This week, oh! Jesus Your church celebrates the feast of St. James, the apostle.
He was an ordinary person, who through Your grace, became a pillar of Your church.
He followed You without question, and gave up all of his known beliefs and was converted to You.
Jesus, give us that grace to constantly be converted to following You without fear.
Let us be truly Catholic christians, who love all as best they can, and evangelize by how they live 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 FINISH LINE
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"We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those who love God and
are called according to His decree." -Romans 8:28
God the Father, unlike His children, never did a halfway job. God always does everything
necessary to complete His work. "Those whom He foreknew He predestined to share the
image of His Son" (Rm 8:29). "Those He predestined He likewise called; those He called He
also justified; and those He justified He in turn glorified" (Rm 8:30). Paul said: "I am sure of
this much: that He Who has begun the good work in you will carry it through to completion,
right up to the day of Christ Jesus" (Phil 1:6).
If the Lord always finishes His jobs, why do we see so many unfinished Christians and
half-built lives? (see Lk 14:28ff) First, we are all "under construction" so it would be
expected that God won't finish with us until later. Second, we don't always cooperate with
the Lord. We are living stones (see 1 Pt 2:5). The Lord will complete His plan of salvation,
but we can decide to exclude ourselves. If we are insisting on staying unfinished, the Lord
will work with us to lead us to repent. If we decide to repent, He will even take our sinful
rebellion and its dire effects and make them work together for our good because He loves
us so much (Rm 8:28). Repent and let God finish the masterpiece of your life.
Monday EARTHEN VESSELS AND BLOOD-VESSELS
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"This treasure we possess in earthen vessels." -2 Corinthians 4:7
Tuesday IMPORTANT PEOPLE
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"At gatherings their wisdom is retold, and the assembly proclaims their praise." -Sirach 44:15
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
Thankful to be Catholic
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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
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One Bread, One Body
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Dear Lord, PLEASE be with all of the families in Norway that were affected by this gruesome
shooting. It is so sad and scary that this happened. There are many devastated parents,
wives, husbands, children right now that have no answers. Please help them cope and give
them peace as fast as you can. Lord, only you can help and heal so please send a speedy
answer. All the angels and saints please intercede with this prayer so it can be heard quickly.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/23/2011 8:03:34 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
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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
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Listen Online!
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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
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
"PROFOUND TRANSFORMATION"
It is an ever more commonly held opinion that, just as the Industrial Revolution in its
day brought about a profound transformation in society by the modifications it
introduced into the cycles of production and the lives of workers, so today the radical
changes taking place in communications are guiding significant cultural and social
developments.
"VAST CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION"
The new technologies are not only changing the way we communicate, but
communication itself, so much so that it could be said that we are living through a
period of vast cultural transformation.
(Source: Message for World Communications Day, 1/24/11)
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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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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2011 RETREATS
Online Registration
2011 RETREATS
No retreats are scheduled at this time. Please check back for an updated schedule in the coming weeks.
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