This week, oh Christ, Your church celebrates a women who, because
of Your forgiving her, became a most devote follower of Yours,
Mary Magdalene.
Because her love was so strong for You, she had the strength and
courage to stand at the foot of the cross during Your crucifixion.
She also was one of the first to see you after Your glorious resurrection.
Give us, oh Christ, the grace to truly see You in the breaking of
the bread, and so be filled with Your presence and 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 IN THE WILL
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"One thing only is required. Mary has chosen the better portion
and she shall not be deprived of it." -Luke 10:42
When the Lord wants us to sit at His feet and listen to His words,
we are often busy about many things (Lk 10:39, 41). However, when
He wants us to go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19),
we may sit around and pray about it. We sit when we should run;
we run when we should sit.
We must repent of doing our own thing instead of Jesus' thing. We
must sit or run when He tells us to and not when we feel like it.
There's only one right thing for us to do at any particular time. To
be at the right place at the right time is to be in obedience to the
Lord. Whether we're enjoying ourselves, feeling comfortable, or
fitting in with the crowd is not important; He is.
Doing God's will is the meaning of life. Taking out the garbage in
obedience to the Lord is of eternal significance. Being on
international television in disobedience to the Lord is a waste of
time and a sin, no matter what we say. The most menial tasks are
charged with divine life when they are the Lord's will. Only the
Lord's will is worth doing. Doing our own thing is a tragedy.
Jesus said: "Doing the will of Him Who sent Me and bringing His
work to completion is My food" (Jn 4:34). Jesus promised:
"Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother
to Me" (Mk 3:35). "To do Your will, O my God, is my delight" (Ps 40:9).
Monday "YOU HATE DISCIPLINE" (Part 4)
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"You hate discipline." -Psalm 50:17
Tuesday ADOPTED BY THE BEST FAMILY EVER
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"Extending His hand toward His disciples, He said: 'There are My
mother and My brothers. Whoever does the will of My heavenly
Father is brother and sister and mother to Me.' " -Matthew 12:49-50
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Brochures
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I`m undergoing post operative treatment for brest cancer and
also reconstructive surgery and is having a lot of
complications with infection,I also have been unable to work
due to this. I pray for good health, to be able to complete my
surgerys successfully and also to be able to find work .
(C., Brooklyn, N Y, United States, 7/17/2010 6:46:01 PM)
To sell one or both of our houses by the end of July
(K.S., New York, NY, United States, 7/17/2010 5:58:21 PM)
Please pray,that I did not offend MY GOD,WILL FORGIVE ME
BECAUSE I QUIT MY JOB TODAY I JUST WALKED OUT. THEY
JUST WANT US TO MAKE SO MUCH FOOD TO THROW AWAY,
WITH ALL THE HUNGER IN THE WORLD, I DID NOT WANT TO
DO IT ANYMORE.
(Anonymous, 7/17/2010 5:32:55 PM)
Let us pray for all who are feel helpless and don't know where
to turn.those who are pregnant and considering abortion.
those who feel they are at the end of the road and considering
suicide.Please Dear Lord Jesus turn them away from despair.
let them see there are "other" "choices" and people willing to
help; if they would just give it a chance.Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(K., Texas, 7/17/2010 5:27:12 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD give me hope. LORD give me trust.
Things are not looking good right now. LORD look kindly on
all the petitions in this prayer room and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Thank you
(J., Wisconsin, 7/17/2010 3:50:59 PM)
Please pray that the Lord will help us (KA & MW) to reconcile
our relationship. Pray that He sends His messengers to open
our minds and touch our hearts to His guidance in His path,
for wisdom in knowing how to deal with challenges, fear and
obstacles. That He brings us peace, faithfulness, fill our lives
with love and happiness again.That He helps us in our work
too that KA can find a job in DC and we can be joined in
marriage to start a family. Pray for A/G family for assistant
and support.
(MW, 7/17/2010 3:06:38 PM)
I just left my husband. He is an abusive alciholic. Please
pray that God help me with all my needs, both financil and
emotional.And Mary be with me and guide me. And healing
from the holy spirit. Thank you all so much for the
emotional support provided in this prayer chain.
(L., Fargo, ND, 7/17/2010 11:10:58 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.
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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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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE PRIESTHOOD
THE PRESENCE OF GOD
God makes use of us poor men in order to be, through us,
present to all men and women, and to act on their behalf.
THE "AUDACITY OF GOD"
This audacity of God Who entrusts Himself to human
beings - Who, conscious of our weaknesses, nonetheless
considers men capable of acting and being present in His
stead - this audacity of God is the true grandeur
concealed in the word "priesthood."
READY AND ABLE
We have to beg for workers for God's harvest, and this
petition to God is, at the same time, His own way of
knocking on the hearts of young people who consider
themselves able to do what God considers them able to do.
(Source: Homily of Mass concluding the Year for Priests,
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 11, 2010)
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