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  • Office Readings

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 20 November 2019Wednesday of week 33 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings (combined with Lauds)This is the Office of Readings joined to another Hour, as described in §99 of the General Instruction. To see the Office of Readings on its own, use the menu button on the right.Introduction ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Miracle Bread & The Changed Past Tuesday, November 19, 2019 What does Scripture mean when it says that Messiah multiplied bread? In order to have bread, you need bakers. For the bakers to bake, they need to have flour. To have flour, there must be first those who grind the grain. In ...

  • Max Lucado

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Two Fathers, Two Feasts by Max Lucado   The following is an excerpt from In the Eye of the Storm.   Being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father (Col....

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & Reflection Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested. Hebrews 2:18 NRSV A Time to Think Prayer trumps panic. Every. Time. —Rachel Wojo...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Your Word gives me so much wisdom and so many precious promises from You that I can trust and cling to.   I especially love this promise from Jesus...   Whoever serves me must follow me; ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Barlaam of Antioch St. Barlaam of Antioch (d. 304 A.D.) was an elderly, uneducated peasant laborer from a village near Antioch. He was arrested for his Christian faith under the persecution of Roman Emperor Diocletian. He was detaine...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "A highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Holy Way; the unclean shall not travel on it, but it shall be for God’s people; no traveler, not even fools, shall go astray." Isaiah 35:8  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Tuesday 33rd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 19,1-10): When Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the city, a man named Zaccheus was there. He was a tax collector and a wealthy man. He wanted to see what Jesus was like, but he was a short man a...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   November 19 2019   « November 18  |  November 20 » Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 498 Reading 1 2 Mc 6:18-31 Eleaz...

  • Meditations

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "These persons, when they [receive Holy Communion], strive with all their might for sensible sweetness, instead of worshipping in humility and praising God within themselves. So much are they given to this, that they think when they derive no sens...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 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 November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 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 November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 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 November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 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 November 19, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 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 b...

  • Office Readings

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 19 November 2019Tuesday of week 33 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings (combined with Lauds)This is the Office of Readings joined to another Hour, as described in §99 of the General Instruction. To see the Office of Readings on its own, use the menu button on the right.Introduction (wit...

  • Introduction to Barnabas & Chap. II.

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Joseph Esquivel

    The GENERAL EPISTLE of BARNABAS   [Barnabas was a companion and fellow-preacher with Paul. This Epistle lays a greater claim to canonical authority than most others. It has been cited by Clemens of Alexandrinus, Origen, Eusebius, and Jerome, and many ancient Fathers. Cotelerius affirms that O...

  • Max Lucado

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Spill Your Heart Before God by Max Lucado As a member of God’s family, come to Him— not as a stranger, but as an heir. Earnestly make your requests known to him; not because of what you have achieved, but because of what Christ has done! Jesus spilled his blood for you. You c...

  • Sapphries

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Bait And Switch Monday, November 18, 2019 There’s a deceptive sales practice called “Bait and Switch.” It consists of this: the seller offers a great bargain or savings. Then, when the customers come in, they try to sell them something more expensive. The enemy uses the...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & Reflection No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father. John 6:46   A Time to Think We may speak about a place where there are no tears, no death, no fear, no night; but those are just the benefits of heaven. The...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I want to thank you for being such a loving heavenly father to me.   You know the challenges that all parents face.   You know the needs of all children.   I pray that you will he...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I want to thank you for being such a loving heavenly father to me.   You know the challenges that all parents face.   You know the needs of all children.   I pray that you will he...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted November 18, 2019 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...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Rose Philippine Duchesne St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769–1852) was born in Grenoble, France, to a wealthy and prominent family. At the age of 18 she joined the Visitation nuns against the wishes of her family, taking her r...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Psalm 27:13-14  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Monday 33rd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 18,35-43): When Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road, begging. As he heard the crowd passing by, he inquired what it was, and they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was going by. Th...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted November 18, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   November 18 2019   « November 17  |  November 19 » Monday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 497 Reading 1 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43,...

  • Max Lucado

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    A Big View of God by Max Lucado   Exactly what is worship? I like King David’s definition in Psalm 34:3, “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” Worship is the act of magnifying God, enlarging our vision of him, and observing how he w...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & Reflection From his fullness, we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16 ESV   A Time to Think Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the n...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven,   Today I want to ask for Your special protection and blessing upon the people who work in Children’s Ministries in my church and in churches and schools around the world.   Please continue to work t...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God." Luke 18:16

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted November 17, 2019 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...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Elizabeth of Hungary St. Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231) was born in Hungary, the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary and his wife Gertrude. As a child she was sent to Thuringa (now Germany) to be brought up with Prince Lu...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:48  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Sunday 33rd (C) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 21,5-19): While some people were talking about the Temple, remarking that it was adorned with fine stonework and rich gifts, Jesus said to them, «The days will come when there shall not be left on...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   November 17 2019   « November 16  |  November 18 » Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 159 Reading 1 Mal 3:19-20a Lo, the day is com...

  • Meditations

    Posted November 17, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "The story of Christ’s life and ministry cannot be told without giving due space to Satan’s activity. The Gospel writers carefully distinguish between cases of mere physical ailments and cases of a demonic character (both of which Jesu...

  • Max Lucado

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    You at Your Best by Max Lucado Call it what you wish. A talent…a skill set…a gift. The terms are different, but the truth is the same. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 12:7, “The Spirit has given each of us a special way of serving others.”   You aren&r...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & Reflection I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. Jeremiah 31:3 NIV   A Time to Think We savor these moments when we are conscious of love's presence, these holy moments of gratitude. And that is grace. —An...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Good morning Lord,   I am so thankful that You have rescued me and called me to Your divine purpose on this earth.   I am grateful for Your salvation in Jesus and the power You have given to me through Your Holy Spirit... &...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted November 16, 2019 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...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Gertrude the Great St. Gertrude the Great (1256-1302), also known as Gertrude of Helfta, was born on the feast of Epiphany in Thuringia (modern Germany). She was sent to be educated at the Benedictine monastery in Helfta at the age...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh." John 6:51  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Saturday 32nd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 18,1-8): Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should pray continually and not lose heart. He said, «In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor people. In the...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   November 16 2019   « November 15  |  November 17 » Saturday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 496 Reading 1 Wis 18:14-16; 19:...

  • Meditations

    Posted November 16, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "The beatitude of the saints is immutable, like that of the Son of God. . . Add ages to ages; multiply them equal to the sand of the ocean or the stars of heaven; exhaust all numbers, if you can, beyond what the human intelligence can conceive, an...

  • Time to Be Bold in Giving Our Testimony

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    November 15, 2019 Time to Be Bold in Giving Our Testimony Gayle Somers Jesus once overheard a conversation about the glory of the Temple in Jerusalem. He then made a startling prediction. What was it? Gospel (Read Lk 21:5-19) St. Luke tells us Jesus had a conversation with His disciples abo...

  • Sapphries

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Man In The Dungeon Friday, November 15, 2019 If you went to the castle of Herod Antipas at the beginning of the fourth decade of the first century, you would find the king living in luxury while a man in nothing but a garment of camel’s hair languished down below in the dungeon...

  • Daily Scripture and Reflections

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Daily Scripture & Reflection Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16–17 NRSV   ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God, Are there any areas in my life that have not come under the lordship of Christ?   Is there any lack of obedience that will prevent me from being used fully by You?   Search me, God, and know my heart; ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-34

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day St. Albert the Great St. Albert the Great (1206-1280) was born in Bavaria, Germany, the eldest son of a powerful military count. As a youth he was sent to study at the University of Padua where he encountered and entered the newly-foun...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "All of these died in faith without having received the promises, but from a distance they saw and greeted them. They confessed that they were strangers and foreigners on the earth." Hebrews 11:13  

  • Meditations

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Meditation of the Day "Prayer is more the work of the heart than of the head; it should, therefore, be simple, affective, and sincere. Let not the mind, then, weary itself in seeking for beautiful thoughts and sonorous phrases; we meditate not to prepare a finished ser...

  • Daily Message

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    November 15, 2019 "When you sit down to eat, pray. When you eat bread, do so thanking Him for being so generous to you. If you drink wine, be mindful of Him who has given it to you for your pleasure and as a relief in sickness. When you dress, thank Him for His kindness in providi...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor Liturgical Colour: Green.Readings at Mass________Entrance AntiphonCf. Ps 87: 3Let my prayer come into your presence.Incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord.________CollectAlmighty and mercif...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 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 November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor Vespers (Evening Prayer)Introduction (without Invitatory)If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead.O God, come to our aid. &nb...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 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 November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 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 November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 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 November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Albert the Great, 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. &nbs...

  • Office Readings

    Posted November 15, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 15 November 2019Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time  or Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor Office of Readings (combined with Lauds)This is the Office of Readings joined to another Hour, as described in §99 of the General Instruction. To see the Office of Readings on its own, use ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Lord, Your Goel Thursday, November 14, 2019 The Hebrew Scriptures reveal the laws of the Goel. If a woman’s husband died leaving her no children, his brother or nearest male relative could redeem her life by marrying her and by giving her children. He would be called the &ldquo...

  • Max Lucado

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Dealing with Difficult Relatives by Max Lucado Does Jesus have anything to say about dealing with difficult relatives? Is there an example of Jesus bringing peace to a painful family? Yes, there is.   His own.   It may surprise you to know that Jesus had a ...

  • Daily Prayers

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord,   I am aware of how the devil picks at me and tries to trap me all the time.   Please help me to stand strong against the schemes of the devil...   Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Office Readings

    Posted November 14, 2019 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...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Saint of the Day Blessed John Licci Blessed John Licci (1400-1511) was born to a poor peasant farmer near Palermo, Sicily. His mother died in childbirth, and his father was forced to leave his infant alone at home while he worked in the fields.&nb...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

      Verse of the Day "And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have obtained the requests made of him." 1 John 5:14-15  

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Liturgical day: Thursday 32nd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 17,20-25): The Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God was to come. He answered, «The kingdom of God is not like something you can observe and say of it: ‘Look, here it is! There it is!&...

  • Lectionary Readings

    Posted November 14, 2019 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    USCCB »  Bible »  Daily Readings   November 14 2019   « November 13  |  November 15 » Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 494 Reading 1 Wis 7:22b–8...