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This article can also be used for all Individuals even If you ARE NOT married and are single. It all Applies. January 31, 2019 Masculine Qualities for Fathers Raising Daughters Alan Migliorato The word “man” is used very loosely in our modern vocabulary. Someone can be co...
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January 31, 2019 Our Ego Keeps Us From the Greatness We Were Made For Constance T. Hull Our souls are expansive. They are able to reach depths that we cannot fully fathom. When we begin to see this part of ourselves we often experience fear and awe. We do not know what to do with this part of...
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He Understands by Max Lucado I know I’d read that passage a hundred times. But I’d never seen it. Maybe I’d passed over it in the excitement of the resurrection. But I won’t miss it again. It’s highlighted in yellow and underlin...
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Daily Scripture & Reflection But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) &nb...
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Dear Lord God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for filling the earth with Your glory. I surrender all to You today. May Your Holy Spirit repair, refine, and refresh me so that I may serve You. Please help me to...
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Protect us Lord, as we stay awake; Watch over us as we Sleep. that Wake, we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace. Alleluia. Compline (Night Prayer) INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Saint of the Day St. John (Don) Bosco St. John Bosco (1815–1888) was born in Italy to a poor farming family. His father died when he was two, leaving his religious instruction to his pious mother. At the age of nine he had his first of many power...
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Verse of the Day "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumul...
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Liturgical day: Thursday 3rd in Ordinary Time Saints January 31st: St. John Bosco, priest View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 4,21-25): Jesus also said to the crowd, «When the light comes, is it to be put under a tub or a bed? Surely it is put on a lampstand. Whatever is hidden w...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 31 2019 « January 30 | February 1 » Memorial of Saint John Bosco, PriestLectionary: 320 Reading 1 Heb 10:19-25 Brothers and sisters:...
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You might have heard about angels, but have you ever heard about Guardian Angels? We all know who angels are and why they are around us all the time. But, do we know who Guardian Angels are and why they exist? Every wondered if you were appointed a specific angel just to tak...
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Why Do Catholics Use So Many Candles? December 14, 2017 By Ashley Osmera 17 Comments Walk into any Catholic Church, and it’s impossible to miss seeing candles. There are candles on the altar, a special candle near the tabernacle, and candles in front of images or statues of th...
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January 30, 2019 The Glory of the Hidden Stars Br. Joseph Graziano, O.P. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world (Jn 1:8-9). The cold keeps many from wondering at a January night sky where ev...
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January 30, 2019 On the Honor Found in Suffering for Christ St. John of Avila “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforteth us in all our tribulation; that we also may be able to comfort them who are in all dis...
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January 30, 2019 Spiritual Battles Beg For Spiritual Responses Kathleen Beckman Scripture reminds us, “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8). Christ chose the Twelve (Apostles) to do the same. From start to finish, the life of Chri...
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Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord. 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 n...
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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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Dear Lord God, I pray that You will anoint me so that I can join with Jesus "to proclaim good news to the poor...to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke 4:18-19 Please send me to "bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release ...
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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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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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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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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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Saint of the Day St. Martina of Rome St. Martina of Rome (d. 228 A.D.) was born to a noble Roman family and orphaned at a young age. She was zealous in the practice of her faith, remained a virgin, and, in preparation for the Christian persecutions sweep...
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Verse of the Day "Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 30 2019 « January 29 | January 31 » Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 319 Reading 1 Heb 10:11-18 Every priest ...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 30 2019 « January 29 | January 31 » Wednesday of the Third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 319 Reading 1 Heb 10:11-18 Every priest ...
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Meditation of the Day "What is time, with regard to myself? It is my present and actual existence. Past time, or my past existence, is no longer anything, as far as I am concerned; I can neither recall it, nor change anything in it. The time to come, or my future exist...
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January 29, 2019 Two Subtle Enemies of Holiness Thomas Griffin On any journey there is bound to be points of challenge and difficulty, storms and threats to our safety. The spiritual life is no different. There can be attack’s from outside of us, but what is most dangerous is what comes...
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This is a long posting. Reminder when Death comes the Spirit is risen to heaven. January 29, 2019 How Early Christians Changed How We View Death Mike Aquilina & James L. Papandrea The Conquest of the Last Enemy “The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” That was wh...
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In religious tradition, the Abrahamic in particular, hell conjures up visions of eternal damnation, punishment, and torment to be endured in the afterlife for sins wrought in the present. But is this what "Holy Scripture" really says? Or, as I believe and have asked many times ...
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The Other Way To LoveTuesday, January 29, 2019Ephesians 5:25 says, “Husbands love your wives as Messiah loved the church and gave Himself up for her.” It doesn’t say, “husbands love your wives your own way,” because how you love may leave much to be desired. But your lo...
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How Do I Have a Quiet Time?by Max Lucado I’m a new Christian who is trying to figure out how to grow closer to God. Friends tell me I need to have a quiet time with God each day, but I can’t figure out exactly what to do. Denalyn and I like to go to the same restaurants over and over a...
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Daily Scripture & ReflectionTo everything, there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV A Time to ThinkPut your trust in God and just calmly go your way. —Dr. Norman Vincent Peale A Time to ActRecognize that your faith will lead you to great things. A...
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Dear Lord God, I pray for those who are grieving today. I pray for those who have lost loved ones. I pray for those who have lost relationships. I pray for those who have had to surrender their dreams. I pray for all who have experienced loss of hope and loss of innocence. I pray that You will...
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Protect us Lord, as we stay Awake: Watch over us as We Sleep. That Awake, we may Keep Watch With Christ, and asleep, Rest in his Peace. Alleluia. Compline (Night Prayer) INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory b...
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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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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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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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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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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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Saint of the Day St. Aquilinus of Milan St. Aquilinus of Milan (d. 1015 A.D.), also known as St. Aquilinus of Cologne, was born to a noble family in Bavaria, Germany. He received his education in Cologne, Germany and was ordained to the priesthood. He wa...
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Verse of the Day "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near." Philippians 4:4-5
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Liturgical day: Tuesday 3rd in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 3,31-35): Jesus' mother and brothers came. As they stood outside, they sent someone to call him. The crowd sitting around Jesus told him, «Your mother and your brothers are outside asking for you&raqu...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 29 2019 « January 28 | January 30 » Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 318 Reading 1 Heb 10:1-10 Brothers and sis...
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Meditation of the Day "Prayer, considered as petition, consists entirely in expressing to God some desire in order that He may hear it favorably; a real desire is, therefore, its primary and essential condition; without this, we are merely moving the lips, going throug...
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Note to the reader: The following was originally published as two-parts back on January 5, 2014. First, I wrote Locked Away from Christ and, after I thought about it, I became so aggravated that I immediately wrote Locked Away from Christ - Parte Seconda, in lieu of deleting part one ...
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Loved by a Faithful Godby Max Lucado "I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ...”Philippians 3:8 Peer through the small window in the wall of the Roman jail. See the man in chains? The aging fellow with the stooped shoulders and hawkish nose?...
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But I Say To YouMonday, January 28, 2019Messiah said, “You have heard it said... but I say to you”. Notice, the first phrase, “You have heard it said,” is speaking of an event that takes place in the third person. It’s said to somebody by someone, somewhere. The second ...
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Daily Scripture & ReflectionCast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved. Psalm 55:22 NKJV A Time to ThinkFaith means being sure of what we hope for now. It means knowing something is real, this moment, all around you, even when you don&rsq...
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Dear Lord God, I pray that today Your Holy Spirit will remind me that all of my hope comes from You. You are my daily help and the light that illuminates my path. Please help me to trust You more today. Help me to choose Your ways over my desires and to resist my selfish habits. Help me to love...
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May each day this week be a good day, even though the weather in many parts of the country will not be grate, May the Lord Always Watch Over You. Compline (Night Prayer) INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the...
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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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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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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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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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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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Saint of the Day St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) was born into a wealthy and noble family in Aquino, Italy. He was the pious and brilliant son of a count, and a lucrative future was planned for him. When Thomas set off to enter ...
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Verse of the Day "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against t...
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Liturgical day: Monday 3rd in Ordinary Time Saints January 28th: St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 3,22-30): The teachers of the Law who had come from Jerusalem said, «He is possessed by Beelzebul: the chief of the demons helps him to drive...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 28 2019 « January 27 | January 29 » Memorial of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the ChurchLectionary: 317 Reading 1 Heb 9:...
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Meditation of the Day "God cannot cease to love me. That is the most startling fact that our doctrine reveals. Sinner or saint He loves and cannot well help Himself. Magdalen in her sin, Magdalen in her sainthood, was loved by God. The difference between her position m...
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I write about this each year. It is a topic none of us should be allowed to forget for, it is through our memories we will, hopefully, prevent this indifference in the future as history tries to repeat. And, yet, we seem to be doing exactly the opposite as ISIS marches across the Middle East, killin...
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Oh, how I praise You, Lord! You heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds. You count the number of the stars and call them all by name. Great are You, Lord, and mighty in power. Your understanding is infinite. You lift up the humble. I praise you, Lord, you who covers the heavens with ...
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Healing Prayerby Max Lucado In my med school class, we discussed the place of prayer in the hospital. As you can imagine, we heard strong opinions on both sides. What are your thoughts? What is the purpose of healing prayer? We tend toward one of two extremes on this subject: fanaticism or cynicis...
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Daily Scripture & ReflectionRemind them . . . to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. Titus 3:1, 2 A Time to ThinkYour prayer for someone may or may not change them, but it always changes you. –Craig Groeschel, pastor A Time to ActConcentrate on helping others and grasp eve...
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May the Lord Bless you and Keep you, may the Lord's countenance be gracious to you, and May the Peace of Almighty God, The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit Remain With You Forever, Amen. Compline (Night Prayer) INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. &...
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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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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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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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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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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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Saint of the Day St. Angela Merici St. Angela Merici (1474 – 1540) was born in the region of Lombardy, Italy. Her deep piety drew her to make a private vow of virginity at a young age. Her parents died when she was ten, and soon afterwards she lost...
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Verse of the Day "Therefore let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the ...
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Liturgical day: Sunday 3rd (C) in Ordinary Time View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 1,1-4;4,14-21): Several people have set themselves to relate the events that have taken place among us, as they were told by the first witnesses who later became ministers of the Word. After I myself had...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 27 2019 « January 26 | January 28 » Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeLectionary: 69 Reading 1 Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra the priest brou...
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The threshold of a church used to be as close as I dared go to one, safely. There was no proof that anything negative would occur were I to cross the threshold. Yet, I would wander around outside, visit with the wedding party, tug at my tie, and generally look uncomfortable until someone final...
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The Peace of the Lord keep you and guide you. May the Holy Spirit enrich your mind and give you knowledge you never new you had. And may this Day be a good day. May the Lord always watch over you. Amen Compline (Night Prayer) INTRODUCTION O God, come to our a...
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Vespers (Evening Prayer) (First Vespers of tomorrow, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time) 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, ...
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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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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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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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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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Saint of the Day St. Timothy St. Timothy (1st c.) was born in Galatia in Asia Minor, the son of a Greek father and a Jewish mother. Timothy was a convert of St. Paul the Apostle around the year 47 A.D. Timothy became a trusted friend and a beloved spirit...
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Verse of the Day "I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18
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Liturgical day: Saturday 2nd in Ordinary Time Saints January 26th: Timothy and Titus, bishops View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mk 3,20-21): They went home. The crowd began to gather again and they couldn’t even have a meal. Knowing what was happening his relatives came to take ch...
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USCCB » Bible » Daily Readings January 26 2019 « January 25 | January 27 » Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, bishops Lectionary: 520/316 Reading 1 2 tm 1:1-8 Paul, an...
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Scripture Speaks: The Word of God Gayle Somers Ever wonder what prompted the Evangelists to write their Gospels? In Sunday’s readings, we find out. Gospel (Read Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21) In the introduction to his Gospel, St. Luke gives us a rare peek into what prompted him &ldqu...
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January 25, 2019 Mentors & Friends: Necessities for Christian Apostles Derek Rotty Since the inception of Christianity, the life of discipleship has required mentors and friends. Mentors raise up others so that they grow more fully into the discipleship to which they are called. Friends...
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Where I saw her as attractive, I couldn't help but think she wondered why she just couldn't be herself around everyone. Just wanting to be pretty, yet not labeled as such; wanting to be seen, accepted, as something other than an object of curiosity. Ma...
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Dear Father God, Nothing can separate me from Your love... For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, ...
Posted by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.
May each day of the week be a good day, May the Lord always watch, and guide you and keep you safe in his everlasting arms. Leaning on His everlasting Arms. Compline (Night Prayer) INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glor...
Posted 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...
Posted 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...
Posted 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...
Posted 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...