Jesus, thank you for Your tremendous gift of eternal life that
started with Your being with us.
Lord, You came to this earth to do the Fathers will in
everything.
Jesus, please help us always to do Your will as we struggle
to really be Christ to others, and live as light in this
darkened world.
Lord, help us to look with Your eyes, and see the real
needs of those not only around us, but truly the needs
of all peoples.
Let us pray and be willing, to be just stewards of all the
gifts, that You have given us.
We pray, help us to share with others, in love and in
gratitude to You.
Thank You, Jesus, for Your 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 THE GIFT OF SELF
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"Then they opened their coffers and presented Him with
gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." —Matthew 2:11
For most of the world, today's feast of Epiphany is the
most important day of the Christmas season. It's the day
when many people exchange gifts and imitate the wise
men who gave gifts to Jesus. Today the Lord is calling
us to give Jesus the present of ourselves, to prostrate
ourselves before Him and do Him homage (Mt 2:11).
Like the wise men, we should express our giving of
everything to Jesus by giving Him something — a gift
that would represent our all. Some of us should give
Jesus gold. We should give money to God's work to
the degree that our lifestyle is significantly affected.
Others should give frankincense. In the Bible, our prayer
is represented by incense (Ps 141:2). We should
commit ourselves to a time of prayer and fasting that
will in effect be giving our lives to the Lord.
Finally, we should give the Lord myrrh. Myrrh is
associated with death since it is a perfume used to
prepare a dead body for burial. We should give a gift
that would force us to die to ourselves. On this great
feast of Epiphany, let's be wise enough to give Jesus our all.
Monday A LIVING HOPE (see 1 Pt 1:3)
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"On those who inhabit a land overshadowed by
death, light has arisen." —Matthew 4:16
Tuesday MULTIPLIED MULTIPLICATIONS
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"Then, taking the five loaves and the two fish, Jesus
raised His eyes to heaven, pronounced a blessing,
broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples to
distribute." —Mark 6:41
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Prayers of thanksgiving to Jesus for His healing presence in my Father's
battle with prostate and lymphoma cancers. Also, may God Bless this
New Year with Peace, Prayers, and Prosperity that all may experience
the true meaning of what it is to share membership within the human
family.
(P., California, United States, 1/3/2009 6:23:36 PM)
Please pray for Sergio P. I pray that God comes into his heart and that
he says the truth. Please pray with me. I have been praying for months
and I needs help. I pray that Sergio repents. Thank you and God bless.
Thank you God.
(D., Houston, Tx, United States, 1/3/2009 6:11:50 PM)
Praying for the good and happy marriage of Tammya and Heinz, that
no man will put asunder what God has joined together. Please let us
pray for this couple who are still adjusting for nine years, let love
FLOURISH into their marrage vows, instead of pride, and that they
will realize their love for one another,..nothing is impossible with God
and prayers, and praying that God will touch their married life.Thank
you God the triune and this ministry for praying for them!
(anonymous, Canada, 1/3/2009 6:03:28 PM)
That Fr E's superior will discern and follow the will of God regarding
the paperwork necessary for his prospective placement
(HOHI, 1/3/2009 3:25:27 PM)
My wife and I ask in faith and act in prayer that Jesus will remove
this unholy gay man which happens to be our boss. Being of a
different race we are treated unfairly and are denied hours at work
which takes food off the table. Our 18 mo son always comes first
and is always fed, it's driving an hour to work, being belittled, treated
unfairly, and robbed of work hours that makes it hard getting thru the
day with a smile. I guess I should really ask for the endurance to
make it thru each day and be thankful for the Graces already
bestowed upon us.
(Anonymous, 1/3/2009 2:58:24 PM)
Lord Please bless my marriage and my mind and spirit. I feel
disconnected to my husband and spiritually dry. Please pray for me.
(Anonymous, CA, United States, 1/3/2009 1:39:46 PM)
My husband has decided that he has no further use for church and
religion. I am a devout Catholic and I cherish my Faith deeply. He
has started to make fun of my commitmemt to my church and my
regular attendance at Mass and Curch activities. I pray that the
Holy Spirit will speak to his heart and that he will be open to the
teaching and guidance. And I pray, also that the working of the
Holy Spirit will lead him to change his non-caring and nonchalant
attitude toward God and also to his home.
(Anonymous, United States, 1/3/2009 12:44:52 PM)
Please pray that I would have direction concerning my future and
career. Pray that my two boys would both start sleeping better so
our family can get some rest. Pray that my husband would have
a great day today and sell. For my husbands conversion and for
us to be able to relate to one another and be on the same page.
(anonymous , 1/3/2009 10:58:27 AM)
May God's favour and blessings be upon you and yours' always
and forever. Thank you,...My sister GENNY KENWARD (not in
Canada) has breast cancer. Please pray for this cancer to go into
remission, disappear from her body and never return again. Thank
you and God Bless.
(J.W., toronto, ontario, Canada, 1/3/2009 9:34:12 AM)
Please pray for my brother Charles Ignatius. He is an alcoholic
and his blood preasure is very high. Lord save him from distruction.
My sister Jane wants to be married by this year. Praying for a
godly and good husband.
(J.J., Herdecke, Germany, 1/3/2009 7:07:54 AM)
I am a mom with 3 wonderful kids, I am working abroad and
everynight I dream of them as I miss them a lot. I am seeking
god's help for me to be stronger and guide through all of this. I am
seeking him to guide me through my finances and to help my
husband find a job.
(E.M., United Arab Emirates, 1/3/2009 2:56:47 AM)
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MP3 4 You
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tapes online. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
are featured as well as The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4,
1 Corinthians Part 1 & 2 and Romans Parts 1-3. Take a
moment and check the link below
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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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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
"AN UNSHAKABLE CONFIDENCE"
The intervention of the Virgin Mary in offering succor throughout
history ... does not cease to call forth, in the people of God, an
unshakable confidence in her. the Memorare prayer expresses
this sentiment very well.
MARY LOVES YOU
Mary loves each of her children, giving particular attention to
those who, like her Son at the hour of His passion, are prey to
suffering; she loves them quite simply because they are her
children, according to the will of Christ on the Cross.
"SEEK YOUR SMILE"
The psalmist ... prophesies regarding the Virgin Mary that "the
richest of the people ... will seek your smile (Ps 44:13)
(Source: Homily, Mass for the Sick, 9/15/08, Lourdes, France)
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2008 RETREATS
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2008 RETREATS
· Co-Workers' Retreat ~ Focus on St. Paul (Jan 30-31)
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· Women's Retreat (Mar 28)
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