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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 5 April 2020Palm SundayMidday 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&n...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 5 April 2020Palm SundayAfternoon 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 So...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 5 April 2020Palm 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, 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.Sunday 5 April 2020Palm SundayCompline (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,&nbs...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Lion of the Tribe of Judah One of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals." Revelation 5:5 Jesus is the Lion of the ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for creating this fruitful and beautiful earth. I thank You for Your creation, the ecosystems and forests around the world, please help them to thrive and grow. I ask that You instil...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Psalm 119:90
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Isidore of Seville St. Isidore of Seville (560 - 636 A.D.) was born in Carthagena, Spain, to noble and pious parents. After the example of their parents, he, as well as his two brothers and sister, all became saints. Isidore received...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, and makes me tread upon the heights." Habakkuk 3:19
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "There is good reason to be astonished that men should sin so boldly in the sight of Heaven and earth and show so little fear of the most high God. Yet it is a much greater cause of astonishment that while we multiply our iniquities beyond the san...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 04 2020 « April 3 | April 5 » Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 256 Reading 1 Ez 37:21-28 Thus says the Lord GOD: I wil...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Saturday 5th of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 11,45-56): Many of the Jews who had come with Mary believed in Jesus when they saw what He did; but some went to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done. So the chief priests and the Pharisees called the Sa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of Lent (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, 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 aid.&nb...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of Lent (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, 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 our aid...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of LentMid-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.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of LentMidday 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.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of LentAfternoon 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.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of Lent (optional commemoration of Saint Isidore, Bishop, Doctor)(First Vespers of tomorrow, Palm Sunday)Vespers (Evening Prayer)Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invita...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 4 April 2020Saturday of the 5th week of LentCompline (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,...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Woman On The Hill Friday, April 3, 2020 While in Nigeria on a mission trip, a group of us were walking by a river where there was a shrine to the goddess Oshun. The high priestess was watching us from a hill. It was obvious that she was in darkness. Someone from our group offered her...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Father: Our Father in Heaven When you pray, say: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Luke 11:2 You should pray, “Our Father in Heaven.” This is the phrase Je...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, You have called me to Your purposes. Please ignite a passion in my heart for the work that You have given to me. Please bring Your light into my home and bring Your significance also in...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love. Ephesians 5:1-2
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Richard of Chichester St. Richard of Chichester (1197-1253), also known as St. Richard de Wyche, was born in Worcestershire, England to a land-owning squire. His father died when he was young, causing the family to suffer hardship fo...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Ah, my Lord God! You made the heavens and the earth with your great power and your outstretched arm; nothing is too difficult for you. ... Great and mighty God, whose name is Lord of hosts, great in counsel, mighty in deed, whose eyes are fixed ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 03 2020 « April 2 | April 4 » Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 255 Reading 1 Jer 20:10-13 I hear the whisperings of many...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Friday 5th of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 10,31-42): The Jews then picked up stones to throw at him; so Jesus said, «I have openly done many good works among you which the Father gave me to do. For which of these do you stone me?». The Jews answe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of Lent Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of Lent Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of LentMid-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.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of LentMidday 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.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of LentAfternoon 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.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of Lent 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 3 April 2020Friday of the 5th week of LentCompline (Night Prayer) (today)The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday.________INTRODUCTIONO God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father a...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Francis of Paola St. Francis of Paola (1416-1507) was born in Calabria, Italy, to a husband and wife known for their holiness. After suffering childlessness for many years, his parents had recourse to prayer, especially the intercess...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 15:5-6
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMKing Sennacherib’s Lying Stone Thursday, April 2, 2020 In II Kings 19, Jerusalem is surrounded and held captive under the threat of annihilation from the Assyrian army. In ancient Assyrian tablets, King Sennacherib records: “and Hezekiah himself, I shut up in Jerusalem, his c...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Lord of Glory None of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 2:8 Jesus is the Lord of Glory. He left Heaven and its glories to be born as a babe in Bethlehem. Heaven was m...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Your love knows no bound Jesus entered the homes of sinners and placed His healing hands on those who were untouchable. Your love redeems the broken ones and Your grace and mercy are unendin...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I was in prison and you came to visit me..... The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:36-40
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 02 2020 « April 1 | April 3 » Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 254 Reading 1 Gn 17:3-9 When Abram prostrated himself, ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Thursday 5th of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 8,51-59): Jesus said to the Jews, «Truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never experience death». The Jews replied, «Now we know that you have a demon. Abraham died and the prophet...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Office of Readings If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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 Spi...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sext (Midday 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 en...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.None (Afternoon 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMTHE RETURN: SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Wednesday, April 1, 2020 You may have heard, but I thought it was important to share this here among all our Hope of the World co-ministers and partners. I write of a most critical matter. In both The Harbinger and The Paradigm, I wrote of the...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Lord of Peace Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Jesus is the Lord of Peace. As Lord, He is Master, so Jesus is the Master of peace. His nature is peace, so when He awoke in a boat in the middle of ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for the protection and healing that You provide to me. Please be the firm foundation for my life during this challenging season. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit and give me peac...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Devotion of the Month Month of the Holy Eucharist The month of April is traditionally dedicated to devotion to Jesus in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. The Catholic Church teaches that the Blessed Sacrament is the real and living presence of Chris...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day Bl. Anacleto Gonzalez Flores Bl. Anacleto Gonzalez Flores (1888–1927) was the second of twelve children born to a poor family in Jalisco, Mexico. He was baptized the day after his birth. As he grew, a priest recognized his intellig...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; listen to my cry of supplication. In the day of my tr...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings April 01 2020 « March 31 | April 2 » Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 253 Reading 1 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 King Nebuchadnezz...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Wednesday 5th of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 8,31-42): Jesus went on to say to the Jews who believed in him: «You will be my true disciples if you keep my word. Then you will know the truth and the truth will make you free». They answered him, &l...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Vespers (Evening 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 withou...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.None (Afternoon 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sext (Midday 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 en...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Terce (Mid-Morning 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 with...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Morning Prayer (Lauds) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Office of Readings If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, you should precede it with the Invitatory Psalm. 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 Spi...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Treasure And The Pig Tuesday, March 31, 2020 Proverbs 11:22 says, “As a ring of gold in a pig’s nose, so is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.” The truth of this scripture applies to everyone. Your life is as a gold ring, it’s priceless because you’...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: The Faithful God (El Emunah) Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9 The Lord is E...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word, The Holy Bible, and for how it always points towards Your love for me and others. I ask that You would release my mind from all distractions and fears today so that I can focus ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Benjamin St. Benjamin (d. 424 A.D.) was a deacon martyred in Persia during a forty-year-long Christian persecution under two tyrannical Persian kings. He was imprisoned for a year due to his Christian faith and then released with t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Listen to me, you that pursue righteousness, you that seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug." Isaiah 51:1
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Meditation of the Day "I've appointed the Devil to tempt and to trouble My creatures in this life [St. Catherine of Siena reports that Our Lord said to her]. I've done this, not so that My creatures will be overcome, but so that they may overcome, proving their virtue ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 31 2020 « March 30 | April 1 » Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 252 Reading 1 Nm 21:4-9 From Mount Hor the children of ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Tuesday 5th of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 8,21-30): Jesus said to the Pharisees, «I am going away, and though you look for me, you will die in your sin. Where I am going you cannot come». The Jews wondered, «Why does he say that we can't c...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent 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.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent 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.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of LentMid-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.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of LentMidday 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 F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of LentAfternoon 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 th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of Lent Vespers (Evening Prayer)Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 31 March 2020Tuesday of the 5th week of LentCompline (Night Prayer) (today)The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday.________INTRODUCTIONO God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Fergus of Scotland St. Fergus of Scotland (d. 730 A.D.), also known as St. Fergustian or Fergus the Pict, Bishop of the Gaels, was a bishop serving in the north of Scotland. Little is known of his life. He is believed to have been tr...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMDon’t Just Talk About Heaven Monday, March 30, 2020 We are commanded by the Messiah to preach the Gospel and the kingdom of heaven. However, our faith is not primarily about getting into heaven. It’s about heaven getting into us. Heaven is in us because God is in us. So it&rs...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Man Christ Jesus For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5 Jesus was human because He was born of the virgin Mary. He is the Man Christ Jesus; therefore He understands your desires and dreams, and...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear God, You are the one who provides all of my needs... The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Thank You for all of the blessings You have given to me and to my family. ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:21-23
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings March 30 2020 « March 29 | March 31 » Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Lectionary: 251 Reading 1 Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Liturgical day: Monday 5th (A & B) of Lent View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 8,1-11): Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. At daybreak Jesus appeared in the Temple again. All the people came to him, and he sat down and began to teach them. Then the teachers of the Law and the Pharisee...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 30 March 2020Monday of the 5th week of Lent 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 Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 30 March 2020Monday of the 5th week of Lent 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 30 March 2020Monday of the 5th week of LentMid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 30 March 2020Monday of the 5th week of LentMidday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 30 March 2020Monday of the 5th week of LentAfternoon 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.Monday 30 March 2020Monday of the 5th week of Lent 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 30 March 2020 Monday of the 5th week of Lent Compline (Night Prayer) (today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Judge of the Living and the Dead And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be the judge of the living and the dead. Acts 10:42 Jesus is the Judge of the Living and the Dead. This means that H...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, You came to set us free from darkness, pain and our sins. Today I lift up the men, women, and children around the world who are enslaved in any way. Lord, help each one to find freedom and j...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor. Luke 4:17-19
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Berthold of Mt. Carmel St. Berthold of Mt. Carmel (d. 1195), also known as Bartoldus of Calabria, was born in France, the son of a Count. He excelled at his studies and was ordained a priest. Berthold's brother, Aymeric, became the L...