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  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 8 May 2020 Friday of the 4th 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 the F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 8 May 2020 Friday of the 4th 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 Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 8 May 2020 Friday of the 4th 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 an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 8 May 2020 Friday of the 4th 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 Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 8 May 2020 Friday of the 4th 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 the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 8 May 2020 Friday of the 4th 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 and...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Rose Venerini St. Rose Venerini (1656–1728) was born in Italy, one of four children of a pious physician and his admirable wife. Rose was a bright and gifted child. At the age of seven she made a vow to consecrate her life to G...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, 'If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.'" John 8:31  

  • Meditations

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "The freshness of a living hope in God fills the soul with such energy and resolution, with such aspirations after the things of eternal life, that all this world seems to it—as indeed it is—in comparison with that which it hopes for, ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Vessels Of Gideon Thursday, May 7, 2020 Gideon’s army went to war with ram’s horns and clay pitchers with burning torches inside. As they advanced, they smashed the pitchers revealing the blazing fire. II Corinthians 4:7 says, “We have this treasure in earthen vesse...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Savior of the World Then they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world. John 4:42   And we have seen and testi...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 7, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Today is The National Day of Prayer in the USA and millions of people will pray in private and in public for God to fulfill this His prophecy...   For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover th...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, As the waters cover the sea. Habakkuk 2:4

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 07 2020   « May 6  |  May 8 » Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 282 Reading 1 Acts 13:13-25 From Paphos, Paul and his comp...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Thursday 4th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 13,16-20): After Jesus had washed the feet of the disciples He said «Truly, I say to you, the servant is not greater than his master, nor is the messenger greater than he who sent him. Understand this, and ...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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 F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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 Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 7 May 2020 Thursday of the 4th 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Exile Or The Diaspora Wednesday, May 6, 2020 The Jewish people, exiled from Israel because of judgment, were scattered all over the world. The Greek name for the dispersion of the Jewish people is diaspora, which means to scatter seed. The Hebrew word for their dispersion is galut, w...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: Mighty God (El Gibbor) For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality nor takes a bribe. Deuteronomy 10:17   The Lord is El Gibbor, the Mighty God of strength; He can give you ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   You are my refuge during these times of trouble...   Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress. ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Francis de Laval Saint Francis-Xavier de Montmorency-Laval (1623-1708) was one of eight children born to one of France's most illustrious families. He learned his piety from his mother, and like his namesake desired to become a pries...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 6, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, 'The one who is right...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 06 2020   « May 5  |  May 7 » Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 281 Reading 1 Acts 12:24—13:5a The word of God cont...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Wednesday 4th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 12,44-50): Jesus declared publicly: «Whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. And whoever sees me, sees him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever belie...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 6 May 2020 Wednesday of the 4th 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 Fath...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Judith of Prussia St. Judith of Prussia (13th c.), also known as St. Jutta, was born to a wealthy family in Thuringia in what is now Germany. She desired to model her life after another noble saint from her country, St. Elizabeth of ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "This Jesus is 'the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.’ There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11-12 ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Earthly And The Heavenly Tuesday, May 5, 2020 Eretz, the Hebrew word for earth, is singular. But shamayim, the Hebrew word for heaven, is plural. In Hebrew, when a word that should be singular is rendered plural, it often indicates an intensity; like an exclamation point. It’s ...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Fountain of Life For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Psalm 36:9   When you’ve been on a long, hot walk, what you want is water. Sometimes the heat gets to be too much, and you’re in danger of a heat stroke. You nee...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus,   Please help me to learn the lessons You desire for me, in this challenging season of my life.   Thank You for being my Fountain of Life.   You are my Oasis that I can look to for refreshment in ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 5, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, And You give them drink from the river ...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 05 2020   « May 4  |  May 6 » Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 280 Reading 1 Acts 11:19-26 Those who had been scattered by...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Tuesday 4th of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 10,22-30): The time came for the feast of the Dedication. It was winter and Jesus walked back and forth in the portico of Solomon. The Jews then gathered around him and said to him, «How long will you keep u...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 Fath...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 5 May 2020 Tuesday of the 4th 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 a...

  • Hello Monday 5 May 2020

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Gail Dobson

    Hello Monday. Stats in this area are showing a slight improvement, or maybe just leveling out a bit. A (incomplete - edit 5/5/20) government report that current administration is ignoring says it expects (based on current estimates) a large increase beginning mid-May to June 1, while the administrat...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Lamp Of Today’s Step Monday, May 4, 2020   When I came to the Lord in college, I had to decide what to do with my life. I fasted and prayed, and the Lord led me in a particular direction. It would take years before I would see the real outworking of God’s purpos...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Florian St. Florian (C. 250-304 A.D.) was a commander in the Roman army in what is now Austria. He served during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, who violently persecuted Christians. Among Florian's military duties was the org...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7b

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Forerunner Where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Hebrews 6:20   Jesus is the Forerunner who has gone to Heaven first for us. Just as a delegation used to send a ru...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Today I begin by praying this ancient Psalmist's prayer to You...   I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 4, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the appl...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 04 2020   « May 3  |  May 5 » Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter Lectionary: 279 Reading 1 Acts 11:1-18 The Apostles and the brothers who...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Monday 4th (A) of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 10,11-18): «I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. Not so the hired hand or any other person who is not the shepherd and to whom the sheep do not belong. They abandon the ...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 the F...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 4 May 2020 Monday of the 4th 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 and...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: The Holy One I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. Job 6:10   The Holy Spirit is the Holy One, sent from the Father to help you live in a godly manner. He is called the Holy One because His nature is holy. “Holy” is a word that means...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I present my body to You as a living sacrifice to You...   Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasin...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 3, 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

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. James the Lesser St. James the Lesser (1st c.), also called St. James the Just, was one of the Twelve Apostles and the cousin of Jesus. Both James and his brother, St. Jude, began to follow Jesus in the second year of his ministry....

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk blamelessly, guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his faithful ones." Proverbs ...

  • Feast Day

    Posted May 3, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Today’s Feast Day Good Shepherd Sunday The Fourth Sunday of Easter is known as “Good Shepherd Sunday” because the Mass reading is taken from the Gospel of John, where Jesus uses the imagery of a shepherd guiding and guarding his fl...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 03 2020   « May 2  |  May 4 » Fourth Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 49 Reading 1 Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, rais...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Sunday 4th (A) of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 10,1-10): Jesus said, «Truly, I say to you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. But the shepherd of the sheep enters by the gate. Th...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th 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 Son...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th 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 the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th 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 S...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th Sunday of Easter 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 the Son and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th 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 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th 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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 3 May 2020 4th 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. _____...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Firstborn But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: "Let all the angels of God worship Him." Hebrews 1:6   Jesus was the Firstborn child of Mary; she had no children before Him. She was a virgin when Jesus was conceived in her of the ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Thank you for Jesus who saved me from my sins.   With the Psalmist I pray to You...   Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:2   ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Isaiah 1:18 New King James Version (NKJV) “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They s...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Athanasius of Alexandria St. Athanasius (296-373 A.D.) was born in Alexandria, Egypt, to noble Christian parents. He received an excellent education in theology, philosophy, rhetoric, and law, which he directed to the service of Go...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "But I say to you that listen, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. ... Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to othe...

  • Meditations

    Posted May 2, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "When needed, Mary provides for the defense and salvation of her children extraordinary graces and wonderful miracles. What wonders have caused, sustained, spread everywhere, a confidence among Christian people! What striking proofs of her protect...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   May 02 2020   « May 1  |  May 3 » Memorial of Saint Athanasius, bishop and doctor of the Church Lectionary: 278 Reading 1 Acts 9:31-42 The Chu...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Saturday 3rd of Easter View saints May 2nd: St. Athanasius , bishop and doctor of the Church View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,60-69): After hearing his doctrine, many of Jesus' followers said, «This language is very hard! Who can accept it?». Jes...

  • Office Readings

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Saturday of the 3rd 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, mak...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Saturday of the 3rd 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,...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saturday of the 3rd 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 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saturday of the 3rd 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 Fathe...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saturday of the 3rd 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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Saturday of the 3rd week of Eastertide (First Vespers of tomorrow, 4th 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 Invit...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 2 May 2020 Saturday of the 3rd 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.Am...

  • Same Storm, Different Boats - FB Paste

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Gail Dobson

    I saw this from a Facebook notice, but FB wouldn't allow non-members to read. I think it's a great message for all of us. I've copied and pasted it here. Had trouble with formatting so if it looks weird, it's my fault, LOL.   QUOTE:   Peggy Roche-rhodes 22 hrs -   After listenin...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 1, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    THE RETURN: PART II: HOW TO BE PART Friday, May 1, 2020   Last month I shared with you an important announcement concerning the critical moment we are now in – that we stand in a window of grace for the purpose of return. And without return, the window will close – ...