This week, Oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the "Presentation
of Mary".
Let us see in this feast that Your plan of our redemption was
unfolding in a very simple yet concise way.
Mary, our mother, the "new ark of the covenant" was brought to
God so as to be sealed in His love.
Mary, our mother, was always and still is, full of grace, and her
intercession is very powerful, for all of us.
We have a loving, caring mother who loves us and prays for us all.
Jesus, give us the grace to realize Your love, and the means
we can use to get the help we need to reach Your kingdom in
heaven, some day, thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday MAKING ENDS MEET
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"It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations
began until that time. At that time your people shall escape,
everyone who is found written in the book." —Daniel 12:1
The end of the Church year reminds us of the end of the
world. "It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since
nations began until that time" (Dn 12:1). "Men will die of
fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the earth"
(Lk 21:26). "Indeed, had the Lord not shortened the period,
not a person would be saved. But for the sake of those He
has chosen, He has shortened the days" (Mk 13:20). "False
messiahs and false prophets will appear performing signs
and wonders to mislead, if it were possible, even the
chosen. So be constantly on guard!" (Mk 13:22-23)
The Lord tells us to "stand erect" and hold our heads high
(Lk 21:28) when the world ends. The way to have this
confidence is to live for the Lord right now. If we end this
year totally committed to the Lord, totally forgiven of sin,
and totally forgiving of others, we can have confidence that
we will be right with God at the world's end. If the world
were to end today, what would you do? Saint Francis of
Assisi had the right answer when he said: "I'd do what I'm
doing now." Obeying the Lord is our only security for the
future and the only security we need.
Monday THREE BLIND MEN
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"A blind man sat at the side of the road begging." —Luke 18:35
Tuesday PLANNING TO DIE
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"By manfully giving up my life now, I will prove myself
worthy of my old age, and I will leave to the young a noble
example of how to die willingly and generously for the
revered and holy laws." —2 Maccabees 6:27-28
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
Mother Mary
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Clarity, Certainty, and Commitment
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"The command of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eye." —Psalm 19:9
God's command must be clear if we are to be enlightened
by it and obey it. Not everything in life is clear, but the
Lord, because of His love for us, has made clear many of
the most important things through ..........................
Hearing God
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Speak the Truth in Love
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The Secret of Confession
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Ethan?: Almost one and is a vegetative state. He is on a
ventilator for 8 months. In your mercy Lord bring this family
what is according to your will. May they find peace in whatever
you give them.
(M., Sandown, NH, United States, 11/14/2009 2:05:22 PM)
St. Michael pray for us and protect us with your powerful shield
and your flaming sword; armed with the Word and Will of God. Amen
(Anonymous, 11/14/2009 1:15:13 PM)
Please pray for my friend Aquilla she lost her husband to cancer
three months ago and is filled with grief. Please pray that the
lord would cover her with his peace and grace and lift her up
and strengthen her inner man. That the lord would fill her to
fullness with his spirit.
(A.H., New York, NY, United States, 11/14/2009 8:17:04 AM)
Have mercy on me Lord. I am a sinner and need Your love and
forgiveness. Help me to trust You and escape the grip of fear
and depression. I truly have much to be grateful for.
(RB, IL, 11/13/2009 11:30:19 PM)
I pray for healing peace and understanding in my family who
have endured great pain in life. I ask for the safe birth of Pat
and Emilies baby boy. I ask that God show me the way to
accomplish the tasks in front of me that I may be what He
wants me to be for those around me. I ask this through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
(C., Canada, 11/13/2009 10:02:42 PM)
Please hear the prayers of all those that pray here today and
on all days.....your humble servant
(J., little egg harbor, new jersey, 11/13/2009 6:46:37 PM)
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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
Learn about the Communities in our 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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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
LOVE AND TRUTH
"PRINCIPAL DRIVING FORCE"
Charity in truth, to which Jesus Christ bore witness by His
earthly life and especially by His death and resurrection, is
the principal driving force behind the authentic development
of every person and of all humanity. (1)
"TRUE LIFE"
The search for love and truth is purified and liberated by
Jesus Christ from the impoverishment that our humanity
brings to it, and He reveals to us in all its fullness the
initiative of love and the plan for true life that God has
prepared for us. (1)
JESUS IS THE TRUTH
In Christ, charity in truth becomes the Face of His Person,
a vocation to love our brothers and sisters in the truth of
His plan. Indeed, He Himself is the Truth... (1)
(Source: Encyclical Caritas in veritate, dated June 29, 2009)
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PM Ministry List
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you can find information about some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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2009 RETREATS
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2009 RETREATS
· Mother-Daughter Retreat (Nov 20-21)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 5)
· Who Am I in Christ? (Feb 12-13)
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