Jesus, because of You we are really far from ordinary.
We are loved with a love that is almost impossible to comprehand.
We are really one of a kind masterpiece's of Your love.
and we are really special.
All people are really special, even if they don't know it.
Your death on the cross gave us everlasting salvation and a dignity
that knows no bounds.
Thank You Jesus, for all You do for us, and thank You Jesus, for
Your unconditional 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 THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
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"First He degraded the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali." -Isaiah 8:23
"The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali" were degraded. We also
see large areas in our society which are degraded. The physical
degradation of our slums is obvious; the moral degradation in our
suburbs is not as noticeable but nonetheless devastating.
Isaiah prophesied that degradation would be turned into glorification.
Anguish, darkness, gloom, and distress would be displaced by "a great
light" (Is 9:1). Jesus, the Light of the world (Jn 8:12), is the only One Who
can transform degradation into glorification. He does this by calling us
to repent (Mt 4:17) and follow Him (Mt 4:20, 22). When we walk in the
light as He is in the light (1 Jn 1:7), we become the light of the world
(Mt 5:14; see also Phil 2:15). We become like the moon reflecting the
light of the sun, although we are much brighter than the moon because
Jesus, the Son of God, is much brighter than the sun. Isaiah prophesied:
"The light of the moon will be like that of the sun and the light of the sun
will be seven times greater [like the light of seven days]" (Is 30:26).
Therefore, "rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of the
Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds
cover the peoples; but upon you the Lord shines, and over you appears
His glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining
radiance" (Is 60:1-3). Millions living in degradation await for our
repentance and commitment to Jesus. Repent and follow Him immediately.
Monday SIN-CERE
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"Now He has appeared at the end of the ages to take away sins once
for all by His sacrifice." -Hebrews 9:26
Tuesday THE NEWS-PAPER
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"Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation." -Mark 16:15
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Who Cares?
"The eyes of faith behold a wonderful scene: that of a countless
number of lay people, both women and men, busy at work in their
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For Flood victims in Australia, May our Lord Jesus bring them aid. Amen.
(Anonymous, 1/22/2011 5:00:58 PM)
please pray for the release of my son from prison.He has been accused
in the disappearance of someone.There is not enough evidence to go to
trial, so he is just sitting in prison for the past three years. Also pray for
his wife and sons that they may be strengthened in this trying time.
(Bernadette, St. George's, Grenada, 1/22/2011 4:22:24 PM)
For my friend, Cheryl, who needs to get disability to maintain their family
as a whole. she is a woman in need who has MS and is unable to work
nor is her husband. I pray for God's mercy. thank you
(ka, akron, ohio, United States, 1/22/2011 2:14:44 PM)
plese pray for my father mr. John Felix Fernandes who is having cancer.
His age is 78yrs old. help him my Lord to fight this battle of life and
death. for you nothing is impossible, Jesus my saviour, nothing is hard
for you, have mercy on my father, cure him and give him peaceful death
if it is your will. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
(Anonymous, 1/22/2011 2:08:44 PM)
No matter how hard I seem to pray for my niece's marriage it seems to
always hit another wall. Same old problems with her husband. I spent
hours over the holidays praying for the family. I try not to get frustrated
over the results. Please pray hard for her.
(P J, New York, NY, United States, 1/22/2011 1:48:46 PM)
LORD bless those that are about to march against abortion. May they
all see your face. LORD I trust that you have held everyone of the
unwanted victims and they have seen your face. May the mothers,
fathers, relatives, friends and advisors repent and may they see your
face. May the "Doctors" and staff see your face. May our political
leaders see your face. May the marches change some people views.
May at least one less abortion be performed today and may that
person grow up to be a saint. May I see your face. Thank you
(Jim, 1/22/2011 1:11:02 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.
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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
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND PEACE
HUMAN DIGNITY
Whenever religious freedom is denied, and attempts are made to
hinder people from professing their religion or faith and living
accordingly, human dignity is offended, with a resulting threat to
justice and peace ...
"THE WORLD NEEDS GOD"
The world needs God. It needs universal, shared ethical and
spiritual values, and religion can offer a precious contribution to
their pursuit, for the building of a just and peaceful social order at
the national and international levels.
AN APPEAL TO PEACEMAKERS
I invite all those who wish to be peacemakers, especially the
young, to heed the voice speaking within their hearts and thus to
find in God the stable point of reference for attaining authentic
freedom, the inexhaustible force which can give the world a new
direction and spirit and overcome the mistakes of the past.
(Source: Message for World Day of Peace, dated 12/8/2010)
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