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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 26 May 2020 Saint Philip Neri, Priest on Tuesday of the 7th 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 26 May 2020 Tuesday of the 7th week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Bede the Venerable St. Bede (672–735 A.D.), also known as the Venerable Bede, was born to a wealthy family in England. At the age of seven he was sent to the Benedictine monastery to be educated by the monks. He discerned a v...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Therefore, thus says the Lord God: See, I am laying a stone in Zion, a stone that has been tested, A precious cornerstone as a sure foundation; whoever puts faith in it will not waver." Isaiah 28:16
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMOn Earth, As It Is On Earth Monday, May 25, 2020 The Lord told us to pray "Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." That's not only a prayer, but it's also the secret to living victoriously in God. The key is to live your life on earth as it is in heaven. Most believers live on e...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: A Righteous ManSo when the centurion saw what had happened,he glorified God, saying,"Certainly this was a righteous Man!"Luke 23:47 Jesus was a Righteous Man, which means Jesus did the right things in the right way. A righteous man is right in his desires and thoughts, in the things he doe...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Thank You that You are with me always, as Jesus promised... ...I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Thank You that if I stumble and fall, I will fall int...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 25 2020 « May 24 | May 26 » Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter Lectionary: 297 Reading 1 Acts 19:1-8 While Apollos was in Corinth, P...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Monday 7th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 16,29-33): The disciples said to Jesus, «Now you are speaking plainly and not in veiled language! Now we see that you know all things, even before we question you. Because of this we believe that you came fro...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th week of Eastertide or Saint Gregory VII, Pope or Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, Virgin or Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest, Doctor Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciti...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th week of Eastertide or Saint Gregory VII, Pope or Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, Virgin or Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest, Doctor Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are re...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th week of Eastertide or Saint Gregory VII, Pope or Saint Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, Virgin or Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest, Doctor Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 25 May 2020 Monday of the 7th 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 an...
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by Br. E.G. CarriereBut he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(KJV)For all of us who have trusted Christ as Saviour these poignant words can pierce our own hearts, as we begin to unders...
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by Br. E.G. CarriereIn faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope. Isaiah 42:3-4God will not falter! In a world where justice so seldom prevails, God is our only real assurance that justice will ...
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by Rev. Jim DeLucciaHumility. Since truth and faith, happiness and salvation are not our own possessions, a goal achieved by our own merits, then the Gospel of Christ can be proclaimed with humility. One can never think of serving the Church’s mission by employing arrogance as individuals and through bureaucracie...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: The God of Forgiveness (Elohim Selichot) But You are God, ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abundant in kindness. Nehemiah 9:17 The Lord is Elohim Selichot, the God of Forgiveness. When you look at God through the c...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of Forgiveness, Elohim Selichot, I am so grateful for Your grace and for your forgiveness of my sins. I am so blessed to be covered by the sacrifice of Jesus, lifted by the intercession of the Holy Spirit and loved ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:25
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Simeon Stylites the Younger St. Simeon Stylites the Younger (521-596 A.D.) was born in Antioch in ancient Syria (present-day Turkey). Like his namesake and predecessor, Simeon was drawn from a young age to a life of penance and auste...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings May 24 2020 - Seventh Sunday of Easter « May 23 | May 25 » Seventh Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 59 Reading 1 Acts 1:12-14 After Jesus had ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Ascension (A) View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 28,16-20): The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw Jesus, they bowed before him, although some doubted. Then Jesus approached them and said, «I have been ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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 to th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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.Glory be t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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 be to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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 the Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 24 May 2020 The Ascension of the Lord - 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 to the...
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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...
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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, ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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by Joseph EsquivelThoughts 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. &...
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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...
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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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMTreasures 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;...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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by Rev. Jim DeLucciaGospel 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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMChurches 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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
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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...
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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, ...
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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: ‘...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMShameless! 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse 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
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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...
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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
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by Br. E.G. CarriereStatement 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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by Br. E.G. CarriereIn 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 ...