June 17th the eleventh Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, we are now in ordinary time, and we can get so busy doing life, that we forget that
in You there is no ordinary time.
Just extraordinary love and grace, to help us to live in extraordinary ways.
Jesus, You are the way, the truth, and the life, and only in You will we ever find rest for
our souls.
Help us, oh! Christ, to feel the love that You have for us, and so be able to help others
to find Your love as they see You in 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 TREES
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"And all the trees of the field shall know that I, the Lord, bring low the high tree, lift
high the lowly tree, wither up the green tree, and make the withered tree bloom." -Ezekiel 17:24
The Bible begins with the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gn 2:9).
It ends with the trees of life on the banks of the river of life-giving waters in heaven
(Rv 22:1-2). Ezekiel described the Messianic kingdom as a majestic cedar tree on a high
mountain (Ez 17:22-23). In contrast, Jesus described His kingdom in a much less impressive
way as being like a mustard tree or shrub (Mk 4:32). Finally, the early Church referred to
Jesus' cross as a tree (see Acts 13:29).
The cross is the ultimate tree of life bridging Genesis to Revelation, the beginning to the
end, earth to heaven, and humanity to God. The tree of the cross is the fulfillment of the
Messianic prophecies. It is the means of establishing God's kingdom on earth as it is in
heaven. It is the way to enter the kingdom of heaven.
There were trees in paradise. There are trees in heaven. The Spirit called the early Church
to view the cross as a tree. The poet Joyce Kilmer was right when he said he would never see
anything as wondrous as a tree.
Prayer: Father, may the sight of a tree make me think with gratitude of Your Son's cross.
Promise: "We walk by faith, not by sight." -2 Cor 5:7
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, crucified and risen Lord of life and love. Alleluia forever!
Monday OUR CHRISTIAN HERITAGE: NOT FOR SALE
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"I will not give you my ancestral heritage." -1 Kings 21:4
Tuesday MERCY, MERCY, MERCY
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"Have mercy on me, O God, in Your goodness." -Psalm 51:3
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
"Speak the Truth in Love" - Ephesians 4:15
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"My people perish for want of knowledge! Since you have rejected knowledge, I will reject you
from My priesthood; since you have ignored the law of your God, I will also ignore your sons."
-Hosea 4:6
Contrary to the old saying, what we don't know will definitely hurt us. We perish for lack of
knowledge of God and the things of God. In this book, we proclaim the truth in areas where
our lack of knowledge has hurt us badly. We present these teachings in the form of questions
and answers because this is how simple, everyday people often bring up ................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Choose the Bread of Life, that does not corrupt, like the bread of this world that does. Amen.
(Anonymous, 6/16/2012 9:06:59 PM)
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us . Amen.
(Anonymous, 6/16/2012 9:04:27 PM)
Sweet Mother of Jesus, teach us how to love Jesus like You Love Your Son. Amen.
(Anonymous, 6/16/2012 9:03:22 PM)
Please pray for my brother Tipeni Tapasu (Benny) for Gods healing and that God will restore
his health and strength and that God would pour out his mercy and grace in this situation.
Please pray that God would reveal to Doctors cause of the migraines and pain. I truly believe
that God is the true healer and that God is all knowing ever present in and all that he asks
of us is just to believe and he will do the rest. So please stand with me and pray that God
will deliver my little brother from whatever it is that causing his pain. Thank you and God
bless you all love Tapu
(Tee Tapasu, Victoria, Please select:, Australia, 6/16/2012 6:49:34 PM)
My family desperately needs help. My elderly mother with dementia recently got home from the
hospital and she is refusing to cooperate with my sister and I. If she doesn't follow the
doctor's instructions she won't get better. We hired a caretaker to help, but we can't afford
one all the time. My sister and I are completely worn out and my brother no longer helps.
Please ask God to help us. I don't even know what to ask for,we just need help. Please God
help us.
(Anonymous, 6/16/2012 6:36:13 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings ,please guide by your holy spirit as we go
along with our work,bless our family, my grandaughter,grandson, my niece , and my nephew that
they are in good condition .give us a healthy body
(antang, muntinlups city, Philippines, 6/16/2012 5:28:00 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
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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
YOUTH AND JOY FREEDOM
MAKE SPACE FOR JESUS
... Do not be afraid to risk your lives by making space for Jesus Christ and His Gospel.
This is the way to find inner peace and true happiness.
"JOY IN THE LORD"
Seek joy in the Lord: for joy is the fruit of faith. It is being aware of His presence
every day...
GOD'S WORD AND JOY
God's word reveals the wonders that He has accomplished throughout human history, it
fills us with joy, and it leads to praise and worship.
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 3/15/2012)
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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
· Forty Hours Devotion & Family Campout (Jun 22-24)
· "Who Do You Say That I Am?" (Sep 7-9)
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
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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