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August 3rd, 18th Sunday in ordinary time
This week the church celebrates the feast day of a man who
caused a lot of change just through adoration and prayer.
St. Father John Vianney was a man who knew the real
presense of God in the Eucharist.
When he came to his new parish, he realized that the only
way people could be brought to the church was through
prayer and adoration, so he spent countless hours on his
knees doing just that.
Oh! Christ, let us all see the value of just adoring You,
and praying for others.
For You, Christ, are the only answer to all the problems
of the day.
Thank You Jesus, for loving us and being with us in the
Eucharist.
And again we are blessed this week with the feast of
the transfiguration, which shows us Your true nature, a
nature of divine beauty and love. Amen and Amen
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CARING ENOUGH TO CALL
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"All those present ate their fill." —Matthew 14:20
If we could only see people the way Jesus does! If only
our hearts were moved with pity because the masses are
like sheep without a shepherd, lying prostrate from
exhaustion! (Mt 9:36) When Jesus "saw the vast throng,
His heart was moved with pity, and He cured their sick"
(Mt 14:14). Then He multiplied five loaves and two fish to
feed fifteen to twenty thousand people (Mt 14:19-21).
Only Jesus has love and power enough to meet the needs
of our world's five billion people. He will do the impossible
to provide food, health, freedom, happiness, peace, justice,
reconciliation, affirmation, and eternal life for everyone.
Our job as Christians is to deliver Jesus' invitations. They
read: "All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who
have no money, come, receive grain and eat; come,
without paying and without cost" (Is 55:1). Let's love
people enough to go out into the highways and the byways
to invite them in (Lk 14:23).
Jesus is spreading His table for all to be satisfied. The
banquet costs us nothing because He has paid the price
by His life and death. Let all come to the wedding feast
of the Lamb (Rv 19:7).
Monday FALSE CONFIDENCE
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"You have raised false confidence in this people." —Jeremiah 28:15
Tuesday APPROACHABLE
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"When I summon him, he shall approach Me; how else
should one take the deadly risk of approaching Me? says
the Lord." —Jeremiah 30:21
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Brochures
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Forty Weeks
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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On July 24, 2008, my husband filed for a divorce. For the
last almost two years, he has started staying out late,
drinking, and living in a manner which has caused scandal
to his family. We have 3 children and 5 grandchildren, and
have been married 26 years. Most people would say that
he's going through a "mid-life crisis". I think that it's very
much a spiritual crisis. Please pray for his conversion,
emotional healing and the healing of our marriage. I have
been a housewife and home-educator for 22 years and I love
my husband very much. I'm not sure how long this will take,
but the court date will be 60 days from the date stated
above. Thank you.
(R.J., Brookville, Indiana, United States, 8/2/2008 3:12:00 PM)
I pray my daughter remains safe and well on her trip
abroad. I pray all her travels are safe, and she will not get
sick from new food/water. I pray her skin remains clear
and she will not have any acne breakouts.
(SL, VA, 8/2/2008 12:22:18 PM)
For the guidance of the Holy Spirit to assist and to obtain
the necessary candidates for the next Men's and Women's
Cursillos, October 30-November 2 and November 20-23.
In addition, may the Holy Spirit guide the Rector and the
Rectora in planning and organizing and praying for the
next Men's and Women's Team for those projected
weekends. All for Jesus through Mary with a Smile!
(M.H., Dade City, Florida, United States, 8/2/2008 11:09:41 AM)
May the doctors who are viewing my wife's lab reports
be guided by the Holy Spirit to resolve her physical
challenges either with appropriate surgery or a method
of easing her extreme pain in her lower back. Her next
appointment with the doctor is August 15.
(M.H., Dade City, Florida, United States, 8/2/2008 11:05:21 AM)
That the guidance of the Holy Spirit will work through
Richard, the next Men's Cursillo Weekend,
October 30-November 2, to bring a Team together prior
to August 16, God willing, for the First Team Meeting.
May Richard have the patience, the love, and the
persistence to contact willing Team Members for God's
Team for the next Men's Cursillo. All for Jesus through
Mary, with a Smile!
(M. H., Dade City, Florida, United States, 8/2/2008 11:01:51 AM)
Dear Lord, please help for my 3 little boys. You are only
hope. It really hurts to see my boys are not like other
normal kids. They are your children too. They are not
mixing and not communicating with other children. Moves
away or feel very uncomfortable when comes to crowd.
Having speech difficulty. One of my son is suspected
autistic, he bangs his head on the wall, floor, television
and etc. It's really heart breaking. He can't talk. Once
again, please help us.
(P., Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 8/2/2008 10:39:56 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable
tapes online. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
are featured as well as The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4.
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Small Christian Communities
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communities by raising up leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FREEDOM
"THE MYSTERY OF LOVE"
The Gospel teaches us that true freedom, the freedom of
the children of God, is found only in the self-surrender which
is part of the mystery of love.
"TRUE FREEDOM"
True freedom blossoms when we turn away from the burden
of sin, which clouds our perceptions and weakens our
resolve, and find the source of our ultimate happiness in
Him Who is infinite love, infinite freedom, infinite life. "In
His will is our peace."
"REAL FREEDOM"
Real freedom ... is God's gracious gift, the fruit of conversion
to His truth which makes us free.
(Sources: Homily, Washington Nationals Stadium, 4/17/08;
Homily, Yankee Stadium, 4/ 20/08)
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2008 RETREATS
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2008 RETREATS
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personal commitment to Jesus Christ by discipling others to
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