ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 289 Reading I Acts 15:22-31 The Apostles and presbyters, in agreement with the whole Church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, ...
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Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,12-17): Jesus said to his disciples, «This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. There is no greater love than this, to give one's life for one'...
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Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide From a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, abbotFirstborn of many brothers Just as the head and body of a man form one single man,...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 Fathe...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 the F...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 Fat...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 an...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 Father...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 the...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Friday 7 May 2021 Friday of the 5th 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 and...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Francis de Laval Saint Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) was one of eight children born to one of France's most illustrious families. He learned his piety from his mother, and like his namesake desired to become a pries...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "For I am not ashamed of the gospel. It is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: for Jew first, and then Greek. For in it is revealed the righteousness of God from faith to faith; as it is written, "The one who is righteous by fa...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
He Didn't Have to Become Hitler Thursday, May 6, 2021 What made Adolf Hitler -- Adolf Hitler? How does a man become a monster? Well, if you looked at Hitler's childhood you found out that he had a very stern, and at times brutal father. Hitler's father would regularly thrash ...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
We make a lot of decisions on any given day. And when a choice is needed quickly, we don’t always have time to weigh the pros and cons. Many people simply “go with their gut,” but believers who desire to walk wisely through the perils of this world require something more reliable t...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Lord Strong and Mighty Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 24:8 Jesus is the Lord Strong and Mighty. Come to Him when you’re afraid and losing the battle. Lean on Him when you’re weak. He knows that th...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Oh, how I praise You Lord! You heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. You count the number of the stars and call them all by name. Great are You, Lord, and mighty in power. Your u...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Deuteronomy 31:8 New King James Version And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 288 Reading I Acts 15:7-21 After much debate had taken place, Peter got up and said to the Apostles and the presbyters, “My brothers, you are well aware that from early days God made his choice among you t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,9-11): Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just...
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Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of the 5th week of Eastertide From a treatise by Saint Gaudentius of Brescia, bishopThe Eucharist is The Lord's passover One man has died for all, and no...
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Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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 F...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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 Fathe...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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 Fa...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Thursday 6 May 2021 Thursday of the 5th 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...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
Godly wisdom enables us to view things as the Lord does and to respond according to biblical principles. This discernment isn’t automatic, but it is available to all believers who “try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord” (Eph. 5:10; James 1:5). And the best way to know what plea...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Longing for Moses Wednesday, May 5, 2021 The book of Joshua begins, 'Moses, My servant, is dead.' Did you ever wonder why God had to tell Joshua that in the first place? It was through Moses that some of the most glorious events took place: the judgments of Egypt, the Passove...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Fountain of Life For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Psalm 36:9 When you’ve been on a long, hot walk, what you want is water. Sometimes the heat gets to be too much, and you’re in danger of a heat stroke. You nee...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, Please help me to learn the lessons You desire for me, in this challenging season of my life. Thank You for being my Fountain of Life. You are my Oasis that I can go to for refreshment in Yo...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, And You give them drink from the river ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Judith of Prussia St. Judith of Prussia (13th c.), also known as St. Jutta, was born to a wealthy family in Thuringia in what is now Germany. She desired to model her life after another noble saint from her country, St. Elizabeth of ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "He is ‘the stone rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.’ There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race by which we are to be saved." Acts 4:11-12...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 287 Reading I Acts 15:1-6 Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.” Because there arose no ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,1-8): Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and everyon...
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Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of the 5th week of Eastertide From the Letter to DiognetusThe Christian in the world Christians are indistinguishable from other men either by nationa...
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Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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 Fat...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Wednesday 5 May 2021 Wednesday of the 5th 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 Fath...
Posted by Minister Zion Parker
When you start on the journey to your dream, there are many choices to make. The choices that you make often requires you to get involved in modern-day covenants. A modern-day covenant can be oaths of loyalty, marriages, or contracts. The covenants that we get involved in should not comprom...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
Faith is often thought of as a thing we have—a belief in something or someone. But in the Scriptures, faith is more than a passive possession—it’s a firm confidence that results in action. In today’s passage, an action follows every mention of faith. Noah prepared an ark, Abr...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Lots of Prophecy Tuesday, May 4, 2021 When Messiah was dying on the cross, the Roman soldiers cast lots for His clothing. Why was there gambling at this holy scene? Lots and gambling depend on random events, chance. People often wonder if that's what life is, the casting ...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Jesus: The Forerunner Where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:20 Jesus is the Forerunner who has gone to Heaven first for us. Just as a delegation used to send a ru...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Today I begin by praying this ancient Psalmist's prayer to You... I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love,...
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Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the apple...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. Florian St. Florian (C. 250-304 A.D.) was a commander in the Roman army in what is now Austria. He served during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who violently persecuted Christians. Among Florian's military duties was the org...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "The Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7b
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For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whoever *believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he w...
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Tuesday of Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 286 Reading I Acts 14:19-28 In those days, some Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But when the disciple...
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Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,27-31a): Jesus said to his disciples; “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troub...
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Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of the 5th week of Eastertide From a commentary on the gospel of John by Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishopI am the vine, you are the branches The Lord calls...
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Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 Fat...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 the...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 F...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 Fath...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 t...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Tuesday 4 May 2021 Tuesday of the 5th 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 a...
Posted by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.
I’ve had the privilege of flying in several single-engine airplanes, but never once have I asked the pilot about his qualifications or the trustworthiness of the plane. I simply expected him and his aircraft to carry me safely to my destination. We usually don’t have trouble relying on p...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Learning to Talk Algonquin Monday, May 3, 2021 John Eliot had just graduated from Cambridge University and had arrived in Boston. The year was 1631. He immediately noticed that the English so-called Christians were treating the Indians in a less than Christian way. They proba...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
The Holy Spirit: The Holy One I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. Job 6:10 The Holy Spirit is the Holy One, sent from the Father to help you live in a godly manner. He is called the Holy One because His nature is holy. “Holy” is a word that means...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, I present my body to You as a living sacrifice... Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to Go...
Posted by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM
Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear... Psalm 46:1-2 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Saint of the Day St. James the Lesser St. James the Lesser (1st c.), also called St. James the Just, was one of the Twelve Apostles and the cousin of Jesus. Both James and his brother, St. Jude, began to follow Jesus in the second year of his ministry....
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Verse of the Day "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his saints." Proverbs 2:6-8 ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles Lectionary: 561 Reading I 1 Cor 15:1-8 I am reminding you, brothers and sisters, of the Gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you also stand. Through it you are also being saved, if you hold...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
May 3rd: Philip and James, apostles listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,6-14): Jesus said, «I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father but through me. If you know me, you will know the Father also; indeed you kno...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
Monday 3 May 2021 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saints Philip and James, Apostles From the "Maestà" altarpiece (1308-1311) of Siena Cathedral, by Duccio di Buoninsegna (c.1255-1319). From the treat...