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  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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.Glory be...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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 without end...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Refiner's FireBut who can endure the day of His coming?And who can stand when He appears?For He is like a refiner's fireand like fullers' soap.Malachi 3:2 Jesus is the Refiner’s Fire to judge those who call themselves God’s children. Jesus will return to separate true believe...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord,   Please waken me this morning, open my ears to hear from You...   The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. The Sovereign Lord has opened my ear...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. William of Rochester St. William of Rochester (d. 1201), also known as St. William of Perth, was born in Perth, Scotland. He was a wild youth who matured into a devoted man of God. He became a baker, and out of his charity he would...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our...

  • Meditations

    Posted May 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "My daughter, faithfully live up to the words which I speak to you. Do not value any external thing too highly, even if it were to seem very precious to you. Let go of yourself, and abide with Me continually. Entrust everything to Me and do nothin...

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 23 2020   « May 22  |  May 24 » Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 296 Reading 1 Acts 18:23-28 After staying in Antioch some...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Saturday 6th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 16, 23-28): Jesus said to his disciples, «When that day comes you will not ask me anything. Truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my Name, He will give you. So far you have not asked in my Nam...

  • Office Readings

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

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday  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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday 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 May 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday 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 May 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday  (First Vespers of tomorrow, The Ascension of the Lord) 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Saturday 23 May 2020 Saturday before Ascension Sunday 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. A...

  • Thoughts on Philo:

    Posted May 22, 2020 by Joseph Esquivel

    Thoughts On the Works of Philo?             Mans’ creation in the form of God is a bottomless pit of philosophy, being we understand man is in the image of God. From what Moses said of the words of God Let us create man in our image.  &...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Rita of Cascia St. Rita of Cascia (1381-1457) was born in Italy during an era of violent strife between cities and warring family tribes. As a child she repeatedly requested to enter the convent, but instead her parents arranged he...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jes...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Treasures Of The Morning Light Friday, May 22, 2020 An ancient fable tells of three merchants who were crossing a desert - one dark moonless night they came to the bed of a dried-up creek. There they heard a voice tell them to "gather stones and travel as far away as possible from there;...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Ransom for Many Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28   A Ransom is a price paid to release someone who is captured or kidnapped. Satan tempted Eve to eat the f...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I ask that You will give me an understanding of how to use the blessings which You have given to me for Your glory.   Whether those blessings are my spiritual gifts, my talents, my abilities, and my resources...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me. Matthew 25:40

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 22 2020   « May 21  |  May 23 » Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 295 Reading 1 Acts 18:9-18 One night while Paul was in Cori...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Friday 6th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 16,20-23a): Jesus said to his disciples, «Truly, I say to you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy. A woman in childbirth is in distress b...

  • Office Readings

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday  or Saint Rita of Cascia  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday  or Saint Rita of Cascia  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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday 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 a...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday  or Saint Rita of Cascia  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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 22 May 2020 Friday before Ascension Sunday 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 to t...

  • Inspirational and helpful

    Posted May 21, 2020 by Rev. Jim DeLuccia

    Gospel MT 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee,to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them.When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted.Then Jesus approached and said to them,“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go, therefore, and make disciples of all ...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Eugene de Mazenod St. Eugene de Mazenod (1782-1861) was born in southern France to a noble family. When he was eight years of age his family was forced to flee the turmoil of the French Revolution and seek political asylum in ...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. He...

  • Feast Day

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

      Today’s Feast Day Ascension Thursday After Jesus' Resurrection from the dead, He continued to appear to His disciples for a period of 40 days. After this time, with His Apostles gathered around Him on the Mount of Olives, Jesus was taken up bodily ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Churches Of The Dead Thursday, May 21, 2020 Proverbs 21:16 says this: The man who wanders off from the way of understanding will dwell in the congregation of the dead." The Hebrew here is fascinating. The word for "kahal" which, translated into Greek, becomes "ekklesia," which means "chu...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: Rivers of Living Water If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water. John 7:37-38   The Holy Spirit is Rivers of Living Water; He q...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of Heaven and of Earth and of all creation,   I'm thirsty for more of You.   I'm thirsty for Your anointing on my life, and for Jesus' Rivers of Living Water...   Whoever drinks of the water that I s...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 21 2020 - Day   « May 20  |  May 22 » Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 294 Reading 1 Acts 18:1-8 Paul left Athens and went...

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 21 2020 - Ascension   « May 20  |  May 22 » The Ascension of the Lord Lectionary: 58 Reading 1 Acts 1:1-11 In the first book, Theophilus, ...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Thursday 6th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 16,16-20): Jesus said to his disciples, «A little while and you will see me no more; and then a little while, and you will see me». Some of the disciples wondered, «What does he mean by: ‘...

  • Office Readings

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

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday  or Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions, Martyrs  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, com...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday  or Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions, Martyrs  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God,...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday 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 May 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday  or Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions, Martyrs  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O Go...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Thursday 21 May 2020 Thursday before Ascension Sunday 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 ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Shameless! Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Messiah gives us a picture of a neighbor, knocking on the door, asking for a favor in the middle of the night. The word used to describe that neighbor, in the original Greek, is ana-e-diah. It literally means "impudent," "importune," even "shameless." N...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Stronghold in the Day of Trouble The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him. Nahum 1:7   Ever since Adam and Eve disobeyed the command of God, there has been trouble on Earth. There have been political trou...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Father God, Thank You for opening Your arms and welcoming me to come to You, to find forgiveness in You, to find rest in You, to find freedom in You, to have abundant life in You. I cry out to You now for those who are heavy on my heart. I pray for those w...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Proverbs 18:10 New King James Version (NKJV) 10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are [a]safe.   Footnotes: [a] Proverbs 18:10 secure, lit. set on high

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Bernardine of Siena St. Bernardine of Siena (1380–1444) was born to a noble family in Siena, Italy. As a young man he witnessed the bubonic plague raging mercilessly through the city, and volunteered to care for the sick...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." Proverbs 9:10

  • Revised Statement of Faith & Beliefs

    Posted May 20, 2020 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    Statement of Faith & BeliefsThis statement of faith is composed from various sources but relates to my own revised statement of faith and beliefs.Section 1: The BibleI believe the Bible, comprised of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God (Matthew...

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 20 2020   « May 19  |  May 21 » Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 293 Reading 1 Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 After Paul&rsquo...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Wednesday 6th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 16,12-15): Jesus said to his disciples, «I still have many things to tell you, but you cannot bear them now. When He, the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into the whole truth. He has nothing to sa...

  • Office Readings

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th week of Eastertide  or Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th week of Eastertide  or Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest  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 ai...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th week of Eastertide  or Saint Bernardine of Siena, Priest  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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Wednesday 20 May 2020 Wednesday of the 6th 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...

  • Verse of the day - Philippians 1:4-5

    Posted May 19, 2020 by Br. E.G. Carriere

    In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1:4-5 Paul extends the thanks he began in verse 3. Specifically, he thanks God constantly, in every prayer, for what the Philippian church has been able to ...

  • Today's Inspiration

    Posted May 19, 2020 by Rev. Jim DeLuccia

    Gospel JN 16:5-11 Jesus said to his disciples:“Now I am going to the one who sent me,and not one of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts.But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go.For if I do not go, the Advoc...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Ivo (Ives) of Kermartin St. Ivo of Kermartin (1253–1303) was born to a noble family in Brittany, France. He studied civil and canon law, philosophy, and theology. He went on to practice law for many years in both the civil an...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Power Of The Broken Tuesday, May 19, 2020 In the account of Gideon, we learn the power of broken pitchers. When Gideon's men smashed their vessels, the light of their torches shone forth and they were given the victory. In the Gospels, we learn the power of broken containers, as a br...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Strong Consolation That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation… this hope we have as an anchor of the soul… where our forerunner has entered for us. Hebrews 6:18-20   Jes...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Why do I doubt and worry?   I know in my heart that You will never leave me and You will never forsake me.   Let me learn to live as the writer of Hebrews says...   Keep your life...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 19 2020   « May 18  |  May 20 » Tuesday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 292 Reading 1 Acts 16:22-34 The crowd in Philippi joined i...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Tuesday 6th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 16,5-11): Jesus said to his disciples, «But now I am going to the One who sent me and none of you asks me where I am going; instead you are overcome with grief because of what I have said. Indeed believe me:...

  • Office Readings

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Tuesday 19 May 2020 Tuesday of the 6th 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 ...

  • What's in a Relationship?

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Tony Villari

    Leo Buscaglia: A man I never knew but grew to love, a man I never met but grew to respect, and a man for which I cried when I heard that he had passed. If you haven't heard of Leo you can look him up online and watch many of his videos. The quotes in this post are all his. He teaches much about love...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Realm Of Rituals Monday, May 18, 2020 Most born again believers aren't fond of rituals. They look at the older and more traditional denominations and note the lifelessness in most of their traditions, rituals, and rites. And many rituals, though not all, are indeed without life. That...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Felix of Cantalice St. Felix of Cantalice (d. 1587) was born to a pious peasant family in Italy. He grew up tending sheep and was hired out to work for a farmer at the age of nine, which he did for twenty years. He evidenced signs of...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "With the loyal you show yourself loyal; with the blameless you show yourself blameless; with the pure you show yourself pure, and with the crooked you show yourself perverse. You deliver a humble people, but your eyes are upon the haughty to bring the...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: The Living Father As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. John 6:57   The Lord is the Living Father. All idols are lifeless images and are often carved from stone or wood; the...

  • Meditations

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

      Meditation of the Day Jesus Christ is the one whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and established as priest, prophet, and king. The whole People of God participates in these three offices of Christ and bears the responsibilities for mission and service that f...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Great are You Lord, and You are most worthy of my praise...   Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:3   You are my mighty fort...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 18, 2020 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

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 18 2020   « May 17  |  May 19 » Monday of the Sixth Week of Easter Lectionary: 291 Reading 1 Acts 16:11-15 We set sail from Troas, making ...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Monday 6th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,26—16,4): Jesus said to his disciples, «From the Father, I will send you the Spirit of truth. When this Helper has come from the Father, He will be my witness, and you, too, will be my witnesses fo...

  • Office Readings

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

    Monday 18 May 2020 Monday of the 6th week of Eastertide  or Saint John I, Pope, Martyr  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make h...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 18 May 2020 Monday of the 6th week of Eastertide  or Saint John I, Pope, Martyr  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, ma...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 18 May 2020 Monday of the 6th 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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 18 May 2020 Monday of the 6th 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 a...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 18 May 2020 Monday of the 6th 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 Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Monday 18 May 2020 Monday of the 6th week of Eastertide  or Saint John I, Pope, Martyr  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, ...