Friday, August 31, 2012
1 Corinthians 1:17-25, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11, Matthew 25:1-13
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PRACTICE THE PRESENCE OF THE MASTER (Part 2)
" 'Master, Master!' they cried. 'Open the door for us.' But He answered, 'I tell you, I do not know you.' " -Matthew 25:12
During our life on earth, we can prepare for hell by living a "hell on earth." We simply live a lifestyle we know would be displeasing to Jesus. Since we presume He's not present, what's to stop us from living as we please? Before long, we've run the risk of sliding so far away from Jesus that even if we did recognize His presence, we might not be able to change our lifestyle. We're far enough down the road to hell, an eternal future without the presence of Jesus (Catechism, 1033, 1035), that the Good News is unacceptable to us (see 1 Cor 1:18).
Alternatively, we can prepare for heaven by living a "heaven on earth," that is, a life lived constantly in the presence of Jesus. Every breath we take, each step we make, every moment we act in constant awareness that the Master is present. We act differently because we know He is present. We long for His presence more than the deer longs for running waters (Ps 42:2). Our hearts are restless until they rest in His presence (Catechism, 30). We change our lifestyle and do whatever it takes to have more time in His presence. Eucharistic adoration, frequent Mass, service to the suffering (Mt 25:35ff), Scripture reading, prayer, praise (Ps 22:3, JB), working for justice are ways to remain in the Master's presence and thereby keep our lamps full of the oil of the Spirit.
Our life on earth and eternal future are centered around the presence of Jesus. "Why delay, then?" (Acts 22:16). Live "resolutely in the presence of the Lord," and continue "to grow strong" (2 Chr 27:6).
Prayer: Master, I would rather suffer deprivation and enjoy Your presence than have luxury without You (see Ps 84:11).
Promise: "The plan of the Lord stands forever." -Ps 33:11
Praise: "Exult, you just, in the Lord; praise from the upright is fitting" (Ps 33:1).
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
PRACTICE THE PRESENCE OF THE MASTER (Part 1) - One Bread, One Body, 8/30/2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 145:2-7, Matthew 24:42-51
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PRACTICE THE PRESENCE OF THE MASTER (Part 1)
"Happy that servant whom his Master discovers at work on His return!" -Matthew 24:46
The key to being a watchful steward is the ongoing relationship with the Master. When the Master is present, it's obviously easier for a steward to be vigilant, with eyes focused on the Master, ready to act on His every wish (see Ps 123:2).
When it's not obvious to us that our Master is present, we are tempted to be sinful, disobedient, self-centered stewards. To give in to this temptation puts us, Jesus' stewards, in jeopardy of being punished severely (Mt 24:51). Jesus is always with us (Mt 1:23; 28:20), yet we often are unaware of His presence. Thus, we must constantly cultivate a sense of the Master's presence. Some ways to practice the presence of the Master are:
* Receive the eucharistic Jesus in Mass, daily if possible. His Real Presence in the Eucharist is His presence "par excellence" (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 11, Pope John Paul II).
* Read the Scriptures daily. Jesus is alive and present in His Word (Jn 1:14; Heb 4:12).
* In community prayer, the Master promises that He is present with us (Mt 18:20).
* The Master's very name, Emmanuel, "a name which means 'God with us' " (Mt 1:23; 28:20), proclaims His constant presence with us. Pray by speaking the name of Jesus.
Even Jesus' faithful servants fail to recognize Him (see Mt 25:40-46). Therefore, constantly practice the presence of the Master.
Prayer: Jesus, may I "be ready to greet" You every moment.
Promise: "He will strengthen you till the end." -1 Cor 1:8
Praise: "Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable" (Ps 145:3).
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PRACTICE THE PRESENCE OF THE MASTER (Part 1)
"Happy that servant whom his Master discovers at work on His return!" -Matthew 24:46
The key to being a watchful steward is the ongoing relationship with the Master. When the Master is present, it's obviously easier for a steward to be vigilant, with eyes focused on the Master, ready to act on His every wish (see Ps 123:2).
When it's not obvious to us that our Master is present, we are tempted to be sinful, disobedient, self-centered stewards. To give in to this temptation puts us, Jesus' stewards, in jeopardy of being punished severely (Mt 24:51). Jesus is always with us (Mt 1:23; 28:20), yet we often are unaware of His presence. Thus, we must constantly cultivate a sense of the Master's presence. Some ways to practice the presence of the Master are:
* Receive the eucharistic Jesus in Mass, daily if possible. His Real Presence in the Eucharist is His presence "par excellence" (Ecclesia de Eucharistia, 11, Pope John Paul II).
* Read the Scriptures daily. Jesus is alive and present in His Word (Jn 1:14; Heb 4:12).
* In community prayer, the Master promises that He is present with us (Mt 18:20).
* The Master's very name, Emmanuel, "a name which means 'God with us' " (Mt 1:23; 28:20), proclaims His constant presence with us. Pray by speaking the name of Jesus.
Even Jesus' faithful servants fail to recognize Him (see Mt 25:40-46). Therefore, constantly practice the presence of the Master.
Prayer: Jesus, may I "be ready to greet" You every moment.
Promise: "He will strengthen you till the end." -1 Cor 1:8
Praise: "Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable" (Ps 145:3).
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
REACT OR ACT? - One Bread, One Body, 8/29/2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012, Martyrdom of, St. John the Baptizer
Jeremiah 1:17-19, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Mark 6:17-29
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REACT OR ACT?
"Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them." -Jeremiah 1:17
Often we feel paralyzed by fear. Many people, for instance, may have been called to tell Herod: "It is not right for you to live with your brother's wife" (Mk 6:18), but were afraid and therefore spiritually paralyzed. We hear of only John the Baptizer calling Herod and Herodias to repent.
Often we feel paralyzed by trauma. After Jesus heard of John's brutal death, He naturally didn't want to do anything except get away for a while (see Mt 14:13). However, the crowds followed Jesus. "When He disembarked and saw the vast throng, His heart was moved with pity, and He cured their sick" (Mt 14:14). Few would have reached out to heal others when they were hurting so badly themselves, but Jesus refused to be paralyzed by the trauma of Herod's murder of John.
Does anything in your life shut you up when you're called to "speak the truth in love" (Eph 4:15, our transl.)? Does anything shut you down when you should be taking bold initiatives in evangelization and ministry? By God's grace, don't let fear, trauma, or even Satan keep you from doing His will. The Lord commands: "Stand up and tell them all that I command you" (Jer 1:17). The Lord promises: "They will fight against you, but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you" (Jer 1:19). Stand, speak, walk, run, live, die, rise.
Prayer: Father, make me an activist in Your sense of the word.
Promise: "My mouth shall declare Your justice, day by day Your salvation." -Ps 71:15
Praise: Heedless of the consequences he might endure, St. John the Baptizer fearlessly spoke the truth even to the king who would not hear it.
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Jeremiah 1:17-19, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Mark 6:17-29
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REACT OR ACT?
"Be not crushed on their account, as though I would leave you crushed before them." -Jeremiah 1:17
Often we feel paralyzed by fear. Many people, for instance, may have been called to tell Herod: "It is not right for you to live with your brother's wife" (Mk 6:18), but were afraid and therefore spiritually paralyzed. We hear of only John the Baptizer calling Herod and Herodias to repent.
Often we feel paralyzed by trauma. After Jesus heard of John's brutal death, He naturally didn't want to do anything except get away for a while (see Mt 14:13). However, the crowds followed Jesus. "When He disembarked and saw the vast throng, His heart was moved with pity, and He cured their sick" (Mt 14:14). Few would have reached out to heal others when they were hurting so badly themselves, but Jesus refused to be paralyzed by the trauma of Herod's murder of John.
Does anything in your life shut you up when you're called to "speak the truth in love" (Eph 4:15, our transl.)? Does anything shut you down when you should be taking bold initiatives in evangelization and ministry? By God's grace, don't let fear, trauma, or even Satan keep you from doing His will. The Lord commands: "Stand up and tell them all that I command you" (Jer 1:17). The Lord promises: "They will fight against you, but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you" (Jer 1:19). Stand, speak, walk, run, live, die, rise.
Prayer: Father, make me an activist in Your sense of the word.
Promise: "My mouth shall declare Your justice, day by day Your salvation." -Ps 71:15
Praise: Heedless of the consequences he might endure, St. John the Baptizer fearlessly spoke the truth even to the king who would not hear it.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
AN INSIDE JOB - One Bread, One Body, 8/28/2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012, St. Augustine
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 14-17, Psalm 96:10-13, Matthew 23:23-26
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AN INSIDE JOB
"You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, and leave the inside filled with loot and lust!" -Matthew 23:25
The religious leaders of Jesus' time were more interested in exterior than interior cleanness. Likewise, today we are more interested in baths, showers, dry cleaners, dishwashers, washing machines, mouthwashes, shampoos, toothpastes, dental floss, disinfectants, clean air, clean water, street cleaners, etc. than we are interested in the interior cleaning from our sins by means of repentance, Confession, prayer, and penance.
We have things backwards, for interior cleanness is much more important than exterior cleanness. Without interior cleanness, we will lose perspective on reality (see Mt 23:23-24), gradually go spiritually blind (see 2 Cor 4:4), be enslaved (Jn 8:34), and become spiritually paralyzed (see Mk 2:3, 5). Unless we let the Lord cleanse us interiorly, we will apostatize (see 2 Thes 2:3), deprive ourselves of the saving value of Jesus' death (1 Cor 1:17), "surely die" in our sins (Jn 8:21, 24), and go to hell forever.
God has provided for us "a fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness" (Zec 13:1). Go to Confession as soon as possible and pray: "A clean heart create for me, O God" (Ps 51:12). "Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me" (Ps 51:4).
Prayer: Father, make me pure as Jesus is pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Promise: "Therefore, brothers, stand firm. Hold fast to the traditions you received from us, either by our word or by letter." -2 Thes 2:15
Praise: St. Augustine discovered the worthlessness of the earthly and the true worth of the heavenly. He wrote: "See what I was in myself and by myself. I had destroyed myself, but He Who made me remade me."
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2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 14-17, Psalm 96:10-13, Matthew 23:23-26
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AN INSIDE JOB
"You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, and leave the inside filled with loot and lust!" -Matthew 23:25
The religious leaders of Jesus' time were more interested in exterior than interior cleanness. Likewise, today we are more interested in baths, showers, dry cleaners, dishwashers, washing machines, mouthwashes, shampoos, toothpastes, dental floss, disinfectants, clean air, clean water, street cleaners, etc. than we are interested in the interior cleaning from our sins by means of repentance, Confession, prayer, and penance.
We have things backwards, for interior cleanness is much more important than exterior cleanness. Without interior cleanness, we will lose perspective on reality (see Mt 23:23-24), gradually go spiritually blind (see 2 Cor 4:4), be enslaved (Jn 8:34), and become spiritually paralyzed (see Mk 2:3, 5). Unless we let the Lord cleanse us interiorly, we will apostatize (see 2 Thes 2:3), deprive ourselves of the saving value of Jesus' death (1 Cor 1:17), "surely die" in our sins (Jn 8:21, 24), and go to hell forever.
God has provided for us "a fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness" (Zec 13:1). Go to Confession as soon as possible and pray: "A clean heart create for me, O God" (Ps 51:12). "Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me" (Ps 51:4).
Prayer: Father, make me pure as Jesus is pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Promise: "Therefore, brothers, stand firm. Hold fast to the traditions you received from us, either by our word or by letter." -2 Thes 2:15
Praise: St. Augustine discovered the worthlessness of the earthly and the true worth of the heavenly. He wrote: "See what I was in myself and by myself. I had destroyed myself, but He Who made me remade me."
(For related teaching, order our booklet, The Bible on Sex, "or our tapes on "Sexual Purity", on audio RA 323 and RA 392.)
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Monday, August 27, 2012
FOLLOW THE LEADER - One Bread, One Body, 8/27/2012
Monday, August 27, 2012, St. Monica
2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12, Psalm 96:1-5, Matthew 23:13-22
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FOLLOW THE LEADER
"Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, you frauds! You shut the doors of the kingdom of God in men's faces, neither entering yourselves nor admitting those who are trying to enter." -Matthew 23:13
Jesus sharply criticized the religious leadership of His time. He called many of the leaders hypocrites, who were foolish and blind (Mt 23:16, 17). He accused some of them of making their followers into devils twice as wicked as themselves (Mt 23:15).
Jesus is so strict and harsh with leaders because their bad leadership is so destructive. Jesus loves us so much that He doesn't want us misled. Jesus protects His people by calling leaders to give an account of their leadership (Heb 13:17) - a stricter account (see Jas 3:1; Wis 6:5, 6, 8). Jesus protects and nourishes His people by raising up leaders after His own heart (Jer 3:15).
However, we mess up Jesus' loving protection and His attempts to nurture us by:
* not obeying or loving the leaders He has given us,
* choosing leaders different than those chosen by God,
* not forgiving bad leaders,
* not accepting God's call to leadership (Jgs 9:8ff), and
* not praying for leaders (see 1 Tm 2:1-2).
Every group will naturally have leaders, but those under Jesus' lordship will supernaturally have leaders. Those who follow Jesus as Leader will be and have good leaders.
Prayer: Father, make us worthy of Your call and fulfill by Your power "every honest intention and work of faith" (2 Thes 1:11).
Promise: "It is no more than right that we thank God unceasingly for you, brothers, because your faith grows apace and your mutual love increases." -2 Thes 1:3
Praise: St. Monica faithfully prayed for the salvation of her husband, son, and grandson, and her fervent prayers were answered decades later.
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2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12, Psalm 96:1-5, Matthew 23:13-22
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FOLLOW THE LEADER
"Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, you frauds! You shut the doors of the kingdom of God in men's faces, neither entering yourselves nor admitting those who are trying to enter." -Matthew 23:13
Jesus sharply criticized the religious leadership of His time. He called many of the leaders hypocrites, who were foolish and blind (Mt 23:16, 17). He accused some of them of making their followers into devils twice as wicked as themselves (Mt 23:15).
Jesus is so strict and harsh with leaders because their bad leadership is so destructive. Jesus loves us so much that He doesn't want us misled. Jesus protects His people by calling leaders to give an account of their leadership (Heb 13:17) - a stricter account (see Jas 3:1; Wis 6:5, 6, 8). Jesus protects and nourishes His people by raising up leaders after His own heart (Jer 3:15).
However, we mess up Jesus' loving protection and His attempts to nurture us by:
* not obeying or loving the leaders He has given us,
* choosing leaders different than those chosen by God,
* not forgiving bad leaders,
* not accepting God's call to leadership (Jgs 9:8ff), and
* not praying for leaders (see 1 Tm 2:1-2).
Every group will naturally have leaders, but those under Jesus' lordship will supernaturally have leaders. Those who follow Jesus as Leader will be and have good leaders.
Prayer: Father, make us worthy of Your call and fulfill by Your power "every honest intention and work of faith" (2 Thes 1:11).
Promise: "It is no more than right that we thank God unceasingly for you, brothers, because your faith grows apace and your mutual love increases." -2 Thes 1:3
Praise: St. Monica faithfully prayed for the salvation of her husband, son, and grandson, and her fervent prayers were answered decades later.
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
PM eNewsletter 21st Sunday in ordinary time
August 26th 21st Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, Jesus, Your church heralds another tremendous
man of faith.
St. John the Baptist, who without fear, proclaimed what
was truth till he was finally beheaded.
Jesus, give us that steadfastness of heart that we will
first of all learn the truth as taught by the catechism
of the Catholic church, and then be willingly in love,
as we proclaim it to others.
Let us be heralds of Your love and let others see the
Christ in us.
Let us stand for Your law of love, and let us be as
fearless as St. John was in standing for what was right.
Thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SERIOUSLY
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"How can anyone take it seriously?" -John 6:60
Jesus called Himself the Bread come down from heaven (Jn 6:33). He said His flesh was real
food and His blood real drink (Jn 6:55). "Many of His disciples remarked, 'This sort of talk
is hard to endure! How can anyone take it seriously?' " (Jn 6:60)
It's hard to "endure" the words of Jesus and to take them seriously (Jn 6:60). This applies
not only to Jesus' words on the Eucharist, but also to His words on many other things. For
example, His word commands wives to "be submissive to their husbands as if to the Lord" and
husbands to love their wives by giving themselves up for them (Eph 5:22, 25). This kind of
talk is hard to endure. Few people, even Christians, take it seriously.
This kind of talk seems absurd, for it is the message of the cross (1 Cor 1:18), and people
tend not to take seriously what they think is absurd. Therefore, they don't take Jesus
seriously, since He often speaks of nothing but the absurdity of the cross (see 1 Cor 2:2).
Only by embracing the cross will we take Christ seriously.
Prayer: Father, may I take Jesus' words so seriously that I know, live, and share them.
Promise: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." -Jos 24:15
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Lord of compassion. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
and those who are crushed in spirit He saves" (Ps 34:19).
Monday FOLLOW THE LEADER
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"Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, you frauds! You shut the doors of the kingdom of God in
men's faces, neither entering yourselves nor admitting those who are trying to enter."
-Matthew 23:13
Tuesday AN INSIDE JOB
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/28/2012
"You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, and leave the inside filled with loot and lust!"
-Matthew 23:25
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"For if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that
God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Romans 10:9
The purpose of life is to develop a deep, personal relationship with Jesus and love
Him with all our hearts (Lk 10:27). But no matter how long we "hang around" Jesus
by engaging in religious and humanitarian activities, we will never truly know Him
until we ..............................
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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)
Please pray for my son to come to God Please pray for some inheritance money which has
been held up for 3 years, to come thru. We could really use it. Please pray for a job
to supplement my pension income.
(Bob, Canada, 8/25/2012 6:40:16 PM)
During the third hour of Divine Mercy. Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You Who are the
King of kings and the Lord of lords! Through the inter-cession of St. Thomas, the
Apostle, we pray that You would give us good leaders. Give us, O Lord, men and women
after Your own heart. Reverse the tide of immorality in our land and raise up Godly
men and women to govern us. Through our leaders protect life from its conception,
safeguard mar-riage and family life, and grant us religious liberty and freedom of
conscience. Amen. EWTN
(Ken, Texas, 8/25/2012 4:33:50 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings ,please guide us by your Holy Spirit
as w go along with our work ,help my son in law and my daughter to put God in center
and follow to love each other .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 8/25/2012 3:35:39 PM)
Please deliver me from the hands of those who hate (me) us and from the drugs they try
to put in my food and drink. Please deliver me to a good apartment with a good landlord.
In Jesus's name. Amen. Thank you fellow intercessors.
(John, United States, 8/25/2012 2:01:17 PM)
For the USA to do right, love the good, and walk humbly with their God. Amen.
(Anonymous, 8/25/2012 1:37:27 PM)
I pray that the Lord will protect and guide me with whatever I write so that I get more
followers and comments for my writing.
(Michelle, Singapore, 8/25/2012 1:37:26 PM)
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
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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)
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/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE POWER OF PRAYER
TRANSFORMED LIVES
... The more room we make for prayer the more we will see our life transformed and
enlivened by the tangible power of God's love.
NOT ALIENATED FROM REALITY
Contemplation of Christ in our life does not alienate us ... from reality. Rather it
enables us to share even more in human events, because the Lord, in attracting us to
Him through prayer, enables us to make ourselves present and close to every brother and
sister in His love.
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
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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
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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This week, Jesus, Your church heralds another tremendous
man of faith.
St. John the Baptist, who without fear, proclaimed what
was truth till he was finally beheaded.
Jesus, give us that steadfastness of heart that we will
first of all learn the truth as taught by the catechism
of the Catholic church, and then be willingly in love,
as we proclaim it to others.
Let us be heralds of Your love and let others see the
Christ in us.
Let us stand for Your law of love, and let us be as
fearless as St. John was in standing for what was right.
Thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SERIOUSLY
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/26/2012
"How can anyone take it seriously?" -John 6:60
Jesus called Himself the Bread come down from heaven (Jn 6:33). He said His flesh was real
food and His blood real drink (Jn 6:55). "Many of His disciples remarked, 'This sort of talk
is hard to endure! How can anyone take it seriously?' " (Jn 6:60)
It's hard to "endure" the words of Jesus and to take them seriously (Jn 6:60). This applies
not only to Jesus' words on the Eucharist, but also to His words on many other things. For
example, His word commands wives to "be submissive to their husbands as if to the Lord" and
husbands to love their wives by giving themselves up for them (Eph 5:22, 25). This kind of
talk is hard to endure. Few people, even Christians, take it seriously.
This kind of talk seems absurd, for it is the message of the cross (1 Cor 1:18), and people
tend not to take seriously what they think is absurd. Therefore, they don't take Jesus
seriously, since He often speaks of nothing but the absurdity of the cross (see 1 Cor 2:2).
Only by embracing the cross will we take Christ seriously.
Prayer: Father, may I take Jesus' words so seriously that I know, live, and share them.
Promise: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." -Jos 24:15
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Lord of compassion. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
and those who are crushed in spirit He saves" (Ps 34:19).
Monday FOLLOW THE LEADER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/27/2012
"Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, you frauds! You shut the doors of the kingdom of God in
men's faces, neither entering yourselves nor admitting those who are trying to enter."
-Matthew 23:13
Tuesday AN INSIDE JOB
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/28/2012
"You cleanse the outside of cup and dish, and leave the inside filled with loot and lust!"
-Matthew 23:25
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!
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Accepting Jesus As Lord, Savior, And God
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/AccJesus.asp
"For if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that
God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Romans 10:9
The purpose of life is to develop a deep, personal relationship with Jesus and love
Him with all our hearts (Lk 10:27). But no matter how long we "hang around" Jesus
by engaging in religious and humanitarian activities, we will never truly know Him
until we ..............................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Please pray for my son to come to God Please pray for some inheritance money which has
been held up for 3 years, to come thru. We could really use it. Please pray for a job
to supplement my pension income.
(Bob, Canada, 8/25/2012 6:40:16 PM)
During the third hour of Divine Mercy. Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You Who are the
King of kings and the Lord of lords! Through the inter-cession of St. Thomas, the
Apostle, we pray that You would give us good leaders. Give us, O Lord, men and women
after Your own heart. Reverse the tide of immorality in our land and raise up Godly
men and women to govern us. Through our leaders protect life from its conception,
safeguard mar-riage and family life, and grant us religious liberty and freedom of
conscience. Amen. EWTN
(Ken, Texas, 8/25/2012 4:33:50 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings ,please guide us by your Holy Spirit
as w go along with our work ,help my son in law and my daughter to put God in center
and follow to love each other .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 8/25/2012 3:35:39 PM)
Please deliver me from the hands of those who hate (me) us and from the drugs they try
to put in my food and drink. Please deliver me to a good apartment with a good landlord.
In Jesus's name. Amen. Thank you fellow intercessors.
(John, United States, 8/25/2012 2:01:17 PM)
For the USA to do right, love the good, and walk humbly with their God. Amen.
(Anonymous, 8/25/2012 1:37:27 PM)
I pray that the Lord will protect and guide me with whatever I write so that I get more
followers and comments for my writing.
(Michelle, Singapore, 8/25/2012 1:37:26 PM)
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/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE POWER OF PRAYER
TRANSFORMED LIVES
... The more room we make for prayer the more we will see our life transformed and
enlivened by the tangible power of God's love.
NOT ALIENATED FROM REALITY
Contemplation of Christ in our life does not alienate us ... from reality. Rather it
enables us to share even more in human events, because the Lord, in attracting us to
Him through prayer, enables us to make ourselves present and close to every brother and
sister in His love.
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-08.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
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SERIOUSLY - One Bread, One Body, 8/26/2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012, 21st Sunday Ordinary Time
Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, 16-21, John 6:60-69
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082612.cfm
SERIOUSLY
"How can anyone take it seriously?" -John 6:60
Jesus called Himself the Bread come down from heaven (Jn 6:33). He said His flesh was real food and His blood real drink (Jn 6:55). "Many of His disciples remarked, 'This sort of talk is hard to endure! How can anyone take it seriously?' " (Jn 6:60)
It's hard to "endure" the words of Jesus and to take them seriously (Jn 6:60). This applies not only to Jesus' words on the Eucharist, but also to His words on many other things. For example, His word commands wives to "be submissive to their husbands as if to the Lord" and husbands to love their wives by giving themselves up for them (Eph 5:22, 25). This kind of talk is hard to endure. Few people, even Christians, take it seriously.
This kind of talk seems absurd, for it is the message of the cross (1 Cor 1:18), and people tend not to take seriously what they think is absurd. Therefore, they don't take Jesus seriously, since He often speaks of nothing but the absurdity of the cross (see 1 Cor 2:2). Only by embracing the cross will we take Christ seriously.
Prayer: Father, may I take Jesus' words so seriously that I know, live, and share them.
Promise: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." -Jos 24:15
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Lord of compassion. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit He saves" (Ps 34:19).
(For a related teaching, order our book, Living in Reality", or on audio AV 38-1, AV 38-3, AV 39-1, AV 39-3 or on video starting with V-38.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 30, 2012
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, 16-21, John 6:60-69
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082612.cfm
SERIOUSLY
"How can anyone take it seriously?" -John 6:60
Jesus called Himself the Bread come down from heaven (Jn 6:33). He said His flesh was real food and His blood real drink (Jn 6:55). "Many of His disciples remarked, 'This sort of talk is hard to endure! How can anyone take it seriously?' " (Jn 6:60)
It's hard to "endure" the words of Jesus and to take them seriously (Jn 6:60). This applies not only to Jesus' words on the Eucharist, but also to His words on many other things. For example, His word commands wives to "be submissive to their husbands as if to the Lord" and husbands to love their wives by giving themselves up for them (Eph 5:22, 25). This kind of talk is hard to endure. Few people, even Christians, take it seriously.
This kind of talk seems absurd, for it is the message of the cross (1 Cor 1:18), and people tend not to take seriously what they think is absurd. Therefore, they don't take Jesus seriously, since He often speaks of nothing but the absurdity of the cross (see 1 Cor 2:2). Only by embracing the cross will we take Christ seriously.
Prayer: Father, may I take Jesus' words so seriously that I know, live, and share them.
Promise: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." -Jos 24:15
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Lord of compassion. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit He saves" (Ps 34:19).
(For a related teaching, order our book, Living in Reality", or on audio AV 38-1, AV 38-3, AV 39-1, AV 39-3 or on video starting with V-38.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from August 1, 2012 through September 30, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 30, 2012
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
HONOR ROLE - One Bread, One Body, 8/25/2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012, St. Louis, St. Joseph Calasanz
Ezekiel 43:1-7, Psalm 85:9-14, Matthew 23:1-12
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082512.cfm
HONOR ROLE
"They are fond of places of honor." -Matthew 23:6
Our American society is "fond of places of honor." We have honor rolls, radio and TV interviews, Halls of Fame, autograph sessions, awards banquets, and numerous other ways to honor others. While the Lord does call us to honor our parents (see Dt 5:16; Sir 3:2ff) and all people (1 Pt 2:17), He is adamant that we do not seek honor for ourselves.
"Let another praise you - not your own mouth; someone else - not your own lips" (Prv 27:2). Yet though we don't praise ourselves directly, we are not to even desire that others praise us. That presents a great spiritual danger to us. "As the crucible tests silver and the furnace gold, so a man is tested by the praise he receives" (Prv 27:21). Receiving praise can be dangerous to our eternal soul in that it can lead to pride, the chief sin among capital sins. Yet we are to live praiseworthy lives in a public, visible setting (Mt 5:16). How do we conduct ourselves in this risky situation?
We are to constantly seek to humble ourselves (Mt 23:12). Then Jesus exalts us, so we must then humble ourselves even more, which leads to more exaltation. Thus, like John the Baptizer, we constantly seek to decrease so that Jesus may increase (Jn 3:30). If God then chooses to honor us with a crown of glory, we graciously receive it and instantly pass that crown of honor on to our God (see Rv 4:10). Therefore, our only fondness for places of honor would be because Jesus gets more glory (see 2 Cor 9:13).
Prayer: Father, "not to us but to Your name give glory" (Ps 115:1). "Hallowed be Your name" (Mt 6:9).
Promise: "Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss." -Ps 85:11
Praise: St. Joseph's greatest mission was the educating of little children.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 30, 2012
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Ezekiel 43:1-7, Psalm 85:9-14, Matthew 23:1-12
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HONOR ROLE
"They are fond of places of honor." -Matthew 23:6
Our American society is "fond of places of honor." We have honor rolls, radio and TV interviews, Halls of Fame, autograph sessions, awards banquets, and numerous other ways to honor others. While the Lord does call us to honor our parents (see Dt 5:16; Sir 3:2ff) and all people (1 Pt 2:17), He is adamant that we do not seek honor for ourselves.
"Let another praise you - not your own mouth; someone else - not your own lips" (Prv 27:2). Yet though we don't praise ourselves directly, we are not to even desire that others praise us. That presents a great spiritual danger to us. "As the crucible tests silver and the furnace gold, so a man is tested by the praise he receives" (Prv 27:21). Receiving praise can be dangerous to our eternal soul in that it can lead to pride, the chief sin among capital sins. Yet we are to live praiseworthy lives in a public, visible setting (Mt 5:16). How do we conduct ourselves in this risky situation?
We are to constantly seek to humble ourselves (Mt 23:12). Then Jesus exalts us, so we must then humble ourselves even more, which leads to more exaltation. Thus, like John the Baptizer, we constantly seek to decrease so that Jesus may increase (Jn 3:30). If God then chooses to honor us with a crown of glory, we graciously receive it and instantly pass that crown of honor on to our God (see Rv 4:10). Therefore, our only fondness for places of honor would be because Jesus gets more glory (see 2 Cor 9:13).
Prayer: Father, "not to us but to Your name give glory" (Ps 115:1). "Hallowed be Your name" (Mt 6:9).
Promise: "Kindness and truth shall meet; justice and peace shall kiss." -Ps 85:11
Praise: St. Joseph's greatest mission was the educating of little children.
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Friday, August 24, 2012
EVERYTHING GOOD COMES FROM NAZARETH - One Bread, One Body, 8/24/2012
Friday, August 24, 2012, St. Bartholomew
Revelation 21:9-14, Psalm 145:10-13, 17-18, John 1:45-51
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EVERYTHING GOOD COMES FROM NAZARETH
"Nathanael's response to that was, 'Can anything good come from Nazareth?' " -John 1:46
Philip told Nathanael (Bartholomew) that Jesus was "the One Moses spoke of in the law - the prophets too - Jesus, Son of Joseph, from Nazareth" (Jn 1:45). Nathanael responded by putting down Nazareth, and thereby putting down Joseph and Jesus, who were from Nazareth.
The early Jewish Christians were tempted to reject Gentiles and the places where they lived. We too are tempted to look down upon, reject, avoid, and ignore people we don't agree with. Likewise, we are tempted to reject the places in which they live. In doing this, we reject, refuse to serve, and refuse to listen to Jesus and others (see Mt 25:45; Lk 10:16). Jesus will never reject us (Jn 6:37), but He is rejected by many people and places. He is the Cornerstone rejected by the builders (Mt 21:42).
Like Nathanael, we must repent of our rejection of Jesus, His people, and His places. Then we will know that everything good comes from Nazareth through the Nazorean, Jesus.
Prayer: Father, give me Your heart for the people and places I avoid against Your will.
Promise: "The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb." -Rv 21:14
Praise: St. Bartholomew is said to have converted the king of Armenia to the faith. For that, he was martyred by the king's brother. He is a patron saint of Armenia today.
(Let's reject Satan, his evil works, and sin rather than rejecting Jesus and His good works. For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Do You Renounce Satan?" or on audio AV 44-1 or video V-44.)
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Revelation 21:9-14, Psalm 145:10-13, 17-18, John 1:45-51
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EVERYTHING GOOD COMES FROM NAZARETH
"Nathanael's response to that was, 'Can anything good come from Nazareth?' " -John 1:46
Philip told Nathanael (Bartholomew) that Jesus was "the One Moses spoke of in the law - the prophets too - Jesus, Son of Joseph, from Nazareth" (Jn 1:45). Nathanael responded by putting down Nazareth, and thereby putting down Joseph and Jesus, who were from Nazareth.
The early Jewish Christians were tempted to reject Gentiles and the places where they lived. We too are tempted to look down upon, reject, avoid, and ignore people we don't agree with. Likewise, we are tempted to reject the places in which they live. In doing this, we reject, refuse to serve, and refuse to listen to Jesus and others (see Mt 25:45; Lk 10:16). Jesus will never reject us (Jn 6:37), but He is rejected by many people and places. He is the Cornerstone rejected by the builders (Mt 21:42).
Like Nathanael, we must repent of our rejection of Jesus, His people, and His places. Then we will know that everything good comes from Nazareth through the Nazorean, Jesus.
Prayer: Father, give me Your heart for the people and places I avoid against Your will.
Promise: "The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb." -Rv 21:14
Praise: St. Bartholomew is said to have converted the king of Armenia to the faith. For that, he was martyred by the king's brother. He is a patron saint of Armenia today.
(Let's reject Satan, his evil works, and sin rather than rejecting Jesus and His good works. For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Do You Renounce Satan?" or on audio AV 44-1 or video V-44.)
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
CLEAN AT LAST - One Bread, One Body, 8/23/2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012, St. Rose of Lima
Ezekiel 36:23-28, Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19, Matthew 22:1-14
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CLEAN AT LAST
"I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall return to You." -Psalm 51:15
Do you regret having committed certain sins? Have you let your past sins make you feel "dirty"? The Lord has promised "to cleanse you from all your impurities" (Ez 36:25). "Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool" (Is 1:18).
The Lord will tread underfoot our guilt and cast all our sins into the depths of the sea (Mi 7:19). "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He put our transgressions from us" (Ps 103:12). He will thoroughly wash us from our guilt (Ps 51:4) and create a clean and new heart for us (see Ps 51:12; Ez 36:26). The Lord will simply forget all our sins (Ez 18:22), if we only repent and ask His forgiveness.
"I tell you, there will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent" (Lk 15:7). The Lord wants to run out to sinners, throw His arms around them, kiss them, give them gifts, and have a special dinner in their honor (see Lk 15:21ff).
However, the Lord does not force His love, affection, and forgiveness on us. We must open the door by repenting. Go to Confession as soon as possible and let the Lord love and cleanse you.
Prayer: Father, forgive me for I know not what I do (see Lk 23:34).
Promise: "The invited are many, the elect are few." -Mt 22:14
Praise: St. Rose had a special heart for doing penance as a reparation for sin. She offered her body to God as a living sacrifice (Rm 12:1).
(For a related teaching, order our tape on The Secret of Confession" on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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Ezekiel 36:23-28, Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19, Matthew 22:1-14
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CLEAN AT LAST
"I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall return to You." -Psalm 51:15
Do you regret having committed certain sins? Have you let your past sins make you feel "dirty"? The Lord has promised "to cleanse you from all your impurities" (Ez 36:25). "Though your sins be like scarlet, they may become white as snow; though they be crimson red, they may become white as wool" (Is 1:18).
The Lord will tread underfoot our guilt and cast all our sins into the depths of the sea (Mi 7:19). "As far as the east is from the west, so far has He put our transgressions from us" (Ps 103:12). He will thoroughly wash us from our guilt (Ps 51:4) and create a clean and new heart for us (see Ps 51:12; Ez 36:26). The Lord will simply forget all our sins (Ez 18:22), if we only repent and ask His forgiveness.
"I tell you, there will likewise be more joy in heaven over one repentant sinner than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent" (Lk 15:7). The Lord wants to run out to sinners, throw His arms around them, kiss them, give them gifts, and have a special dinner in their honor (see Lk 15:21ff).
However, the Lord does not force His love, affection, and forgiveness on us. We must open the door by repenting. Go to Confession as soon as possible and let the Lord love and cleanse you.
Prayer: Father, forgive me for I know not what I do (see Lk 23:34).
Promise: "The invited are many, the elect are few." -Mt 22:14
Praise: St. Rose had a special heart for doing penance as a reparation for sin. She offered her body to God as a living sacrifice (Rm 12:1).
(For a related teaching, order our tape on The Secret of Confession" on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
SHEEP-SHEPHERDS - One Bread, One Body, 8/22/2012
Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Queenship of Mary
Ezekiel 34:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 20:1-16
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SHEEP-SHEPHERDS
"Thus says the Lord God: 'Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been pasturing themselves!' " -Ezekiel 34:2
If we love Jesus, we will feed, tend, and shepherd His sheep, that is, His people (Jn 21:15-17). However, many Christians think that you have to be leading a church to be a shepherd. On the contrary, the Lord considers parents, leaders of all kinds, employers, and all Christians to have some shepherding responsibilities. God has put a flock in your daily life and He wants you to give this flock a shepherd's care (1 Pt 5:2).
Do you consider yourself to be the pastor of your family, neighborhood, office, or factory? You probably don't. Therefore, you are probably not strengthening the weak, healing the sick, binding up the injured, bringing back the strayed, and seeking the lost (Ez 34:4). You are probably not a good shepherd because you think you are only a sheep.
Repent of your ignorance and irresponsibility concerning your shepherding responsibilities. The Lord will have mercy on you. He may give you a full day's pay even if you start to shepherd your children, neighbors, employees, or co-workers in the eleventh hour of a twelve-hour shift (Mt 20:9). Go to Confession. Ask the Good Shepherd for mercy. Then be a good shepherd, and thereby a good sheep.
Prayer: Father, may I lay down my life for the sheep You have given me (Jn 10:11, 15, 17).
Promise: "Thus the last shall be first and the first shall be last." -Mt 20:16
Praise: The Blessed Virgin Mary, a lowly teenage girl, was raised to high places (Lk 1:52) as Queen of heaven and earth. Praise God, Who rewards His beloved for their service to Him!
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Ezekiel 34:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6, Matthew 20:1-16
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SHEEP-SHEPHERDS
"Thus says the Lord God: 'Woe to the shepherds of Israel who have been pasturing themselves!' " -Ezekiel 34:2
If we love Jesus, we will feed, tend, and shepherd His sheep, that is, His people (Jn 21:15-17). However, many Christians think that you have to be leading a church to be a shepherd. On the contrary, the Lord considers parents, leaders of all kinds, employers, and all Christians to have some shepherding responsibilities. God has put a flock in your daily life and He wants you to give this flock a shepherd's care (1 Pt 5:2).
Do you consider yourself to be the pastor of your family, neighborhood, office, or factory? You probably don't. Therefore, you are probably not strengthening the weak, healing the sick, binding up the injured, bringing back the strayed, and seeking the lost (Ez 34:4). You are probably not a good shepherd because you think you are only a sheep.
Repent of your ignorance and irresponsibility concerning your shepherding responsibilities. The Lord will have mercy on you. He may give you a full day's pay even if you start to shepherd your children, neighbors, employees, or co-workers in the eleventh hour of a twelve-hour shift (Mt 20:9). Go to Confession. Ask the Good Shepherd for mercy. Then be a good shepherd, and thereby a good sheep.
Prayer: Father, may I lay down my life for the sheep You have given me (Jn 10:11, 15, 17).
Promise: "Thus the last shall be first and the first shall be last." -Mt 20:16
Praise: The Blessed Virgin Mary, a lowly teenage girl, was raised to high places (Lk 1:52) as Queen of heaven and earth. Praise God, Who rewards His beloved for their service to Him!
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
"WITH ALL THE TRAPPINGS" - One Bread, One Body, 8/21/2012
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Pope St. Pius X
Ezekiel 28:1-10, Deuteronomy 32:26-28, 30, 35-36, Matthew 19:23-30
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"WITH ALL THE TRAPPINGS"
"Then who can be saved?" -Matthew 19:25
"The love of money is the root of all evil" (1 Tm 6:10). "Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and a trap" (1 Tm 6:9). We don't have to have money or be rich to be trapped. Even the poorest person who loves money and wants to be rich is trapped.
This trap is sprung by our treasures changing and perverting our hearts (Lk 12:34). Then from the deep recesses of our hearts come wicked designs (Mk 7:21), and the wages of these sins is death (Rm 6:23). For example, the prince of Tyre was "haughty of heart" (Ez 28:2, 5). He took all the credit for his financial success (see Ez 28:4, 6ff). This ultimately resulted in the prince of Tyre being thrust "down to the pit, there to die a bloodied corpse, in the heart of the sea" (Ez 28:8). He was dragged "down to ruin and destruction" (1 Tm 6:9) and had come "to grief amid great pain" (1 Tm 6:10).
Many people, rich and poor, are caught in this deadly, damning trap. Think of all the people buying lottery tickets, trying to become famous, or working to be millionaires. Most of these people want to be rich. This is the very desire that traps them.
Desire righteousness (Mt 5:6) rather than riches. Seek first God's kingdom (Mt 6:33). Be caught in the grasp of Christ (Phil 3:12), Who will free you from the trap of the love of money.
Prayer: Father, release me from self-imposed bonds.
Promise: "I give you My solemn word, in the new age when the Son of Man takes His seat upon a throne befitting His glory, you who have followed Me shall likewise take your places on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel." -Mt 19:28
Praise: Pope St. Pius X renewed the Church by promoting Bible study and Holy Communion.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012, Pope St. Pius X
Ezekiel 28:1-10, Deuteronomy 32:26-28, 30, 35-36, Matthew 19:23-30
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"WITH ALL THE TRAPPINGS"
"Then who can be saved?" -Matthew 19:25
"The love of money is the root of all evil" (1 Tm 6:10). "Those who want to be rich are falling into temptation and a trap" (1 Tm 6:9). We don't have to have money or be rich to be trapped. Even the poorest person who loves money and wants to be rich is trapped.
This trap is sprung by our treasures changing and perverting our hearts (Lk 12:34). Then from the deep recesses of our hearts come wicked designs (Mk 7:21), and the wages of these sins is death (Rm 6:23). For example, the prince of Tyre was "haughty of heart" (Ez 28:2, 5). He took all the credit for his financial success (see Ez 28:4, 6ff). This ultimately resulted in the prince of Tyre being thrust "down to the pit, there to die a bloodied corpse, in the heart of the sea" (Ez 28:8). He was dragged "down to ruin and destruction" (1 Tm 6:9) and had come "to grief amid great pain" (1 Tm 6:10).
Many people, rich and poor, are caught in this deadly, damning trap. Think of all the people buying lottery tickets, trying to become famous, or working to be millionaires. Most of these people want to be rich. This is the very desire that traps them.
Desire righteousness (Mt 5:6) rather than riches. Seek first God's kingdom (Mt 6:33). Be caught in the grasp of Christ (Phil 3:12), Who will free you from the trap of the love of money.
Prayer: Father, release me from self-imposed bonds.
Promise: "I give you My solemn word, in the new age when the Son of Man takes His seat upon a throne befitting His glory, you who have followed Me shall likewise take your places on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel." -Mt 19:28
Praise: Pope St. Pius X renewed the Church by promoting Bible study and Holy Communion.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
PM eNewsletter 20th Sunday in ordinary time
August 19th 20th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates the queenship of Mary,
as she so rightly deserves.
She was a faithful servant, and a tremendous example of trust
while on earth, and so she should be honored as Queen of
heaven and earth.
Let her intercession continue to cause grace to flow to all
of us.
Let Your love for mom flow also into us, and let us praise,
and glorify You as our Lord, God and King.
Let us see that Your plan of love is constantly working out
in everything, and give us the graces necessary for us to
really trust You every day in every way.
Thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday THE WISDOM NOVENA
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"Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." -Proverbs 9:6
Are you acting like a fool or a thoughtful person? (see Eph 5:15) The answer to this
question depends in part on whether you are making "the most of the present opportunity"
(Eph 5:16). You're a fool if you are saving up for a rainy day when "this very night your
life" may "be required of you" (Lk 12:20). You're a fool if you are not correctly
interpreting the present time (see Lk 12:56). Wise men and women know what time it is,
while fools don't (see Mt 25:1ff).
How can we "not continue in ignorance, but try to discern the will of the Lord"?
(Eph 5:17) If we eat Wisdom's food, we will be wise (Prv 9:4-5). Jesus is Wisdom Food
- in His word and in Holy Communion (see 1 Cor 1:24). If you receive Jesus, He will tell
you what time it is.
Ask the Lord if He wants you to make a novena of Masses in order to seek wisdom by eating
the food of Wisdom in Holy Communion for nine days. Many business people are devoting months
of research and thousands of dollars to interpret the times financially. Will you devote
about nine hours in nine days to interpret the times spiritually? Are you wise enough to
"try to discern the will of the Lord"? Will you ask Jesus to set your watch for you?
Prayer: Father, renew my Confirmation. Activate and deepen Your wisdom in my life.
Promise: "The man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him." -Jn 6:56
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You have triumphed over death and given us "life from the dead!" (Rm 11:15
Monday TEEN CHALLENGE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/20/2012
"The young man said to" Jesus... -Matthew 19:20
Tuesday "WITH ALL THE TRAPPINGS"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/21/2012
"Then who can be saved?" -Matthew 19:25
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Mother Mary
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most important human being in God's plan,
except for her Son, the God-Man, Jesus. Others think that by honoring Mary we take away
from the worship of Jesus. However, Catholics and the Orthodox say Mary will lead a
person ..............................
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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)
Lord have mercy on U.S. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 8/18/2012 5:44:31 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings ,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.Lord your the most powerful please help my son monchris to cure his pain
in all his body parts,touch his heart and mind to pray for you ,I know Lord your the one who
can change his attitude .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang, 8/18/2012 5:04:29 PM)
Please pray for a woman after stroke, with ovarian cancer, it is very bad,doctors say it is
no hope. Please pray for every needed grace for her and for strength for rest of family,
especially her young son,who also has responsibility for ill father and brother. God bless
you! +
(Maria, 8/18/2012 4:31:49 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. All things are possible through you LORD. In JESUS I trust. Through
your death on the cross you made me worthy to be in your presence. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 8/18/2012 3:07:19 PM)
Please pray for me, in the name of holy master Jesus Christ. I ask him for forgiveness of my
sins and I confess them openly to him. Pray that I be truly filled with the Holy Spirit of the
Almighty I AM THAT I AM. May The Almighty I AM THAT I AM HAVE MERCY AND GRACE UPON ME AND MY
SOUL, FINANCES AND SPIRIT LIFE. I need to go on with my life without fear of death and poverty.
I have to work fearlessly and courageously. I am a good citizen and want to ever be a
productive member of society. Please for me to be strong, sound mind and healthy. I need the
Grace of Almighty God I AM THAT I AM to help me now and forever. Amen, May THE GREAT I AM THAT
I AM, THE ALMIGHTY GOD CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE BLESS YOU AS HE BLESSES ME AND MORE FOR YOUR
KINDNESS FOR PRAYER FOR ME.
(ELLA, TULSA, OK, United States, 8/18/2012 1:24:26 PM)
Lord, the next time the devil tries to get in my way or to block my path, help me to raise my
feet high, pound down as hard as I can, and stomp all over him as I march forward unhindered
to do Your will. I thank You that because of Your victory, Satan has no right to exercise this
kind of control over my life anymore! With You working as my Partner, I can stare that old
enemy in the face and command him to move. And if he tries to put up a fight, I can push him
out of the way and walk on through! I boldly declare that Jesus destroyed Satan's power over
me! Through Jesus' death and resurrection, the devil was utterly smashed, crushed, and bruised.
Now my God-given mission is to reinforce that glorious victory and to demonstrate just how
miserably defeated Satan already is. The enemy may try to lord himself over me, but he has no
authority to exercise any control in my life! Matt5:44 Ps59:1 Jer17:7 Ps6:9 I pray this in
Jesus' name!
(Robin, Dallas, United States, 8/18/2012 11:20:55 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
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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
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
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE POWER OF PRAYER
POWER IN WEAKNESS
The power of God, Who does not abandon us or leave us on our own but becomes our support
and strength, is revealed at the very moment when we experience our own weakness.
GOD WORKS THROUGH WEAKNESS
...To the extent that our union with the Lord increases and that our prayers become
intense, we also .. understand that it is not the power of our own means, our virtues,
our skills that brings about the Kingdom of God but that it is God Who works miracles
precisely through our weakness, our inadequacy for the task.
WITNESS TO GOD'S POWER
In a world in which we risk relying solely on the efficiency and power of human means,
we are called to rediscover and to witness to the power of God which is communicated in
prayer, with which every day we grow in conforming our life to that of Christ ...
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
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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
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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· "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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This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates the queenship of Mary,
as she so rightly deserves.
She was a faithful servant, and a tremendous example of trust
while on earth, and so she should be honored as Queen of
heaven and earth.
Let her intercession continue to cause grace to flow to all
of us.
Let Your love for mom flow also into us, and let us praise,
and glorify You as our Lord, God and King.
Let us see that Your plan of love is constantly working out
in everything, and give us the graces necessary for us to
really trust You every day in every way.
Thank You Jesus.
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 WISDOM NOVENA
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"Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." -Proverbs 9:6
Are you acting like a fool or a thoughtful person? (see Eph 5:15) The answer to this
question depends in part on whether you are making "the most of the present opportunity"
(Eph 5:16). You're a fool if you are saving up for a rainy day when "this very night your
life" may "be required of you" (Lk 12:20). You're a fool if you are not correctly
interpreting the present time (see Lk 12:56). Wise men and women know what time it is,
while fools don't (see Mt 25:1ff).
How can we "not continue in ignorance, but try to discern the will of the Lord"?
(Eph 5:17) If we eat Wisdom's food, we will be wise (Prv 9:4-5). Jesus is Wisdom Food
- in His word and in Holy Communion (see 1 Cor 1:24). If you receive Jesus, He will tell
you what time it is.
Ask the Lord if He wants you to make a novena of Masses in order to seek wisdom by eating
the food of Wisdom in Holy Communion for nine days. Many business people are devoting months
of research and thousands of dollars to interpret the times financially. Will you devote
about nine hours in nine days to interpret the times spiritually? Are you wise enough to
"try to discern the will of the Lord"? Will you ask Jesus to set your watch for you?
Prayer: Father, renew my Confirmation. Activate and deepen Your wisdom in my life.
Promise: "The man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him." -Jn 6:56
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You have triumphed over death and given us "life from the dead!" (Rm 11:15
Monday TEEN CHALLENGE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/20/2012
"The young man said to" Jesus... -Matthew 19:20
Tuesday "WITH ALL THE TRAPPINGS"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/21/2012
"Then who can be saved?" -Matthew 19:25
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.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
Mother Mary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/MotherMary.asp
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most important human being in God's plan,
except for her Son, the God-Man, Jesus. Others think that by honoring Mary we take away
from the worship of Jesus. However, Catholics and the Orthodox say Mary will lead a
person ..............................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Lord have mercy on U.S. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 8/18/2012 5:44:31 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings ,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.Lord your the most powerful please help my son monchris to cure his pain
in all his body parts,touch his heart and mind to pray for you ,I know Lord your the one who
can change his attitude .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang, 8/18/2012 5:04:29 PM)
Please pray for a woman after stroke, with ovarian cancer, it is very bad,doctors say it is
no hope. Please pray for every needed grace for her and for strength for rest of family,
especially her young son,who also has responsibility for ill father and brother. God bless
you! +
(Maria, 8/18/2012 4:31:49 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. All things are possible through you LORD. In JESUS I trust. Through
your death on the cross you made me worthy to be in your presence. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 8/18/2012 3:07:19 PM)
Please pray for me, in the name of holy master Jesus Christ. I ask him for forgiveness of my
sins and I confess them openly to him. Pray that I be truly filled with the Holy Spirit of the
Almighty I AM THAT I AM. May The Almighty I AM THAT I AM HAVE MERCY AND GRACE UPON ME AND MY
SOUL, FINANCES AND SPIRIT LIFE. I need to go on with my life without fear of death and poverty.
I have to work fearlessly and courageously. I am a good citizen and want to ever be a
productive member of society. Please for me to be strong, sound mind and healthy. I need the
Grace of Almighty God I AM THAT I AM to help me now and forever. Amen, May THE GREAT I AM THAT
I AM, THE ALMIGHTY GOD CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE BLESS YOU AS HE BLESSES ME AND MORE FOR YOUR
KINDNESS FOR PRAYER FOR ME.
(ELLA, TULSA, OK, United States, 8/18/2012 1:24:26 PM)
Lord, the next time the devil tries to get in my way or to block my path, help me to raise my
feet high, pound down as hard as I can, and stomp all over him as I march forward unhindered
to do Your will. I thank You that because of Your victory, Satan has no right to exercise this
kind of control over my life anymore! With You working as my Partner, I can stare that old
enemy in the face and command him to move. And if he tries to put up a fight, I can push him
out of the way and walk on through! I boldly declare that Jesus destroyed Satan's power over
me! Through Jesus' death and resurrection, the devil was utterly smashed, crushed, and bruised.
Now my God-given mission is to reinforce that glorious victory and to demonstrate just how
miserably defeated Satan already is. The enemy may try to lord himself over me, but he has no
authority to exercise any control in my life! Matt5:44 Ps59:1 Jer17:7 Ps6:9 I pray this in
Jesus' name!
(Robin, Dallas, United States, 8/18/2012 11:20:55 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/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE POWER OF PRAYER
POWER IN WEAKNESS
The power of God, Who does not abandon us or leave us on our own but becomes our support
and strength, is revealed at the very moment when we experience our own weakness.
GOD WORKS THROUGH WEAKNESS
...To the extent that our union with the Lord increases and that our prayers become
intense, we also .. understand that it is not the power of our own means, our virtues,
our skills that brings about the Kingdom of God but that it is God Who works miracles
precisely through our weakness, our inadequacy for the task.
WITNESS TO GOD'S POWER
In a world in which we risk relying solely on the efficiency and power of human means,
we are called to rediscover and to witness to the power of God which is communicated in
prayer, with which every day we grow in conforming our life to that of Christ ...
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-08.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
________________________________________________
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THE WISDOM NOVENA - One Bread, One Body, 8/19/2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 20th Sunday Ordinary Time
Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 34:2-3, 10-15, John 6:51-58
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/081912.cfm
THE WISDOM NOVENA
"Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." -Proverbs 9:6
Are you acting like a fool or a thoughtful person? (see Eph 5:15) The answer to this question depends in part on whether you are making "the most of the present opportunity" (Eph 5:16). You're a fool if you are saving up for a rainy day when "this very night your life" may "be required of you" (Lk 12:20). You're a fool if you are not correctly interpreting the present time (see Lk 12:56). Wise men and women know what time it is, while fools don't (see Mt 25:1ff).
How can we "not continue in ignorance, but try to discern the will of the Lord"? (Eph 5:17) If we eat Wisdom's food, we will be wise (Prv 9:4-5). Jesus is Wisdom Food - in His word and in Holy Communion (see 1 Cor 1:24). If you receive Jesus, He will tell you what time it is.
Ask the Lord if He wants you to make a novena of Masses in order to seek wisdom by eating the food of Wisdom in Holy Communion for nine days. Many business people are devoting months of research and thousands of dollars to interpret the times financially. Will you devote about nine hours in nine days to interpret the times spiritually? Are you wise enough to "try to discern the will of the Lord"? Will you ask Jesus to set your watch for you?
Prayer: Father, renew my Confirmation. Activate and deepen Your wisdom in my life.
Promise: "The man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him." -Jn 6:56
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You have triumphed over death and given us "life from the dead!" (Rm 11:15)
(For a related teaching, order our tape Wisdom Literature" on audio AV 10B-3 or video V-10B.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 30, 2012
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Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 34:2-3, 10-15, John 6:51-58
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/081912.cfm
THE WISDOM NOVENA
"Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding." -Proverbs 9:6
Are you acting like a fool or a thoughtful person? (see Eph 5:15) The answer to this question depends in part on whether you are making "the most of the present opportunity" (Eph 5:16). You're a fool if you are saving up for a rainy day when "this very night your life" may "be required of you" (Lk 12:20). You're a fool if you are not correctly interpreting the present time (see Lk 12:56). Wise men and women know what time it is, while fools don't (see Mt 25:1ff).
How can we "not continue in ignorance, but try to discern the will of the Lord"? (Eph 5:17) If we eat Wisdom's food, we will be wise (Prv 9:4-5). Jesus is Wisdom Food - in His word and in Holy Communion (see 1 Cor 1:24). If you receive Jesus, He will tell you what time it is.
Ask the Lord if He wants you to make a novena of Masses in order to seek wisdom by eating the food of Wisdom in Holy Communion for nine days. Many business people are devoting months of research and thousands of dollars to interpret the times financially. Will you devote about nine hours in nine days to interpret the times spiritually? Are you wise enough to "try to discern the will of the Lord"? Will you ask Jesus to set your watch for you?
Prayer: Father, renew my Confirmation. Activate and deepen Your wisdom in my life.
Promise: "The man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him." -Jn 6:56
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You have triumphed over death and given us "life from the dead!" (Rm 11:15)
(For a related teaching, order our tape Wisdom Literature" on audio AV 10B-3 or video V-10B.)
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY - One Bread, One Body, 8/18/2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13, 30-32, Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19, Matthew 19:13-15
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THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY
"What is the meaning of this proverb that you recite in the land of Israel: 'Fathers have eaten green grapes, thus their children's teeth are on edge'? As I live, says the Lord God: I swear that there shall no longer be anyone among you who will repeat this proverb in Israel." -Ezekiel 18:2-3
It has become fashionable to blame our parents for our problems. Some people try to excuse their actions, and even their sins, by saying that their fathers were alcoholic and abusive. Others appeal to the fact that their mothers didn't want them. Some talk about not being told as children that they were loved. Others blame their problems on the genes passed on to them by their parents.
There is some truth in these excuses. Our parents do have a greater influence on us than any other people in the world. However, our parents should not have a greater influence on us than God does. The harm in the most dysfunctional family should be eclipsed by the perfect functioning of the family that is the Holy Trinity. Even the worst things that your father or mother did to you are secondary to what your heavenly Father did for you when He gave His Son to die and rise to save us. Sin and evil have significantly increased, but "grace has far surpassed" them (Rm 5:20). We have no excuses. We are in God's functional family.
Prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, may Your living in me take precedence over everything that has happened to me.
Promise: "Let the children come to Me. Do not hinder them. The kingdom of God belongs to such as these." -Mt 19:14
Praise: "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall ever be in my mouth" (Ps 34:2).
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Healing the Family Tree, "or our tape on "Christian Family" on audio AV 7B-1 or video V-7B, or our tape "Family Prayer" on audio AV 59-1 or video V-59.)
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Ezekiel 18:1-10, 13, 30-32, Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19, Matthew 19:13-15
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THE FUNCTIONAL FAMILY
"What is the meaning of this proverb that you recite in the land of Israel: 'Fathers have eaten green grapes, thus their children's teeth are on edge'? As I live, says the Lord God: I swear that there shall no longer be anyone among you who will repeat this proverb in Israel." -Ezekiel 18:2-3
It has become fashionable to blame our parents for our problems. Some people try to excuse their actions, and even their sins, by saying that their fathers were alcoholic and abusive. Others appeal to the fact that their mothers didn't want them. Some talk about not being told as children that they were loved. Others blame their problems on the genes passed on to them by their parents.
There is some truth in these excuses. Our parents do have a greater influence on us than any other people in the world. However, our parents should not have a greater influence on us than God does. The harm in the most dysfunctional family should be eclipsed by the perfect functioning of the family that is the Holy Trinity. Even the worst things that your father or mother did to you are secondary to what your heavenly Father did for you when He gave His Son to die and rise to save us. Sin and evil have significantly increased, but "grace has far surpassed" them (Rm 5:20). We have no excuses. We are in God's functional family.
Prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, may Your living in me take precedence over everything that has happened to me.
Promise: "Let the children come to Me. Do not hinder them. The kingdom of God belongs to such as these." -Mt 19:14
Praise: "I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall ever be in my mouth" (Ps 34:2).
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Healing the Family Tree, "or our tape on "Christian Family" on audio AV 7B-1 or video V-7B, or our tape "Family Prayer" on audio AV 59-1 or video V-59.)
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Friday, August 17, 2012
THE CROSS OF UNILATERAL FAITHFULNESS - One Bread, One Body, 8/17/2012
Friday, August 17, 2012
Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63, Isaiah 12:2-6, Matthew 19:3-12
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THE CROSS OF UNILATERAL FAITHFULNESS
"Let no man separate what God has joined." -Matthew 19:6
Because the Roman Catholic Church has taken Matthew 19:6 seriously, many people have left the Catholic Church. They prefer to ignore this verse rather than undergoing the great suffering of remaining unilaterally faithful in their marriage. However, Jesus wants us to carry our cross daily (see Lk 9:23). He wants us to be like Him not only in His glorious victory, but also in the way He responds to the terrible rejection He experiences daily (see Heb 6:6).
Jesus is the most divorced Person Who has ever lived. He is sinned against and cheated on hundreds of thousands of times daily. He responds to this awesome rejection with unconditional, perfectly faithful love. "If we are unfaithful he will still remain faithful, for He cannot deny Himself" (2 Tm 2:13). One of God's purposes for marriage is to be a sign (a sacrament) of the Lord's faithful love for His body, the Church.
A main purpose of even the worst marriage is still to be a sign of the Lord's faithfulness. That is why couples are married "for better or for worse, until death do you part." Many of you are suffering terribly in difficult marriages. Many are suffering separation or divorce. Your sufferings are not in vain. You are a sign of the Lord's faithful love. The Lord is working all things together for the good in and through your life (see Rm 8:28). Suffer faithfully and therefore redemptively.
Prayer: Father, may faithfulness be as important to me as it is to You.
Promise: "My strength and my courage is the Lord, and He has been my Savior." -Is 12:2
Praise: Jeremy and Mary prayed a fifty-four day novena to discern whether or not to marry. Midway through the novena, the Lord blessed Jeremy with a job. At the close of the novena, they became an engaged couple.
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Ezekiel 16:1-15, 60, 63, Isaiah 12:2-6, Matthew 19:3-12
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THE CROSS OF UNILATERAL FAITHFULNESS
"Let no man separate what God has joined." -Matthew 19:6
Because the Roman Catholic Church has taken Matthew 19:6 seriously, many people have left the Catholic Church. They prefer to ignore this verse rather than undergoing the great suffering of remaining unilaterally faithful in their marriage. However, Jesus wants us to carry our cross daily (see Lk 9:23). He wants us to be like Him not only in His glorious victory, but also in the way He responds to the terrible rejection He experiences daily (see Heb 6:6).
Jesus is the most divorced Person Who has ever lived. He is sinned against and cheated on hundreds of thousands of times daily. He responds to this awesome rejection with unconditional, perfectly faithful love. "If we are unfaithful he will still remain faithful, for He cannot deny Himself" (2 Tm 2:13). One of God's purposes for marriage is to be a sign (a sacrament) of the Lord's faithful love for His body, the Church.
A main purpose of even the worst marriage is still to be a sign of the Lord's faithfulness. That is why couples are married "for better or for worse, until death do you part." Many of you are suffering terribly in difficult marriages. Many are suffering separation or divorce. Your sufferings are not in vain. You are a sign of the Lord's faithful love. The Lord is working all things together for the good in and through your life (see Rm 8:28). Suffer faithfully and therefore redemptively.
Prayer: Father, may faithfulness be as important to me as it is to You.
Promise: "My strength and my courage is the Lord, and He has been my Savior." -Is 12:2
Praise: Jeremy and Mary prayed a fifty-four day novena to discern whether or not to marry. Midway through the novena, the Lord blessed Jeremy with a job. At the close of the novena, they became an engaged couple.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
"I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION" - One Bread, One Body, 8/16/2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012, St. Stephen of Hungary
Ezekiel 12:1-12, Psalm 78:56-59, 61-62, Matthew 18:21-19:1
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"I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION"
"One was brought in who owed him a huge amount." -Matthew 18:24
The original Greek of Matthew's parable sheds light on the great difference between the two debts Jesus discusses. The first servant owed the master "a huge amount" (Mt 18:24), a term which translates to over 100,000 years' wages. The second servant owed "a mere fraction" (Mt 18:28), amounting to about one-hundred days' wages in the Greek. The second debt could realistically be repaid, while repayment of the first debt was impossible.
It was ludicrous for the first servant to contend that he could actually pay the master back 100,000 years' wages (Mt 18:26). He was out of touch with reality. The realistic response would be to fall on his knees and beg for complete mercy (see Lk 18:13) rather than beg for the opportunity to repay his debt, which was impossible (see Ps 49:8-9). Yet this servant wanted to be justified through his own actions. Out of pity, the master forgave the debt. However, the first servant still hadn't changed his mindset or his heart. His approach was still to satisfy debts through payment, not a write-off. So he arrested the one who owed him a debt (Mt 18:30).
If we attempt to justify ourselves with God by our efforts, we will fail (Gal 5:4-5), we won't want to forgive others (Mt 18:30), and we condemn ourselves to be damned (Mt 6:12, 15; 18:34-35). Let's never lose sight of how much God has forgiven us - even for a moment. Then let us totally lose sight of what others have done to us. Let us live to forgive, and forgive so as to live.
Prayer: Father, I accept Your grace to forgive from my heart and with my mind everyone who has hurt me. Bless them with peace.
Promise: "I have made you a sign." -Ez 12:6
Praise: St. Stephen, king of Hungary, prepared himself for battle with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For related teaching, order our leaflet, "Unforgiveness is the Cause," or our tape "Unforgiveness" on audio AV 41-1 or video V-41.)
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Ezekiel 12:1-12, Psalm 78:56-59, 61-62, Matthew 18:21-19:1
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"I CAN'T GET NO SATISFACTION"
"One was brought in who owed him a huge amount." -Matthew 18:24
The original Greek of Matthew's parable sheds light on the great difference between the two debts Jesus discusses. The first servant owed the master "a huge amount" (Mt 18:24), a term which translates to over 100,000 years' wages. The second servant owed "a mere fraction" (Mt 18:28), amounting to about one-hundred days' wages in the Greek. The second debt could realistically be repaid, while repayment of the first debt was impossible.
It was ludicrous for the first servant to contend that he could actually pay the master back 100,000 years' wages (Mt 18:26). He was out of touch with reality. The realistic response would be to fall on his knees and beg for complete mercy (see Lk 18:13) rather than beg for the opportunity to repay his debt, which was impossible (see Ps 49:8-9). Yet this servant wanted to be justified through his own actions. Out of pity, the master forgave the debt. However, the first servant still hadn't changed his mindset or his heart. His approach was still to satisfy debts through payment, not a write-off. So he arrested the one who owed him a debt (Mt 18:30).
If we attempt to justify ourselves with God by our efforts, we will fail (Gal 5:4-5), we won't want to forgive others (Mt 18:30), and we condemn ourselves to be damned (Mt 6:12, 15; 18:34-35). Let's never lose sight of how much God has forgiven us - even for a moment. Then let us totally lose sight of what others have done to us. Let us live to forgive, and forgive so as to live.
Prayer: Father, I accept Your grace to forgive from my heart and with my mind everyone who has hurt me. Bless them with peace.
Promise: "I have made you a sign." -Ez 12:6
Praise: St. Stephen, king of Hungary, prepared himself for battle with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For related teaching, order our leaflet, "Unforgiveness is the Cause," or our tape "Unforgiveness" on audio AV 41-1 or video V-41.)
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
MARY, CAUSE OF OUR JOY - One Bread, One Body, 8/15/2012
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012, Assumption
Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-27, Psalm 45:10-12, 16, Luke 1:39-56
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MARY, CAUSE OF OUR JOY
"My spirit finds joy in God my Savior." -Luke 1:47
The well-known prayer, "Litany of the Blessed Virgin," addresses Mary as the "cause of our joy." This title of Mary is most appropriate for today's feast of her Assumption into heaven.
Mary's entire being found joy in the Lord (Lk 1:46). She spread that joy to others, even the pre-born baby John, who leapt "for joy" at the sound of Mary's voice as she carried Jesus into their home in her womb (Lk 1:44). Mary was also present in the upper room at Pentecost (see Acts 1:14ff) and surely exulted with joy as her Spouse, the Holy Spirit, filled the apostles, who then brought three thousand people into the Church.
Finally, Mary "was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory" (Catechism, 966). "She already shares in the glory of her Son's Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of His Body" (Catechism, 974). She has been "exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son" (Catechism, 966). Her assumption is a sign of sure hope (Lumen Gentium, 68, Vatican II) that Jesus will raise us up to live with Him forever.
The Lord in His word commands us to rejoice with Mary as she is honored today. Since Mary "is honored, all the members share [her] joy" (1 Cor 12:26). We are to "rejoice with" her (Rm 12:15). Mary would be the first to proclaim: "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4) Rejoice with Mary, the "cause of our joy."
Prayer: Holy Spirit, some Christians respond to the joy of Your spouse, Mary, with disdain. Convert their frowns into smiles of joy today.
Promise: "God's temple in heaven opened and in the temple could be seen the ark of His covenant." -Rv 11:19
Praise: Praise the risen and returning Jesus, drawing all people to Himself! (Jn 12:32)
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012, Assumption
Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-27, Psalm 45:10-12, 16, Luke 1:39-56
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MARY, CAUSE OF OUR JOY
"My spirit finds joy in God my Savior." -Luke 1:47
The well-known prayer, "Litany of the Blessed Virgin," addresses Mary as the "cause of our joy." This title of Mary is most appropriate for today's feast of her Assumption into heaven.
Mary's entire being found joy in the Lord (Lk 1:46). She spread that joy to others, even the pre-born baby John, who leapt "for joy" at the sound of Mary's voice as she carried Jesus into their home in her womb (Lk 1:44). Mary was also present in the upper room at Pentecost (see Acts 1:14ff) and surely exulted with joy as her Spouse, the Holy Spirit, filled the apostles, who then brought three thousand people into the Church.
Finally, Mary "was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory" (Catechism, 966). "She already shares in the glory of her Son's Resurrection, anticipating the resurrection of all members of His Body" (Catechism, 974). She has been "exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son" (Catechism, 966). Her assumption is a sign of sure hope (Lumen Gentium, 68, Vatican II) that Jesus will raise us up to live with Him forever.
The Lord in His word commands us to rejoice with Mary as she is honored today. Since Mary "is honored, all the members share [her] joy" (1 Cor 12:26). We are to "rejoice with" her (Rm 12:15). Mary would be the first to proclaim: "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4) Rejoice with Mary, the "cause of our joy."
Prayer: Holy Spirit, some Christians respond to the joy of Your spouse, Mary, with disdain. Convert their frowns into smiles of joy today.
Promise: "God's temple in heaven opened and in the temple could be seen the ark of His covenant." -Rv 11:19
Praise: Praise the risen and returning Jesus, drawing all people to Himself! (Jn 12:32)
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
FATHER-FOCUS - One Bread, One Body, 8/14/2012
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012, St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe
Ezekiel 2:8-3:4, Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131, Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
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FATHER-FOCUS
"I gasp with open mouth in my yearning for Your commands." -Psalm 119:131
I recall an occasion years ago when my young son was on one side of a street and I was on the other. I had been gradually teaching my son the skills needed to cross a street without clinging to me for blind guidance. Although there was little danger in the situation when viewed through an adult's eyes, I could easily sense the fear in his eyes. He focused intently on my every word: "First, look to the left...then to the right. Are any cars coming? Good, now run straight to me." My little son obeyed each command exactly, just as if his life depended on it. He yearned for my commands (Ps 119:131) because he knew his father's word meant safety and success.
Surely this is what Jesus has in mind when He says: "Unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of God" (Mt 18:3). If we don't follow God's commands, it would be as if my young son suddenly decided he could cross the street without his daddy's help, thank you. Not heeding God's commands exposes us to grave dangers. The Lord's commands are meant for our welfare, not for our harm (see Mt 18:14; Jer 29:11). God tells us, as He told the prophet Ezekiel: "Obey Me when I speak to you" (Ez 2:8).
Prayer: Father, "Your decrees are my delight; they are my counselors" (Ps 119:24). Thank You, my God, for Your guidance and love.
Promise: "Whoever makes himself lowly, becoming like this child, is of greatest importance in that heavenly reign." -Mt 18:4
Praise: Suffering a near-fatal illness only deepened St. Maximilian's efforts in spreading God's truth and defending the faith.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012, St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe
Ezekiel 2:8-3:4, Psalm 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131, Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
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FATHER-FOCUS
"I gasp with open mouth in my yearning for Your commands." -Psalm 119:131
I recall an occasion years ago when my young son was on one side of a street and I was on the other. I had been gradually teaching my son the skills needed to cross a street without clinging to me for blind guidance. Although there was little danger in the situation when viewed through an adult's eyes, I could easily sense the fear in his eyes. He focused intently on my every word: "First, look to the left...then to the right. Are any cars coming? Good, now run straight to me." My little son obeyed each command exactly, just as if his life depended on it. He yearned for my commands (Ps 119:131) because he knew his father's word meant safety and success.
Surely this is what Jesus has in mind when He says: "Unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of God" (Mt 18:3). If we don't follow God's commands, it would be as if my young son suddenly decided he could cross the street without his daddy's help, thank you. Not heeding God's commands exposes us to grave dangers. The Lord's commands are meant for our welfare, not for our harm (see Mt 18:14; Jer 29:11). God tells us, as He told the prophet Ezekiel: "Obey Me when I speak to you" (Ez 2:8).
Prayer: Father, "Your decrees are my delight; they are my counselors" (Ps 119:24). Thank You, my God, for Your guidance and love.
Promise: "Whoever makes himself lowly, becoming like this child, is of greatest importance in that heavenly reign." -Mt 18:4
Praise: Suffering a near-fatal illness only deepened St. Maximilian's efforts in spreading God's truth and defending the faith.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Monday, August 13, 2012
TONGUE LASHING - One Bread, One Body, 8/13/2012
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Monday, August 13, 2012, Pope St. Pontian, St. Hippolytus
Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28, Psalm 148:1, 2, 11-14, Matthew 17:22-27
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TONGUE LASHING
" 'Of course he does,' Peter replied. Then Jesus on entering the house asked, without giving him time to speak: 'What is your opinion, Simon?' " -Matthew 17:25
Jesus told Peter to go fishing. Peter opened the mouth of the first fish he caught and discovered "there a coin worth twice the temple tax" (Mt 17:27). Likewise, what came out of the fish's mouth was probably worth twice as much as what came out of Peter's mouth. He took his foot out of his mouth only to change feet. He had a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. For example, Peter shot off his mouth at the Last Supper, boasting he would never desert Jesus and would even die for Him (see Lk 22:33). Yet, after the Last Supper, Peter fell asleep and wouldn't even open His mouth for an hour of prayer.
However, the good news is that the Holy Spirit got Peter's tongue. Immediately, Peter's words were valuable. His golden words were used by the Lord to lead three thousand into God's kingdom on the first Pentecost (Acts 2:41). He praised the Lord in other languages and led peoples of many different languages to a personal commitment to Jesus. Peter's words healed, raised the dead, and delivered others from demons (Acts 9:32ff). His words were Spirit and life (Jn 6:63). Give your speech to the Lord. He will teach you "what to say and how to speak" (Jn 12:49).
Prayer: Father, may I receive the Spirit into my heart and then speak out of the abundance of my heart (Lk 6:45).
Promise: "Like the bow which appears in the clouds on a rainy day was the splendor that surrounded Him. Such was the vision of the likeness of the glory of the Lord." -Ez 1:28
Praise: St. Hippolytus wrote the earliest known Christian commentary on Scripture, fell into error, but was finally reconciled with the Church. He gave his life for Jesus as a martyr.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, "Seek Prophecy," or our audio tapes AV 14A-1, AV 14A-3, AV 14B-1.)
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Monday, August 13, 2012, Pope St. Pontian, St. Hippolytus
Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28, Psalm 148:1, 2, 11-14, Matthew 17:22-27
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/081312.cfm
TONGUE LASHING
" 'Of course he does,' Peter replied. Then Jesus on entering the house asked, without giving him time to speak: 'What is your opinion, Simon?' " -Matthew 17:25
Jesus told Peter to go fishing. Peter opened the mouth of the first fish he caught and discovered "there a coin worth twice the temple tax" (Mt 17:27). Likewise, what came out of the fish's mouth was probably worth twice as much as what came out of Peter's mouth. He took his foot out of his mouth only to change feet. He had a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. For example, Peter shot off his mouth at the Last Supper, boasting he would never desert Jesus and would even die for Him (see Lk 22:33). Yet, after the Last Supper, Peter fell asleep and wouldn't even open His mouth for an hour of prayer.
However, the good news is that the Holy Spirit got Peter's tongue. Immediately, Peter's words were valuable. His golden words were used by the Lord to lead three thousand into God's kingdom on the first Pentecost (Acts 2:41). He praised the Lord in other languages and led peoples of many different languages to a personal commitment to Jesus. Peter's words healed, raised the dead, and delivered others from demons (Acts 9:32ff). His words were Spirit and life (Jn 6:63). Give your speech to the Lord. He will teach you "what to say and how to speak" (Jn 12:49).
Prayer: Father, may I receive the Spirit into my heart and then speak out of the abundance of my heart (Lk 6:45).
Promise: "Like the bow which appears in the clouds on a rainy day was the splendor that surrounded Him. Such was the vision of the likeness of the glory of the Lord." -Ez 1:28
Praise: St. Hippolytus wrote the earliest known Christian commentary on Scripture, fell into error, but was finally reconciled with the Church. He gave his life for Jesus as a martyr.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, "Seek Prophecy," or our audio tapes AV 14A-1, AV 14A-3, AV 14B-1.)
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