Jesus, next Sunday is Christmas, and we should have made the decision on what You want from us,
maybe it's our impatience, or anxiety, or fear.
Whatever is holding us back from truly being free to know, love, and serve You with our whole
heart, soul and mind.
Give us the grace to pray and get Your gift ready to be delivered to You on Christmas morning.
Thank You Jesus, for becoming one of 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 "MAN-IFESTED" (Rm 16:26)
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"The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you."
-Luke 1:35
King David wanted to build a temple for God so the Lord could have a house on earth in which
to dwell (2 Sm 7:2ff). God told King David that He never asked for a house on earth (2 Sm 7:7),
and besides, no house or temple on earth could contain Him anyway (see 1 Kgs 8:27). In fact,
the earth isn't big enough to hold even the books which would have to be written about the Lord
(Jn 21:25), so how much less could the world, or any temple, contain the Lord Himself
(2 Chr 2:5). The very universe itself isn't vast enough to contain the Lord (2 Chr 6:18).
How can it be (see Lk 1:34) then that the womb of a young teenage girl is big enough to
contain the "Son of God"? (Lk 1:35) After centuries of waiting, God finally found a suitable
dwelling place for Himself in the temple of Mary's womb, "for nothing is impossible with God"
(Lk 1:37).
We disciples of Jesus are Mary's children (Jn 19:27). Baptized into God's family, and as
Mary's children, we are also chosen as "a dwelling place for God in the Spirit" (Eph 2:22).
Not only does He dwell within us in the Spirit, Jesus literally dwells within us when we
receive Him into our bodies in the Eucharist (see Jn 6:56). Jesus then lives in us (Jn 17:23).
In our bodies, which are temples of God (see 1 Cor 6:19), the life of Jesus is made manifest
to us, and then through us to the world (2 Cor 4:10-11, RNAB). "How can this be?" (Lk 1:34)
"Nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37).
Monday A COMMON FAITH?
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"But now you will be mute - unable to speak - until the day these things take place, because
you have not trusted my words. They will all come true in due season." -Luke 1:20
Tuesday SIGN LANGUAGE
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"Ask for a sign from the Lord, your God." -Isaiah 7:11
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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 17 Isaiah 52-53
December 18 Isaiah 54-55
December 19 Isaiah 56-57
December 20 Isaiah 58-60
December 21 Isaiah 61-64
December 22 Isaiah 65-66
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
Day 15 Psalms 146 - 150
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Father I want to ask of You for blessings for those who are lonely. May they feel Your love wrapped
around them and know that You Love and Care for each. Send them the messengers of Peace and Love,
not just for the season but for always. Thank You Father for giving us Jesus Your Son the
Personification of You and Your Great Love. Merry Christmas to all! Jesus I trust in You!!
(Theresa H., Thibodaux, Louisiana, 12/17/2011 8:17:27 PM)
We come together every day to pray for our needs and the needs of others as we thank You Father for
Your answers to our prayers. I need a great favor of You My Father. Your son Jerome has an emergency
meeting this week that will be about job lay offs and he may be one. Lord there are many that will
need You to work this out for them also. Please help them. I know that nothing is impossible for You
God. Thank You for being in that meeting with Your children. Glory to God! Jesus I trust in You!
(Theresa H., Thibodaux, Louisiana, 12/17/2011 8:08:09 PM)
Please pray for Dolores, Frederick, Louise, Robert and Mary Jo, all deceased. Isabelle, recovers
from her stroke and gets her health back. Jean Marie and Ann Marie, there needs. Private intention.
(Anonymous, 12/17/2011 7:00:18 PM)
I am in love with man who has no idea. I think of him all day. I dream of him. My heart aches for
him. When I speak to him I get tongue tied. When I look in his eyes I feel like time stops.Please
let this man feel about me like I do him. If he does not please take these feeling away from me so
I may move on.It has been years since I have felt like this. I don't know what to do. Father I love
you and trust in you. Let only your will be done. Amen
(Sara, Panama City, Florida, United States, 12/17/2011 6:27:27 PM)
Plz wish me luck on my first job as a medical assistant make a miracle that they hire me as a full
time right oway on Monday thank u
(suleyma, arleta, california, United States, 12/17/2011 4:45:30 PM)
Heavenly Father,I'm asking you&begging you to please help all the places&people who are affected by
the hurricane&other disasters.Please help all of them heal&recover quickly.Let them feel your love &
presence to all of them/us,dear God.Please don't let anything happen to any of them/us anymore.
Protect all of them/us from danger&harm.Keep all of them/us safe.Watch all of them/us.Shelter all of
them/us with your love.Please help all of us that this hurricane& other disasters in the world will
stop.It is only you dear God who can help all of us so please be with all of us all the time.Please
help each&everyone who has come to you&asks for help.Please hear all of them out&please grant all of
their prayer requests including mine.Please help each&everyone on this prayer site also,please hear
all of them out also& please grant all our petitions.Have mercy on us all. These all I asks you in
Jesus name alone,amen. Thank you Heavenly Father.I love you.
(MARIA, United States, 12/17/2011 4:15:08 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, 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
RADIATE THE TRUTH
The renewal of the Church is... achieved through the witness offered by the lives of believers:
by their very existence in the world, Christians are called to radiate the word of truth that
the Lord Jesus has left us.
STAND WITH JESUS
A Christian may never think of belief as a private act. Faith is choosing to stand with the
Lord so as to live with Him.
"FRANK AND COURAGEOUS"
It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that makes us fit for mission and strengthens our witness,
making it frank and courageous.
(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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More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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