This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
an apostle who lived the good life till You called him.
Then he lived the great life of knowing You.
St. Matthew was a tax collector and enjoyed the
pleasure of a big house, and lots of friends.
But, You, Jesus called him and he gave it all away.
Please Lord, give us the true understanding, that only
in knowing You, will we ever find the real meaning of life.
Let us see that all the things of this world will pass
away, but being with You will never pass away.
You Christ are the way and truth of life.
Thank You 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 HATRED FOR CHRISTIANS
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"What you desire you do not obtain, and so you resort
to murder." —James 4:2
In the beginning of the book of Wisdom, a group of people
decided to beset, revile, and torture a just man (Wis 2:12, 19).
They planned to "condemn him to a shameful death" (Wis 2:20).
This group opposing the just man believed there was no life
after death, "for haphazard were we born, and hereafter we
shall be as though we had not been" (Wis 2:2). Therefore,
they decided to "eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!" (1 Cor 15:32)
Today, we call this group of people "secular humanists."
They believe man is the measure of all things and this world
is all we should be concerned about. Secular humanists like
to come across as tolerant. They espouse the philosophy
that everybody should do their own thing. They accept and
even encourage all kinds of deviant behavior, especially
sexual perversions.
However, Christians are the one exemption to the secular
humanists' policy of tolerance. They become militantly
opposed to any expressions of Christian faith. They believe
in free speech for everyone but Christians. They revile and
torture Christians and conspire to condemn Christianity to
a shameful death. However, in doing this, they prove
Christianity true and themselves wrong, as Christianity
withstands their attempts to destroy it.
Monday WALKING OFF THE JOB
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"I plead with you, then, as a prisoner for the Lord, to live
a life worthy of the calling you have received." —Ephesians 4:1
Tuesday BODY BUILDERS
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"The elders of the Jews continued to make progress in
the building." —Ezra 6:14
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Brochures
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· Seek Prophecy
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"Yes, even on My servants and handmaids I will pour out
a portion of My Spirit in those days, and they shall
prophesy." —Acts 2:18; Joel 3:1
The Lord commands us to set our "hearts on spiritual gifts
— above all, the gift of prophecy" (1 Cor 14:1). We may or
may not have the gift of prophecy but we are obligated to
seek it eagerly. Prophecy is part of the foundation of the
Church (Eph 2:20). He or she "who prophesies builds up
the Church" (1 Cor 14:4). A prophet speaks ..................
· Paying and Receiving Interest
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I pray for my unborn child. Please God cure me from my
pregnancy complication and let my baby be born well and
healthy. Please give me strength to carry my baby and
then bring him up as good catholic. Holy Mary, Mother of
God please help me to take good care of my baby and
keep to catholic teachings. Please pray for David to
accept baby and be a father to him. Please hear and
answer my prayers.
(M., Peterborough, United Kingdom, 9/19/2009 2:55:56 PM)
I humbly pray for my son's conversion away from
homosexuality; for him to know, believe and abide in
God's perfect Divine Will for him regarding human
sexuality. In Jesus' name, I pray.
(rcp, United States, 9/19/2009 2:38:16 PM)
Dear God of EVERYTHING, All things are Possible to you.
I ask in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ YOUR only
Begotten Son to Grant me Wisdom, Understanding, and
Above All the Fear of the LORD. Holy Spirit be in ME.
(K.P., New York, NY, United States, 9/19/2009 12:52:12 PM)
Please pray for me to find patients for November boards
next week, to prepare well for November boards, to pass
November boards, for financial assistance, to find jobs
for now and after boards that will pay for my expenses,
for brad, for my family, and for all those in need of prayer,
especially the souls in purgatory.
(A., Gainesville, FL, United States, 9/19/2009 11:04:04 AM)
I pray the results of my upcoming bloodwork will be
totally and completely normal and healthy in all ways
and I will not have to go on any medication.
(SL, VA, 9/19/2009 10:07:16 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 are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3. Also available,
many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible
and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more
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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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." — Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Listen Online!
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GRANDPARENTS: A TREASURE
"JOIN FORCES"
It is necessary to join forces to defeat together
all forms of marginalization, for it is not only they
— grandfathers, grandmothers, senior citizens
— who are being injured by the individualistic
mindset, but everyone. If grandparents, as is often
said and on many sides, are a precious resource,
it is necessary to put into practice coherent
choices that allow them to be better valued.
"NOURISH FAITH AND HOPE"
May the Virgin Mary ... help them [grandparents]
always to nourish their faith and hope at the
sources of the Word of God.
(Sources: Angelus, 7/26/09; Address to Pontifical
Council for the Family, 4/5/08)
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you can find information about some of our ministries.
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2009 RETREATS
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2009 RETREATS
· Building Christian Community (Oct 2-4)
· The Bible Timeline (Oct 5-8)
· Discipleship, Leadership, Redemptive Suffering & Mary (Oct 9-11)
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