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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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Donan St. Donan (d. 617 A.D.), also known as St. Donnán of Eigg, was a prominent Celtic missionary and Gaelic priest. Little is known of his life except that he was likely an Irishman who traveled as a missionary througho...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—in peace because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock." Isaiah 26:3-4
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "Dearly beloved Mother, grant, if it is possible, that I may have no other spirit but yours to know Jesus and his divine will; that I may have no other soul but yours to praise and glorify the Lord; that I may have no other heart but yours to love...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMYour Calling Is Your Vocation Friday, April 17, 2020 When I told people at my high school reunion what I was doing, not one of them said, “I always knew you’d end up in ministry.” When I took the test in high school to tell me what my vocation should be – it never...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Triumphant Son of Man Then I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. And having turned I saw . . . One like the Son of Man, clothed with a garment down to the feet and girded about the chest with a golden band. Revelation 1:12-13 ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God of All Creation, I rejoice in how You created me. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139:1 You created everything and You brought all li...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day ...for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 17 2020 « April 16 | April 18 » Friday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 265 Reading 1 Acts 4:1-12 After the crippled man had been...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Friday in the Octave of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 21,1-14): Jesus revealed himself to the disciples by the Lake of Tiberias. He appeared to them in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas who was called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 and...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 Son...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 Son a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 and ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 the S...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 17 April 2020 Easter Friday 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 Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Corrupted Weights Of Our Culture Thursday, April 16, 2020 Proverbs 16:11 says “A just balance and scales belong to the LORD; All the weights of the bag are His concern.” The weights of the bag were the standard measures used on the scale. Proverbs 20:23 says, “Diffe...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Trustworthy Witness And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness. Revelation 1:5 (NKJV) Jesus is the Trustworthy Witness; He came to witness the message of the Father. You can trust Jesus, for He perfectly witnessed to the world what the Father wanted to b...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844–1879) was the eldest of nine children born to an impoverished family from Lourdes, France. She was a sickly child who suffered from severe asthma her entire life....
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, Please give me the ability to be a true follower of You, as You taught us... If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him, My Fath...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him, My Father will honor. John 12:26
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 16 2020 « April 15 | April 17 » Thursday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 264 Reading 1 Acts 3:11-26 As the crippled man who had ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Thursday in the Octave of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 24,35-48): The two disciples told what had happened on the road and how Jesus made himself known when He broke bread with them. As they went on talking about this, Jesus himself stood in their midst. An...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 16 April 2020 Easter Thursday 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.Thursday 16 April 2020 Easter Thursday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 16 April 2020Easter ThursdayMid-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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 16 April 2020 Easter Thursday 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.Thursday 16 April 2020 Easter Thursday 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.Thursday 16 April 2020 Easter Thursday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 16 April 2020 Easter Thursday 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 Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMWhen The Devil Used Martin Luther Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Martin Luther did great things in trying to make the Bible more accessible. He first appealed to the Jews but later became embittered against them. He wrote: “concerning the Jews and their lies… their synagogues sho...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: Showers that Water the Earth He shall come down like rain upon the grass before mowing, like showers that water the earth. Psalm 72:6 The Holy Spirit is like Showers That Water the Earth. He will come upon His people like the necessary showers...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for never forsaking me. I know that others in my life will fail me, but You never fail... Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Hunna St. Hunna (d. 679 A.D.) was born in Alsace, France. She was the virtuous daughter of a duke, and she married a similarly virtuous nobleman. Hunna and her husband did not indulge in unnecessary luxuries according to their high s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Yours, O Lord, are the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Riches and honor come from you, and yo...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 15 2020 « April 14 | April 16 » Wednesday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 263 Reading 1 Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John were going up...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Wednesday in the Octave of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 24,13-35): Two disciples of Jesus were going to Emmaus, a village seven miles from Jerusalem, and they talked about what had happened. While they were talking and wondering, Jesus came up and walked wi...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020 Easter Wednesday 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 S...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020 Easter Wednesday 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020 Easter Wednesday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020 Easter Wednesday 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 a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020Easter WednesdayAfternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020Easter Wednesday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Wednesday 15 April 2020Easter WednesdayCompline (Night Prayer)________INTRODUCTIONO 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 shal...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Lidwina of Schiedam St. Lidwina of Schiedam (1380-1433) was born to a poor family in Holland. She had a devotion to the Blessed Mother and would often pray before the miraculous image of Our Lady of Schiedam. One winter, when she w...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Moreover as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you; and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. Only fear the Lord, and serve him faithfully with all your heart; for consider what great thing...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMMoving To The Nectar Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Young honey bees stay in the hive while older bees bring back the nectar. As the bee matures, it starts going out to find the nectar for itself, from the source. In this, is a lesson about spiritual growth. When you’re young in the Lord,...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Faithful and True Now I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. Revelation 19:11 Jesus is called Faithful and True. These names were no...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, You are unchanging. And You are all-knowing. You are faithful and true, the rock upon which I stand. Thank You for Your rock-solid foundation for my life, my Lord Jesus Christ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMTherefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock... Matthew 7:24
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 14 2020 « April 13 | April 15 » Tuesday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 262 Reading 1 Acts 2:36-41 On the day of Pentecost, Pete...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Tuesday in the Octave of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 20,11-18): Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she bent down to look inside; she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had been, one at the head, and the other at the f...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 14 April 2020Easter Tuesday 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 S...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 14 April 2020Easter Tuesday 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 t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020 Easter Monday 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 Son a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter MondayMidday 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 So...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter MondayAfternoon 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter Monday 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 th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 14 April 2020Easter TuesdayCompline (Night Prayer)________INTRODUCTIONO 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Blessed Margaret of Castello Bl. Margaret of Castello (1287–1320) was born to noble Italian parents who were awaiting the birth of the child of their dreams. Instead, they bore a daughter who was blind, dwarfed, lame, and hunchba...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you ar...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Missing Account In The Book Of Sanhedrin Monday, April 13, 2020 The Sanhedrin was the governing body that leveled the charge against the resurrection, that the disciples stole the body. The Sanhedrin was Israel’s court of law. Why then in all its history was there never a trial...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Only Wise God Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 1:17 Jesus is the Only Wise God. Idols can’t speak and leaders of false religions don’t know anythi...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, I love to sing Your praise. Thank You for Your everlasting love. Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the fa...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples. For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Psalm 117:1-2
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 13 2020 « April 12 | April 14 » Monday in the Octave of Easter Lectionary: 261 Reading 1 Acts 2:14, 22-33 On the day of Pentecost, P...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Monday in the Octave of Easter View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 28,8-15): The women left the tomb at once in holy fear, yet with great joy, and they ran to tell the news to the disciples. Suddenly, Jesus met them on the way and said, «Peace». The women app...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter Monday 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.Monday 13 April 2020Easter Monday 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter MondayMid-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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter MondayMidday 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 So...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter MondayAfternoon 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter Monday 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 th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 13 April 2020Easter MondayCompline (Night Prayer)________INTRODUCTIONO 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,&...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Father: My Father My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are one. John 10:29-30 The Father has a special relationship with Jesus Christ: Jesus is ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, I join with Christians all over the world today to celebrate your Glorious Resurrection on this Easter Sunday... Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1:17
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Teresa of the Andes St. Teresa of Jesus (1900 - 1920), also known as St. Teresa of the Andes, was born in Chile to an upper class family. She was a pious child with a profound spirituality and a deep devotion to Jesus and Mary. Yet s...