Tuesday, July 31, 2012, St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, Matthew 13:36-43
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HOPE IN GOD IN OUR CULTURE OF DEATH
"Have You cast Judah off completely?" -Jeremiah 14:19
Jeremiah looked at his society and described it as overwhelmed by great destruction (Jer 14:17). He diagnosed it as wounded and incurable (Jer 14:17). Under these circumstances, Jeremiah prayed: "Let my eyes stream with tears day and night, without rest" (Jer 14:17).
Pope John Paul II looked at our world and described it as a "culture of death." Although this is even worse than what Jeremiah described, Pope John Paul II assured the victory of a civilization of love and life over our "culture of death." Pope John Paul II was not naive. He realized the "enormous disparity between the powerful resources available to the forces promoting the 'culture of death' and the means at the disposal of those working for a 'culture of life and love' " (The Gospel of Life, 100). However, "we have faith in God our Father and Lord, in His goodness and mercy...God is preparing a great springtime for Christianity" (Mission of the Redeemer, Pope John Paul II, 86). Moreover, the "new springtime of Christian life...will be revealed...if Christians are docile to the action of the Holy Spirit" (Toward the Third Millennium, Pope John Paul II, 18).
"We are more than conquerors because of Him Who has loved us" (Rm 8:37). Thank You, Jesus!
Prayer: Father, I will cross the threshold of hope.
Promise: "Then the saints will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: St. Ignatius helped spread the Gospel east in India and west to Brazil.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
PERMEATION - One Bread, One Body, 7/30/2012
Monday, July 30, 2012, St. Peter Chrysologus
Jeremiah 13:1-11, Deuteronomy 32:18-21, Matthew 13:31-35
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PERMEATION
"Eventually the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Matthew 13:33
In our culture of death, many Christians are preoccupied with crisis intervention so as to minimize damages inflicted on an eroding, lukewarm Christianity. Although the ones doing this are often making heroic sacrifices, the Lord, being all-powerful, is not interested in mere damage control.
Some Christians, more bold and less tamed by secular humanism, dare to challenge our anti-Christian culture. They intend to infiltrate the world and compete with it. They set up Christian businesses, watch Christian TV programs, read Christian newspapers, etc. These are steps in the right direction, but the Lord wants so much more.
The all-powerful, all-loving God wants us not merely to infiltrate the world but to permeate it. We are to act as the leaven, through which "eventually the whole mass of dough" begins to rise (Mt 13:33). We are to turn the world "upside down" (Acts 17:6, our transl). We are to flip the secular humanistic culture by discovering and inventing the means of permeating it with the Gospel (Catechism, 899). This seems impossible, but "nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37).
Prayer: Jesus, every knee will bend and every tongue proclaim that You are Lord (Phil 2:10-11).
Promise: "I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, says the Lord; to be My people, My renown, My praise, My beauty." -Jer 13:11
Praise: St. Peter warned heretics against trying to "hurl themselves against the Rock of Peter."
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Jeremiah 13:1-11, Deuteronomy 32:18-21, Matthew 13:31-35
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PERMEATION
"Eventually the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Matthew 13:33
In our culture of death, many Christians are preoccupied with crisis intervention so as to minimize damages inflicted on an eroding, lukewarm Christianity. Although the ones doing this are often making heroic sacrifices, the Lord, being all-powerful, is not interested in mere damage control.
Some Christians, more bold and less tamed by secular humanism, dare to challenge our anti-Christian culture. They intend to infiltrate the world and compete with it. They set up Christian businesses, watch Christian TV programs, read Christian newspapers, etc. These are steps in the right direction, but the Lord wants so much more.
The all-powerful, all-loving God wants us not merely to infiltrate the world but to permeate it. We are to act as the leaven, through which "eventually the whole mass of dough" begins to rise (Mt 13:33). We are to turn the world "upside down" (Acts 17:6, our transl). We are to flip the secular humanistic culture by discovering and inventing the means of permeating it with the Gospel (Catechism, 899). This seems impossible, but "nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37).
Prayer: Jesus, every knee will bend and every tongue proclaim that You are Lord (Phil 2:10-11).
Promise: "I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, says the Lord; to be My people, My renown, My praise, My beauty." -Jer 13:11
Praise: St. Peter warned heretics against trying to "hurl themselves against the Rock of Peter."
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
BELIEVE IN MIRACLES - One Bread, One Body, 7/29/2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012, 17th Sunday Ordinary Time
2 Kings 4:42-44, Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 145:10-11, 15-18, John 6:1-15
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BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
"Not even with two hundred days' wages could we buy loaves enough to give each of them a mouthful!" -John 6:7
In our secular humanistic culture, we tend to deny the miracles of Jesus. For instance, some people maintain that Jesus didn't really multiply the loaves and the fish but just got everybody to share. By looking at the context of Jesus' multiplication of the loaves and the fish in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel, we can determine that Jesus actually did the miracle of multiplication.
In the first half of John's Gospel, the multiplication of the loaves and the fish is the fourth of seven signs. All the signs are clearly miraculous according to the traditional meaning of miracles, that is, a divine intervention in nature. The first three signs are: Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1ff); the instantaneous, long-range healing of a royal official's terminally ill son (Jn 4:46ff); and the immediate healing of a man who had been seriously ill for thirty-eight years (Jn 5:5ff). The last three signs of John's Gospel are: Jesus' walking on water and the apostles' boat going two or three miles in one second (Jn 6:19ff), the healing of the man born blind (Jn 9:1ff), and the raising of Lazarus from the dead (Jn 11:1ff). If the multiplication of the loaves and fish were not miraculous in the traditional sense, it would not fit into John's Gospel, not inspire the people to try and make Jesus their King (Jn 6:15), and not prepare for Jesus' unashamed proclamation of the miracle of His flesh and blood being given to us as our food and drink (Jn 6:55). Believe in miracles. Believe in Jesus, the Miracle-Worker.
Prayer: Father, give me a strong conviction in the historicity of the Gospels.
Promise: "There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is over all, and works through all, and is in all." -Eph 4:4-6
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, crucified and risen Love. Alleluia!
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2 Kings 4:42-44, Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 145:10-11, 15-18, John 6:1-15
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BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
"Not even with two hundred days' wages could we buy loaves enough to give each of them a mouthful!" -John 6:7
In our secular humanistic culture, we tend to deny the miracles of Jesus. For instance, some people maintain that Jesus didn't really multiply the loaves and the fish but just got everybody to share. By looking at the context of Jesus' multiplication of the loaves and the fish in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel, we can determine that Jesus actually did the miracle of multiplication.
In the first half of John's Gospel, the multiplication of the loaves and the fish is the fourth of seven signs. All the signs are clearly miraculous according to the traditional meaning of miracles, that is, a divine intervention in nature. The first three signs are: Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1ff); the instantaneous, long-range healing of a royal official's terminally ill son (Jn 4:46ff); and the immediate healing of a man who had been seriously ill for thirty-eight years (Jn 5:5ff). The last three signs of John's Gospel are: Jesus' walking on water and the apostles' boat going two or three miles in one second (Jn 6:19ff), the healing of the man born blind (Jn 9:1ff), and the raising of Lazarus from the dead (Jn 11:1ff). If the multiplication of the loaves and fish were not miraculous in the traditional sense, it would not fit into John's Gospel, not inspire the people to try and make Jesus their King (Jn 6:15), and not prepare for Jesus' unashamed proclamation of the miracle of His flesh and blood being given to us as our food and drink (Jn 6:55). Believe in miracles. Believe in Jesus, the Miracle-Worker.
Prayer: Father, give me a strong conviction in the historicity of the Gospels.
Promise: "There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is over all, and works through all, and is in all." -Eph 4:4-6
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, crucified and risen Love. Alleluia!
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
"DECEITFUL WORDS" FOR CATHOLICS (Jer 7:8) - One Bread, One Body, 7/28/2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Jeremiah 7:1-11, Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11, Matthew 13:24-30
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"DECEITFUL WORDS" FOR CATHOLICS (Jer 7:8)
"But here you are, putting trust in deceitful words to your own loss!" -Jeremiah 7:8
Some Catholics are still trusting in "deceitful words" today:
* "It's OK to live with your girlfriend and still go to Mass each week. You're a Catholic, and you'll go to heaven. No one goes to hell anymore."
* "Is it really a sin to use artificial birth control? All your Catholic friends do it. Look, the music minister and lector had vasectomies. Why should you go to Confession for that?"
* "So you got pulled over for a few DUI violations. Don't worry, you're not an alcoholic. Look, your parish sells plenty of alcohol at its festival; it must be OK."
Jeremiah cut through the deceitful words and spoke true words to the Israelites. He bluntly said they could not continue to sin and expect to hide behind their membership in the Temple (Jer 7:4). He prophesied to them, and to us today, that we cannot come to stand before God in His house and then go out to "commit all these [sins] again" (Jer 7:10). Similarly, Jesus warned against presuming we are safe because of our standing in the Church (Lk 18:9ff). Presumption is a sin against hope in God where a person is "hoping to obtain His forgiveness without conversion" (Catechism, 2091, 2092).
We are always welcome in God's house with humble, contrite, and repentant hearts (Ps 51:19). Jesus never rejects anyone that comes to Him (Jn 6:37), but He tells each of us to sin no more (Jn 8:11). Resist the deceitful words of our culture. Repent today!
Prayer: Father, show me all areas of my life in which I am deceived. Give me the grace to repent quickly and permanently.
Promise: "Happy the men whose strength You are!" -Ps 84:6
Praise: The Miller family threw out their TV and instead prayed a family rosary each night.
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Jeremiah 7:1-11, Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11, Matthew 13:24-30
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"DECEITFUL WORDS" FOR CATHOLICS (Jer 7:8)
"But here you are, putting trust in deceitful words to your own loss!" -Jeremiah 7:8
Some Catholics are still trusting in "deceitful words" today:
* "It's OK to live with your girlfriend and still go to Mass each week. You're a Catholic, and you'll go to heaven. No one goes to hell anymore."
* "Is it really a sin to use artificial birth control? All your Catholic friends do it. Look, the music minister and lector had vasectomies. Why should you go to Confession for that?"
* "So you got pulled over for a few DUI violations. Don't worry, you're not an alcoholic. Look, your parish sells plenty of alcohol at its festival; it must be OK."
Jeremiah cut through the deceitful words and spoke true words to the Israelites. He bluntly said they could not continue to sin and expect to hide behind their membership in the Temple (Jer 7:4). He prophesied to them, and to us today, that we cannot come to stand before God in His house and then go out to "commit all these [sins] again" (Jer 7:10). Similarly, Jesus warned against presuming we are safe because of our standing in the Church (Lk 18:9ff). Presumption is a sin against hope in God where a person is "hoping to obtain His forgiveness without conversion" (Catechism, 2091, 2092).
We are always welcome in God's house with humble, contrite, and repentant hearts (Ps 51:19). Jesus never rejects anyone that comes to Him (Jn 6:37), but He tells each of us to sin no more (Jn 8:11). Resist the deceitful words of our culture. Repent today!
Prayer: Father, show me all areas of my life in which I am deceived. Give me the grace to repent quickly and permanently.
Promise: "Happy the men whose strength You are!" -Ps 84:6
Praise: The Miller family threw out their TV and instead prayed a family rosary each night.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
PM eNewsletter 17th Sunday in ordinary time
(my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I apologize that I had to send this out 2 days early.
Please pray that my family and I have a safe trip to the east coast and return safely. May God
continue to bless each of you and all that you care for.)
July 29th 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Jesus Your church celebrates the feast of St. James, the apostle.
He was an ordinary person, who through Your grace, became a pillar of Your church.
He followed You without question, and gave up all of his known beliefs and was converted to You.
Jesus, give us that grace to constantly be converted to following You without fear.
Let us be truly Catholic christians, who love all as best they can, and evangelize by how they live and love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
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"Not even with two hundred days' wages could we buy loaves enough to give each of
them a mouthful!" -John 6:7
In our secular humanistic culture, we tend to deny the miracles of Jesus. For
instance, some people maintain that Jesus didn't really multiply the loaves and
the fish but just got everybody to share. By looking at the context of Jesus'
multiplication of the loaves and the fish in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel,
we can determine that Jesus actually did the miracle of multiplication.
In the first half of John's Gospel, the multiplication of the loaves and the fish
is the fourth of seven signs. All the signs are clearly miraculous according to
the traditional meaning of miracles, that is, a divine intervention in nature. The
first three signs are: Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1ff);
the instantaneous, long-range healing of a royal official's terminally ill son
(Jn 4:46ff); and the immediate healing of a man who had been seriously ill for
thirty-eight years (Jn 5:5ff). The last three signs of John's Gospel are: Jesus'
walking on water and the apostles' boat going two or three miles in one second
(Jn 6:19ff), the healing of the man born blind (Jn 9:1ff), and the raising of
Lazarus from the dead (Jn 11:1ff). If the multiplication of the loaves and fish
were not miraculous in the traditional sense, it would not fit into John's Gospel,
not inspire the people to try and make Jesus their King (Jn 6:15), and not prepare
for Jesus' unashamed proclamation of the miracle of His flesh and blood being
given to us as our food and drink (Jn 6:55). Believe in miracles. Believe in Jesus,
the Miracle-Worker.
Prayer: Father, give me a strong conviction in the historicity of the Gospels.
Promise: "There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given
all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one
God and Father of all, Who is over all, and works through all, and is in all."
-Eph 4:4-6
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, crucified and risen Love. Alleluia!
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"Eventually the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Matthew 13:33
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given to us (Mt 6:33). Whenever we pray, we should pray for His kingdom to come on earth as
it is in heaven (Mt 6:10). He gave His Church the keys of the kingdom (Mt 16:19). When
Jesus healed and delivered people from the evil one, these were signs of the kingdom
(Lk 11:20). The Last Supper was a kingdom-celebration (Mt 26:29). Jesus was even put to
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Please pray that a nice legal secretarial position suited to me will come up very soon. I
have been unemployed for 4 1/2 years.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2012 9:52:14 PM)
Our Saviour King Jesus, You alone are worthy of all praise, honor and glory. I live this
day according to your will. I pray for this nation to make the moral decision this
presidential election. We are one nation under God. Our vote this November should reflect
who we are in Jesus. Don't look at the taxes, but look to life, in the unborn and elderly.
How can we as Christians elect someone who doesn't stand for the unborn???. The choice is
yours. Only you will stand before the judgement seat, no one to enable or defend you. We
need a president that will protect the unborn and the state of Israel at all costs. We
will reap what we sow as a nation this election. Lord Jesus, help those who don't want to
admit the truth and want things their own way. Reveal through the power of the Holy Spirit
discerning of truth. Thank you Jesus. I ask this in your name, Judith
(Judith H., Lewes, DE, United States, 7/26/2012 9:34:23 PM)
Thank you for this day God. Please let your mercy flow abundantly on each one of us here
today. I long for your to fill me up Lord. Please do not let me lose faith in you, your
faithfulness and your Words. I long so much for your deliverance to arrive each day Lord.
That I may see that you have not let me down. Forgive us of our sins Lord. May through
your compassion that I may receive your miracles today and all in this prayer room. In
Jesus name I pray. Amen.
(Cathy, 7/26/2012 8:26:38 PM)
HalleluJah !! Our Lord Jesus Christ is Alive !!! Please pray that all that use and pray
on/with this prayer page recieve all that is requested !!! Our King Jesus Christ is Alive,
with, in, and through, each one of *us* that use this inspired tool of technology !!! Oh !!
Please pray that Deanna be filled to overflowing with *JOY* and that she do really good in
her A.S.L. class exam !!! Love Ya !!
(Br.Phil B., California, United States, 7/26/2012 7:37:10 PM)
Spoken by Our Lady of Fatima: Do not offend the Lord our God anymore, because He is already
so much offended. This would also apply to U.S. in this day and age as well. Repent for
your sins and the sins of the world. Pray the Rosary often to obtain peace for the world!
Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 7/26/2012 7:35:02 PM)
HalleluJah !! Please pray and thank our 'Abba"Father God for His Son Jesus Christ, and that
I do really good at my return to work at ML Gardens and Orchards !! The surgery was/is a
success and I am more than able to do very good at work !!!
(Br.Phil B., California, United States, 7/26/2012 7:21:44 PM)
Dear Lord,Your Word states how many false prophets will come our way.Please reveal your
truths to me all the more-especially when it comes to who to give our money to when we
donate.Please lead us to worthy people in need,ministries,etc. who will not misapropriate
or use our money selfishly.Please forgive our past foolishnesses in believing
televangelists who are wolves in sheeps clothing...May you please pour out your blessings
upon us always.Thank you Jesus!Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2012 6:49:41 PM)
Dear Father God,LordJesus and Holy Spirit-Please forgive us of all of our sins&please bless
all of our family members,especially our son,daughter(s),grandson,husband,etc. spiritually,
mentally,emotionally,physically and financially.We desperately need your help to restore
our marriage,finances,health in every area and have all of us come to you, be born again
and read our Bibles more often and pray!
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Bible Telephone Line
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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
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hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
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** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
YOUTH AND JOY FREEDOM
"JOY AND HOPE"
In these difficult times, so many young people all around you need to hear that the
Christian message is a message of joy and hope!
STAKE YOUR LIFE ON JESUS
The discovery and preservation of spiritual joy is the fruit of an encounter with
the Lord. Jesus asks us to follow Him and to stake our whole life on Him
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.
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 3/15/2012)
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Please pray that my family and I have a safe trip to the east coast and return safely. May God
continue to bless each of you and all that you care for.)
July 29th 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Jesus Your church celebrates the feast of St. James, the apostle.
He was an ordinary person, who through Your grace, became a pillar of Your church.
He followed You without question, and gave up all of his known beliefs and was converted to You.
Jesus, give us that grace to constantly be converted to following You without fear.
Let us be truly Catholic christians, who love all as best they can, and evangelize by how they live and love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
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"Not even with two hundred days' wages could we buy loaves enough to give each of
them a mouthful!" -John 6:7
In our secular humanistic culture, we tend to deny the miracles of Jesus. For
instance, some people maintain that Jesus didn't really multiply the loaves and
the fish but just got everybody to share. By looking at the context of Jesus'
multiplication of the loaves and the fish in the sixth chapter of John's Gospel,
we can determine that Jesus actually did the miracle of multiplication.
In the first half of John's Gospel, the multiplication of the loaves and the fish
is the fourth of seven signs. All the signs are clearly miraculous according to
the traditional meaning of miracles, that is, a divine intervention in nature. The
first three signs are: Jesus' miracle of turning water into wine at Cana (Jn 2:1ff);
the instantaneous, long-range healing of a royal official's terminally ill son
(Jn 4:46ff); and the immediate healing of a man who had been seriously ill for
thirty-eight years (Jn 5:5ff). The last three signs of John's Gospel are: Jesus'
walking on water and the apostles' boat going two or three miles in one second
(Jn 6:19ff), the healing of the man born blind (Jn 9:1ff), and the raising of
Lazarus from the dead (Jn 11:1ff). If the multiplication of the loaves and fish
were not miraculous in the traditional sense, it would not fit into John's Gospel,
not inspire the people to try and make Jesus their King (Jn 6:15), and not prepare
for Jesus' unashamed proclamation of the miracle of His flesh and blood being
given to us as our food and drink (Jn 6:55). Believe in miracles. Believe in Jesus,
the Miracle-Worker.
Prayer: Father, give me a strong conviction in the historicity of the Gospels.
Promise: "There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given
all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one
God and Father of all, Who is over all, and works through all, and is in all."
-Eph 4:4-6
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, crucified and risen Love. Alleluia!
Monday PERMEATION
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"Eventually the whole mass of dough began to rise." -Matthew 13:33
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hand (Mt 10:7). He commanded us to seek first His kingdom and then everything else would be
given to us (Mt 6:33). Whenever we pray, we should pray for His kingdom to come on earth as
it is in heaven (Mt 6:10). He gave His Church the keys of the kingdom (Mt 16:19). When
Jesus healed and delivered people from the evil one, these were signs of the kingdom
(Lk 11:20). The Last Supper was a kingdom-celebration (Mt 26:29). Jesus was even put to
death because He claimed to be the King of the Jews (Lk 23:38). Jesus repeatedly emphasizes
that the gospel is to be presented in terms of the kingdom.
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Please pray that a nice legal secretarial position suited to me will come up very soon. I
have been unemployed for 4 1/2 years.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2012 9:52:14 PM)
Our Saviour King Jesus, You alone are worthy of all praise, honor and glory. I live this
day according to your will. I pray for this nation to make the moral decision this
presidential election. We are one nation under God. Our vote this November should reflect
who we are in Jesus. Don't look at the taxes, but look to life, in the unborn and elderly.
How can we as Christians elect someone who doesn't stand for the unborn???. The choice is
yours. Only you will stand before the judgement seat, no one to enable or defend you. We
need a president that will protect the unborn and the state of Israel at all costs. We
will reap what we sow as a nation this election. Lord Jesus, help those who don't want to
admit the truth and want things their own way. Reveal through the power of the Holy Spirit
discerning of truth. Thank you Jesus. I ask this in your name, Judith
(Judith H., Lewes, DE, United States, 7/26/2012 9:34:23 PM)
Thank you for this day God. Please let your mercy flow abundantly on each one of us here
today. I long for your to fill me up Lord. Please do not let me lose faith in you, your
faithfulness and your Words. I long so much for your deliverance to arrive each day Lord.
That I may see that you have not let me down. Forgive us of our sins Lord. May through
your compassion that I may receive your miracles today and all in this prayer room. In
Jesus name I pray. Amen.
(Cathy, 7/26/2012 8:26:38 PM)
HalleluJah !! Our Lord Jesus Christ is Alive !!! Please pray that all that use and pray
on/with this prayer page recieve all that is requested !!! Our King Jesus Christ is Alive,
with, in, and through, each one of *us* that use this inspired tool of technology !!! Oh !!
Please pray that Deanna be filled to overflowing with *JOY* and that she do really good in
her A.S.L. class exam !!! Love Ya !!
(Br.Phil B., California, United States, 7/26/2012 7:37:10 PM)
Spoken by Our Lady of Fatima: Do not offend the Lord our God anymore, because He is already
so much offended. This would also apply to U.S. in this day and age as well. Repent for
your sins and the sins of the world. Pray the Rosary often to obtain peace for the world!
Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 7/26/2012 7:35:02 PM)
HalleluJah !! Please pray and thank our 'Abba"Father God for His Son Jesus Christ, and that
I do really good at my return to work at ML Gardens and Orchards !! The surgery was/is a
success and I am more than able to do very good at work !!!
(Br.Phil B., California, United States, 7/26/2012 7:21:44 PM)
Dear Lord,Your Word states how many false prophets will come our way.Please reveal your
truths to me all the more-especially when it comes to who to give our money to when we
donate.Please lead us to worthy people in need,ministries,etc. who will not misapropriate
or use our money selfishly.Please forgive our past foolishnesses in believing
televangelists who are wolves in sheeps clothing...May you please pour out your blessings
upon us always.Thank you Jesus!Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2012 6:49:41 PM)
Dear Father God,LordJesus and Holy Spirit-Please forgive us of all of our sins&please bless
all of our family members,especially our son,daughter(s),grandson,husband,etc. spiritually,
mentally,emotionally,physically and financially.We desperately need your help to restore
our marriage,finances,health in every area and have all of us come to you, be born again
and read our Bibles more often and pray!
(Anonymous, 7/26/2012 6:46:06 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
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
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-06.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
YOUTH AND JOY FREEDOM
"JOY AND HOPE"
In these difficult times, so many young people all around you need to hear that the
Christian message is a message of joy and hope!
STAKE YOUR LIFE ON JESUS
The discovery and preservation of spiritual joy is the fruit of an encounter with
the Lord. Jesus asks us to follow Him and to stake our whole life on Him
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.
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 3/15/2012)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-06.asp?navlink=latest
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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Thursday, July 26, 2012
GRAND GRANDPARENTS - One Bread, One Body, 7/26/2012
Thursday, July 26, 2012, Sts. Joachim & Anne
Sirach 44:1, 10-15, Psalm 132:11, 13-14, 17-18, Matthew 13:16-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072612.cfm
GRAND GRANDPARENTS
"These also were godly men whose virtues have not been forgotten; their wealth remains in their families." -Sirach 44:10-11
We need grand grandparents like Joachim and Ann, the grandparents of Jesus. We need grandparents who have not merely lived to see their children's children, but who are totally consecrated spiritual warriors that will "go out in a blaze of glory." Our grandparents shouldn't be re-tired but re-fired. They should "fight hard for the faith" (Jude 3), attack the gates of hell (Mt 16:18), and shoot Satan out of the sky (Lk 10:18). We need grandparents who aren't living as if they are afraid of dying (see Heb 2:15). We need elder Christians who are not ashamed of the Gospel (Rm 1:16), who have the courage to speak the truth in love (Eph 4:15) and witness for Jesus (Acts 1:8), and who have long since stopped worrying about being popular (see Gal 1:10).
Grandparents, soon you will be seeing Jesus face-to-face (see 1 Cor 13:12). Now is no time for fear and selfishness. "You are not to spend what remains of your earthly life on human desires but on the will of God" (1 Pt 4:2). It's time to run for the finish line, "life on high in Christ Jesus" (Phil 3:14). When we die is not as important as how we live. Despite the weakness and struggles of old age, live and die for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, "now that I am old and gray, O God, forsake me not till I proclaim Your strength to every generation that is to come" (Ps 71:18).
Promise: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear." -Mt 13:16
Praise: Sts. Joachim and Anne accepted God's call to marry and raise a child. They dedicated their daughter to God, and God blessed her among all women.
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Sirach 44:1, 10-15, Psalm 132:11, 13-14, 17-18, Matthew 13:16-17
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GRAND GRANDPARENTS
"These also were godly men whose virtues have not been forgotten; their wealth remains in their families." -Sirach 44:10-11
We need grand grandparents like Joachim and Ann, the grandparents of Jesus. We need grandparents who have not merely lived to see their children's children, but who are totally consecrated spiritual warriors that will "go out in a blaze of glory." Our grandparents shouldn't be re-tired but re-fired. They should "fight hard for the faith" (Jude 3), attack the gates of hell (Mt 16:18), and shoot Satan out of the sky (Lk 10:18). We need grandparents who aren't living as if they are afraid of dying (see Heb 2:15). We need elder Christians who are not ashamed of the Gospel (Rm 1:16), who have the courage to speak the truth in love (Eph 4:15) and witness for Jesus (Acts 1:8), and who have long since stopped worrying about being popular (see Gal 1:10).
Grandparents, soon you will be seeing Jesus face-to-face (see 1 Cor 13:12). Now is no time for fear and selfishness. "You are not to spend what remains of your earthly life on human desires but on the will of God" (1 Pt 4:2). It's time to run for the finish line, "life on high in Christ Jesus" (Phil 3:14). When we die is not as important as how we live. Despite the weakness and struggles of old age, live and die for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, "now that I am old and gray, O God, forsake me not till I proclaim Your strength to every generation that is to come" (Ps 71:18).
Promise: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear." -Mt 13:16
Praise: Sts. Joachim and Anne accepted God's call to marry and raise a child. They dedicated their daughter to God, and God blessed her among all women.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
THE DEATH OF DEATH - One Bread, One Body, 7/25/2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012, St. James
2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072512.cfm
THE DEATH OF DEATH
"Death is at work in us, but life in you." -2 Corinthians 4:12
Our culture of death will eventually be true to its name and die out. (We pray that this death of the culture of death will occur as soon as possible so that fewer people will be traumatized.) Death as a work of the evil one will be destroyed by another kind of death - a loving death to self in the pattern of Jesus' death on the cross (see Phil 3:10). The writer of Song of Songs proclaims: "Stern as death is love, relentless as the nether world is devotion" (Sg 8:6). In fact, Jesus' crucified love is sterner than death. Jesus' death on the cross resulted in the ultimate and total victory of risen life over death.
Consequently, in love let us fall "to the earth" and die so as to produce "much fruit" (Jn 12:24). "Continually we carry about in our bodies the dying of Jesus, so that in our bodies the life of Jesus may also be revealed. While we live we are constantly being delivered to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be revealed" (2 Cor 4:10-11). We have been baptized into Jesus' death so as to share in His Resurrection (Rm 6:3, 5).
A friend of mine has a saying: "You're not done dying till you're dead." Die to self in Christ and in love.
Prayer: Father, teach me how to die in love. St. James, pray for the death of the culture of death.
Promise: "Such is the case with the Son of Man Who has come, not to be served by others, but to serve, to give His own life as a ransom for the many." -Mt 20:28
Praise: St. James hid behind his mother when he wanted to sit next to a King (Mt 20:21). After he received the Holy Spirit, James became such a threat to King Herod that he was beheaded for his bold faith in Jesus (Acts 12:1-2).
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2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28
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THE DEATH OF DEATH
"Death is at work in us, but life in you." -2 Corinthians 4:12
Our culture of death will eventually be true to its name and die out. (We pray that this death of the culture of death will occur as soon as possible so that fewer people will be traumatized.) Death as a work of the evil one will be destroyed by another kind of death - a loving death to self in the pattern of Jesus' death on the cross (see Phil 3:10). The writer of Song of Songs proclaims: "Stern as death is love, relentless as the nether world is devotion" (Sg 8:6). In fact, Jesus' crucified love is sterner than death. Jesus' death on the cross resulted in the ultimate and total victory of risen life over death.
Consequently, in love let us fall "to the earth" and die so as to produce "much fruit" (Jn 12:24). "Continually we carry about in our bodies the dying of Jesus, so that in our bodies the life of Jesus may also be revealed. While we live we are constantly being delivered to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be revealed" (2 Cor 4:10-11). We have been baptized into Jesus' death so as to share in His Resurrection (Rm 6:3, 5).
A friend of mine has a saying: "You're not done dying till you're dead." Die to self in Christ and in love.
Prayer: Father, teach me how to die in love. St. James, pray for the death of the culture of death.
Promise: "Such is the case with the Son of Man Who has come, not to be served by others, but to serve, to give His own life as a ransom for the many." -Mt 20:28
Praise: St. James hid behind his mother when he wanted to sit next to a King (Mt 20:21). After he received the Holy Spirit, James became such a threat to King Herod that he was beheaded for his bold faith in Jesus (Acts 12:1-2).
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Tuesday, July 24, 2012
"BAND OF BROTHERS" - One Bread, One Body, 7/24/2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, St. Sharbel Makhluf
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20, Psalm 85:2-8, Matthew 12:46-50
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"BAND OF BROTHERS"
"Who are My brothers?" -Matthew 12:48
Jesus transformed the relationship between husband and wife when He said that the Biblical provisions for divorce were no longer necessary (Mt 19:6ff; Dt 24:1-4). He transformed motherhood when He commanded His mother Mary to be the mother of all His disciples (Jn 19:26-27). Jesus transformed the meaning of fatherhood, sonship, and daughterhood when He told us to call God our Abba, that is, Father (Mt 6:9). This made us brothers and sisters of Jesus and of each other. Jesus said: "Whoever does the will of My heavenly Father is brother and sister and mother to Me" (Mt 12:50).
When we were baptized into Jesus, we were baptized into a radically transformed brotherhood and sisterhood. Paul spoke of those who bear "the title 'brother' " (1 Cor 5:11). Brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ are recognized as special and exalted callings. Paul also spoke of "false claimants to the title of brother" (Gal 2:4). This implies that brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ are so valuable that we would want to claim these titles. If we are to claim in truth the title of brother or sister, we must lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters (1 Jn 3:16).
Consider brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ great honors. To claim these honors, lay down your life in love for your brothers and sisters.
Prayer: Father, make me one in mind and heart with my brothers and sisters in Jesus (Acts 4:32).
Promise: "As in the days when you came from the land of Egypt, show us wonderful signs." -Mi 7:15
Praise: St. Sharbel, a Lebanese priest, fasted frequently (2 Cor 11:27) and had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Who Am I In Christ?" or our four-part series of audio tapes starting with AV 7A-1 or our two-part video series starting with V-7A.)
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Micah 7:14-15, 18-20, Psalm 85:2-8, Matthew 12:46-50
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"BAND OF BROTHERS"
"Who are My brothers?" -Matthew 12:48
Jesus transformed the relationship between husband and wife when He said that the Biblical provisions for divorce were no longer necessary (Mt 19:6ff; Dt 24:1-4). He transformed motherhood when He commanded His mother Mary to be the mother of all His disciples (Jn 19:26-27). Jesus transformed the meaning of fatherhood, sonship, and daughterhood when He told us to call God our Abba, that is, Father (Mt 6:9). This made us brothers and sisters of Jesus and of each other. Jesus said: "Whoever does the will of My heavenly Father is brother and sister and mother to Me" (Mt 12:50).
When we were baptized into Jesus, we were baptized into a radically transformed brotherhood and sisterhood. Paul spoke of those who bear "the title 'brother' " (1 Cor 5:11). Brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ are recognized as special and exalted callings. Paul also spoke of "false claimants to the title of brother" (Gal 2:4). This implies that brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ are so valuable that we would want to claim these titles. If we are to claim in truth the title of brother or sister, we must lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters (1 Jn 3:16).
Consider brotherhood and sisterhood in Christ great honors. To claim these honors, lay down your life in love for your brothers and sisters.
Prayer: Father, make me one in mind and heart with my brothers and sisters in Jesus (Acts 4:32).
Promise: "As in the days when you came from the land of Egypt, show us wonderful signs." -Mi 7:15
Praise: St. Sharbel, a Lebanese priest, fasted frequently (2 Cor 11:27) and had a great devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Who Am I In Christ?" or our four-part series of audio tapes starting with AV 7A-1 or our two-part video series starting with V-7A.)
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Monday, July 23, 2012
JESUS ON JUDGMENT - One Bread, One Body, 7/23/2012
Monday, July 23, 2012, St. Bridget of Sweden
Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
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JESUS ON JUDGMENT
"The Lord has a plea against His people, and He enters into trial." -Micah 6:2
Jesus promises that on Judgment Day we will be judged on whether we repented at His preaching (Mt 12:41). In some sense, Jesus is preaching in the circumstances of everyday life, but most literally Jesus Himself is preaching at the liturgy (e.g., the Eucharistic liturgy) (Catechism, 1088). This does not mean that every word the priest or deacon says during the homily is straight from the Lord. Yet it does mean that, by virtue of the nature of Jesus' priesthood and the nature of the liturgy, Jesus the High Priest is working through or even despite the person reading the Scriptures or preaching. On Judgment Day, we will be held accountable for repenting as we heard God's words in the liturgy.
Also, Jesus promises that on Judgment Day we will be judged on whether we have gone to extremes to listen to His wisdom (Mt 12:42). Jesus' wisdom is available in many ways but especially in the official teaching of His body, the Church. If we haven't tried to read the Bible, the Church's Catechism, the second Vatican Council's documents, and the Pope's encyclicals, can we as Catholics say that we have gone to extremes to listen to Jesus' wisdom?
Let's repent of spiritual anorexia. Let us hunger for God's Word (see Mt 4:4). We need repentance and wisdom. Judgment Day comes.
Prayer: Father, I repent of stuffing myself with the things of the flesh and thereby losing my spiritual appetite (see Prv 13:19).
Promise: "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: only to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." -Mi 6:8
Praise: From an early age, St. Bridget dedicated every Friday to meditating upon Jesus' passion.
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Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072312.cfm
JESUS ON JUDGMENT
"The Lord has a plea against His people, and He enters into trial." -Micah 6:2
Jesus promises that on Judgment Day we will be judged on whether we repented at His preaching (Mt 12:41). In some sense, Jesus is preaching in the circumstances of everyday life, but most literally Jesus Himself is preaching at the liturgy (e.g., the Eucharistic liturgy) (Catechism, 1088). This does not mean that every word the priest or deacon says during the homily is straight from the Lord. Yet it does mean that, by virtue of the nature of Jesus' priesthood and the nature of the liturgy, Jesus the High Priest is working through or even despite the person reading the Scriptures or preaching. On Judgment Day, we will be held accountable for repenting as we heard God's words in the liturgy.
Also, Jesus promises that on Judgment Day we will be judged on whether we have gone to extremes to listen to His wisdom (Mt 12:42). Jesus' wisdom is available in many ways but especially in the official teaching of His body, the Church. If we haven't tried to read the Bible, the Church's Catechism, the second Vatican Council's documents, and the Pope's encyclicals, can we as Catholics say that we have gone to extremes to listen to Jesus' wisdom?
Let's repent of spiritual anorexia. Let us hunger for God's Word (see Mt 4:4). We need repentance and wisdom. Judgment Day comes.
Prayer: Father, I repent of stuffing myself with the things of the flesh and thereby losing my spiritual appetite (see Prv 13:19).
Promise: "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: only to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." -Mi 6:8
Praise: From an early age, St. Bridget dedicated every Friday to meditating upon Jesus' passion.
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
PM eNewsletter 16th Sunday in ordinary time
July 22nd 16th Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, we have all sinned and fallen far from Your presence.
We need to see examples of those who You have touched and
freed them from there sinful ways.
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates a feast of a lady
who loved You dearly and followed You all the way to the cross.
Mary Magdalene was a sinner who you freed from the clasp of satan.
When she was freed she walked with You everyday for the rest
of Your earthly life.
Give us all that same freedom from serious sin, and help us
to follow You everyday, by picking up our crosses of life,
and knowing that You are with us always.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE INVISIBLE FENCE
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"It is He Who is our Peace, and Who made the two of us one by breaking down the barrier of
hostility that kept us apart." -Ephesians 2:14
Jesus is our Peace. He alone can break down the barrier of hostility that separates us from
one another. A barrier of hostility had built up between Jews and Gentiles. Many barriers of
hostility separate husbands and wives, parents and children, and employer and employee. These
are not physical barriers of concrete, wood, or steel, but spiritual barriers of hostility,
unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. These barriers can imprison us for life and
forever in hell after this life. Only Jesus can remove these barriers.
In the suburbs of America, people buy invisible fences to keep their dogs in the yard.
Barriers of hostility are like invisible fences. Whenever we come close to being free, living
a new life, repenting of sin, and loving Jesus with all our hearts, the devil activates the
invisible fence and keeps us trapped in the yard of sin, apathy, self-hatred, and selfishness.
However, the invisible fence can't shock the animal unless there's a specific collar on it.
Likewise, the devil can't activate the invisible fence without our wearing an invisible collar
of hostility, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. If we repent of these sins and
thereby take off our collar, we can walk through the invisible fence and be free. The barrier
of hostility is gone.
Prayer: Jesus, remove my barriers by removing my collar of sin.
Promise: "Jesus saw a vast crowd. He pitied them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd;
and He began to teach them at great length." -Mk 6:34
Praise: Praise Jesus, obedient, forgiving, and risen Savior. Alleluia!
Monday JESUS ON JUDGMENT
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"The Lord has a plea against His people, and He enters into trial." -Micah 6:2
Tuesday "BAND OF BROTHERS"
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"Who are My brothers?" -Matthew 12:48
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Dear Lord, you know best. Please make things go smoothly and favourably in all I do. Amen.
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Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
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for the miracles needed for my niece's troubled marriage.
(P J, New York, NY, United States, 7/21/2012 3:48:30 PM)
Heavenly Father,pls.help all of the families,people, places who has been affected by the
tornadoes,flood, earthquake,hurricane,typhoon&other disasters.Pls. help all of them heal &
recover quickly.Let them fee your love&presence to all of them/us,dear God.Pls. don't let
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us that all the violence&disasters in the world will stop.It is only u dear God who can help
all of us so pls.be with all of us all the time. Pls.don't leave us.Pls.help everyone who
are sick, pls.heal all of them from whatever illnesses they have&pls.touch all of them with
your healing hands &pls.heal all of them completely.These all I asks u in Jesus name alone,
amen.Thank u Heavenly Father.I love u.
(MARIA, ILLINOIS, 7/21/2012 1:37:35 PM)
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Jesus, we have all sinned and fallen far from Your presence.
We need to see examples of those who You have touched and
freed them from there sinful ways.
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates a feast of a lady
who loved You dearly and followed You all the way to the cross.
Mary Magdalene was a sinner who you freed from the clasp of satan.
When she was freed she walked with You everyday for the rest
of Your earthly life.
Give us all that same freedom from serious sin, and help us
to follow You everyday, by picking up our crosses of life,
and knowing that You are with us always.
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 INVISIBLE FENCE
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"It is He Who is our Peace, and Who made the two of us one by breaking down the barrier of
hostility that kept us apart." -Ephesians 2:14
Jesus is our Peace. He alone can break down the barrier of hostility that separates us from
one another. A barrier of hostility had built up between Jews and Gentiles. Many barriers of
hostility separate husbands and wives, parents and children, and employer and employee. These
are not physical barriers of concrete, wood, or steel, but spiritual barriers of hostility,
unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. These barriers can imprison us for life and
forever in hell after this life. Only Jesus can remove these barriers.
In the suburbs of America, people buy invisible fences to keep their dogs in the yard.
Barriers of hostility are like invisible fences. Whenever we come close to being free, living
a new life, repenting of sin, and loving Jesus with all our hearts, the devil activates the
invisible fence and keeps us trapped in the yard of sin, apathy, self-hatred, and selfishness.
However, the invisible fence can't shock the animal unless there's a specific collar on it.
Likewise, the devil can't activate the invisible fence without our wearing an invisible collar
of hostility, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. If we repent of these sins and
thereby take off our collar, we can walk through the invisible fence and be free. The barrier
of hostility is gone.
Prayer: Jesus, remove my barriers by removing my collar of sin.
Promise: "Jesus saw a vast crowd. He pitied them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd;
and He began to teach them at great length." -Mk 6:34
Praise: Praise Jesus, obedient, forgiving, and risen Savior. Alleluia!
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THE INVISIBLE FENCE - One Bread, One Body, 7/22/2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012, 16th Sunday Ordinary Time
Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Mark 6:30-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072212.cfm
THE INVISIBLE FENCE
"It is He Who is our Peace, and Who made the two of us one by breaking down the barrier of hostility that kept us apart." -Ephesians 2:14
Jesus is our Peace. He alone can break down the barrier of hostility that separates us from one another. A barrier of hostility had built up between Jews and Gentiles. Many barriers of hostility separate husbands and wives, parents and children, and employer and employee. These are not physical barriers of concrete, wood, or steel, but spiritual barriers of hostility, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. These barriers can imprison us for life and forever in hell after this life. Only Jesus can remove these barriers.
In the suburbs of America, people buy invisible fences to keep their dogs in the yard. Barriers of hostility are like invisible fences. Whenever we come close to being free, living a new life, repenting of sin, and loving Jesus with all our hearts, the devil activates the invisible fence and keeps us trapped in the yard of sin, apathy, self-hatred, and selfishness. However, the invisible fence can't shock the animal unless there's a specific collar on it. Likewise, the devil can't activate the invisible fence without our wearing an invisible collar of hostility, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. If we repent of these sins and thereby take off our collar, we can walk through the invisible fence and be free. The barrier of hostility is gone.
Prayer: Jesus, remove my barriers by removing my collar of sin.
Promise: "Jesus saw a vast crowd. He pitied them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them at great length." -Mk 6:34
Praise: Praise Jesus, obedient, forgiving, and risen Savior. Alleluia!
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Jesus and Peace" on audio AV 42-1 or video V-42.)
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Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:13-18, Psalm 23:1-6, Mark 6:30-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072212.cfm
THE INVISIBLE FENCE
"It is He Who is our Peace, and Who made the two of us one by breaking down the barrier of hostility that kept us apart." -Ephesians 2:14
Jesus is our Peace. He alone can break down the barrier of hostility that separates us from one another. A barrier of hostility had built up between Jews and Gentiles. Many barriers of hostility separate husbands and wives, parents and children, and employer and employee. These are not physical barriers of concrete, wood, or steel, but spiritual barriers of hostility, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. These barriers can imprison us for life and forever in hell after this life. Only Jesus can remove these barriers.
In the suburbs of America, people buy invisible fences to keep their dogs in the yard. Barriers of hostility are like invisible fences. Whenever we come close to being free, living a new life, repenting of sin, and loving Jesus with all our hearts, the devil activates the invisible fence and keeps us trapped in the yard of sin, apathy, self-hatred, and selfishness. However, the invisible fence can't shock the animal unless there's a specific collar on it. Likewise, the devil can't activate the invisible fence without our wearing an invisible collar of hostility, unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, or resentment. If we repent of these sins and thereby take off our collar, we can walk through the invisible fence and be free. The barrier of hostility is gone.
Prayer: Jesus, remove my barriers by removing my collar of sin.
Promise: "Jesus saw a vast crowd. He pitied them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them at great length." -Mk 6:34
Praise: Praise Jesus, obedient, forgiving, and risen Savior. Alleluia!
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Jesus and Peace" on audio AV 42-1 or video V-42.)
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Saturday, July 21, 2012
THE TYRANNY OF SELF - One Bread, One Body, 7/21/2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012, St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Micah 2:1-5, Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14, Matthew 12:14-21
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THE TYRANNY OF SELF
"When the Pharisees were outside they began to plot against Him to find a way to destroy Him. Jesus was aware of this." -Matthew 12:14-15
Jesus was aware that some of the religious leaders of His time were plotting to destroy Him. When we are rejected, hated, and threatened with murder, we normally turn in on ourselves and become preoccupied with our problems. However, Jesus did just the opposite. He reached out to many people and cured them all (Mt 12:15). When we're wounded, we think of being healed. When Jesus was wounded, He healed others.
When Jesus was hanging on the cross, He did not give in to self-pity. Rather, He kept forgiving those executing Him (Lk 23:34), promised paradise to the good thief (Lk 23:43), called Mary to be a mother to His disciples (Jn 19:26-27), and commended His Spirit to His Father (Lk 23:46). Jesus was God-centered, other-centered, and sinner-centered. Even in His agony and pain on Calvary, Jesus was not self-centered.
It's humanly impossible to die to self when you feel as if you're dying. However, Jesus lives in all those who have given their lives to Him. Jesus will make us Christ-centered rather than self-centered. He will free us from the tyranny of self.
Prayer: Father, may I not be self-centered so that I can truly love You and myself.
Promise: "Here is My Servant Whom I have chosen, My loved One in Whom I delight. I will endow Him with My Spirit." -Mt 12:18
Praise: St. Lawrence defended the Church against heretics and Turks.
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Micah 2:1-5, Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14, Matthew 12:14-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072112.cfm
THE TYRANNY OF SELF
"When the Pharisees were outside they began to plot against Him to find a way to destroy Him. Jesus was aware of this." -Matthew 12:14-15
Jesus was aware that some of the religious leaders of His time were plotting to destroy Him. When we are rejected, hated, and threatened with murder, we normally turn in on ourselves and become preoccupied with our problems. However, Jesus did just the opposite. He reached out to many people and cured them all (Mt 12:15). When we're wounded, we think of being healed. When Jesus was wounded, He healed others.
When Jesus was hanging on the cross, He did not give in to self-pity. Rather, He kept forgiving those executing Him (Lk 23:34), promised paradise to the good thief (Lk 23:43), called Mary to be a mother to His disciples (Jn 19:26-27), and commended His Spirit to His Father (Lk 23:46). Jesus was God-centered, other-centered, and sinner-centered. Even in His agony and pain on Calvary, Jesus was not self-centered.
It's humanly impossible to die to self when you feel as if you're dying. However, Jesus lives in all those who have given their lives to Him. Jesus will make us Christ-centered rather than self-centered. He will free us from the tyranny of self.
Prayer: Father, may I not be self-centered so that I can truly love You and myself.
Promise: "Here is My Servant Whom I have chosen, My loved One in Whom I delight. I will endow Him with My Spirit." -Mt 12:18
Praise: St. Lawrence defended the Church against heretics and Turks.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Crucified to the World" on audio AV 40A-3 or video V40-A.)
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Friday, July 20, 2012
AN OVER-TIME LOSS - One Bread, One Body, 7/20/2012
Friday, July 20, 2012, St. Apollinarius
Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8, Isaiah 38:10-12, 16, Matthew 12:1-8
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072012.cfm
AN OVER-TIME LOSS
"I will add fifteen years to your life." -Isaiah 38:5
God healed King Hezekiah of a terminal illness and gave him an additional fifteen years of life (Is 38:5). How did Hezekiah use this gift? Three years into his extra fifteen years, Hezekiah, who had been childless, fathered a son, Manasseh, who would succeed him as king of Judah, and continue the line which led to Jesus (Mt 1:10, 16). You would think that Hezekiah, who had been one of the few good and godly kings, would spend his remaining twelve years of life (2 Kgs 21:1) training young Manasseh in both the Jewish faith and in how to be a good king. Sadly, it seems that Hezekiah passed little on to his son. Manasseh was possibly the most evil king of Judah, and by the end of his fifty-five year reign, a culture of death had been entrenched in Judah.
What else did Hezekiah do with his final fifteen years of life? "Hezekiah...did not discharge his debt of gratitude, for he had become proud" (2 Chr 32:25). He pridefully aligned himself with Babylon and began the downfall of Israel (2 Kgs 20:12-19). He considered it a good thing that evil would fall on his son Manasseh and his other descendants instead of in his own lifetime (Is 39:8; 2 Kgs 20:17-19). "He built cities for himself" instead of teaching his son the faith (2 Chr 32:29).
Did Hezekiah fall into the trap of thinking that, since God spared him, he was in "good shape" with God and no longer needed to live in fear of the Lord? Did he become complacent and assume that Manasseh would just turn out well despite minimal fathering? Could we be just as complacent? "Do not grow lazy" (Heb 6:12).
Prayer: Jesus, each day may I live as if You were returning tonight.
Promise: "It is mercy I desire and not sacrifice." -Mt 12:7
Praise: St. Apollinarius defended Christians to the emperor, and Christ to non-believers.
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Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8, Isaiah 38:10-12, 16, Matthew 12:1-8
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072012.cfm
AN OVER-TIME LOSS
"I will add fifteen years to your life." -Isaiah 38:5
God healed King Hezekiah of a terminal illness and gave him an additional fifteen years of life (Is 38:5). How did Hezekiah use this gift? Three years into his extra fifteen years, Hezekiah, who had been childless, fathered a son, Manasseh, who would succeed him as king of Judah, and continue the line which led to Jesus (Mt 1:10, 16). You would think that Hezekiah, who had been one of the few good and godly kings, would spend his remaining twelve years of life (2 Kgs 21:1) training young Manasseh in both the Jewish faith and in how to be a good king. Sadly, it seems that Hezekiah passed little on to his son. Manasseh was possibly the most evil king of Judah, and by the end of his fifty-five year reign, a culture of death had been entrenched in Judah.
What else did Hezekiah do with his final fifteen years of life? "Hezekiah...did not discharge his debt of gratitude, for he had become proud" (2 Chr 32:25). He pridefully aligned himself with Babylon and began the downfall of Israel (2 Kgs 20:12-19). He considered it a good thing that evil would fall on his son Manasseh and his other descendants instead of in his own lifetime (Is 39:8; 2 Kgs 20:17-19). "He built cities for himself" instead of teaching his son the faith (2 Chr 32:29).
Did Hezekiah fall into the trap of thinking that, since God spared him, he was in "good shape" with God and no longer needed to live in fear of the Lord? Did he become complacent and assume that Manasseh would just turn out well despite minimal fathering? Could we be just as complacent? "Do not grow lazy" (Heb 6:12).
Prayer: Jesus, each day may I live as if You were returning tonight.
Promise: "It is mercy I desire and not sacrifice." -Mt 12:7
Praise: St. Apollinarius defended Christians to the emperor, and Christ to non-believers.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
COME, ABIDE, REST, TRUST - One Bread, One Body, 7/19/2012
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Join us for the 26th Annual Bible Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20 - July 29, 2012. Join us for over 20 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured speakers include Fr. Bob Hogan, Dan Schneider, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Bishop Joseph Binzer, Fr. Rob Jack, Fr. Chris Clay and Bill Richart. Online registration is now open.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19, Psalm 102:13-21, Matthew 11:28-30
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COME, ABIDE, REST, TRUST
"Come to Me...Your souls will find rest." -Matthew 11:28, 29
Each year, Presentation Ministries discerns all prophecies received and summarizes them in a few sentences. Two years ago, the summary prophetic theme we discerned the Lord telling us was expressed as follows: "Come. Abide. Rest. Trust."
* Come. We cannot remain in the same place. We must continually move toward Jesus. We must come to Jesus, and to no one else, to nothing else (Mt 11:28).
* Abide. Once we have come to Jesus, we must stay with Him. Jesus asks us to remain with Him (see Mt 26:38), and not gradually wander away from Him. We must make our abode in Jesus and in His Word (Jn 8:31-32).
* Rest. Just because we have come to Jesus and are abiding in Him doesn't mean we will continue to do so. As St. Augustine said: "Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee" (see Catechism, 30). Jesus says that in Him we will find rest (Mt 11:29). However, we must strive diligently to enter into His rest (Heb 4:11), lest we allow the cares of this world to rob us of Jesus' rest (Mt 13:22).
* Trust. Here is the "catch." Once you come, abide, and rest, you realize you have a cross to carry and a battle to fight. Jesus' heart is focused on the salvation and conversion of all. He wants all to come to know the Lord (1 Tm 2:4). So we must take action and obey. We'll be called to take risks and carry our crosses as His soldiers. We need to trust.
Come. Abide. Rest. Trust. Jesus "will refresh you" (Mt 11:28).
Prayer: Father, all I want is to know Your Son (Phil 3:10).
Promise: "Take My yoke upon your shoulders, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart." -Mt 11:29
Praise: Though still in her teens, Carol feels saddened when she cannot take part in daily Mass.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19, Psalm 102:13-21, Matthew 11:28-30
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COME, ABIDE, REST, TRUST
"Come to Me...Your souls will find rest." -Matthew 11:28, 29
Each year, Presentation Ministries discerns all prophecies received and summarizes them in a few sentences. Two years ago, the summary prophetic theme we discerned the Lord telling us was expressed as follows: "Come. Abide. Rest. Trust."
* Come. We cannot remain in the same place. We must continually move toward Jesus. We must come to Jesus, and to no one else, to nothing else (Mt 11:28).
* Abide. Once we have come to Jesus, we must stay with Him. Jesus asks us to remain with Him (see Mt 26:38), and not gradually wander away from Him. We must make our abode in Jesus and in His Word (Jn 8:31-32).
* Rest. Just because we have come to Jesus and are abiding in Him doesn't mean we will continue to do so. As St. Augustine said: "Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee" (see Catechism, 30). Jesus says that in Him we will find rest (Mt 11:29). However, we must strive diligently to enter into His rest (Heb 4:11), lest we allow the cares of this world to rob us of Jesus' rest (Mt 13:22).
* Trust. Here is the "catch." Once you come, abide, and rest, you realize you have a cross to carry and a battle to fight. Jesus' heart is focused on the salvation and conversion of all. He wants all to come to know the Lord (1 Tm 2:4). So we must take action and obey. We'll be called to take risks and carry our crosses as His soldiers. We need to trust.
Come. Abide. Rest. Trust. Jesus "will refresh you" (Mt 11:28).
Prayer: Father, all I want is to know Your Son (Phil 3:10).
Promise: "Take My yoke upon your shoulders, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble of heart." -Mt 11:29
Praise: Though still in her teens, Carol feels saddened when she cannot take part in daily Mass.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
MEET MY FATHER - One Bread, One Body, 7/18/2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, St. Camillus de Lellis
Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16, Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15, Matthew 11:25-27
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MEET MY FATHER
"No one knows the Son but the Father, and no one knows the Father but the Son - and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him." -Matthew 11:27
Jesus came to reveal the Father to the people on this earth. He even taught us to pray first of all, "Father" (Mt 6:9). Jesus reveals the Father to anyone He wishes (Mt 11:27). Is there anyone to whom Jesus does not wish to reveal the Father? Since Jesus wants to reveal the Father to us, it obviously takes a hard heart and a closed mind to shut out Jesus' revelation of the Father.
Jesus didn't try to reveal the Father to Herod (Lk 23:9), which indicates that Herod had completely closed his heart and mind to God. However, He did attempt to reveal the Father to the Sanhedrin as they tried and condemned Him (Lk 22:69). He also tried to reveal the Father to Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, and elders at various meals and in various situations (Mt 19:4; 21:31, 37; Lk 15:3, 22; 20:37). Since Jesus wanted so badly to reveal His Father to them, it's understandable that He was grieved when they had closed their minds against Him (Mk 3:5).
We must constantly strive to become like little children before the Lord (Mt 18:3). We need an innocent heart to guard against the temptation to harden our hearts to the point that we have closed ourselves to Jesus' revelation of the Father. We must also study the Scriptures regularly, even daily. "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133) and of His revelation of the Father. "Oh, that today you would hear His voice: harden not your hearts" (Ps 95:7).
Prayer: Father, "hallowed be Your name" (Mt 6:9).
Promise: "The Lord will not cast off His people." -Ps 94:14
Praise: St. Camillus served the sick and dying and became patron of hospitals. He was said to forget all pleasures, enticements, and interests of this world when he saw a sick person in need.
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Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16, Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15, Matthew 11:25-27
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MEET MY FATHER
"No one knows the Son but the Father, and no one knows the Father but the Son - and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him." -Matthew 11:27
Jesus came to reveal the Father to the people on this earth. He even taught us to pray first of all, "Father" (Mt 6:9). Jesus reveals the Father to anyone He wishes (Mt 11:27). Is there anyone to whom Jesus does not wish to reveal the Father? Since Jesus wants to reveal the Father to us, it obviously takes a hard heart and a closed mind to shut out Jesus' revelation of the Father.
Jesus didn't try to reveal the Father to Herod (Lk 23:9), which indicates that Herod had completely closed his heart and mind to God. However, He did attempt to reveal the Father to the Sanhedrin as they tried and condemned Him (Lk 22:69). He also tried to reveal the Father to Pharisees, Sadducees, scribes, and elders at various meals and in various situations (Mt 19:4; 21:31, 37; Lk 15:3, 22; 20:37). Since Jesus wanted so badly to reveal His Father to them, it's understandable that He was grieved when they had closed their minds against Him (Mk 3:5).
We must constantly strive to become like little children before the Lord (Mt 18:3). We need an innocent heart to guard against the temptation to harden our hearts to the point that we have closed ourselves to Jesus' revelation of the Father. We must also study the Scriptures regularly, even daily. "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133) and of His revelation of the Father. "Oh, that today you would hear His voice: harden not your hearts" (Ps 95:7).
Prayer: Father, "hallowed be Your name" (Mt 6:9).
Promise: "The Lord will not cast off His people." -Ps 94:14
Praise: St. Camillus served the sick and dying and became patron of hospitals. He was said to forget all pleasures, enticements, and interests of this world when he saw a sick person in need.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING - One Bread, One Body, 7/17/2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48:2-8, Matthew 11:20-24
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COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING
"I assure you, it will go easier for Sodom than for you on the day of judgment." -Matthew 11:24
Yesterday, in the first eucharistic reading, the Lord called us "princes of Sodom" and "people of Gomorrah" (Is 1:10). Today, He says we are worse than Sodom, for if the miracles we have received would have taken place in Sodom, it would have repented (Mt 11:23-24). The Lord is telling us that we have not yet repented according to His standards.
We naturally tend to compare ourselves with others to make ourselves feel better or even superior. So, when the Lord compares us with some of the most wicked people ever and then says we are worse than they were, we tend to reject His words.
Why is Jesus being so rough on us? It's because He loves us (see Heb 12:6). He died on the cross to free us from our sin; so He does not want us to die in our sins (see Jn 8:21, 24) but to repent of them. "Avoid this sin" (Jn 8:11).
Could it be that the Lord is not speaking to someone else but to each one of us? Jesus is looking at you right in the eye (Lk 22:61). Firmly, with love, He says: "Repent." Take His words to heart. Go to Confession today or, at the latest, tomorrow. His words "are spirit and life" (Jn 6:63). Repent.
Prayer: Father, may I repent on a very deep level.
Promise: "Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm!" -Is 7:9
Praise: Georgia sows the Word of God by sharing her faith with those in jail and in nursing homes.
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Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48:2-8, Matthew 11:20-24
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COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING
"I assure you, it will go easier for Sodom than for you on the day of judgment." -Matthew 11:24
Yesterday, in the first eucharistic reading, the Lord called us "princes of Sodom" and "people of Gomorrah" (Is 1:10). Today, He says we are worse than Sodom, for if the miracles we have received would have taken place in Sodom, it would have repented (Mt 11:23-24). The Lord is telling us that we have not yet repented according to His standards.
We naturally tend to compare ourselves with others to make ourselves feel better or even superior. So, when the Lord compares us with some of the most wicked people ever and then says we are worse than they were, we tend to reject His words.
Why is Jesus being so rough on us? It's because He loves us (see Heb 12:6). He died on the cross to free us from our sin; so He does not want us to die in our sins (see Jn 8:21, 24) but to repent of them. "Avoid this sin" (Jn 8:11).
Could it be that the Lord is not speaking to someone else but to each one of us? Jesus is looking at you right in the eye (Lk 22:61). Firmly, with love, He says: "Repent." Take His words to heart. Go to Confession today or, at the latest, tomorrow. His words "are spirit and life" (Jn 6:63). Repent.
Prayer: Father, may I repent on a very deep level.
Promise: "Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm!" -Is 7:9
Praise: Georgia sows the Word of God by sharing her faith with those in jail and in nursing homes.
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Monday, July 16, 2012
NOTHING BUT THE CROSS - One Bread, One Body, 7/16/2012
Monday, July 16, 2012, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Isaiah 1:10-17, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 10:34-11:1
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NOTHING BUT THE CROSS
"He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Matthew 10:38
We are Christians, disciples of Christ. We follow Jesus, Who saved us not through His power or wisdom, but through His ministry of suffering. Jesus came to earth to die on the cross to atone for our sins, pay the price for our salvation (1 Cor 6:20), and reconcile us to God (Col 1:20).
We must never over-spiritualize our faith and forget that Jesus suffered horribly in the flesh (Heb 5:8). We just can't follow Jesus merely from the hope that He can do great things for us. That treats Jesus as a "sugardaddy," denying all that He is and the reason He came to earth. Jesus died a disgraceful death. He was publicly humiliated, scorned as a condemned criminal. He Who was holy and innocent bore a cross meant for a murderer (Lk 23:25).
We Christians imitate Jesus. We take up our cross each day, deny our very selves, and follow in His footsteps (Lk 9:23). This is impossible in our human nature. Through our baptism into Jesus' cross and death, however, we become sharers in the divine nature (Rm 6:4; 2 Pt 1:4). Now we can embrace the cross as Jesus embraced His cross. In the mystery of the cross, by taking up our cross, we discover who we are (Mt 10:39).
If you falter carrying your cross, remember that Jesus understands. He fell several times carrying His cross. He knows the cross is heavy but He also wants you to know the joy in sharing in His sufferings (1 Pt 4:13). So cross off your list anything that leads you away from Jesus' cross. Take up your cross.
Prayer: Jesus, may I know nothing but Your cross (1 Cor 2:2). May I be crucified to the world and the world to me (Gal 6:14).
Promise: "He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies Me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God." -Ps 50:23
Praise: Our Lady of Mount Carmel promised that her Son would transform our lives if we would repent.
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Isaiah 1:10-17, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 10:34-11:1
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NOTHING BUT THE CROSS
"He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Matthew 10:38
We are Christians, disciples of Christ. We follow Jesus, Who saved us not through His power or wisdom, but through His ministry of suffering. Jesus came to earth to die on the cross to atone for our sins, pay the price for our salvation (1 Cor 6:20), and reconcile us to God (Col 1:20).
We must never over-spiritualize our faith and forget that Jesus suffered horribly in the flesh (Heb 5:8). We just can't follow Jesus merely from the hope that He can do great things for us. That treats Jesus as a "sugardaddy," denying all that He is and the reason He came to earth. Jesus died a disgraceful death. He was publicly humiliated, scorned as a condemned criminal. He Who was holy and innocent bore a cross meant for a murderer (Lk 23:25).
We Christians imitate Jesus. We take up our cross each day, deny our very selves, and follow in His footsteps (Lk 9:23). This is impossible in our human nature. Through our baptism into Jesus' cross and death, however, we become sharers in the divine nature (Rm 6:4; 2 Pt 1:4). Now we can embrace the cross as Jesus embraced His cross. In the mystery of the cross, by taking up our cross, we discover who we are (Mt 10:39).
If you falter carrying your cross, remember that Jesus understands. He fell several times carrying His cross. He knows the cross is heavy but He also wants you to know the joy in sharing in His sufferings (1 Pt 4:13). So cross off your list anything that leads you away from Jesus' cross. Take up your cross.
Prayer: Jesus, may I know nothing but Your cross (1 Cor 2:2). May I be crucified to the world and the world to me (Gal 6:14).
Promise: "He that offers praise as a sacrifice glorifies Me; and to him that goes the right way I will show the salvation of God." -Ps 50:23
Praise: Our Lady of Mount Carmel promised that her Son would transform our lives if we would repent.
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Sunday, July 15, 2012
PM eNewsletter 15th Sunday in ordinary time
July 15th Fifteenth Sunday in ordinary time
This week oh Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
"Our lady of Mount Carmel".
Mary, our mother, has given us a very powerful prayer form
that can accomplish marvelous results--the rosary.
For those of us who don't say the rosary everyday, inspire us
to start anew.
Help us to meditate on the mysteries of Your time on earth
and see the love that You constantly showed in doing Your
Fathers will.
Jesus, help us to realize the power of moms intercession to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday LOW ENOUGH TO BE EXALTED? (see Mt 23:12)
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"The Lord took me from following the flock." -Amos 7:15
Amos was a country boy, a shepherd, and a pruner of sycamore trees - a nobody chosen by God
to prophesy to the nation of Israel (Am 7:14). Jesus likewise sent out His apostles as
nobodies. He didn't let them have the possessions and money by which many people try to
command respect (see Mk 6:8-9). He didn't even provide them with accommodations
(see Mk 6:10). The apostles had about as much prestige as homeless people. Of course,
without credentials, status, clout, or worldly power, they were almost certain to be
rejected. So Jesus told them to be prepared to shake the dust from their feet if any place
did not receive them (Mk 6:11).
Jesus is the same today as yesterday (Heb 13:8). He continues to insist on choosing "the
world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who
were something; so that mankind can do no boasting before God" (1 Cor 1:28-29). When Jesus
sends us forth in weakness, His power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Jesus promised that
the lowly will inherit the earth (Mt 5:5). Will you agree to become lowly? Will you let the
Lord work through you?
Prayer: Father, may I be lowly in the world's eyes and great in Your eyes.
Promise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has bestowed on us in
Christ every spiritual blessing in the heavens!" -Eph 1:3
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, only Hope for the world. Glory and praise forever!
Monday NOTHING BUT THE CROSS
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"He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Matthew 10:38
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the man who will love and marry me, as a single mom with a 10 year old girl. Please make me
courageous.
(Martha, Barrington, IL, United States, 7/14/2012 3:58:22 PM)
please pray for healing in my family, my spouse, myself, children and grandchildren.God knows
best--Praise and thank God, he loves us more than we love ourselves.. Thank you for your
support of prayers..
(SNB, 7/14/2012 2:22:11 PM)
I pray for sense of purpose and direction in my life. I pray that latest by the end of next
year, I would have left Ghana for studies abroad. May God help me. Mother of God, intercede
for me. Amen
(Kwame, Sunyani, Sunyani, Ghana, 7/14/2012 12:53:12 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows.... 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY.
"Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now
& in the Days Ahead..July,Aug..Christmas 2012.?Please pray(2012)with us daily for recovery!
Recovery is very slow!Please pray for God's Healing,Protecting(Spiritual & Physical) Peace &
Hope!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,
Monks,Shrines,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains & Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our
Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you! Bill &
Carol. usa
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts...., United States, 7/14/2012 12:13:12 PM)
The beautiful life lived out in Jesus Christ, is found in the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/14/2012 11:48:18 AM)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You, Please Save Souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/14/2012 11:36:29 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
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
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-06.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
YOUTH AND JOY FREEDOM
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.
"LASTING JOY"
To have lasting joy we need to live in love and truth. We need to live in God.
JOY AND FORGIVENESS
Dear young people, have frequent recourse to the Sacrament of Penance and
Reconciliation! It is the sacrament of joy rediscovered. Ask the Holy Spirit for the
light needed to acknowledge your sinfulness and ask for God's forgiveness.
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 3/15/2012)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-06.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· "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?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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This week oh Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
"Our lady of Mount Carmel".
Mary, our mother, has given us a very powerful prayer form
that can accomplish marvelous results--the rosary.
For those of us who don't say the rosary everyday, inspire us
to start anew.
Help us to meditate on the mysteries of Your time on earth
and see the love that You constantly showed in doing Your
Fathers will.
Jesus, help us to realize the power of moms intercession to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LOW ENOUGH TO BE EXALTED? (see Mt 23:12)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=7/15/2012
"The Lord took me from following the flock." -Amos 7:15
Amos was a country boy, a shepherd, and a pruner of sycamore trees - a nobody chosen by God
to prophesy to the nation of Israel (Am 7:14). Jesus likewise sent out His apostles as
nobodies. He didn't let them have the possessions and money by which many people try to
command respect (see Mk 6:8-9). He didn't even provide them with accommodations
(see Mk 6:10). The apostles had about as much prestige as homeless people. Of course,
without credentials, status, clout, or worldly power, they were almost certain to be
rejected. So Jesus told them to be prepared to shake the dust from their feet if any place
did not receive them (Mk 6:11).
Jesus is the same today as yesterday (Heb 13:8). He continues to insist on choosing "the
world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who
were something; so that mankind can do no boasting before God" (1 Cor 1:28-29). When Jesus
sends us forth in weakness, His power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Jesus promised that
the lowly will inherit the earth (Mt 5:5). Will you agree to become lowly? Will you let the
Lord work through you?
Prayer: Father, may I be lowly in the world's eyes and great in Your eyes.
Promise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has bestowed on us in
Christ every spiritual blessing in the heavens!" -Eph 1:3
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, only Hope for the world. Glory and praise forever!
Monday NOTHING BUT THE CROSS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=7/16/2012
"He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Matthew 10:38
Tuesday COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=7/17/2012
"I assure you, it will go easier for Sodom than for you on the day of judgment." -Matthew 11:24
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Mary
Mother Mary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/MotherMary.asp
Novena of Mary, "The Mother of Forgiveness"
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/NovenaOfMary.asp
The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ProlifeRosary.asp
The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/EncycRosary.asp
The Scriptural Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ScripturalRosary.asp
Most of God's people in America are starving spiritually. Although the spiritual
nourishment of God's word and Holy Communion are more available than ever, we starve
ourselves because ....................
The Secret of the Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SecretRosary.asp
The Seven Day Bible Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/7DayBibleRosary.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Thank you LORD for the many blessings given my family, friends, foes,
us here and myself. May I use these gifts to radiate your love for us to others. Thank you
(Jim, 7/14/2012 4:41:40 PM)
Please pray for my discernment and wisdom in remaining with a man who disregards God's plan
for no use of drugs.(I am praying for his salvation)...and lead me to fearless acceptance of
the man who will love and marry me, as a single mom with a 10 year old girl. Please make me
courageous.
(Martha, Barrington, IL, United States, 7/14/2012 3:58:22 PM)
please pray for healing in my family, my spouse, myself, children and grandchildren.God knows
best--Praise and thank God, he loves us more than we love ourselves.. Thank you for your
support of prayers..
(SNB, 7/14/2012 2:22:11 PM)
I pray for sense of purpose and direction in my life. I pray that latest by the end of next
year, I would have left Ghana for studies abroad. May God help me. Mother of God, intercede
for me. Amen
(Kwame, Sunyani, Sunyani, Ghana, 7/14/2012 12:53:12 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows.... 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY.
"Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now
& in the Days Ahead..July,Aug..Christmas 2012.?Please pray(2012)with us daily for recovery!
Recovery is very slow!Please pray for God's Healing,Protecting(Spiritual & Physical) Peace &
Hope!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,
Monks,Shrines,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains & Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our
Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you! Bill &
Carol. usa
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts...., United States, 7/14/2012 12:13:12 PM)
The beautiful life lived out in Jesus Christ, is found in the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/14/2012 11:48:18 AM)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You, Please Save Souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/14/2012 11:36:29 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-06.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
YOUTH AND JOY FREEDOM
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.
"LASTING JOY"
To have lasting joy we need to live in love and truth. We need to live in God.
JOY AND FORGIVENESS
Dear young people, have frequent recourse to the Sacrament of Penance and
Reconciliation! It is the sacrament of joy rediscovered. Ask the Holy Spirit for the
light needed to acknowledge your sinfulness and ask for God's forgiveness.
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 3/15/2012)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-06.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· "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?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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