Jesus as we get closer to the greatest moment in all of history,
Your birth.
Let us stop all the Christmas preparation, and come and just sit
with You in adoration.
Let us just sit before the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings and let
us just be in awe of the fact, that You are really present in the Most
Blessed Eucharist.
You love us so much that You want us to eat the Bread of Life, and
slowly become truly Christ to others.
Let us see in the breaking of the Bread, the love, the help and the
healing that You always give us.
Let us become new creations in, to and through You. Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "REJOICE SUNDAY"
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"With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation." —Isaiah 12:3
Today is "Gaudete Sunday" or "Rejoice Sunday." We are rejoicing
because Jesus is real and Christmas is real. We will receive Jesus'
love in an ever deeper way this Christmas season, which will begin
in just twelve days. Christmas is not just a holiday when we engage
in various customs and ceremonies. Christmas is not merely
recalling the past but experiencing Jesus' love in the present.
Therefore, we can hardly help but "shout for joy" and "sing joyfully"
(Zep 3:14). We are "glad and exult with all" our hearts (Zep 3:14).
Considering the reality of Christmas, we must "rejoice in the Lord
always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
The Lord Himself does not just observe our joy but rejoices with us.
"The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty Savior; He will rejoice
over you with gladness, and renew you in His love, He will sing
joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals" (Zep 3:17-18). In
fact, we can rejoice with Jesus' joy (Jn 15:11). We can have
"complete" joy (Jn 15:11), which no one can take from us (Jn 16:22).
The rejoicing in our lives and even in our cities can rise to fever
pitch (Acts 8:8).
Happy "Rejoice Sunday"!
Monday AUTHORIZATION CODE
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"On what authority are You [Jesus] doing these things? Who
has given You this power? " —Matthew 21:23
Tuesday JUST DO IT?
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"Which of the two did what the father wanted?" —Matthew 21:31
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
MARY—WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
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"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son
born of a woman." —Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most
important human being in God's plan, except for her Son, the
God-Man, Jesus. Others think that by ...............................
An Isaiah Advent
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For centuries the Catholic Church has been led by the Spirit to
prepare for Christ's Christmas coming by reading the prophet,
Isaiah. I invite you to ask for the grace to read Isaiah in the
following 22-day format. (22-days is the briefest possible Advent.)
This will help you have the best Advent ever and prepare you
to celebrate Christmas in a life-changing, world-renewing way.
December 13 Isaiah 40-42
December 14 Isaiah 43-45
December 15 Isaiah 46-48
December 16 Isaiah 49-51
December 17 Isaiah 52-53
December 18 Isaiah 54-55
December 19 Isaiah 56-57
December 20 Isaiah 58-60
Accepting Jesus As Lord, Savior, And God
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"For if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe
in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be
saved." —Romans 10:9
Who Am I In Christ?
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Spiritual Warfare
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Dear father in heaven, I ask for your healing over my father
today. Lord he is really sick in the hospital and the suspected
prognosis for his condition is really bad. Lord please have
mercy on his soul and allow him to return to us will health and
strength to be your humble servant. Lord please help at this
time when he needs you
(N., 12/12/2009 3:41:04 AM)
dear all I seek the parayers of all brothers and sisters for the
fast recovery of My Brother Mr Augustine who is hospitalised
at C M C VELLORE , for the past 7 months after a very serious
accident
(M., hyderabd, a p, India, 12/12/2009 3:36:36 AM)
Heavenly Father I'm asking you with faith for employment for
both my daughter & her husband. My daughter has a master's
degree in Business. I'm also asking you for employment for all
your children who are in need of a job. Thank You Father &
Mother for hearing my plea.
(Mom, TX, 12/11/2009 10:25:15 PM)
Please protect us from Satans Elite.
(Anonymous, 12/11/2009 9:06:24 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings
of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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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
TRUTH AND CHARITY
Truth needs to be sought, found, and expressed within the
"economy" of charity, but charity in its turn needs to be
understood, confirmed and practiced in the light of truth In
this way, ...we do service to charity, enlightened by truth,
but we also help give credibility to truth, demonstrating its
persuasive and authenticating power in the practical
setting of social living. (2)
"MEANING AND VALUE"
Only in truth does charity shine forth, only in truth can
charity be authentically lived. Truth is the light that gives
meaning and value to charity. (3)
LIBERATION POWER
Truth preserves and expresses charity's power to liberate
in the ever-changing events of history. (5)
(Source: Encyclical Caritas in veritate, dated June 29, 2009)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below
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
· Who Am I in Christ? (Feb 12-13)
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