This week, Jesus, we celebrate the Exaltation of the Cross and
our Lady of Sorrows.
Both feasts show us that life isn't always what we would like it to be.
You told us to pick up our cross and come follow You.
Give us the grace to not be afraid of the pain of life, but accept it as
a way of dying to self to be closer to You.
Lord, help us see in the cross not only an instrument of death,
but a purging of the sin we all carry.
Thank You Jesus, for dying for us.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "RICH IN MERCY" (Eph 2:4)
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"I was dealt with mercifully." -1 Timothy 1:16
One of the most important questions in life is: "Have I forgiven all
those who have ever hurt me, no matter what they have done or
even if they continue to hurt me?" If we have not forgiven everyone
seventy times seven (Mt 18:22), God will not forgive us (Mt 6:12) but
hand us over to the torturers (Mt 18:34). Unforgiveness deprives us
of life with Christ, now and forever.
Many people say they've forgiven, but really haven't. They have
redefined forgiveness to mean controlling hostility or being civil.
They try to think that if they're nice to their offenders, or at least not
openly hostile, they have forgiven them.
The real meaning of forgiveness is expressed in the parable of the
prodigal son. The forgiving father runs up to his son, embraces and
kisses him, gives him special presents, and has a big party for him
(Lk 15:20ff). Forgiveness includes the active expression of love and
mercy toward those who have hurt us. Forgiveness is both showing
love in tangible ways and giving mercy, that is, giving those who
have hurt us better than they deserve.
God the Father has forgiven us all with amazing love and mercy. He
even sent His Son to die for us. Let's extend to others the
forgiveness and mercy which the Lord has given to us (see Mt 18:33).
Monday LIVING FAITH, LIVING BY FAITH,AND FAITH-LIVING
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"Jesus showed amazement on hearing this, and turned to the crowd
which was following Him to say, 'I tell you, I have never found so
much faith among the Israelites.' " -Luke 7:9
Tuesday CROSS-PURPOSES
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"The Lord said to Moses, 'Make a saraph and mount it on a pole, and
if anyone who has been bitten looks at it, he will recover.' " -Numbers 21:8
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
Risen Life
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"Why do you search for the Living One among the dead? He is
not here; He has been raised up." -Luke 24:5-6
The Secret of Fasting
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Seek First the Kingdom
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for the inner healing and deliverance of Lina, Alminas,
Matas. Thank you.
(S.V., New York, NY, United States, 9/11/2010 3:06:17 PM)
That our Father grants that I can find work really soon, hopefully
with AAR corp with whom I have an interview on Monday.
(J.D.S., New York, NY, United States, 9/11/2010 2:00:31 PM)
DA Pray that peace in our family and for world peace thank you
(T.T., New York, NY, United States, 9/11/2010 1:55:45 PM)
Please pray to God that my son in law comes back home to my
his wife and children. Please pray that he opens his heart and feel
all the love of his wife and children. Amen
(Anonymous, Texas, 9/11/2010 12:02:39 PM)
Jesus, my mind is full of worries and impure thoughts. Save me
and cleanse me at once lord for I dont wish to live without you in
me even for a moment. JMJ be my refuge.
(Anonymous, 9/11/2010 11:24:07 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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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 BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
" CREDIBLE WITNESS"
Only on the basis of this encounter with the Love of God that
changes life can we live in communion with Him and with one
another and offer our brothers and sisters a creditible witness,
accounting for the hope that is in us (cf. 1 Pt 3:15).
MARY AND MISSION
...In many countries the various ecclesial activities are resumed
in October, after the summer break, and the Church invites us to
learn from Mary, by praying the Holy Rosary, to contemplate the
Father's plan of love for humanity, to love her as He loves her. Is
not this also the meaning of mission?
(Sources: Homily 8/15/2010, Angelus 8/15/2010 and 8/22/2010)
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2010 RETREATS
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2010 RETREATS
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