Jesus, You are truly like us in everything but sin, help us to
realize that our baptism not only regenerated us, but gave us
a share in the etenal life to come.
Lord, help us to understand that with this gift comes an
obligation to help others.
Lord, bring us all to Adoration, so that our eyes and hearts
will be opened to your love, and we become willing to help
others no matter what the cost.
Jesus, help us all to understand that in You we are all
brothers and sisters, and that we are truly the family of God.
Lord, let our prayers draw down graces for all peoples, and
let us truly be Your hands and hearts, to help, and heal.
Amen and Amen
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "THE PROMISE OF MY FATHER" (Lk 24:49)
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"Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in
the Jordan." —Mark 1:9
At the Jordan river, God told Joshua: "Today I will begin to
exalt you in the sight of all Israel, that they may know I am
with you" (Jos 3:7). Then Joshua led the Israelites across
the Jordan river into the land of promise (Jos 3:14ff). Once
in the promised land, the Israelites "ate their fill; when filled,
they became proud of heart and forgot" God (Hos 13:6).
In the same Jordan river, Jesus, the new Joshua, was
baptized. When Jesus rose out of the waters of the Jordan,
God exalted Him in the sight of all by testifying that Jesus
is His beloved Son (Lk 3:21-22; 1 Jn 5:9). Jesus left the
Jordan and walked into the same promised land as Joshua
had earlier, inviting us to a fresh start and a new baptismal
fullness.
In this land of promise, Jesus tells us: "I send down upon
you the promise of My Father" (Lk 24:49), life in the
Holy Spirit. Jesus baptizes us into God's family that we
"might become sharers of the divine nature" (2 Pt 1:4). He
lavishes the Spirit on us (Ti 3:6; Jn 3:34) to give us
abundant life (Jn 10:10; Is 55:2-3).
On this last day of the Christmas season, promise the
Lord that you won't become proud and forget Him as did
the Israelites. Keep your promise by letting Jesus "baptize
you in the Holy Spirit" (Mk 1:8). Each day, "seek the Lord"
and "listen to" Jesus (Is 55:6; Lk 9:35). Live the "radical
newness" of your Baptismal life (Lay Members of Christ's
Faithful People, Pope John Paul II, 10).
Monday NET-WORK
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Jesus "observed Simon and his brother Andrew casting
their nets into the sea." —Mark 1:16
Tuesday SPOTLIGHT ON THE EUCHARIST
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"At present we do not see all things thus subject,
but we do see Jesus." —Hebrews 2:8-9
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Hearing God
"Anyone committed to the truth hears My voice." —John 18:37
Your oldest son is rebellious and secretive. You're afraid
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I try my hardest to do a good job but my boss is relentless
and demanding. No matter how hard I try, it's never enough.
Please God, help me find a better job that is at least
rewarding and where I don't have to be humiliated constantly.
I'm a hard worker and smarter than my boss gives me
credit for. She is a terrible boss, very disorganized and
bad at communication, yet expects me to be a mind
reader and to be perfect 24/7. I can't take it anymore.
(fed up, L.A., CA, United States, 1/10/2009 6:19:40 PM)
Dear Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ his son our lord, and
Holy Spirit, Thank you for all the gifts that you have
brought us, can you please forgive us for our sins, can
you please bring mercy, grace, forgiveness, healing,
peace, humbleness, & love to my wife & I. We are
separated & have been estranged. I have not been to
contact her & have not heard from her for 3 months, I
just heard from her & she wants divorce. Please bring
us to be able to communicate with each other with
peace, humbleness & love. Please bring us to make
the right choices, find healing & peace, & can accept
whatever happens. Please bring us to find our ways to
you dear God & that we love & serve you. I ask this in
Christ Jesus name. Amen
(D, MD, 1/10/2009 3:07:54 PM)
I need help cause things keep going wrong in my life-
i neeed help. my mom kept bothering me-yet i forgive
them. but it seems as if she is oblivious to me- deep
psychological wounds- need help. healing of mental stuff.
(Anonymous, 1/10/2009 1:26:38 PM)
Pray God to bless michael in central california with a
good and loving woman to be his wife and helpmate...
he could use the help ! thanks for any prayers
(M.C., central calif, calif, United States, 1/10/2009 10:14:34 AM)
Please pray for Jayanti who recovered from Cancer
and it is now beginning to show up again. Her sons
are all abroad and she and her husband live together.
That she is able to carry on her day to day activities
without too much strain and is thus able to beat the cancer.
(A., 1/10/2009 3:43:26 AM)
Please pray that my cluster headaches and other
illnesses be healed so I can sleep and work and
better serve God.
(K.M., WI, United States, 1/9/2009 9:09:15 PM)
I pray my daughter's long flight back to Japan will not
cause anymore acne or blemish breakouts on her face.
I pray her skin clears up and she will be acne and
blemish free. I pray her skin clears up immediately,
permanently, and completely. I pray she will take
proper care of her skin.
(SL, VA, 1/9/2009 7:50:51 PM)
My wifde and I have been separated for over 2 years
and have 4 kids that I am taking care of. I am
unemployed and on welfare. I have been praying for
our marriage to be reconciled, but things have gotten
worse. She is involved with another man and is
pregnant for him. I still wantm our marriage to be
reconciled and family restored.
(L., baton rouge, louisiana, United States, 1/9/2009 6:54:09 PM)
Please pray the Lord will grant me mercy and courage
and strength and faith and hope. I pray to end the worry
and weariness of my days. I pray to take care of my
children and grandchildren and pay the debts and save
my home and go to court action that is due to a debt
and have it end justly. I pray for courage. I am so
burdened with worry and my heart aches to be strong
and have faith. I pray that the Lord is watching over
my every day and gives me more work and better
health. I need better health and I need to save the
family. I need joy and peace of mind and a calm mind
to find the way. God Bless.
(V.M, stow, massachusetts , United States, 1/9/2009 6:40:43 PM)
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
COMFORT FOR THE SUFFERING
Christians have always sought the smile of Our Lady ...
This smile ... is for all; but it is directed quite particularly
to those who suffer, so that they can find comfort and
solace therein.
NOT OUTDATED
To seek Mary's smile is not an act of devotional or
outmoded sentimentality, but rather the proper
expression of the living and profoundly human
relationship which binds us to her whom Christ gave
us as our Mother.
TURN TO MARY
I would like to say, humbly, to those who suffer and
to those who struggle and are tempted to turn their
backs on life: turn towards Mary! Within the smile
of the Virgin lies mysteriously hidden the strength
to fight against sick and for life. With her, equally,
is found the grace to accept without fear or
bitterness to leave this world at the hour chosen by God.
(Source: Homily, Mass for the Sick, 9/15/08, Lourdes, France)
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