Jesus, now that the new year has settled in, and all the celebrating is over, let us realize that in
You we always have the celebration of the mass to look forward to.
Let us make the mass a time of praise and prayer, a time of adoration and oneness with You.
Let us see in the breaking of the bread a love that we really can't understand, but yet it is real.
Let us partake of the food of life, that feeds us, and prepares us for the never ending mass of eternity.
Thank You for Your 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 SLEEPING GIANT
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"Samuel was sleeping in the temple of the Lord where the ark of God was." -1 Samuel 3:3
When Samuel was a child, God's people were spiritually asleep. Their leaders were weak, fat
(1 Sm 4:18), lustful (1 Sm 2:22), greedy (1 Sm 2:14ff), and almost blind (1 Sm 3:2). "A
revelation of the Lord was uncommon and vision infrequent" (1 Sm 3:1). When God would move
and someone occasionally woke up, they were told to go back to sleep (1 Sm 3:6).
The Church, God's people in our time, may not be that much different than in Samuel's time.
We seem to be sleepwalking. Many of our leaders are overwhelmed by the secular humanism
pervading and confusing the Church. So they do nothing, even when orthodox teaching and
objective morality are attacked and questioned. The Church has "put on a lot of weight"
over the centuries. We have innumerable programs and meetings. We have bigger budgets than
ever before. The Church has been shamed and lost much credibility because of scandals
concerning sexual sin. We don't seem to be hearing God. To even talk about hearing God is
suspect. The Church is in rough shape.
However, there is no need to be alarmed. The Church has been in worse shape before, and the
Lord has revived it. Jesus is the Head of the Church (Eph 1:22). He is calling new Samuels
to listen to Him and serve Him. Jesus will do the rest. Will you wake up, love the Church,
and be a Samuel?
Monday RUNNING A RED LIGHT
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"Samuel said to Saul: 'Stop!' " -1 Samuel 15:16
Tuesday "A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
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"I have come to sacrifice to the Lord." -1 Samuel 16:5
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME
"O God, you are my God Whom I seek; for You my flesh pines and my soul thirsts." -Psalm 63:2
"In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist 'the body and blood, together with the soul and
divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really and substantially
contained'" (Catechism, 1374).
Jesus' flesh is real food; His blood real drink (Jn 6:55). He lives in us, and we in Him (Jn 6:56).
Therefore, to receive Jesus in Holy Communion is one of the greatest privileges possible for a
human being. Communion is ..................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Thank You Father, for all the blessings, gifts, favors and graces bestowed upon me and my family. I
pray for conversions, an increase of Faith and deep-rooted Faith for all children.Jesus I Trust in
YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 1/14/2012 8:18:18 PM)
Through the intercession of Our Lady of Gaudalupe I pray for a special intention. Lord hear my prayers
and answer please. Thank you.
(Theresa H., Thibodaux, Louisiana, 1/14/2012 7:33:44 PM)
Psalms 3:4 I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill. Hear the prayers of those
I prayed for on the prayer line.Psalm 34:17 When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and
delivers them out of all their troubles. Lord I'm crying out about our finances. We need help, praise
you for provision. We still need help. Psalms 50:15 .call upon me in the day of trouble; I will
deliver you, and you shall glorify me. I'm calling on you about my family and children, school and
military.Prov 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. I don't understand the
relationship problems in my life, but I trust you.Isa 55:6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call
upon him while he is near. I call to you for help Lord. In Jesus name I pray amen
(anonymous, Dallas, TX, United States, 1/14/2012 6:35:38 PM)
For a true Pro- Life candidate that will win against Obama, I don't think Romney is a true Pro-Life
person. I know he'll say what people want to hear, like Obama did and he will do it again.
(Anonymous, 1/14/2012 4:52:35 PM)
UPDATED PRAYER REQUEST! Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Hardhsips(Severe Financial,
Health Issues & Other Losses-Deaths)& Sorrows.. Thank you for standing with us in daily prayer in the
slow recovery process under at times impossible circumstances!! NEVER LESS!!! We continue to stay at our
Post in Hope with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Please continue to pray with us daily
for God's Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope in our broken hearts & lives! Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,
Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Monasteries,Convents,Nuns,Sisters & Monks & Others? Thank you! usa
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 1/14/2012 2:22:49 PM)
I am requesting prayer for my husband's health please.... he has been having trouble with his blood
pressure and other health problems.. Please pray God to touch my husband and heal him and bless him with
a healthy body ....... I also am asking prayer for a Financial blessing, as I am taking care of my
mother, and could really use God's blessings upon me..... and I am asking prayer for my Friend, Jacobo,
from Mexico. I ask for restored communication, as I am trying to teach Jacobo about the Bible , and
Jesus .. but I cannot do this without communication....it has been weighing heavy on my heart, please
pray for his salvation, and that he will be saved and give himself to God..... Thank you to everyone who
prays for my requests.
(Cheryl, United States, 1/14/2012 2:14:43 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.**
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Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
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Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
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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
FAITH AND LOVE
"GRACE AND JOY"
Faith grows when it is lived as an experience of love received and when it is communicated as an
experience of grace and joy. It makes us fruitful, because it expands our hearts in hope and
enables us to bear life-giving witness...
"THE WITNESS OF CHARITY"
The Year of Faith will ... be a good opportunity to intensify the witness of charity.
FAITH AND CHARITY
Faith without charity bears no fruit, while charity, without faith would be a sentiment constantly
at the mercy of doubt. Faith and charity each require the other, in such a way that each allows
the other to set out along its respective path.
(Source: Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, issued 10/11/2011)
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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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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Male Identity in Christ (Jan 14)
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