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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Today I want to ask for Your special covering of protection and blessing upon the people who minister to children around the world. Please continue to work through each one of them to spiritually nurture the...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:4
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Nativity of St. John the Baptist A family relation of Jesus, St. John the Baptist is called “the Forerunner” because he was sent by God to "prepare the way of the Lord" ahead of Jesus' public ministry. The birth of St. John...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "And without faith it is impossible to please God, for whoever would approach him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Hebrews 11:6
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Habits are being formed here under the pressure of temptation and difficulty that unfold in perfect form and beauty when the soul that has developed these habits passes into its true home. Those very temptations that made it so difficult to perse...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings June 24 2020 - mass during the day « June 23 | June 25 » Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Mass during the Day Lectionary: 587 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: June 24th: Birth of John the Baptist View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 1,57-66.80): When the time came for Elizabeth, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbors and relatives heard that the merciful Lord had done a wonderful thing for her and they rejoiced with her. When o...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist From a sermon by Saint AugustineThe voice of one crying in the wilderness The Church observes the birth...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to h...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to hel...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - Solemnity Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.G...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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 u...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 24 June 2020 The Birthday of Saint John the Baptist - 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, ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Joseph Cafasso St. Joseph Cafasso (1811–1860) was born in Castelnuovo d'Asti, Italy, to a peasant family. He was born with a physical deformity of the spine, which caused him to grow into a stunted and crippled man. D...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMExchanging Your Currency Tuesday, June 23, 2020 I once went on a mission trip to Russia. We were coming to the end of our trip and had lots of rubles. We went to a market and I found a book I wanted to buy. I hesitated because I thought it cost too many rubles. I negotiated with the man,...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMGod: The Father Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 1 John 3:1 The Father in Heaven is likened to an earthly father wh...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, The hymn Faith of Our Fathers inspires me to trust You, my Father in Heaven... Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy Whe...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Hebrews 11:8-10 New King James Version (NKJV) Faithful Abraham 8 By faith, Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt i...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings June 23 2020 « June 22 | June 24 » Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 372 Reading 1 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Tuesday 12th in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 7,6.12-14): Jesus said to his disciples, «Do not give what is holy to the dogs, or throw your pearls to the pigs: they might trample on them and even turn on you and tear you to pieces. So, do to oth...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time A treatise on Christian Perfection by St Gregory of NyssaChrist should be manifest in our whole life The life of the Christian h...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday 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 F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday 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 Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time (First Vespers of tomorrow, Birthday of St John the Baptist) 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 23 June 2020 Tuesday of week 12 in Ordinary Time Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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 ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day "faith without works is dead." James 2:26
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day "...take up the cross and follow me." Mark 10:21
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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by Gail DobsonTOB 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...
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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 ...
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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
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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...
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by Larry MakinsonThe 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For He, Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
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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: "...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...