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  • 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, ...

  • 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 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...

  • Discussion

    Posted May 17, 2020 by Rev.Shaun Barefoot

    I recently was told by an individual I will refer to as anonymous. They have informed me that I have apparently locked my profile to the ULC and I am unable to edit my profile. As for the discussion on different backgrounds and beliefs. I see as I posse no threat to any human being no matter of rel...

  • Inspiring and Informative

    Posted May 17, 2020 by Rev. Jim DeLuccia

    Jesus said to his disciples:“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.And I will ask the Father,and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always,the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot accept,because it neither sees nor knows him.But you know him, because he remains with you...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 17, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Salvation of God For my eyes have seen Your salvation. Luke 2:30   And all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Luke 3:6   Jesus is called the Salvation of God, a title first given to Him in Isaiah 52:10. Simeon, an old man waiting in the T...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 17, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I thank You that You are the Rock of my salvation...   The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation! 2 Samuel 22:47   I thank You that my ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 17, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation! 2 Samuel 22:47

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day Bl. Antonia Mesina Blessed Antonia Mesina (1919-1935) was one of ten children born to a poor family on the island of Sardinia in Italy. Being the second oldest child, she had to leave school to help with the family chores after her mothe...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord. Happy are those who keep his decrees, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways." Psalm 119:1-3  

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 17 2020   « May 16  |  May 18 » Sixth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 55 Reading 1 Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Philip went down to the city of Samaria ...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Sunday 6th (A) of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14,15-21): Jesus said to his disciples, «If you love me, you will keep my commandments; and I will ask the Father and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever, that Spirit of truth whom the ...

  • Office Readings

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter  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 to the So...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter  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 and to th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter 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 and to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter 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 to the Son...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter 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 to the Son...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Sunday 17 May 2020 6th Sunday of Easter Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. Alleluia. ____...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Simon Stock St. Simon Stock (1165-1265) was born in Kent, England. He was strongly drawn to God as a child, and at the age of twelve he began to live as a hermit in the hollow of an oak tree. After two decades of thi...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ." Ephesians 2:13  

  • Good Morning and blessings

    Posted May 16, 2020 by Rev. Jim DeLuccia

    Gospel of the Day (John 15,18-21) Jesus said to his disciples: "If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you.Remember the wor...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 16, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Bearer of Sin So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Hebrews 9:28   Jesus carried the cross of Calvary until He was no longer physic...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 16, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   Thank You that there is a remedy for my every hurt, every fear, every worry, every need — through the power of Jesus and of the Resurrection He offers, and through the power and the presence of Your Holy Spirit, ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 16, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 16 2020   « May 15  |  May 17 » Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 290 Reading 1 Acts 16:1-10 Paul reached also Derbe and Ly...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Saturday 5th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,18-21): Jesus said to his disciples, «If the world hates you, remember that the world hated me before you. This would not be so if you belonged to the world, because the world loves its own. But you are ...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide  (First Vespers of tomorrow, 6th Sunday of Easter) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 16 May 2020 Saturday of the 5th week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.A...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    How To Become A Good Actor Friday, May 15, 2020 Have you ever seen a movie or play where it seems like people are just reading their lines? We call that bad acting. On the other hand, if what they’re saying sounds as if it’s actually coming from their heart, we call it good a...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: The Lord Will Provide (Jehovah Jireh) And Abraham called the name of the place, The-LORD-Will-Provide [Jehovah Jireh]; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the LORD, it shall be provided.” Genesis 22:14   The Lord is Jehovah J...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord, Jehovah Jireh,   You are the Lord, my Provider.   You provide... hope for the hopeless, love for the unloved, life for the dead in sin, wisdom for those who ask for it, a way out for those who...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Matthew 6:25-27 New King James Version (NKJV) Do Not Worry 25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the b...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Dymphna St. Dymphna (7th c.) was the daughter of a pagan Irish chieftain and a beautiful Christian noblewoman. Dymphna was raised as a Christian, and she consecrated her virginity to Christ at a young age. Dymphna's father lov...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 15, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God." Job 19:25-26  

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 15 2020   « May 14  |  May 16 » Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter Lectionary: 289 Reading 1 Acts 15:22-31 The Apostles and presbyters, in...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Friday 5th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 15,12-17): Jesus said to his disciples, «This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. There is no greater love than this, to give one's life for one's friends; and you are my friends if you d...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide  or Saint Isidore the Farmer  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 has...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide  or Saint Isidore the Farmer  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father a...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide  or Saint Isidore the Farmer  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, ma...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 May 2020 Friday of the 5th week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Matthias the Apostle St. Matthias the Apostle (1st c.) followed Jesus during his entire earthly ministry and was one of his 72 disciples. Matthias was chosen by the 11 Apostles to replace Judas Iscariot after his betrayal of Christ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "O Lord, you will ordain peace for us, for indeed, all that we have done, you have done for us." Isaiah 26:12  

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Apple Tree Thursday, May 14, 2020 In the Song of Solomon, the bride says of the bridegroom, “My beloved is an apple tree… I sat down under his shadow with great delight.” In these words are deep mysteries. We’re the bride and Messiah is our Beloved. The tree ...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Teacher Come From God This man (Nicodemus) came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." John 3:2   Nicodemus called Jesus ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 14, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Please calm my heart, my mind, and my spirit today.   Keep me from worrying about the people and circumstances that surround me.   I want to live with Your confidence and hope filling me to...