(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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One Bread, One Body
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
Tuesday HOPE IN GOD IN OUR CULTURE OF DEATH
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"Have You cast Judah off completely?" -Jeremiah 14:19
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochure
Seek First the Kingdom (Mt. 6:33)
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"Repent! The kingdom of God is at hand!" -Mk 1:15, our translation
Jesus told us to present His gospel by proclaiming that the kingdom of God is at
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.
Yet most Christians today never ............................................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Please pray 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)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
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Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
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Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
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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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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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Mass of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Aug 4)
· "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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