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  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   April 25 2020   « April 24  |  April 26 » Feast of Saint Mark, evangelist Lectionary: 555 Reading 1 1 Pt 5:5b-14 Beloved:     C...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: April 25th: St. Mark, evangelist View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 16,15-20): Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them, «Go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News to all creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; the one who ref...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast  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 April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast  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 April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast 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 April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast 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 April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast 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 April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast  (First Vespers of tomorrow, 3rd 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 25 April 2020 Saint Mark, Evangelist - Feast 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The 70 A.D. Proof Of Messiah Friday, April 24, 2020 The prophet Daniel prophesied that the Messiah would come to Jerusalem and then “the city and the sanctuary” (the Temple) would be destroyed. It all came to pass in 70 AD. So Israel’s Messiah had to come before that mo...

  • Prophetic Word

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father says today, maintain alignment with the vision I have imparted. Set aside the crutch of outward dependency, for that is idolatry. Challenge yourself to step out in faith without requiring a safety net that only robs you of what the future holds. Refuse to allow others to do your thinkin...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: The Breath of Life The breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. Revelation 11:11   The Holy Spirit is the Breath of Life. When God breathed into the nostrils of Adam, the Holy...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   You breathed the breath of life into me as you have with all people who have ever lived...   And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of l...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen (1577-1622) was born with the name Mark Rey in what is today Germany. He studied and taught law and became known for his charity, austerities, and great devotion to God. He gained a r...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 24, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "My child, if you accept my words and treasure up my commandments within you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; if you indeed cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding; if you seek it like ...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   April 24 2020   « April 23  |  April 25 » Friday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 271 Reading 1 Acts 5:34-42 A Pharisee in the Sanhedr...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Friday 2nd of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6,1-15): Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, near Tiberias, and large crowds followed him because of the miraculous signs they saw when He healed the sick. So He went up into the hills and sat down ...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 23, 2020 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  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 23, 2020 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  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 23, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 23, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 23, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 23, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 23, 2020 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 ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The 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...

  • Prophetic Word

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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 ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Matthew 16:16

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted April 23, 2020 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 23, 2020 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...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 22, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 22, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    If 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted April 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted April 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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.....

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted April 22, 2020 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 22, 2020 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

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 21, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 21, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 21, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The 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...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 21, 2020 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

  • Meditations

    Posted April 21, 2020 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted April 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted April 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Dear 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 20, 2020 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 ...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 20, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Dancing 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...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted April 20, 2020 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted April 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 20, 2020 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

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted April 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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...   ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 19, 2020 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 ...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 19, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 19, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 19, 2020 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 ...

  • The ailments of worldly Riches and Power

    Posted April 19, 2020 by Joseph Esquivel

      Wisdom 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...

  • Daily Prophetic Word

    Posted April 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    I 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted April 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: 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...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted April 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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 ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse 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

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 19, 2020 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 ...

  • Feast Day

    Posted April 19, 2020 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...

  • Meditations

    Posted April 19, 2020 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 ...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted April 18, 2020 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...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 18, 2020 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted April 18, 2020 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 18, 2020 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...