This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates another great feast of Your mother and ours.
The feast of "Our Lady of Guadalupe", is important because it shows Mary's care for the down
trodden people.
She appeared to Juan Diego and gave him a message of love.
And so we thank You, Jesus, for Your mother and her loving care.
Jesus, continue to prepare us to give You the Christmas present You want us to give You.
And help us to know what that is.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DRESS FOR SUCCESS
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"I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul." -Isaiah 61:10
The third Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday, or Rejoice Sunday. Turn off the football
games; put off that trip to the mall; set aside the Christmas decorations. It's time to
"rejoice in the Lord"! (Phil 4:4)
On Christmas, many people receive various articles of clothing as presents: ties, socks,
sweaters, and warm winter clothes. Today, God has better clothes to give us: garments of
praise. He puts a crown on our heads to cast off grief (Is 61:3). To get us in that Christmas
rejoicing spirit, God gives us a shirt of justice and a robe of salvation (Is 61:10). He
gives us a winter coat, a "glorious mantle" which gets rid of any "listless spirit" of
complacency over Jesus' Christmas coming (Is 61:3). Because it is God Who gives us these
garments of praise, everything is just the right size. Our rejoicing clothes are custom-made
by God to fit perfectly. Now, with Mary, we can sing: "My spirit finds joy in God my Savior"
(Lk 1:47).
When Jesus comes this Christmas, we must be wearing the right clothes to greet Him. Once
Jesus told a parable about the heavenly wedding feast. A man was found who was "not properly
dressed" (Mt 22:11). He was cast outside, to wail and grind his teeth for eternity. So, we'll
be making noise forever. Will we be wailing in hell or rejoicing in heaven? Decide today. Put
on God's clothes and "rejoice heartily in the Lord" (Is 61:10).
Monday THE CONQUERING QUEEN-MOTHER
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"Blest are you among women and blest is the Fruit of your womb. But who am I that the mother
of my Lord should come to me?" -Luke 1:42-43
Tuesday BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
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"But afterward he regretted it and went." -Matthew 21:30
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
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 11 Isaiah 34-35
December 12 Isaiah 36-39
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
Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
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"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." John 1:14
The Christmas season is a celebration of God's word. Christmas is the perfect time to
intensify our reading of the Scriptures. In this Christmas season, I invite you to ask
for and accept the grace to read the Psalms in the following 15-day format. In the
Catholic community, 15 days is the briefest possible Christmas season. As you read and
pray the Psalms, you will have the Christmas the Lord wants you to have and begin this
new year with your eyes fixed on Jesus.
Day 1 Psalms 1 - 10
Day 2 Psalms 11 - 21
Day 3 Psalms 22 - 31
Day 4 Psalms 32 - 41
Day 5 Psalms 42 - 51
Day 6 Psalms 52 - 61
Day 7 Psalms 62 - 72
Day 8 Psalms 73 - 79
Day 9 Psalms 80 - 89
Day 10 Psalms 90 - 100
Day 11 Psalms 101 - 106
Day 12 Psalms 107 - 119
Day 13 Psalms 120 - 134
Day 14 Psalms 135 - 145
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Please pray for a young lady name Christine that just lost her mother and needs the comfort of
the Lord. Also for a lady that has just been diagnoised with degenerative neurological dementia,
she is only in her mid fifties and this has hit her family hard. Thank you family of God and my
family too. I appreciate your prayers. God bless and send His love on each of you.
(Theresa H., Thibodaux, Louisiana, 12/10/2011 7:56:39 PM)
I pray for ursulas husband that he may find a job in canada for Wayne allens cancer to disappear
and for elsas infection to clear up and I pray for financial help that I may have a deposit for
flat
(CAR, england uk, United Kingdom, 12/10/2011 4:29:26 PM)
Please pray for Betty and her family. Betty's 26 year old daughter Topeka has Lupus and is in
Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fl. Topeka may need a kidney transplant.
(Lorraine, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 12/10/2011 4:02:50 PM)
Lord, I come to you in Thanksgiving for all you have given me -- all the prayers that have been
answered whether I know it or not. I know I am weak, but the pain I am in is so great I can
hardly survive it. Please God, I am begging for Divine Justice for SA. He may not have caused my
daughter's tragic death, but he didn't help. He was mean and cruel to her up to and including her
last day on this Earth. I am not a "widow" or "orphan' as is mentioned in Scripture, but I am a
grieving mother. I cry out to God in my pain for Divine Justice. Not out of revenge, but that he
changes his life to glorify God and honor her memory. We don't want to see this done to another
girl. And an apology to her parents would be appreciated. He is Catholic and received his
Sacraments, so I believe he should know better. And please help me to have the strength to forgive
him, as that is becoming more difficult by the day.
(Carol, Arizona, 12/10/2011 3:46:04 PM)
thanksgiving of ans prayer for son's home to be finished on dec 8 20ll. finally can move back to
his home after flooding from toilet upstairs damage. thank you prayer partners and the the Lord,
st. anthony too.
(tg, 12/10/2011 3:15:40 PM)
for maureen nowakowski healing of reohmotah arthries, and for mary headrick healing of eyes. tks.
(tg, 12/10/2011 3:13:45 PM)
Please pray for my husband who is unemployed and desperate that God will bless him with a job
either here in the US or Canada according to his holy will and help us in these very hard times
especially because he is the only bread winner in the family of 5. Thank you for your prayers and
God bless!
(Ursula M., Sugar Land, TX, United States, 12/10/2011 12:35:55 PM)
Just want to Thank God for answering my prayers and ending many issues in my life. Things that
needed put aside because that they're not so and my direction is coming clear of why I had them
open up to me. My heart is happy. Thank you for your prayers. They do matter!!!
(J, United States, 12/10/2011 12:07:08 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, thru Revelation. 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
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.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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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 JOURNEY OF FAITH
"ALWAYS OPEN"
The "door of faith" (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with
God and offering entry into His Church.
"TRANSFORMING GRACE"
It is possible to cross that threshold when the word of God is proclaimed and the heart allows
itself to be shaped by transforming grace.
LIFETIME JOURNEY
To enter through that door is to set out on a journey that lasts a lifetime. It begins with
baptism...and it ends with the passage through death to eternal life...
(Source: Apostolic Letter, Porta Fidei, issued 10/11/11)
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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.
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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