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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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
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
Tuesday COMPARATIVELY SPEAKING
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"I assure you, it will go easier for Sodom than for you on the day of judgment." -Matthew 11:24
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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
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Novena of Mary, "The Mother of Forgiveness"
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The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
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The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
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The Scriptural Rosary
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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
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The Seven Day Bible Rosary
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
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.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
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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
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St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
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)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· "Who Do You Say That I Am?" (Sep 7-9)
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
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