Jesus, help us to really realize how you enlighten the Church to guide us into this new year.
Today's feast is a feast of love and trust.
Your love of Mary, our Mom, and her trust in your eternal plan.
You, through an angel, told her to name you Jesus and so you are the name above all names.
A name that causes the demons to tremble.
A name that can and will change lives.
Oh Christ, you gave us your Mom to be our Mom and you gave us your Holy Name to protect us
and keep us safe in a very troubled world.
Lord, let us reverence your name and honor your Mom, so that we can keep on the right path
that will lead us to the heavenly kingdom.
Thank you Jesus for Mom.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PEACEMAKING
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"The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to
you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!" -Numbers 6:24-26
For almost fifty years, the popes have been calling us to devote this first day of the year
to praying for peace and justice. Few Catholics have listened to the popes, and we have
reaped the wages of our disobedience in war and death (see Rm 6:23).
May this New Year's Day be new. May we obey and be peacemakers (see Mt 5:9). Mary, the queen
of peace, is praying for her children to obey the pope, their spiritual father, and pray for
peace. Mary is repeating her Fatima messages and calling for prayers and sacrifices offered
for many conversions. The Muslims, Chinese, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, and secular humanists
throughout the world will also come to Jesus. Then we will have true peace. We will have
Jesus, our Peace (Eph 2:14). Then, after the whole world has been able to hear the gospel
(see Mt 24:14), Jesus will come back and take us home to heaven. There our prayers for peace
will be answered perfectly. We will have perfect peace.
On the first Christmas, the angels sang: "Peace on earth; good will to men" (see Lk 2:14).
Today pray for peace on earth, Christmas peace, "heavenly peace."
Monday QUESTION BOX
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"Who, then?" -John 1:21
Tuesday SEEKING RECOGNITION
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"I confess I did not recognize Him." -John 1:31
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
Mother Mary
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most important human being in God's plan,
except for her Son, the God-Man, Jesus. Others think that by honoring Mary we take away
from the worship of Jesus. However, Catholics and the Orthodox say Mary will lead a person
to Jesus, just as all good Christians try to lead their friends to the Lord. After all,
Mary's last recorded words in the Bible were: "Do whatever He (Jesus) tells you" (Jn 2:5).
What is Mary's part in God's plan? Does she mother, minister, and intercede today?
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
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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 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, 12/31/2011 7:04:37 PM)
Jesus I pray for my niece Liz that she will hold no anger on her heart and to repent and forgive and
forget her brothers insuslts and his addiction to alcohol and etc to pray for him and herself. also
for her mother(my sister) and her father her brothers for her to pray for them that they will forgive
each other and to love each other and be united like before. thank you Jeus
(france, san antonio , tex, United States, 12/31/2011 4:38:48 PM)
My ex husband stole from me, I pray Divine Justice. Thank you. Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/31/2011 4:37:58 PM)
Stop the death penalty for the unborn. Stop Abortion Now. Planned Parenthood is big medical industry
than gets grants from the government(taxpayer funded) to kill babies after their contraceptives fail,
which will fail, because they are Banking on it. Planned Parenthood makes millions of dollars
peddeling death and has many politicians in their back pocket. The Human Sanctity of Life is a God
given right. Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/31/2011 3:53:55 PM)
Please pray for me that God will give me and him the strength to do His will, either separate or come
together. I'm in too much pain in this in-between place.
(Anonymous, 12/31/2011 3:18:55 PM)
My dearest Mother Mary, behold me, your child, in prayer at your feet. Accept this Holy Rosary, which
I offer you in accordance with your requests at Fatima, as a proof of my tender love for you, for the
intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in atonement for the offenses committed against your
Immaculate Heart, and for this special favor which I earnestly request in my Rosary Novena: that
Divine Justice be visited upon SA and JS. I beg you to present my petition to your Divine Son. If you
will pray for me, I cannot be refused. I know, dearest Mother, that you want me to seek God's holy
Will concerning my request. If what I ask for should not be granted, pray that I may receive that
which will be of greater benefit to my soul.
(Carol, Arizona, 12/31/2011 3:12:56 PM)
I pray for the healing of all. Give us protection Father. Allow for the completion of the journey of
life for my mother. Our family wishes for her return to your side and to be with dad, next to you. We
wish for the return of our family status to complete the circle once again...after many centuries.
Bless us with your love. Give us soundness in our dealings with all and compassion. Father, please
bring the answer to Jonathan and provide him with words to explain what his feelings are. Thank you
for my prayer team and all the love you give to me and my puppies. AMEN
(susan, fort collins, co, United States, 12/31/2011 1:33:22 PM)
on this new year i would like to pray for world peace.i would also love to convey to my father Jesus
Christ acknowledgment for all the wonders he had done in my life.i shall continue to pray for his
blessings in my life and successful career.
(Nishanthi G., palakkad, kerala, India, 12/31/2011 1:30:53 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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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
· Male Identity in Christ (Jan 14)
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