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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 24 April 2020 Friday of the 2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 24 April 2020 Friday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 24 April 2020 Friday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 24 April 2020 Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest, 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 24 April 2020 Friday of the 2nd 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 Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Shape Of Your Chrysalis Thursday, April 23, 2020 You may find yourself dealing with old habits and feeling stuck in them; thinking old thoughts or repeating ungodly or unhealthy behavior. But don’t conclude that that’s who you really are. Consider the butterfly. It starts...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Father says today, I am bringing heaven to earth in your life. I am the Father in heaven, and I am fathering heaven into you as the base state of favor and blessing that you walk around in. My lavish blessing is a seed brought forth and coming to maturity in your life. Engage My abundance with...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Son of the Living God Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16 Jesus is the Son of the Living God. All false gods have no life in them. False gods don’t think or love; nor do they answer th...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Without Jesus, I was lost. With Jesus as my Lord and Savior, I am a Your child and You are my loving heavenly Father, my Good Shepherd, and my King. You have given me life eternal and I am ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. George St. George (d. 303 A.D.) was born in Palestine to noble Christian parents. Like his father, he enlisted as a soldier in the Roman army serving under Emperor Diocletian. He was renowned for his bravery and outstanding militar...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day “But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 23 2020 « April 22 | April 24 » Thursday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 270 Reading 1 Acts 5:27-33 When the court officers...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Thursday 2nd of Easter View saints April 23rd: St. George, martyr View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3,31-36): He who comes from above is above all; he who comes from the earth belongs to the earth and his words, too, are earthly. The One who comes from heaven s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psal...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd 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.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd 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.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd 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.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint George, Martyr or Saint Adalbert of Prague, Bishop, Martyr Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitator...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 23 April 2020 Thursday of the 2nd 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 Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMIf Christians Were Like Revolutionaries Wednesday, April 22, 2020 The world is filled with revolutionaries who will do anything to reach their goal. But imagine if revolutionaries were like many believers – and gave up on changing the world because they didn’t feel appreciate...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Son Who Is Consecrated For Evermore For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated forevermore. Hebrews 7:28 As an Intercessor, Jesus doesn&rsq...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily PrayerDear Lord God, Thank You for loving me so much that You sent Jesus to rescue me from my sins and from death. Thank You that Jesus is my Savior and Intercessor, praying for me and standing in my place before You when I sin and when I fall short of Your holiness.....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Pope St. Soter Pope St. Soter (c. 174-175 A.D.) was born in Fondi, Italy. Nothing is known of his early life. He served as the 12th bishop of Rome from c.167 to 175 A.D. He was praised for his fatherly tenderness in comforting, both with...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Everyone therefore who acknowledges me before others, I also will acknowledge before my Father in heaven; but whoever denies me before others, I also will deny before my Father in heaven." Matthew 10:32-33
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 22 2020 « April 21 | April 23 » Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 269 Reading 1 Acts 5:17-26 The high priest rose u...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Wednesday 2nd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3,16-21): Jesus said to Nicodemus, «Yes, God so loved the world that He gave his only Son that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but may have eternal life. God did not send the Son into the world to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 22 April 2020 Wednesday of the 2nd 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 F...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Power To Transcend Life Tuesday, April 21, 2020 In Hebrew when a plural word is used for a singular, it represents intensity. It denotes such great intensity that it can’t be put into one word. In the prophecy of Messiah’s death given in Isaiah 53, 700 years before the Me...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Anselm of Canterbury St. Anselm (1033–1109) was born into a noble family in the Lombardy region of Italy. The example of his pious mother led him to great faith, and he sought to enter the monastery at age 15. However, the ab...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obedience to the voice of the Lord? Surely, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams." 1 Samuel 15:22
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "There is not a moment in which God does not present Himself under the cover of some pain to be endured, of some consolation to be enjoyed, or of some duty to be performed. All that takes place within us, around us, or through us, contains and con...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Father: One Father Then they said to Him (Jesus), "We were not born of fornication; we have one Father—God.” John 8:41 There is One Father—the God of the universe. No other god can compare to Him. He created all things; idols cannot make a...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDear Father-God, You are my Heavenly Father, You created me, You saved me and You made me Your child. You are the only true God... No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. 1 S...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day No one is holy like the Lord, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 21 2020 « April 20 | April 22 » Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 268 Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37 The community of believe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Tuesday 2nd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3,7-15): Jesus said to Nicodemus, «Because of this, don't be surprised when I say: ‘You must be born again from above’. The wind blows where it pleases and you hear its sound, but you don't know ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide or Saint Anselm of Canterbury, Bishop, Doctor 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 21 April 2020 Tuesday of the 2nd 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 Fathe...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDancing In The Bombed Out Ruins Monday, April 20, 2020 I know a Jewish believer in Israel who has a congregation that went through opposition. His congregation was firebombed and the sanctuary was destroyed. In the days after, they decided to hold their services in the bombed-out room, w...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Agnes of Montepulciano St. Agnes of Montepulciano (1268–1317) was born into a noble family in Tuscany. Her birth was announced with strange lights surrounding her dwelling, considered a sign that she was a favored child. At nin...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Word of Life That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life. 1 John 1:1 Jesus is the Word of Life; His words...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Consider him who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow weary or lose heart." Hebrews 12:3
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, I know in my heart that Jesus is the Word of Life who gives eternal life. I want to read Jesus' Words in My Bible. I want to hear Jesus' words as I listen for his voice... ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 20 2020 « April 19 | April 21 » Monday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 267 Reading 1 Acts 4:23-31 After their release Peter...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Monday 2nd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3,1-8): Among the Pharisees there was a ruler of the Jews named Nicodemus. He came to Jesus by night and said, «Rabbi, we know that you have come from God to teach us, for no one can perform miraculous signs ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 20 April 2020 Monday of the 2nd 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 Joseph EsquivelWisdom from Our Father the Law Giver: Why Men like Donald Trump are exempt as President’s From the Bible to your ears, our law giver “God” knew the down falls of riches brings sinful behavior and lack of belief in our creator and His Son Jesus Christ. Excerpts...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMI do not know who this is for but, The Father says today, your years of consistent defeat are at an end. Continual triumph and overcoming now burst out of the dry ground of dead religious experience. The limitlessness of My kingdom is now at your disposal. Angels are coming to your aid becaus...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Testimony of God And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except for Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Cor...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, You are clothed in majesty... They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Psalm 145:5 Please focus my thoughts on You my ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Psalm 145:5
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Timon St. Timon (1st c.) is mentioned by name in the Acts of the Apostles. He belonged to the group of seventy disciples who followed Jesus during his earthly ministry. After Jesus' ascension into heaven, St. Timon was one of the org...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God." 1 Corinthians 4:5 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Today’s Feast Day Divine Mercy Sunday From ancient times the Easter octave, culminating on the 8th day, has been centered on the theme of God's mercy and forgiveness. The final day of the octave celebration of Easter is meant to be a day of thanksg...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Moreover we learn from the principles of our Faith and the teaching of the Saints that often God Himself by His immediate action withdraws the visible effects of His grace for purposes in accordance with His wisdom and goodness. How many persons ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 19 2020 « April 18 | April 20 » Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) Lectionary: 43 Reading 1 Acts 2:42-47 They devot...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Sunday 2nd (A) (B) (C) of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 20,19-31): On the evening of that day, the first day after the Sabbath, the doors were locked where the disciples were, because of their fear of the Jews, but Jesus came and stood in their midst. He s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 19 April 2020 Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd 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 e...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: You Are The God Who Sees (El-Roi) She called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me . . . . Wherefore the well was called Beerlahairoi. Genesis 16:13-14 The Lord’s name is El Roi, the God who sees everything you do....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord, You are my Good Shepherd. You watch over me. You tend to the needs of my heart. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For Yo...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my hea...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Peter of St. Joseph Betancur St. Peter of St. Joseph Betancur, or Pedro de San José Betancur (1626-1667), also known as Hermano Pedro, was born into poverty in the Canary Islands. He was a shepherd until the age of 24 at which...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Nothing is covered up that will not be uncovered, and nothing secret that will not become known. Therefore whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed from the house...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 18 2020 « April 17 | April 19 » Saturday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 266 Reading 1 Acts 4:13-21 Observing the boldness of Pe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Saturday in the Octave of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 16,9-15): After Jesus rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary of Magdala from whom He had driven out seven demons. She went and reported the news to his followers, who were no...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday (First Vespers of tomorrow, Divine Mercy Sunday) 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, mak...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 18 April 2020 Easter Saturday 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. _____...
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by Gail DobsonGood day Friday. I don't understand people being bored in their own homes. There is so much you can do that you have maybe never done. Evaluate you -- really think about who and what you are. Watch the sun rise or set, or both. Watch the colors of the sky, the shadows on your environment change...