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  • 20 Things Guardian Angels Do For Us

    Posted June 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    June 22, 2020 The 20 Things Guardian Angels Do for Us Stephen Beale Imagine you had a bodyguard who was always with you. He did all the usual bodyguard things like protecting you from danger, warding off assailants, and generally keeping you safe in all situations. But he also did more than t...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Thomas More St. Thomas More (1478–1535) was born in London, the son of a lawyer and judge. He was educated in the finest schools and became a brilliant English statesman. He served in parliament, on the King's council, as a d...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Give ear to my words, O Lord; understand my sighing. Attend to the sound of my cry, my king and my God! For to you I will pray, Lord; in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will plead before you and wait." Psalm 5:1-4

  • Meditations

    Posted June 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "Jesus Christ did not think the sovereign beatitude and glory of Heaven too dearly purchased at the price of unspeakable tortures, and by suffering His sacred flesh to be mangled by nails, thorns, and scourges. Great indeed must be the value of th...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Manger And The Inn Monday, June 22, 2020   It's 2000 years ago in Bethlehem. The inn is filled with people, and probably noise, maybe even some celebrations. It would seem the center of activity, the place to be, where the action was, the focal point. Outside, away from the...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Jesus of Galilee Now Peter sat outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came to him, saying, "You also were with Jesus of Galilee.” Matthew 26:69   Jesus of Galilee was both His name and address. The angel told Mary to name Him Jesus. His name ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   The Bible teaches that "faith without works is dead." James 2:26   Please give to me the wisdom and motivation to step out of my comfort zone and to put my faith into action.   I don&rsquo...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day "faith without works is dead." James 2:26

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   June 22 2020   « June 21  |  June 23 » Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 371 Reading 1 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 Shalmane...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Monday 12th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 7,1-5): Jesus said to his disciples, «Do not judge and you will not be judged. In the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and the measure you use for others will be used for you. Why do you...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  or Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs  or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time A treatise on Christian Perfec...

  • Office Readings

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  or Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs  or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  or Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs  or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday 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 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday 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 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday 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 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday of week 12 in Ordinary Time  or Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs  or Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version wit...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 22 June 2020 Monday 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...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Jesus Christ Our Lord I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with the mind, I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7:25   His name was Jesus. That’s the name given to Him by Mary and Joseph. Throu...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Jesus Christ my Lord,   Thank You for teaching us about how to be great in Your Kingdom...   ...whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, l...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day ...whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His l...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Aloysius Gonzaga St. Aloysius Gonzaga (1568–1591) was born to a noble Italian family, the eldest of seven children, and was destined for the military. However, by the time he was nine years of age he chose the religious ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Yet he knows my way; if he tested me, I should come forth like gold. My foot has always walked in his steps; I have kept his way and not turned aside. From the commands of his lips I have not departed; the words of his mouth I have treasured in my hea...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   June 21 2020   « June 20  |  June 22 » Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 94 Reading 1 Jer 20:10-13 Jeremiah said: “I hear the ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Sunday 12th (A) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 10,26-33): Jesus said to his apostles: «Do not be afraid. There is nothing covered that will not be uncovered, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What I am telling you in the dark, yo...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time A treatise on the Trinity by St FaustinusChrist, king and priest for ever Our Saviour received a bodily anointing and so became a true king and...

  • Office Readings

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 21 June 2020 12th 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...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: Leader The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the va...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   You sent Your Son, my Lord Jesus Christ, who gave His all for me on the Cross.   Jesus tells us...   "...take up the cross and follow me." Mark 10:21   My precious Savi...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day "...take up the cross and follow me." Mark 10:21

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day Bl. John Fenwick & Bl. John Gavan Bl. John Fenwick and Bl. John Gavan (d. 1679) were Englishmen and Jesuit priests who were martyred for their faith in England during the monarchy's persecution of the Catholic Church. John Fenwick's...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Who can command and have it done, if the Lord has not ordained it? Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and bad come? Why should any who draw breath complain about the punishment of their sins? Let us test and examine our ways, and retu...

  • Feast Day

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Today’s Feast Day Immaculate Heart of Mary The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary takes place on the day following the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion honors Mary's perfect purity of heart in virtue of her Immacul...

  • Meditations

    Posted June 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "[Purity of intention] which is intimately connected with zeal, enables us to forget ourselves in all things, and to seek first the glory of God and the accomplishment of His good pleasure, persuaded that the more we sacrifice our own interests in...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   June 20 2020   « June 19  |  June 21 » Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lectionary: 370/573 Reading 1 2 Chr 24:17-25 ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Immaculate Heart of Mary (Saturday following the second Sunday after Pentecost) View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 2,41-51): Every year the parents of Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover, as was customary. And when Jesus was twelve years old, He went u...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 The Immaculate Heart of Mary  on Saturday of week 11 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Immaculate Heart of Mary A sermon of St Laurence JustinianMary kept all these things in her heart As Mary pondered all she had...

  • Office Readings

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 The Immaculate Heart of Mary  on Saturday of week 11 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 ha...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 The Immaculate Heart of Mary  on Saturday of week 11 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, mak...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 Saturday of week 11 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 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 Saturday of week 11 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 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 Saturday of week 11 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 The Immaculate Heart of Mary  on Saturday of week 11 in Ordinary Time (First Vespers of tomorrow, 12th 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 I...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 20 June 2020 Saturday of week 11 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...

  • Corona Fest - Tulsa

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Gail Dobson

    TOB is holding a "SARS-CoV-2 express" (Corona Fest) rally in Tulsa tomorrow. He was going to do it today (June 19th, Juneteenth) but some of his people convinced him that wasn't a good idea. Holding a rally at the site of a murderous race riot about 100 years ago is questionable to everyone except a...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day Sts. Gervase & Protase Sts. Gervase and Protase (2nd century) were twin brothers born in the Roman Empire to Christian parents. Their parents were killed for their Christian faith, and the brothers likewise suffered martyrdom. They ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is." 1 John 3:2

  • Feast Day

    Posted June 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Today’s Feast Day Sacred Heart of Jesus The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on the octave day of the feast of Corpus Christi. In the 17th century Jesus appeared in a vision to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque asking her to reque...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Time Of The Fig Tree Friday, June 19, 2020 The sacred Hebrew Biblical year ends around the month of September and October, the end of summer, the beginning of autumn. This is also the time of the fig harvest. In the New Testament, we read about a fig tree that doesn't bear it...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: God With Us (Immanuel) They shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, "God with us." Matthew 1:23   The angel told Joseph to name Jesus Immanuel, which means “God with us.” When Jesus was born, God visited humanity. He came to live with pe...

  • A finger pointing at the moon is not the moon itself

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Larry Makinson

    The Tao described in words is not the real Tao. Words cannot describe it. -Lao Tzu. "A finger pointing at the moon is not the moon itself. Words cannot describe reality." -Buddha. Dighanakha asked the Buddha, “Gautama, what is your teaching? What are your doctrines? ...For my own part, I di...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Thank You for always being with me, as Jesus promised...   For He, Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5   You are in control, even...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For He, Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   June 19 2020   « June 18  |  June 20 » Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Lectionary: 170 Reading 1 Dt 7:6-11 Moses said to the people: "...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Sacred Heart of Jesus (A) View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 11,25-30): At that time, Jesus said, «Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I praise you, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned and revealed them to simple people. Yes, Father, this ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Solemnity  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus A reading from the works of St BonaventureWith you is the source of life You who have been redeemed, consider who it is wh...

  • Office Readings

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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 be...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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.Glor...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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.Glory ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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 to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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 be ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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.Gl...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 19 June 2020 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - 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 witho...

  • The Forgotton Spiritual Power of Blessed Salt

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    The Forgotten Spiritual Power of Blessed Salt Articles Church Life by ChurchPOP Editor - Sep 2, 2017   ChurchPOP You’re probably already familiar with holy water. But how well do you know blessed salt? Both holy water and blessed salt are sacramentals, o...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day Sts. Mark & Marcellian Sts. Mark and Marcellian (d. 286 A.D.) were twin brothers who were martyred for their faith in Rome under Emperor Diocletian. According to legend they were both deacons from a distinguished family who were thrown i...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day “'The Lord is my portion,' says my soul, 'therefore I will hope in him.' The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord." Lamentations 3: 24-26 ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Fear Or Thanksgiving Thursday, June 18, 2020 Recent scientific tests revealed something totally consistent with the Bible. They studied fear and anxiety. What they found was that it's pretty impossible to be thankful and fearful at the same time. If you're giving thanks from your heart, ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: I Am Now when He said to them, "I am He," they drew back and fell to the ground. John 18:6   Jesus is the I AM, the eternal all-powerful LORD. Moses asked the Lord what His name was. The Lord answered, “I AM WHO I AM…Thus you shall say to th...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   You sent your only Son to save me.   My Lord Jesus is the great I AM.   Jesus is without beginning, and without end...   “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Begin...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 3:16-17 New King James Version (NKJV)   16 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.   17 For God did not send His Son into...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   June 18 2020   « June 17  |  June 19 » Thursday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 368 Reading 1 Sir 48:1-14 Like a fire there ...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Thursday 11th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 6,7-15): Jesus said to his disciples, «When you pray, do not use a lot of words, as the pagans do, for they hold that the more they say, the more chance they have of being heard. Do not be like them...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 11 in Ordinary Time St Cyprian's treatise on the Lord's PrayerAfter the support of bread, we ask for the forgiveness of sins As the prayer contin...

  • Office Readings

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 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 F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 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 t...

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    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 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 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 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 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 in Ordinary Time  (First Vespers of tomorrow, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O Go...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 18 June 2020 Thursday of week 11 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...

  • The Manifestation of Holy Love

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    The Manifestation of Holy Love "And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us." 1 John 4:16 The question we mostly ask: In what way is the divine, majestic act of making man a partaker of true love accomplished? Our answer to this is 1. Prepared by the Father in Creation.2. Made pos...

  • Sapphries

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Yom Kippur Comes At The End Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement is the most holy day of the Hebrew year. It is the day that the Jewish people find atonement, forgiveness, cleansing, reconciliation, and peace with God. It falls near the very end of the sacred Biblica...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: The Fullness of God To know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:19   The Holy Spirit is the Fullness of God. He is sent into your life by the Father and Son to fill you with all ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   I want to be holy like You.   ...it is written, 'Be holy, for I am holy' 1 Peter 1:16   Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit.   Please lead me to live for You in ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 17, 2020 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 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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  • Verse of the Day

    Posted June 17, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day “I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has authority to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him!" Luke 12:4-5 ...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   June 17 2020   « June 16  |  June 18 » Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 367 Reading 1 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14 When the LORD...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

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  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 17 June 2020 Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time St Cyprian's treatise on the Lord's PrayerThy kingdom come The prayer continues: Thy kingdom come. We ask that the kingdom...

  • Office Readings

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 17 June 2020 Wednesday of week 11 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 17 June 2020 Wednesday of week 11 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 17 June 2020 Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted June 16, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 17 June 2020 Wednesday of week 11 in Ordinary Time Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...