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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Hyacinth of Poland St. Hyacinth (1185-1257) was born of noble lineage and reared in a Polish castle. His parents took great care of the development of his mind and soul, entrusting his education to his uncle, a priest who became...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand." Psalm 95:6-7
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 420 Reading I Jgs 6:11-24a The angel of the LORD came and sat under the terebinth in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite. While his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the wine press to save it...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,23-30): Jesus said to his disciples, «Truly I say to you: it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Yes, believe me: it is ea...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time From the homilies of St Bernard of Clairvaux on the glories of the Virgin MotherShe was prepared by the Most High and prefigure...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to the F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Morning Prayer (Lauds) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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 Fathe...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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 Fa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory be to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Tuesday 17 August 2021 Tuesday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Todd RadusToday I would like to share a passage from The Revelation of Peter taken from The Nag Hammadi Scriptures (revised and updated 2007). This text should not be confused with the Apocalypse of Peter first translated into Greek. I have had difficulties finding the translated text in its pure for...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMWhen is a River not a River? Monday, August 16, 2021 A river isn't a river when it stops flowing. If a river stops moving, whether by freezing or by becoming stagnant, it's no longer a river. The life of God in us is compared to a river - rivers of living waters flowing out o...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Holy Spirit: The Breath of God As long as my breath is in me, and the breath of God in my nostrils. Job 27:3 The Holy Spirit is the Breath of God. When the Father wants to give life to something, the Holy Spirit is breathed into it. The Holy Spirit was the Brea...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Father in Heaven, Thank You for Your Holy Spirit, the Helper you sent to me, as Jesus taught... But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bri...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. John 14:28 But you shall receive power when the Holy Sp...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.If any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God– 1 Timothy 5:4 How many nursing homes would be out of business if this command was followed more consistently by Christians? Whil...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Roch / Rocco St. Roch, also known as St. Rocco (d. 1327), was born in Montpellier, France, the pious son of the city's governor. He was born with a red cross on his chest, a sign that the Virgin Mary answered his mother's prayer to...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingly power: proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage throu...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 419 Reading I Jgs 2:11-19 The children of Israel offended the LORD by serving the Baals. Abandoning the LORD, the God of their fathers, who led them out of the land of Egypt, they followed the other god...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,16-22): A young man approached him and asked, «Master, what good work must I do to receive eternal life?». Jesus answered, «Why do you ask m...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time The Moral Reflections on Job by Pope St Gregory the GreatFights without and fears within The sa...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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 F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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 Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time or Saint Stephen of Hungary 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Monday 16 August 2021 Monday of week 20 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Lubomir LAKATOS, BBAMy Prayer for Today, August, 15 Year of the Lord 2021. The LORD teaches me humility and grants me mercy to dwell with thee. Take away my sorrow and sorrow and give me a flood of love. Allow me to live with you. I believe in you, I hope in you, I have found peace in you. I can't live among pe...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: Lord Jesus Christ My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. James 2:1 We usually think of Jesus as having three names: “Lord,” “Jesus” and “Christ.” But these thre...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God, Thank You for this new day. Sometimes the world seems dark; problems abound and stress creeps in; please help me to see Your light... Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am t...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCM“I am the light of the world.He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness,but have the light of life.”John 8:12
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Tarcisius St. Tarcisius (3rd c.) was a boy who lived during the persecution of Roman Emperor Valerian. When the Christians would secretly celebrate daily Mass in the catacombs, a deacon would be sent to carry the Holy Eucharist to ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access [by faith] to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Today’s Feast Day Solemnity of the Assumption August 15th is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a Holy Day of Obligation. It is an ancient feast of the Church, celebrated universally by at least the 6th century. Ac...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Vigil Lectionary: 621 Reading I 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2 David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring the ark of the Lord to the place which he had prepared for it. David also called together the s...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.August 15th: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Lk 1,39-56): Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When El...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary An altarpiece (1626) by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). The Apostolic Constitution of Pope Pius XII...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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 hel...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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 h...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Sunday 15 August 2021 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Solemnity 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Lord God Omnipotent And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thundering's, saying, "Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns!" Revelation 19:6 Jesus is the Lord...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God Omnipotent, Today I lift my hands toward Heaven and I pray that you will help me to be your ambassador of peace to everyone I meet... I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven an...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day I want everyone everywhere to lift innocent hands toward heaven and pray, without being angry or arguing with each other. 1 Timothy 2:8
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake– 1 Peter 2:13 Peter, under the authority of the Holy Spirit, commands us to submit ourselves to every authority placed over us. He goes on to specify that this applies, not only to powerful national leaders, but eve...
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by Peter Schmalenbach · Germany · L.A.M.Prayer is above all also a time of silent exploration of your own faith, as well as your daily life. First, I would like to quote a sentence from a John Wesley breviary: "God, who formed the heart of man, designed it for Himself and leaves it in turmoil until it belongs to its Creator."...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Maximilian Kolbe (1894–1941) was born in Poland to a devout Christian family. As a boy he had a vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She showed him two crowns: a white one for virginity and a red ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "But you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr Lectionary: 418 Reading I Jos 24:14-29 Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem, and addressed them, saying: “Fear the LORD and serve him completely and sincerely. Cast out t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,13-15): Little children were brought to Jesus that He might lay his hands on them with a prayer. But the disciples scolded those who brought them. Jesus th...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr Father Maximilian Kolbe in 1939. A letter of St Maximilian KolbeWe must sanctif...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time Office of Readings Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come to our aid. O L...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 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....
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr on Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time (First Vespers of tomorrow, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, u...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saturday 14 August 2021 Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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....
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by Larry MakinsonNamasteWhat does One do when the Dao, perhaps a different name for others, speaks to them and tells them that they have not given thankfulness properly?Will One have the clarity to recognize the message?Will one have the courage to walk the walk? I humbly, respectfully, and kindly thank Fra...
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by Rabbi GaryUnderstanding Good and EvilUnderstanding Fear and Courage And God created man in His image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. - Genesis 1:27 Having spent the last year and half of living through the “pandemic,” ...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLove Like a Vow Friday, August 13, 2021 People fall in love. And if they really love each other, they get married. They face each other in the presence of others and exchange vows. But why? If you're in love why do you have to make a vow about it? Love is more than a feeling....
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMThe Trinity: The Window Opener Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the LORD of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there wi...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.Many people believe they’ll go to heaven because they tried to live a good life, but the only way to spend eternity with God is to receive Jesus Christ’s gift of salvation. Whoever refuses the gift will be separated from the Him for all eternity. For a person to be saved, he mus...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord of All Creation, I welcome Your lordship over my life, over everything including my time, talents, and treasures. I freely give myself to You and to Your work, knowing that You will take care of my needs... &n...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Cassian of Imola St. Cassian of Imola (4th c.) was the Bishop of Brescia near Milan, Italy. When a wave of persecution erupted under the Roman Emperor, Cassian fled to Imola, Italy, where he found work as a schoolmaster teaching chil...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to serve, for the sake of those who are to obtain salvation?" Hebrews 1:14
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 417 Reading I Jos 24:1-13 Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem, summoning their elders, their leaders, their judges and their officers. When they stood in ranks before God, Josh...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 19,3-12): Some Pharisees approached Jesus. They wanted to test him and asked, «Is a man allowed to divorce his wife for any reason he wants?». Jesus...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time From a sermon on Baptism by St Pacian, bishopLet us follow a n...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 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, com...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 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,...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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 F...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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 Fath...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saints Pontian, Pope, and Hippolytus, Priest, Martyrs 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 Go...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Friday 13 August 2021 Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMWhat Your Heartbeat Means Thursday, August 12, 2021 Have you ever put a stethoscope to a rock? Probably not! But if you did, you would discover that a rock has no heartbeat. It doesn't need one. But if you put a stethoscope to your chest, you'll discover that you do indeed ha...
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by Pastor John R. Harvey D.D.One of the hardest truths for many nonbelievers to accept is that they’re enemies of God. Even though they aren’t close to the Lord, they still consider themselves good people. Surely, they think, I haven’t done anything bad enough to make myself His enemy. But the truth is, everyo...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMJesus: The Lord God Almighty Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments. Revelation 16:7 When Jesus comes in judgment, He will come as the Lord God Almighty. Jesus will come as the Lord, the One who controls all things. Today, the Lord allows...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Daily Prayer Dear Lord God Almighty, Though man-made shelter may fall in the storms and the fury of nature and wars, nothing can destroy the strong and everlasting shelter I have in You. Please let me dwell in Your shelter today and ever...
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by Pastor Charles Stilwell ULCMLighthouse Ministries Verse of the Day Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Saint of the Day St. Jeanne de Chantal St. Jeanne (Jane) Frances de Chantal (1572–1641) was born in Dijon, France. She was the daughter of the president of parliament, and lived up to her noble status as a refined, cheerful, and beautiful woman. At...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Verse of the Day "But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine."" Isaiah 43:1
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 416 Reading I Jos 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17 The LORD said to Joshua, “Today I will begin to exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know I am with you, as I was with Moses. Now command the...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time listen Download View 1st Reading and Psalm Gospel text (Mt 18,21—19,1): Peter asked Jesus, «Lord, how many times must I forgive the offenses of my brother or sister? Seven times?». Jesus answered, &l...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Spiritual Reading Your Second Reading from the Office of Readings: Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time A treatise on Christian Perfection by St Gregory of NyssaWe have Christ, w...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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 ...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time or Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, Religious Vespers (Evening Prayer) Introduction (without Invitatory) If this is the first Hour that you are reciting today, use the version with the Invitatory Psalm instead. O God, come t...
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by Arch Bishop Micheal Ralph Vendegna S.O.S.M.A.Thursday 12 August 2021 Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time 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...