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  • Office Readings

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

    Saturday 25 January 2020The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle - 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...

  • Sapphries

    Posted January 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Blessing Of Plan B Friday, January 24, 2020 God sends Messiah to Israel - to the Jewish people. And though there were many thousands who accepted, the nation as a whole rejected Him. So what happens to God’s plan of salvation? God goes to Plan B. The Gospel now goes out to othe...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Lord Jesus Christ The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants —things which must shortly take place. Revelation 1:1   Our Savior’s composite name is “Jesus Christ,” the name Christians called Him at ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Mighty God,   I am in desperate need of Your peace today.   Let Your Holy Spirit pour rain upon my thirsty soul, renewing me for this season of my life.   Let Your Holy Spirit fall afresh on me this morning. ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 24, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? ...But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all ...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Francis de Sales St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622) was born to a noble family in France. He enjoyed a privileged upbringing and education, earning a doctorate in law and theology. He was a well-liked and intelligent man, yet q...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds." Hebrews 10:23-24  

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Liturgical day: Friday 2nd in Ordinary Time View saints January 24th: St. Francis de Sales, bishop View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 3,13-19): Jesus went up into the hill country and called those He wanted and they came to him. So He appointed twelve to be with him; and he cal...

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   January 24 2020   « January 23  |  January 25 » Memorial of Saint Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church Lectionary: 315 Reading 1 1 S...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeCompline (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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor  on Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeVespers (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.  ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeAfternoon 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMidday 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 th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMid-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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor  on Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMorning 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.  &...

  • Office Readings

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

    Friday 24 January 2020Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor  on Friday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeOffice 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.   ...

  • Saint of the Day

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

      Saint of the Day St. Marianne Cope St. Marianne Cope (1838–1918), also known as St. Marianne of Molokai, was a German-born American immigrant. She worked in a New York factory before entering the Sisters of the Third Order of Saint Francis in Syrac...

  • Verse of the Day

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

      Verse of the Day "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all y...

  • Gospel/Homily

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

    Liturgical day: Thursday 2nd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 3,7-12): Jesus and His disciples withdrew to the lakeside and a large crowd from Galilee followed Him. A great number of people also came from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, Transjordan and from the region of T...

  • Lectionary Readings

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

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   January 23 2020   « January 22  |  January 24 » Thursday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 314 Reading 1 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7 Whe...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 23, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Rabbi Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, "What do you seek?" They said to Him, "Rabbi." John 1:38   Jesus is Rabbi. The title is a transliteration (the letters cross over into English, letter for letter) of the Aramaic word for &l...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Thank You for Your generosity and kindness to me.   I look to You as the perfect example of how to give with a generous heart.   I want to be more generous and giving, as Paul encourages al...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeCompline (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 th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Vincent, Deacon, Martyr  or Saint Marianne Cope 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, com...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeAfternoon 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 b...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMidday 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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMid-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.Glor...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Vincent, Deacon, Martyr  or Saint Marianne Cope 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 23 January 2020Thursday of week 2 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Vincent, Deacon, Martyr  or Saint Marianne Cope 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 ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Grand Reflection Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Proverbs 27:19 is a fascinating truth: “As in water, face reflects face, so the heart of a man reflects the man.” There are several layers of meaning and interpretation, but one of them is the faces of man that surround your li...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: The Very God of Peace   And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23   When you search...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Thank You for Your unconditional love for me and for the sacrifice that Jesus made for me.   I am in awe of You and I desire more of You.   I want to live a life of seeking You and Your will for...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Your ears shall hear a word behind you,saying, “This is the way, walk in it,”Whenever you turn to the right handOr whenever you turn to the left.Isaiah 30:21

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Anastasius the Persian St. Anastasius the Persian (7th c.) was the son of a Persian sorcerer. He became a Zoroastrian soldier in the army of Khosrau II, the Persian monarch who absconded the True Cross of Christ from Jerusalem and to...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes beheld my unformed subst...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Wednesday 2nd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 3,1-6): Again Jesus entered the synagogue. A man who had a paralyzed hand was there and some people watched Jesus: Would he heal the man on the sabbath? If he did they could accuse him. Jesus said to the ...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   January 22 2020   « January 21  |  January 23 » Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Lectionary: 313 Reading 1 1 Sm 17:32-33...

  • Meditations

    Posted January 22, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "Now surely I do see what an immense effect such a doctrine [of the Holy Trinity] must have upon life. It is no mere question for theologians, but one that concerns every living soul. Whatever is allowed by God's power must be guided by His wisdom...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeCompline (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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary Time 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.Glor...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeAfternoon 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMidday 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMid-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.Gl...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary Time 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 22 January 2020Wednesday of week 2 in Ordinary Time 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 ...

  • Three Ways to Overcome Perfectionism

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    January 21, 2020 Three Ways to Overcome Perfectionism Dr. Gregory Popcak In the age of social media, self-criticism and perfectionism are more prominent than ever. We continue to become increasingly focused on being “perfect”: having the perfect physique, having the perfect job, o...

  • Sapphries

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Blessings Of All Those Things You Didn’t Want Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Since ancient times, the society of India has been divided into the caste system. At the top of the caste system are the Brahmans and at the bottom are the Untouchables. The Brahmans are given the most utmo...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Precious Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious. 1 Peter 2:7   Jesus is Precious. A diamond is called a precious stone. As the best diamond in the world would cost you everything to purchase, so Jesus is Precious, because His death cost Him everything. Y...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Thank You for being the creative God, who created all things and who inspires me to look at the world through Your creative eyes.   I look up to the sky and I see Your beautiful creation.   I look...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret,...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Agnes of Rome St. Agnes (c. 291–304 A.D.) was born to a noble Roman family. She was a beautiful young woman of twelve or thirteen years of age when many suitors desired her hand in marriage. Instead of marrying, St. Agnes com...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Tuesday 2nd in Ordinary Time View saints January 21st: St. Agnes, virgin and martyr January 21st: Saint Fructuosus, bishop and martyr and deacon’s martyrs Augurius and Eulogius View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 2,23-28): One sabbath Jesus was walking thr...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   January 21 2020   « January 20  |  January 22 » Memorial of Saint Agnes, virgin and martyr Lectionary: 312 Reading 1 1 Sm 16:1-13 The LORD sai...

  • Meditations

    Posted January 21, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "There was much in the Magdalen that she had never used, perhaps never dreamed of, until she came to our Lord. He revealed to her the secret of true self-development, which is another word for sanctity. And she found under His guidance that everyt...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeCompline (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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr  on Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeVespers (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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeAfternoon 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMidday 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMid-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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr  on Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMorning 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 L...

  • Office Readings

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 21 January 2020Saint Agnes, Virgin, Martyr  on Tuesday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeOffice 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,...

  • Hidden and Glorious:

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    January 20, 2020 Hidden and Glorious: Two Images of Mary in the Book of Revelation Stephen Beale Mary has two significant appearances in the Book of Revelation. Most devout Catholics are familiar with one of them: A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the mo...

  • Sapphries

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Sunset To Sunrise Monday, January 20, 2020 Sunrises are beautiful. People get up early in the morning just to watch them. But sunsets are just as beautiful. And you can’t have a sunrise without a sunset – it’s the same motion of the earth. So for every sunset, there is ...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: A Column of Smoke And the LORD went before them by day in [a column of smoke] to lead the way, and by night in [a column of fire] to give them light. Exodus 13:21 Author’s Translation   God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Thank You for entrusting me with Your Kingdom resources.   Whatever my earthly portion may be, whether it is my creativity, my spiritual gifts, my generosity, or my compassion, Lord, make known to me what You ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Luke 10:2

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Sebastian St. Sebastian (d. c. 288 A.D.) was born in Gaul, present-day France, to wealthy Italian parents. According to tradition he went to Rome to serve and encourage the Christians who were being persecuted under the Roman Emper...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him." Proverbs 30:5  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Monday 2nd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 2,18-22): One day, when the disciples of John the Baptist and the Pharisees were fasting, some people asked Jesus, «Why is it that both the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but yours do not...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   January 20 2020   « January 19  |  January 21 » Monday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 311 Reading 1 1 Sm 15:16-23 Samuel said...

  • Meditations

    Posted January 20, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "That which our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did and suffered for all men, He did and suffered for each one in particular; and He would not have thought it too much to do if it had been a question of saving only a single soul. The salvation of a s...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeCompline (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 Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Fabian, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Sebastian, 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 t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeAfternoon 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMidday 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 th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary TimeMid-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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Fabian, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Sebastian, 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 20 January 2020Monday of week 2 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Fabian, Pope, Martyr  or Saint Sebastian, 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: The God of the Beginning (Elohim Kedem) The God of the beginning is your refuge, and His eternal arms are under you. Deuteronomy 33:27, Author’s Translation   God is the God of the Beginning. He started time. Before the events of the first verse in...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Thank You for this new day.   Each day the Earth spins on its axis and the sun sheds light on every living thing, all created by You.   The light You provide, in the day and through the night, bri...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Acts 17:28 New King James Version (NKJV) 28 for in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’   New King James Version (NKJV) Scripture is taken...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Canute IV of Denmark St. Canute IV of Denmark (1042 – 1086 A.D.), also known as Canute the Holy, was one of thirteen sons born to the king of Denmark. Canute later succeeded his brother to the throne and reigned as king from 10...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Sunday 2nd (A) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 1,29-34): The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him and said, «There is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. It is he of whom I said: A man comes after me who is already ahead...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   January 19 2020   « January 18  |  January 20 » Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 64 Reading 1 Is 49:3, 5-6 The LORD said to me: You ...

  • Meditations

    Posted January 19, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "Francis [de Sales] insists that true devotion must touch every area of our life. True devotion is not just a matter of spiritual practices but of bringing all our life under the lordship of Christ. Francis is known for his slogan: ‘Live, Je...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeCompline (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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer)Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid.    O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeAfternoon 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 January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMidday 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 January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeMid-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 January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 19 January 20202nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Wonderful For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful. Isaiah 9:6   Jesus is called Wonderful, a noun in the Hebrew language that Isaiah used as His name. Through...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God,   Today I lift up those who are lacking a home to live in.   I pray for those who find themselves displaced and alone.   Help me to live a life that is worthy of what You have called me to, to love ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the DayMicah 6:8 New King James Version (NKJV)8 He has shown you, O man, what is good;And what does the Lord require of youBut to do justly,To love [a]mercy,And to walk humbly with your God?

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Margaret of Hungary St. Margaret of Hungary (1242–1271) was the daughter of King Bela IV of Hungary, and niece of the famed St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Her royal parents made a vow to God that if Hungary was saved from the Mong...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted January 18, 2020 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God." Acts 20:24