Aug 5th 18th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates a great saint and a great gift.
St. John Vianney was a priest who loved You so much, that You gave him gifts that made
him a great confessor.
He would hear confessions up to 16 hours a day.
And his knowledge of the sins of the people in his confessional was fantastic.
We also celebrate Your showing 3 of Your apostles Your true self in the transfiguration.
You become glowing in appearance and conversed with Moses and Elijah.
Thank You Jesus, for glowing with love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday MODIFIED PAGANISM
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"You must no longer live as the pagans do." -Ephesians 4:17
Paul started the Ephesian church by leading twelve men to Christ and to new life in the
Holy Spirit (Acts 19:5-7). A few years later, Paul observed that the Ephesians had lost
their early love for Christ (cf Rv 2:4). Paul could tell this because the lifestyle of
the Ephesian Christians had become merely modified paganism. Paul maintained that when
the Ephesians "learned Christ" (Eph 4:20), they should have learned a new lifestyle by
laying aside their former way of life (Eph 4:22) and acquiring "a fresh, spiritual way
of thinking" (Eph 4:23). Paul assumed that commitment to Christ entailed a radical
change of lifestyle.
Many Christians today can relate to the Ephesians. It's common for Christians to buy the
same things, watch the same programs, have the same recreation, and make the same
investments as "good" non-believers. Many Christians avoid the grosser aspects of a
pagan lifestyle. Nevertheless, their lifestyle is more appropriately described as
"modified pagan" rather than "radically Christian." We must repent, be crucified to the
world (Gal 6:14), and count "all else rubbish so that Christ may be [our] Wealth" (Phil 3:8).
Prayer: Father, may my lifestyle make no sense apart from Jesus' lordship and divinity.
Promise: "You should not be working for perishable food but for food that remains unto
life eternal, food which the Son of Man will give you." -Jn 6:27
Praise: "Praise the Lord, O my soul; I will praise the Lord all my life; I will sing
praise to my God while I live" (Ps 146:1-2).
Monday PENTECOST IN AUGUST
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"Listen to Him." -Mark 9:7
Tuesday GO THE DISTANCE
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"Jesus at once stretched out His hand and caught him." -Matthew 14:31
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochure
How to Fight False Teachings
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"Among you also there will be false teachers who will struggle in pernicious heresies.
They will go so far as to deny the Master Who acquired them for His own, thereby bring
on themselves swift disaster. Their lustful ways will lure many away. Through them,
the true way will be made subject to contempt" (2 Pt 2:1-2).
"Let us, then, be children no longer, tossed here and there, carried about by every
wind of doctrine that originates in human trickery and ..............................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Once again I thank you Lord for bringing sleep last night. And I thank you Lord for the
gift of life today. Nourish my faith and reward my struggles and perseverance O'Lord.
Please let your miracles happen today. Look kindly also on all the petitions and prayers
said here. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord I pray. Amen.
(C, 8/4/2012 8:29:36 PM)
Please pray for John and Amy to let our granddaughter Elizabeth live with us by the end
of the year.
(bernard f., Syracuse, New York, United States, 8/4/2012 7:35:04 PM)
During the third Hour of Divine Mercy.. On the Feast Day of Saint John Vianney, let us
pray for the Catholic Bishops and Priests in China and around the world who are being
persecuted to include the attacks on Religious Freedom. Let us repent for our sins and
pray that the Lord have mercy on U.S. and bring much needed rain to U.S. Jesus I Trust
in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 8/4/2012 4:21:38 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests
said silently in our hearts. Thank you LORD for this day. Guide me that I don't waste
it. Let me be a Christian presence today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 8/4/2012 3:47:19 PM)
for father to be found missing since Sun. he is a michigan biker . July 29. 2012. tks.
(tess g., 8/4/2012 3:46:01 PM)
Please join me in prayer and suplication to GOD the most HIGH to obtain the healing of
my eyes and my hypertension, in JESUS CHRIST name we pray
(ML, Boca Raton, FL, United States, 8/4/2012 11:26:16 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
YOUTH AND JOY FREEDOM
"JOY IN THE LORD"
Seek joy in the Lord: for joy is the fruit of faith. It is being aware of His
presence every day...
GOD'S WORD AND JOY
God's word reveals the wonders that He has accomplished throughout human history, it
fills us with joy, and it leads to praise and worship.
"LASTING JOY"
To have lasting joy we need to live in love and truth. We need to live in God.
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 3/15/2012)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· "Who Do You Say That I Am?" (Sep 7-9)
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
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