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  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide  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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 4 May 2022 Wednesday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fathe...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The City not Taken Tuesday, May 3, 2022   There is a city on the Mediterranean coast of Israel called Akko (Acre). Akko was an important pagan city, a key port in the hands of Israel's enemies. Akko could have been a great blessing for Israel. The tragedy is that this was suppo...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Holy Spirit: The Holy One I have not concealed the words of the Holy One. Job 6:10   The Holy Spirit is the Holy One, sent from the Father to help you live in a godly manner. He is called the Holy One because His nature is holy. “Holy” is a word that means...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   I present my body to You as a living sacrifice...   Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to Go...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 46:1-2 NKJV God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea   Psalms 46:10 NKJV B...

  • Saint of the Day

    Posted May 3, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    St. James the Lesser Saint of the Day St. James the Lesser (1st c.), also called St. James the Just, was one of the Twelve Apostles and the cousin of Jesus. Both James and his brother, St. Jude, began to follow Jesus in the second year of his ministry. St. James the Less was the first of the Twe...

  • American Writers Writing Service Assistance

    Posted May 2, 2022 by rrob ert

    The goal of our college essay writing service is to create an easy to use and professional directory of writers for our consumers. As one of these services, we aim to help you through every step of the essay writing process, including selecting a reputable author. One of the hallmarks of our experie...

  • Lectionary

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles Lectionary: 561 Reading I 1 Cor 15:1-8 I am reminding you, brothers and sisters, of the Gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you also stand. Through it you are also being saved, if you hold...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    May 3rd: Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 14:6-14): Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saints Philip and James, Apostles From the "Maestà" altarpiece (1308-1311) of Siena Cathedral, by Duccio di Buoninsegna (c.1255-1319). From the trea...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - 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 us.Glory be t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast  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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to th...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast  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 May 2, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Tuesday 3 May 2022 Saints Philip and James, Apostles - Feast Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Sapphries

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Attempt Great Things Monday, May 2, 2022   The greatest physical challenge in our history was acquiring, entering, renovating and opening up a building for ministry that was ten times the size of our former building. Although it seemed over our heads physically, financially and in ever...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: The Firstborn But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: "Let all the angels of God worship Him." Hebrews 1:6   Jesus was the Firstborn child of Mary; she had no children before Him. She was a virgin when Jesus was conceived in her of the ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   Thank you for Jesus who saved me from my sins.   With the Psalmist I pray to You...   Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:2   ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted May 2, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 51:2 NKJV Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin.   What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again, nothing but the blood of Jesus. O preciou...

  • Lectionary

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 273 Reading I Acts 6:8-15 Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyreneans, a...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday of the Third Week of Easter listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6:22-29): After Jesus had fed the five thousand men, his disciples saw him walking on the sea. The next day, the crowd that remained across the sea saw that there had been ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor From a discourse by Saint Athanasius, bishopOn the incarnation of the Word The Word of God, incor...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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 ha...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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, mak...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father an...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Saint Athanasius, Bishop, Doctor  on Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide 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, m...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted May 1, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Monday 2 May 2022 Monday of the 3rd week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and ...

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Third Sunday of Easter Lectionary: 48 Reading I Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41 When the captain and the court officers had brought the apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders, did we not, to...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Third Sunday of Easter listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 21:1-19): At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. He revealed himself in this way. Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathana...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: 3rd Sunday of Easter From the first apology in defence of the Christians by Saint Justin, martyrThe celebration of the Eucharist No one may share the Eucharist with us unless he beli...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the S...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to t...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Sunday 1 May 2022 3rd Sunday of Easter Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen. Alleluia. _____...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: Your Father In Heaven Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16   Your Father in heaven… makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on th...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear loving Heavenly Father,   I pray that my life will bring glory to You, that I will shine Your light before others as an example of Your grace and Your love in my life.   I am an imperfect person, but through the blood and ...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 30, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 15:13-17 NKJV Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but...

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 272 Reading I Acts 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called tog...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday of the Second Week of Easter listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6:16-21): When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and Jesu...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Pius V, Pope  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide From the constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican CouncilGod's plan of salvat...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Pius V, Pope  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 has...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Pius V, Pope  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Pius V, Pope  (First Vespers of tomorrow, 3rd Sunday of Easter) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Saturday 30 April 2022 Saturday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer) ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end...

  • Online Thesis Writing Help: Tips for Newbies

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Olivia Smith

    What are the types of services that you expect from an internet assistant to manage your academic documents? Is it the best option to select for such individuals? What if they are low-class assistants who don't give performance goals? Often, students would look for sources that offer excellent educa...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Non-Miracle Days Friday, April 29, 2022   The Bible records many miracles: the judgments of Egypt, the virgin birth, the miracles in Acts. We think, if only I saw those miracles, I would believe without doubting. We think in those days miracles happened all the time. Not so...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Non-Miracle Days Friday, April 29, 2022   The Bible records many miracles: the judgments of Egypt, the virgin birth, the miracles in Acts. We think, if only I saw those miracles, I would believe without doubting. We think in those days miracles happened all the time. Not so...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Jesus: Undefiled For such a High Priest was fitting for us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and has become higher than the heavens. Hebrews 7:26   Jesus is the perfect Son of God. Just as the sacrificial lamb had to be without blemi...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father,   I confess that I have sinned against You and against others.   Please have mercy on me and please forgive me.   Thank You for Your forgiveness of my sins.   Thank You for gi...

  • Three-dimensional (3D) printed products that you can personaliz

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Perez Cesar

    When a company does not have access to the necessary hardware, employees can now order CNC components online and even outsource 3D printing services to third-party providers if the company does not have the necessary hardware.In any case, here are some fun product ideas to consider for your next per...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 29, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day John 13:35 NKJV By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 271 Reading I Acts 5:34-42 A Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the Apostles to be put outside for a s...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday of the Second Week of Easter listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 6:1-15): Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and the...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor  on Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor St. Catherine of Siena (c.1746) Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770). Kunsthis...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor  on Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide 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 Lo...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor  on Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide 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. ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fat...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin, Doctor  on Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide 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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Friday 29 April 2022 Friday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Father a...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Hollow and The Nail Thursday, April 28, 2022   "Who could hold the oceans in the hollow of His hand?" (Proverbs 30) Picture the depth of the oceans being in the hollow of God's hand. Amazing! These hands that can hold the oceans in its hollow, that formed galaxies, became t...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Father: My Father and Your Father Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father, but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.'" John 20:17   ...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father God,   Thank You for Your promises, Oh God my Father.   I want to draw near to You...   Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8   Please let me experience You...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 28, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Psalms 145:18 NIV The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.   James 4:8 NIV Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 270 Reading I Acts 5:27-33 When the court officers had brought the Apostles in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, the high priest questioned them, “We gave you strict orders did we not, to stop tea...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday of the Second Week of Easter listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3:31-36): The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven is above all....

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr  or Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest  Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr  or Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide From a sermon by Sain...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr  or Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest  Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Midday Prayer (Sext) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fa...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Afternoon Prayer (None) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  or Saint Peter Chanel, Priest, Martyr  or Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort, Priest  Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the versio...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Thursday 28 April 2022 Thursday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Compline (Night Prayer)(today) The Compline after First or Second Vespers of a Sunday may be substituted for the Compline of a weekday. ________ INTRODUCTION O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the Fath...

  • Sapphries

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lord of Mars Hill Wednesday, April 27, 2022   The Jewish people considered Mars Hill, in the Greek world, as pagan, a place to avoid. But, Paul was grieved when he saw the idols, because the place really belonged to God. He spoke to the people on Mars Hill as if they were made ...

  • Coffee Time with Jesus

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    The Trinity: Most High God (El Elyon) But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Most High, the Possessor of heaven and earth." Genesis 14:22   The Lord is El Elyon, the Most High God, a name that means He owns Heaven and E...

  • Daily Prayer

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, Most High God,   You know my heart and my heartaches.   You have showered me with blessings and You have carried me through the valleys of tears, pain and sadness.   Thank You for the godly i...

  • Verse of the Day

    Posted April 27, 2022 by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM

    Lighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day April 27th, 2022 II Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.   I John 4:18 NKJV There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he wh...

  • Lectionary

    Posted April 26, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter Lectionary: 269 Reading I Acts 5:17-26 The high priest rose up and all his companions, that is, the party of the Sadducees, and, filled with jealousy, laid hands upon the Apostles and put them in the public jail. But duri...

  • Gospel/Homily

    Posted April 26, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter listen   Download   View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Jn 3:16-21): God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not ...

  • Spiritual Reading

    Posted April 26, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 27 April 2022 Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide From a sermon of Saint Leo the Great, popeChrist lives in his Church My dear brethren, there is no doubt that the Son...

  • Office of Readings

    Posted April 26, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 27 April 2022 Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  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 ...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 26, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 27 April 2022 Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide  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...

  • Liturgy of the Hours

    Posted April 26, 2022 by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.

    Wednesday 27 April 2022 Wednesday of the 2nd week of Eastertide Mid-Morning Prayer (Terce) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be t...