Sunday, September 30, 2012, 26th Sunday Ordinary Time
Numbers 11:25-29, James 5:1-6, Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-14, Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
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STOP SIGNS
"Moses, my lord, stop them." -Numbers 11:28
John tried to stop a man from driving out demons (Mk 9:38). Jesus told John to stop preventing others from driving out demons even if John had to cut off his hand, amputate his leg, or gouge out his eye (see Mk 9:39, 43-47). John tried to stop the man from expelling demons possibly because he was jealous of a man more powerful than he was. Although we are often jealous, this is usually not the reason we try to stop people from expelling demons today. We do this through secularism, sin, and selfishness.
Secularism operates as if this world is all we need to think of. It denies any practical significance to heaven, eternity, God, or Satan. Expelling demons does not fit in with the secular mentality. So secularists scoff at the mention of driving out demons. If we are refusing to repent of sin, the devil will use that sin to manipulate us into opposing those who oppose him. Finally, if we are self-centered and not Christ-centered, we have no power over the devil, for any authority over him is in Jesus' name, not our name. Therefore, selfish people will avoid dealing with the devil, and selfishly insist on others doing the same.
Are you trying to stop those opposing the devil? Stop yourself instead.
Prayer: Father, the gates of hell cannot prevail against me (Mt 16:18). May I attack them in the name of Jesus.
Promise: "Would that the Lord might bestow His Spirit on them all!" -Nm 11:29
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord! Your law is perfect, refreshing my soul (Ps 19:8). All glory be to You! Alleluia!
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These three angels are shining examples of how You
love us, and protect us, by sending them to be Your
messengers to us, and with all of our own guardian
angels to be with us everyday.
Jesus, Your plan of loving us is so amazing that we
can't really understand it or truly appreciate it.
But that doesn't stop You from giving us help that we
need to get through this life, so that someday we will
come home and spend eternity with you.
Thank You for loving us.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday STOP SIGNS
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"Moses, my lord, stop them." -Numbers 11:28
John tried to stop a man from driving out demons (Mk 9:38). Jesus told
John to stop preventing others from driving out demons even if John had
to cut off his hand, amputate his leg, or gouge out his eye (see Mk 9:39,
43-47). John tried to stop the man from expelling demons possibly because
he was jealous of a man more powerful than he was. Although we are often
jealous, this is usually not the reason we try to stop people from
expelling demons today. We do this through secularism, sin, and selfishness.
Secularism operates as if this world is all we need to think of. It denies
any practical significance to heaven, eternity, God, or Satan. Expelling
demons does not fit in with the secular mentality. So secularists scoff at
the mention of driving out demons. If we are refusing to repent of sin, the
devil will use that sin to manipulate us into opposing those who oppose him.
Finally, if we are self-centered and not Christ-centered, we have no power
over the devil, for any authority over him is in Jesus' name, not our name.
Therefore, selfish people will avoid dealing with the devil, and selfishly
insist on others doing the same.
Are you trying to stop those opposing the devil? Stop yourself instead.
Prayer: Father, the gates of hell cannot prevail against me (Mt 16:18). May
I attack them in the name of Jesus.
Promise: "Would that the Lord might bestow His Spirit on them all!" -Nm 11:29
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord! Your law is perfect, refreshing my soul
(Ps 19:8). All glory be to You! Alleluia!
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I believe that I am being led by the Holy Spirit to start ministering to those who
minister. Specifically adults that minister to youth and students. My request is that
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(Bryan, Carriere, MS, United States, 9/29/2012 10:14:02 AM)
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bitter and so evil minded and forgets eating bread and all that I have done for him. I
do not want to see him anymore.
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Please in your kindness, pray for our 17 year old daughter who is full of bitterness,
fear, anger and resentment, unloving spirit. Please pray for me also , as I have been
fighting depression all my life and all these evil spirits and more... also my husband
who has alot of anxiety and anger and bitterness, and our son who is 15,, picking up
these same evil spirits. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit , joy and peace all the
days of our lives and be able to spread the spirit of God. Amen. Thank you for taking
my prayer request. God Bless You.
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Abba Father, please come as our help. We need to get enugh money for our wedding coming
up in December. You are our only Provider, to whom should we turn to, but You? Lord
Jesus, You know our condition, we try to do everything we can to get enough money,
please bless us with a way out of this situation. Mother Mary, please pray for us. Sts.
Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, please pray for us.
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(Anonymous, 9/28/2012 9:43:54 PM)
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great archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael.
These three angels are shining examples of how You
love us, and protect us, by sending them to be Your
messengers to us, and with all of our own guardian
angels to be with us everyday.
Jesus, Your plan of loving us is so amazing that we
can't really understand it or truly appreciate it.
But that doesn't stop You from giving us help that we
need to get through this life, so that someday we will
come home and spend eternity with you.
Thank You for loving us.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday STOP SIGNS
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"Moses, my lord, stop them." -Numbers 11:28
John tried to stop a man from driving out demons (Mk 9:38). Jesus told
John to stop preventing others from driving out demons even if John had
to cut off his hand, amputate his leg, or gouge out his eye (see Mk 9:39,
43-47). John tried to stop the man from expelling demons possibly because
he was jealous of a man more powerful than he was. Although we are often
jealous, this is usually not the reason we try to stop people from
expelling demons today. We do this through secularism, sin, and selfishness.
Secularism operates as if this world is all we need to think of. It denies
any practical significance to heaven, eternity, God, or Satan. Expelling
demons does not fit in with the secular mentality. So secularists scoff at
the mention of driving out demons. If we are refusing to repent of sin, the
devil will use that sin to manipulate us into opposing those who oppose him.
Finally, if we are self-centered and not Christ-centered, we have no power
over the devil, for any authority over him is in Jesus' name, not our name.
Therefore, selfish people will avoid dealing with the devil, and selfishly
insist on others doing the same.
Are you trying to stop those opposing the devil? Stop yourself instead.
Prayer: Father, the gates of hell cannot prevail against me (Mt 16:18). May
I attack them in the name of Jesus.
Promise: "Would that the Lord might bestow His Spirit on them all!" -Nm 11:29
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord! Your law is perfect, refreshing my soul
(Ps 19:8). All glory be to You! Alleluia!
Monday "FRIENDS IN NEED, FRIENDS INDEED"
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"Our battle is not against human forces but against the principalities and powers, the
rulers of this world of darkness, the evil spirits in regions above." -Ephesians 6:12
"The whole of man's history has been the story of dour combat with the powers of evil,
stretching, so our Lord tells us, from the very dawn of history until the last day."
-Catechism of the Catholic Church, 409
Although the Lord reveals to us in His word that we are in a spiritual war, most
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Please pray for...... MG's my wife.She has a very serious mass in her breast and the
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prison for stealing money from his parish, and other offenses. Please pray for his
return to the fold. *** Maryilyn who was just diagnosed with rectal cancer. ** Thank
You...God bless You..... **
(Anonymous, 9/29/2012 10:28:35 AM)
Please pray for the salvation of my family & friends shane, uncles steve & jimmy,
donald, mary, annmarie, brittany & her mother brenda, christyne, joe, yasmin, tiffiny,
anabela, beata, and their families. Please pray they all come to know the Lord Jesus
as their savior. Thank u all so much and God bless u all in Jesus name.
(steven, Central Falls, RI, United States, 9/29/2012 10:14:33 AM)
I believe that I am being led by the Holy Spirit to start ministering to those who
minister. Specifically adults that minister to youth and students. My request is that
the Lord would continue to guide me and send those into my life that will benefit from
this. And let me know how and where to start doing this.
(Bryan, Carriere, MS, United States, 9/29/2012 10:14:02 AM)
Please pray that my brother will stay away from me and not even call me, he is so
bitter and so evil minded and forgets eating bread and all that I have done for him. I
do not want to see him anymore.
(Anonymous, 9/29/2012 9:49:05 AM)
Please in your kindness, pray for our 17 year old daughter who is full of bitterness,
fear, anger and resentment, unloving spirit. Please pray for me also , as I have been
fighting depression all my life and all these evil spirits and more... also my husband
who has alot of anxiety and anger and bitterness, and our son who is 15,, picking up
these same evil spirits. May we be filled with the Holy Spirit , joy and peace all the
days of our lives and be able to spread the spirit of God. Amen. Thank you for taking
my prayer request. God Bless You.
(Anita, 9/29/2012 8:03:20 AM)
Abba Father, please come as our help. We need to get enugh money for our wedding coming
up in December. You are our only Provider, to whom should we turn to, but You? Lord
Jesus, You know our condition, we try to do everything we can to get enough money,
please bless us with a way out of this situation. Mother Mary, please pray for us. Sts.
Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, please pray for us.
(SA & LA, 9/29/2012 6:31:53 AM)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You. May we give You all the love You deserve. Amen.
(Anonymous, 9/28/2012 10:19:58 PM)
Please pray St Anthony, St Rita, St Jude with the Blessed Mother for the recovery of my
mother. Please place this petition before Our Lord that my mother will recover and live
a long and happy and healthy life. Please pray St Anthony, ST Jude, St Rita and Our
Blessed mother for the health of my father. Please place this pray before Our Lord for
my father to live a long and healthy and happy life.
(Anonymous, 9/28/2012 9:43:54 PM)
For my stepfather's salvation and healing.
(Marvin E P., Detroit, MI, United States, 9/28/2012 6:24:07 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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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New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
________________________________________________
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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
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 ...
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.
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-08.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
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Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
JESUS, LORD OF THE ANGELS - One Bread, One Body, 9/29/2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and, Raphael, Archangels
Daniel 7:9-10, 13, 14 or, Revelation 12:7-12, Psalm 138:1-5, John 1:47-51
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JESUS, LORD OF THE ANGELS
"I solemnly assure you, you shall see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man." -John 1:51
Out of myriads (Dn 7:10), even billions, of angels, the Bible reveals the names of only three - Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Michael is known for fighting the devil (Rv 12:7). Gabriel enlightened Mary about the Incarnation (Lk 1:26). Raphael restored sight to Tobit (Tb 11:7ff). To make it easy to remember, Michael helps us in the fight, Gabriel gives us light, and Raphael restores our sight physically and especially spiritually.
The purpose of the fight is to advance the kingdom of Jesus. The light is for knowing Jesus' will, and sight is to see Jesus' face (see 1 Cor 13:12). All angelic activity is focused on Jesus. The angels ascended and descended on Jesus, the Son of Man, while He was on earth (Jn 1:51). In heaven, all the angels cry out before Jesus' throne: "Worthy is the Lamb That was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and praise!" (Rv 5:12)
Jesus is the Center of attention for the angels. If He is the Center of attention for us, we will experience the activity of the angels. The closer we are to Jesus, the more we are involved with Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael - and the more we need to fight the devil, see the light of revelation, and have clear spiritual sight. Knowing the names and ministries of the three archangels is centered on knowing the Person and name of Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, as I worship at Your throne, help me to notice the angels worshipping with me.
Promise: "In the presence of the angels I will sing Your praise." -Ps 138:1
Praise: St. Michael was the principal fighter against the devil in the heavenly battle (Rv 12:7). Praise You, Lord, for sending mighty angels to guard us.
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Daniel 7:9-10, 13, 14 or, Revelation 12:7-12, Psalm 138:1-5, John 1:47-51
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JESUS, LORD OF THE ANGELS
"I solemnly assure you, you shall see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man." -John 1:51
Out of myriads (Dn 7:10), even billions, of angels, the Bible reveals the names of only three - Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Michael is known for fighting the devil (Rv 12:7). Gabriel enlightened Mary about the Incarnation (Lk 1:26). Raphael restored sight to Tobit (Tb 11:7ff). To make it easy to remember, Michael helps us in the fight, Gabriel gives us light, and Raphael restores our sight physically and especially spiritually.
The purpose of the fight is to advance the kingdom of Jesus. The light is for knowing Jesus' will, and sight is to see Jesus' face (see 1 Cor 13:12). All angelic activity is focused on Jesus. The angels ascended and descended on Jesus, the Son of Man, while He was on earth (Jn 1:51). In heaven, all the angels cry out before Jesus' throne: "Worthy is the Lamb That was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength, honor and glory and praise!" (Rv 5:12)
Jesus is the Center of attention for the angels. If He is the Center of attention for us, we will experience the activity of the angels. The closer we are to Jesus, the more we are involved with Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael - and the more we need to fight the devil, see the light of revelation, and have clear spiritual sight. Knowing the names and ministries of the three archangels is centered on knowing the Person and name of Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, as I worship at Your throne, help me to notice the angels worshipping with me.
Promise: "In the presence of the angels I will sing Your praise." -Ps 138:1
Praise: St. Michael was the principal fighter against the devil in the heavenly battle (Rv 12:7). Praise You, Lord, for sending mighty angels to guard us.
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Friday, September 28, 2012
GETTIN' IT ALL TOGETHER - One Bread, One Body, 9/28/2012
Friday, September 28, 2012, St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz, & Companions
Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Psalm 144:1-4, Luke 9:18-22
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GETTIN' IT ALL TOGETHER
"He has made everything appropriate to its time, and has put the timeless into their hearts." -Ecclesiastes 3:11
In the old covenant, we could be born and only later die (Eccl 3:2). However, in the new covenant, when we believe in Jesus, we die to self (Jn 12:24) and are born again at the same time (see Jn 3:3, 5). Moreover, in Jesus, seeking and losing are not necessarily opposites (see Eccl 3:6). Only when we lose our lives (Lk 9:24) can we seek first God's kingdom (Mt 6:33). Also, love and hate are not always opposites (Eccl 3:8). We hate sin because we love sinners and especially because we love God. Finally, because Jesus is our Peace (Eph 2:14), we have a peace beyond understanding (Phil 4:7). Our peace is not incompatible with war (Eccl 3:8). Rather, we have peace in the midst of a spiritual war (Eph 6:12; Rv 19:14ff).
Because of sin, creation and our human nature are fallen. Our hearts are restless. We struggle with inner conflicts (Jas 4:1). In the old covenant, "all the works of the Most High...come in pairs, the one the opposite of the other" (Sir 33:15). In the new covenant, Jesus has destroyed "the devil's works" (1 Jn 3:8) and has reconciled "everything in His Person, both on earth and in the heavens" (Col 1:20). "All this has been done by God, Who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor 5:18).
Prayer: Jesus, I give my life to You.
Promise: The Son of Man "must first endure many sufferings, be rejected by the elders, the high priests and the scribes, and be put to death, and then be raised up on the third day." -Lk 9:22
Praise: St. Lawrence told his executioners: "I am a Christian. I shall die for God, and for Him I would give many thousands of lives, so do with me what you please."
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Psalm 144:1-4, Luke 9:18-22
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GETTIN' IT ALL TOGETHER
"He has made everything appropriate to its time, and has put the timeless into their hearts." -Ecclesiastes 3:11
In the old covenant, we could be born and only later die (Eccl 3:2). However, in the new covenant, when we believe in Jesus, we die to self (Jn 12:24) and are born again at the same time (see Jn 3:3, 5). Moreover, in Jesus, seeking and losing are not necessarily opposites (see Eccl 3:6). Only when we lose our lives (Lk 9:24) can we seek first God's kingdom (Mt 6:33). Also, love and hate are not always opposites (Eccl 3:8). We hate sin because we love sinners and especially because we love God. Finally, because Jesus is our Peace (Eph 2:14), we have a peace beyond understanding (Phil 4:7). Our peace is not incompatible with war (Eccl 3:8). Rather, we have peace in the midst of a spiritual war (Eph 6:12; Rv 19:14ff).
Because of sin, creation and our human nature are fallen. Our hearts are restless. We struggle with inner conflicts (Jas 4:1). In the old covenant, "all the works of the Most High...come in pairs, the one the opposite of the other" (Sir 33:15). In the new covenant, Jesus has destroyed "the devil's works" (1 Jn 3:8) and has reconciled "everything in His Person, both on earth and in the heavens" (Col 1:20). "All this has been done by God, Who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor 5:18).
Prayer: Jesus, I give my life to You.
Promise: The Son of Man "must first endure many sufferings, be rejected by the elders, the high priests and the scribes, and be put to death, and then be raised up on the third day." -Lk 9:22
Praise: St. Lawrence told his executioners: "I am a Christian. I shall die for God, and for Him I would give many thousands of lives, so do with me what you please."
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
JESUS AND THE VAIN DRAIN - One Bread, One Body, 9/27/2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012, St. Vincent de Paul
Ecclesiastes 1:2-11, Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17, Luke 9:7-9
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JESUS AND THE VAIN DRAIN
"Vanity of vanities!" -Ecclesiastes 1:2
"All things are vanity!" (Eccl 1:2) Our work is wasted (Eccl 1:3). We live so we can die (see Eccl 1:4). The sun, the wind, the rivers, and all creation are trapped in a cyclical pattern (see Eccl 1:5-7). We are literally and futilely "going around in circles." Even talking about our problem is a problem (Eccl 1:8).
The more we know and experience, the more dissatisfied and empty we become (Eccl 1:8). We think we can change the future, but the future will be merely re-runs of the past (see Eccl 1:9-10). Death overshadows life so much as to make life an exercise in self-deception and futility. We are tempted to view novelties and anomalies as newness, freedom, and hope. However, these signs of hope, on closer inspection, become signs of doom.
Jesus became a human being and entered our vicious cycle of vanity, illusion, and despair. Although He was crucified and murdered, He was not destroyed by this fallen world. Jesus rose from the dead. This was new - radically and totally new. Jesus broke the spell of deadly vanity. "This means that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) Change anything and everything in your life so that you live in Jesus (see Gal 2:19-20).
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your love in Jesus.
Promise: "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart." -Ps 90:12
Praise: St. Vincent's primary virtue was charity. He combined his ministry among the very rich and fashionable with his absolute devotion to the oppressed and the poor.
(To grow in faith read God's book, the Bible, every day. We have several tape series that may help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament "is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An introduction to each Book of the Bible "is thirty-two audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or seventeen video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Ecclesiastes 1:2-11, Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17, Luke 9:7-9
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092712.cfm
JESUS AND THE VAIN DRAIN
"Vanity of vanities!" -Ecclesiastes 1:2
"All things are vanity!" (Eccl 1:2) Our work is wasted (Eccl 1:3). We live so we can die (see Eccl 1:4). The sun, the wind, the rivers, and all creation are trapped in a cyclical pattern (see Eccl 1:5-7). We are literally and futilely "going around in circles." Even talking about our problem is a problem (Eccl 1:8).
The more we know and experience, the more dissatisfied and empty we become (Eccl 1:8). We think we can change the future, but the future will be merely re-runs of the past (see Eccl 1:9-10). Death overshadows life so much as to make life an exercise in self-deception and futility. We are tempted to view novelties and anomalies as newness, freedom, and hope. However, these signs of hope, on closer inspection, become signs of doom.
Jesus became a human being and entered our vicious cycle of vanity, illusion, and despair. Although He was crucified and murdered, He was not destroyed by this fallen world. Jesus rose from the dead. This was new - radically and totally new. Jesus broke the spell of deadly vanity. "This means that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) Change anything and everything in your life so that you live in Jesus (see Gal 2:19-20).
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your love in Jesus.
Promise: "Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart." -Ps 90:12
Praise: St. Vincent's primary virtue was charity. He combined his ministry among the very rich and fashionable with his absolute devotion to the oppressed and the poor.
(To grow in faith read God's book, the Bible, every day. We have several tape series that may help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament "is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An introduction to each Book of the Bible "is thirty-two audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or seventeen video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
"I SHALL NOT WANT" (Ps 23:1) - One Bread, One Body, 9/26/2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012, Sts. Cosmas & Damian
Proverbs 30:5-9, Psalm 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163, Luke 9:1-6
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"I SHALL NOT WANT" (Ps 23:1)
"Give me neither poverty nor riches; [provide me only with the food I need;] lest, being full, I deny You, saying, 'Who is the Lord?' or, being in want, I steal, and profane the name of my God." -Proverbs 30:8-9
Jesus sent His disciples out on mission as follows: "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking staff nor traveling bag; no bread, no money" (Lk 9:3). The disciples would be provided for by their heavenly Father, Who knew all they needed before they could ask (Mt 6:32) and Who provided everything for them (Mt 6:30). Since God was their Provider, the disciples were free to concentrate on proclaiming the good news of the Gospel.
Our central battle is one of faith. Will we or won't we believe that God will provide for us? If we believe the Lord will personally provide for us, we won't need to steal food and thereby provide for ourselves. Jesus asked His disciples: " 'When I sent you on mission without purse or traveling bag or sandals, were you in need of anything?' 'Not a thing,' they replied" (Lk 22:35).
However, if we don't believe Jesus and His promise that the Father provides our needs, we will steal or do whatever it takes to satisfy our needs (Prv 30:9). One of Jesus' disciples, Judas, lost this battle of faith. Judas did steal to provide for his wants (Jn 12:6). In so doing, he profaned the name of his God (Prv 30:9) and eventually betrayed Jesus at Gethsemani (Mt 26:49).
Daily, constantly, renew your faith in God as Provider and in Jesus as Lord. "Trust in Him at all times" (Ps 62:9).
Prayer: Lord, "I do believe! Help my lack of trust!" (Mk 9:24)
Promise: "Jesus now called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority to overcome all demons." -Lk 9:1
Praise: Sts. Cosmas and Damian, both doctors, provided free medical care to the poor, and were hated by the governor and emperor. Despite opposition, they faithfully served God in this ministry.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Proverbs 30:5-9, Psalm 119:29, 72, 89, 101, 104, 163, Luke 9:1-6
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"I SHALL NOT WANT" (Ps 23:1)
"Give me neither poverty nor riches; [provide me only with the food I need;] lest, being full, I deny You, saying, 'Who is the Lord?' or, being in want, I steal, and profane the name of my God." -Proverbs 30:8-9
Jesus sent His disciples out on mission as follows: "Take nothing for the journey, neither walking staff nor traveling bag; no bread, no money" (Lk 9:3). The disciples would be provided for by their heavenly Father, Who knew all they needed before they could ask (Mt 6:32) and Who provided everything for them (Mt 6:30). Since God was their Provider, the disciples were free to concentrate on proclaiming the good news of the Gospel.
Our central battle is one of faith. Will we or won't we believe that God will provide for us? If we believe the Lord will personally provide for us, we won't need to steal food and thereby provide for ourselves. Jesus asked His disciples: " 'When I sent you on mission without purse or traveling bag or sandals, were you in need of anything?' 'Not a thing,' they replied" (Lk 22:35).
However, if we don't believe Jesus and His promise that the Father provides our needs, we will steal or do whatever it takes to satisfy our needs (Prv 30:9). One of Jesus' disciples, Judas, lost this battle of faith. Judas did steal to provide for his wants (Jn 12:6). In so doing, he profaned the name of his God (Prv 30:9) and eventually betrayed Jesus at Gethsemani (Mt 26:49).
Daily, constantly, renew your faith in God as Provider and in Jesus as Lord. "Trust in Him at all times" (Ps 62:9).
Prayer: Lord, "I do believe! Help my lack of trust!" (Mk 9:24)
Promise: "Jesus now called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority to overcome all demons." -Lk 9:1
Praise: Sts. Cosmas and Damian, both doctors, provided free medical care to the poor, and were hated by the governor and emperor. Despite opposition, they faithfully served God in this ministry.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
"DOING THE HONORS" - One Bread, One Body, 9/25/2012
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13, Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44, Luke 8:19-21
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"DOING THE HONORS"
"He was told, 'Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.' He told them in reply, 'My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act upon it.' " -Luke 8:20-21
If your mother came to visit you, would you leave her standing outside while you were talking with other people? That's what Jesus did. Was Jesus disobeying the fourth commandment by not honoring His mother? No, Jesus was not refusing to honor His mother. He was honoring her even more for her hearing God's word and acting on it, even to the point of the Word becoming flesh in her womb (Jn 1:14). Furthermore, Jesus extended His honor of Mary to include anyone willing to hear God's word and act on it. So Jesus was not dishonoring Mary but honoring her more, and even honoring those who choose to live honorably by hearing and obeying His Word.
Will you let the Lord honor you with Mary? Will you choose to be as close to Jesus as His mother, brothers, or sisters? Will you live a life of obedient faith (see Rm 1:5) in God's Word and thereby receive the intimacy, security (Mt 7:24), and happiness (Lk 11:28) that He died on the cross for you to possess? Get on God's honor roll.
Prayer: Father, open my eyes and heart to obey You in areas where I have been traditionally disobedient.
Promise: "To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice." -Prv 21:3
Praise: After ten days of waiting for work for his newly-formed business, John began a novena to Jesus under the title of the "Infant of Prague." The next day, calls came in for as much work as he could handle.
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Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13, Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44, Luke 8:19-21
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"DOING THE HONORS"
"He was told, 'Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.' He told them in reply, 'My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act upon it.' " -Luke 8:20-21
If your mother came to visit you, would you leave her standing outside while you were talking with other people? That's what Jesus did. Was Jesus disobeying the fourth commandment by not honoring His mother? No, Jesus was not refusing to honor His mother. He was honoring her even more for her hearing God's word and acting on it, even to the point of the Word becoming flesh in her womb (Jn 1:14). Furthermore, Jesus extended His honor of Mary to include anyone willing to hear God's word and act on it. So Jesus was not dishonoring Mary but honoring her more, and even honoring those who choose to live honorably by hearing and obeying His Word.
Will you let the Lord honor you with Mary? Will you choose to be as close to Jesus as His mother, brothers, or sisters? Will you live a life of obedient faith (see Rm 1:5) in God's Word and thereby receive the intimacy, security (Mt 7:24), and happiness (Lk 11:28) that He died on the cross for you to possess? Get on God's honor roll.
Prayer: Father, open my eyes and heart to obey You in areas where I have been traditionally disobedient.
Promise: "To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice." -Prv 21:3
Praise: After ten days of waiting for work for his newly-formed business, John began a novena to Jesus under the title of the "Infant of Prague." The next day, calls came in for as much work as he could handle.
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Monday, September 24, 2012
"CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND"(Mk 5:15, our transl.) - One Bread, One Body, 9/24/2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Proverbs 3:27-34, Psalm 15:2-5, Luke 8:16-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092412.cfm
"CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND"(Mk 5:15, our transl.)
"When He is dealing with the arrogant, He is stern, but to the humble He shows kindness." -Proverbs 3:34
God is love (1 Jn 4:16). God is loving us perfectly and will love us always. The question is: "Will His love be 'tough love' or kind love?" We decide the answer to this question by deciding whether or not to humble ourselves. Proverbs 3:34 teaches that the best way to love arrogant people is to correct, discipline, and punish them so that they will come to their senses and repent. In contrast, the way to love the humble is to exalt them (Mt 23:12). How will you choose to be loved?
Proverbs 3:34, which reveals God's dealings with the arrogant and the humble, is repeated by the author of First Peter (1 Pt 5:5). This verse elaborates on the proverb by placing it in the context of humility in relationships, especially for young men in relation to old men. He commands us to "clothe" ourselves with humility (1 Pt 5:5). We are called not just to be humble in some circumstances but to have total coverage in our humility.
Are you fully clothed in humility, or are you skimpily clad? Put all your clothes on (Mk 5:15), and let God love you with kindness.
Prayer: Father, may I not only have my armor on (see Eph 6:13) but also my clothes (see Col 3:12).
Promise: "No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he puts it on a lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." -Lk 8:16
Praise: Young Keith prays a rosary each night before going to bed.
(Grow in humility by reading the Bible each day. A tape series that may help you is "An Introduction to each Book of the Bible". It is thirty-two audio tapes starting with AV 21-1, "Matthew and Mark", or seventeen video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Proverbs 3:27-34, Psalm 15:2-5, Luke 8:16-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092412.cfm
"CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND"(Mk 5:15, our transl.)
"When He is dealing with the arrogant, He is stern, but to the humble He shows kindness." -Proverbs 3:34
God is love (1 Jn 4:16). God is loving us perfectly and will love us always. The question is: "Will His love be 'tough love' or kind love?" We decide the answer to this question by deciding whether or not to humble ourselves. Proverbs 3:34 teaches that the best way to love arrogant people is to correct, discipline, and punish them so that they will come to their senses and repent. In contrast, the way to love the humble is to exalt them (Mt 23:12). How will you choose to be loved?
Proverbs 3:34, which reveals God's dealings with the arrogant and the humble, is repeated by the author of First Peter (1 Pt 5:5). This verse elaborates on the proverb by placing it in the context of humility in relationships, especially for young men in relation to old men. He commands us to "clothe" ourselves with humility (1 Pt 5:5). We are called not just to be humble in some circumstances but to have total coverage in our humility.
Are you fully clothed in humility, or are you skimpily clad? Put all your clothes on (Mk 5:15), and let God love you with kindness.
Prayer: Father, may I not only have my armor on (see Eph 6:13) but also my clothes (see Col 3:12).
Promise: "No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he puts it on a lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." -Lk 8:16
Praise: Young Keith prays a rosary each night before going to bed.
(Grow in humility by reading the Bible each day. A tape series that may help you is "An Introduction to each Book of the Bible". It is thirty-two audio tapes starting with AV 21-1, "Matthew and Mark", or seventeen video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
PM eNewsletter 25th Sunday in ordinary time
September 23rd 25th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
an apostle who lived the good life till You called him.
Then he lived the great life of knowing You.
St. Matthew was a tax collector and enjoyed the
pleasure of a big house, and lots of friends.
But, You, Jesus called him and he gave it all away.
Please Lord, give us the true understanding, that only
in knowing You, will we ever find the real meaning of life.
Let us see that all the things of this world will pass
away, but being with You will never pass away.
You Christ are the way and truth of life.
Thank You for your love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday NEED I ASK?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/23/2012
"You cannot acquire, so you quarrel and fight." -James 4:2
Our international wars and personal conflicts are partially
due to the fact that even our legitimate needs are sometimes
not met, although the Lord has promised to provide all our
needs, "our daily bread" (Mt 6:11). This is because His
promise is often conditional upon our asking Him in prayer.
The Lord states in His word: "You do not obtain because you
do not ask" (Jas 4:2). This statement may puzzle us, for we
recall asking the Lord to meet certain needs that we don't
see met. However, to get what we need, we must not only ask
vocally but unselfishly (Jas 4:3). Selfish praying leaves
us very needy and contentious.
We are naturally selfish, and therefore trapped into
depriving ourselves of our needs. The only way to have an
unselfish heart is to get a new heart (see Ez 36:26), and
Jesus is the only One Who can give us a new heart and a new
life. So, without Jesus, we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). We
can't pray rightly or keep from fighting. Our need of all
needs is total love for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, thank You for providing my Need, Jesus.
Promise: "O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my
mouth. For haughty men have risen up against me, and fierce
men seek my life; they set not God before their eyes. Behold,
God is my Helper; the Lord sustains my life." -Ps 54:4-6
Praise: "I will praise Your name, O Lord, for its goodness"
(Ps 54:8). I rejoice in Your love, risen Lord Jesus.
Monday "CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND"(Mk 5:15, our transl.)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/24/2012
"When He is dealing with the arrogant, He is stern, but to
the humble He shows kindness." -Proverbs 3:34
Tuesday "DOING THE HONORS"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/25/2012
"He was told, 'Your mother and your brothers are standing
outside and they wish to see you.' He told them in reply,
'My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God
and act upon it.' " -Luke 8:20-21
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The Lord commanded us to be holy as He is holy, to be "holy in
every aspect of (our) conduct" (see 1 Pt 1:15-16). Holiness is
the very character of God, and our heavenly Father wants His
children to act and look like Him. We are called to be ........
The Beatitudes
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Lord, I am placing my pain into Your precious hands, which is
where it should have been and where it should be. She died in
a tragic car accident a little over 15 months ago. Please take
care of the situation with CVH, SA, JS, NO, BK, ZH, and MC. I
cannot take this pain any longer by myself. I am too weak.
Thank you, Lord. I trust in You.
(Carol, Arizona, 9/22/2012 4:22:35 PM)
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, 9/22/2012 4:21:32 PM)
For Kathleen, 60, just found out that she has a small lump in
her breast. She is going in for another mamogram next week.I
pray that this 2d mamogram shows that there was a mistake or a
misreading. And for her mental state and all the worry she is
ging through, for peace of mind.DAThank you
(carol a., New York, NY, United States, 9/22/2012 1:43:04 PM)
Please pray with me for my Workers Comp case. I pray that Jesus
Christ our Lord will clear the path and allow me to have the
treatment I need. I pray for Juanita at the HR W/C office. May
God bless her and guide her in her handling of this case. I pray
that sheʻll give me the certification I need so I can go to
the doctor.I pray that sheʻll answer her phone and speak to
me ASAP.I pray that she wonʻt be rude, as she normally is.
I pray for the staff at Dr. Atkinsonʻs office that
theyʻll accept this case without prejudice . In Jesus name.
thanks!!!
(Lei L., Hawaii Kai, HI, 9/22/2012 1:04:43 PM)
I have a few prayer requests please... I am requesting prayer
for a friend, Jacobo , from Mexico... ( God knows who he is ).
Please pray that my friend Jacobo will find Salvation in Jesus.
I have tried to teach him about God, but so far he is not
listening. Please pray God will talk to his heart, and he will
be saved and he will stop chasing all the material things in
this world. And I know that God never shuts a door in life,
without opening another door....... a door has shut in my life,
and the last few weeks have been very sad for me, so please pray
God will open that new door in my life now, and send me the
strength and help that I need to move on from this bad time I
have been going through. And last, I have to take care of my
mother now, so please say a prayer that I will receive a
Financial blessing that will help me in taking care of my mother
and providing for her needs. Thank you in advance for your
prayers.
(Cheryl, United States, 9/22/2012 12:55:21 PM)
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME. I AM HAVING SOME WOMANS HEALTH ISSUES AND I
AM SO VERY SCARED. THANKYOU, CATHY
(CATHERINE R., TEHACHAPI, CA., United States, 9/22/2012 12:55:10 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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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.
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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
THE POWER OF PRAYER
"OASIS OF PEACE"
Prayer is not only the breath of the soul ..., it is also the oasis of peace from
which we can draw the water that nourishes our spiritual life and transforms our
existence.
"SCALE THE MOUNTAIN"
God draws us towards Him, offering us enlightenment and consolation, and enabling
us to scale the mountain of holiness so that we may be ever closer to Him.
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.
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
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This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
an apostle who lived the good life till You called him.
Then he lived the great life of knowing You.
St. Matthew was a tax collector and enjoyed the
pleasure of a big house, and lots of friends.
But, You, Jesus called him and he gave it all away.
Please Lord, give us the true understanding, that only
in knowing You, will we ever find the real meaning of life.
Let us see that all the things of this world will pass
away, but being with You will never pass away.
You Christ are the way and truth of life.
Thank You for your love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday NEED I ASK?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/23/2012
"You cannot acquire, so you quarrel and fight." -James 4:2
Our international wars and personal conflicts are partially
due to the fact that even our legitimate needs are sometimes
not met, although the Lord has promised to provide all our
needs, "our daily bread" (Mt 6:11). This is because His
promise is often conditional upon our asking Him in prayer.
The Lord states in His word: "You do not obtain because you
do not ask" (Jas 4:2). This statement may puzzle us, for we
recall asking the Lord to meet certain needs that we don't
see met. However, to get what we need, we must not only ask
vocally but unselfishly (Jas 4:3). Selfish praying leaves
us very needy and contentious.
We are naturally selfish, and therefore trapped into
depriving ourselves of our needs. The only way to have an
unselfish heart is to get a new heart (see Ez 36:26), and
Jesus is the only One Who can give us a new heart and a new
life. So, without Jesus, we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). We
can't pray rightly or keep from fighting. Our need of all
needs is total love for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, thank You for providing my Need, Jesus.
Promise: "O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my
mouth. For haughty men have risen up against me, and fierce
men seek my life; they set not God before their eyes. Behold,
God is my Helper; the Lord sustains my life." -Ps 54:4-6
Praise: "I will praise Your name, O Lord, for its goodness"
(Ps 54:8). I rejoice in Your love, risen Lord Jesus.
Monday "CLOTHED AND IN HIS RIGHT MIND"(Mk 5:15, our transl.)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/24/2012
"When He is dealing with the arrogant, He is stern, but to
the humble He shows kindness." -Proverbs 3:34
Tuesday "DOING THE HONORS"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/25/2012
"He was told, 'Your mother and your brothers are standing
outside and they wish to see you.' He told them in reply,
'My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God
and act upon it.' " -Luke 8:20-21
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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Discipleship
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp#4
Be Holy, For I Am Holy
THIRSTING FOR HOLINESS
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BeHoly.asp
The Lord commanded us to be holy as He is holy, to be "holy in
every aspect of (our) conduct" (see 1 Pt 1:15-16). Holiness is
the very character of God, and our heavenly Father wants His
children to act and look like Him. We are called to be ........
The Beatitudes
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BeHoly.asp
The Challenge of Making Disciples in a "Culture of Death"
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ChallengeDisciples.asp
Clarity, Certainty, and Commitment
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ChallengeDisciples.asp
Discipleship
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp#4
Brochures by Topic
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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, I am placing my pain into Your precious hands, which is
where it should have been and where it should be. She died in
a tragic car accident a little over 15 months ago. Please take
care of the situation with CVH, SA, JS, NO, BK, ZH, and MC. I
cannot take this pain any longer by myself. I am too weak.
Thank you, Lord. I trust in You.
(Carol, Arizona, 9/22/2012 4:22:35 PM)
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, 9/22/2012 4:21:32 PM)
For Kathleen, 60, just found out that she has a small lump in
her breast. She is going in for another mamogram next week.I
pray that this 2d mamogram shows that there was a mistake or a
misreading. And for her mental state and all the worry she is
ging through, for peace of mind.DAThank you
(carol a., New York, NY, United States, 9/22/2012 1:43:04 PM)
Please pray with me for my Workers Comp case. I pray that Jesus
Christ our Lord will clear the path and allow me to have the
treatment I need. I pray for Juanita at the HR W/C office. May
God bless her and guide her in her handling of this case. I pray
that sheʻll give me the certification I need so I can go to
the doctor.I pray that sheʻll answer her phone and speak to
me ASAP.I pray that she wonʻt be rude, as she normally is.
I pray for the staff at Dr. Atkinsonʻs office that
theyʻll accept this case without prejudice . In Jesus name.
thanks!!!
(Lei L., Hawaii Kai, HI, 9/22/2012 1:04:43 PM)
I have a few prayer requests please... I am requesting prayer
for a friend, Jacobo , from Mexico... ( God knows who he is ).
Please pray that my friend Jacobo will find Salvation in Jesus.
I have tried to teach him about God, but so far he is not
listening. Please pray God will talk to his heart, and he will
be saved and he will stop chasing all the material things in
this world. And I know that God never shuts a door in life,
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and the last few weeks have been very sad for me, so please pray
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Financial blessing that will help me in taking care of my mother
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PLEASE PRAY FOR ME. I AM HAVING SOME WOMANS HEALTH ISSUES AND I
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NEED I ASK? - One Bread, One Body, 9/23/2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 25th Sunday Ordinary Time
Wisdom 2:12, 17-20, James 3:16-4:3, Psalm 54:3-6, 8, Mark 9:30-37
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092312.cfm
NEED I ASK?
"You cannot acquire, so you quarrel and fight." -James 4:2
Our international wars and personal conflicts are partially due to the fact that even our legitimate needs are sometimes not met, although the Lord has promised to provide all our needs, "our daily bread" (Mt 6:11). This is because His promise is often conditional upon our asking Him in prayer.
The Lord states in His word: "You do not obtain because you do not ask" (Jas 4:2). This statement may puzzle us, for we recall asking the Lord to meet certain needs that we don't see met. However, to get what we need, we must not only ask vocally but unselfishly (Jas 4:3). Selfish praying leaves us very needy and contentious.
We are naturally selfish, and therefore trapped into depriving ourselves of our needs. The only way to have an unselfish heart is to get a new heart (see Ez 36:26), and Jesus is the only One Who can give us a new heart and a new life. So, without Jesus, we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). We can't pray rightly or keep from fighting. Our need of all needs is total love for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, thank You for providing my Need, Jesus.
Promise: "O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth. For haughty men have risen up against me, and fierce men seek my life; they set not God before their eyes. Behold, God is my Helper; the Lord sustains my life." -Ps 54:4-6
Praise: "I will praise Your name, O Lord, for its goodness" (Ps 54:8). I rejoice in Your love, risen Lord Jesus.
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Wisdom 2:12, 17-20, James 3:16-4:3, Psalm 54:3-6, 8, Mark 9:30-37
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NEED I ASK?
"You cannot acquire, so you quarrel and fight." -James 4:2
Our international wars and personal conflicts are partially due to the fact that even our legitimate needs are sometimes not met, although the Lord has promised to provide all our needs, "our daily bread" (Mt 6:11). This is because His promise is often conditional upon our asking Him in prayer.
The Lord states in His word: "You do not obtain because you do not ask" (Jas 4:2). This statement may puzzle us, for we recall asking the Lord to meet certain needs that we don't see met. However, to get what we need, we must not only ask vocally but unselfishly (Jas 4:3). Selfish praying leaves us very needy and contentious.
We are naturally selfish, and therefore trapped into depriving ourselves of our needs. The only way to have an unselfish heart is to get a new heart (see Ez 36:26), and Jesus is the only One Who can give us a new heart and a new life. So, without Jesus, we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). We can't pray rightly or keep from fighting. Our need of all needs is total love for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, thank You for providing my Need, Jesus.
Promise: "O God, hear my prayer; hearken to the words of my mouth. For haughty men have risen up against me, and fierce men seek my life; they set not God before their eyes. Behold, God is my Helper; the Lord sustains my life." -Ps 54:4-6
Praise: "I will praise Your name, O Lord, for its goodness" (Ps 54:8). I rejoice in Your love, risen Lord Jesus.
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Saturday, September 22, 2012
BLACKTOPPING AMERICA - One Bread, One Body, 9/22/2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49, Psalm 56:10-14, Luke 8:4-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092212.cfm
BLACKTOPPING AMERICA
"In the sowing, some fell on the footpath." -Luke 8:5
Did you ever notice there has been an attempt to blacktop our country from coast to coast? There are more and more roads and parking lots. Through our parking garages, we even put layers of blacktop or concrete into the air. Where there were formerly farm lands, we now see subdivisions and shopping malls.
The attempt to blacktop this country may be a physical sign of the devil's attempt to spiritually blacktop us. He wants to make us a footpath in which it is impossible for the seed of God's word to take root (see Mk 4:15).
The devil tried to blacktop the Corinthian church. He started by getting several Corinthian Christians to keep company with people who would have a bad effect on their faith (1 Cor 15:33). This bad company corrupted the Corinthians' good morals. As they became more involved in sin, some Corinthians started to lose their faith in the resurrection of the believers. Paul said this would result in a total loss of faith (1 Cor 15:14).
Don't let the devil blacktop you through others' influence, your sins, and general confusion. Be good ground; hear "the word in a spirit of openness, retain it, and bear fruit through perseverance" (Lk 8:15).
Prayer: Father, through repentance may I let You break up my hardened heart (see Ps 95:8).
Promise: "So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown in the earth is subject to decay, what rises is incorruptible." -1 Cor 15:42
Praise: When in need of money, Joseph trusted in God to provide, and the money came unexpectedly through a cousin.
(Grow in your faith by helping others grow in their faith by counseling others using the Bible. For encouragement, order our series on "Biblical Counseling" on audio AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or video starting with V-13A.)
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1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49, Psalm 56:10-14, Luke 8:4-15
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BLACKTOPPING AMERICA
"In the sowing, some fell on the footpath." -Luke 8:5
Did you ever notice there has been an attempt to blacktop our country from coast to coast? There are more and more roads and parking lots. Through our parking garages, we even put layers of blacktop or concrete into the air. Where there were formerly farm lands, we now see subdivisions and shopping malls.
The attempt to blacktop this country may be a physical sign of the devil's attempt to spiritually blacktop us. He wants to make us a footpath in which it is impossible for the seed of God's word to take root (see Mk 4:15).
The devil tried to blacktop the Corinthian church. He started by getting several Corinthian Christians to keep company with people who would have a bad effect on their faith (1 Cor 15:33). This bad company corrupted the Corinthians' good morals. As they became more involved in sin, some Corinthians started to lose their faith in the resurrection of the believers. Paul said this would result in a total loss of faith (1 Cor 15:14).
Don't let the devil blacktop you through others' influence, your sins, and general confusion. Be good ground; hear "the word in a spirit of openness, retain it, and bear fruit through perseverance" (Lk 8:15).
Prayer: Father, through repentance may I let You break up my hardened heart (see Ps 95:8).
Promise: "So it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown in the earth is subject to decay, what rises is incorruptible." -1 Cor 15:42
Praise: When in need of money, Joseph trusted in God to provide, and the money came unexpectedly through a cousin.
(Grow in your faith by helping others grow in their faith by counseling others using the Bible. For encouragement, order our series on "Biblical Counseling" on audio AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or video starting with V-13A.)
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Friday, September 21, 2012
COLLECTOR'S ITEM - One Bread, One Body, 9/21/2012
Friday, September 21, 2012, St. Matthew
Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13, Psalm 19:2-5, Matthew 9:9-13
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COLLECTOR'S ITEM
"Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where taxes were collected." -Matthew 9:9
Matthew collected taxes. Because Matthew worked for the Romans, he cooperated in Rome's oppression of the Jewish people. Therefore, when Matthew collected taxes, he also collected injustices and enemies. Matthew quit collecting taxes and followed Jesus (see Mt 9:9). Then he collected the sayings and teachings of Jesus, the preaching of the early Church, and the accounts of Jesus' miracles and healings. He put all this together to compose his Gospel.
You may be a collector yourself. You may collect stamps, baseball cards, antiques, or even art. But what do you collect spiritually? Some people collect compulsions. They pick up one after another. Others collect fears. They "live in fear" (see Lk 12:32). Some collect unforgiveness, resentment, and grudges. Others collect hurts. They have so many more hurts than healings.
As Matthew did, let's leave the spiritual garbage we've collected over the years and follow Jesus. Then we can start a new collection - a collection of healings, forgivenesses, freedoms, and commitments to the Lord.
Human beings have the tendency to collect something. Whatever we collect, may it give glory to God (see 1 Cor 10:31).
Prayer: Father, I give up many of my collections to start a new collection for You.
Promise: "Live a life worthy of the calling you have received, with perfect humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another lovingly." -Eph 4:1-2
Praise: St. Matthew, once a greedy tax collector, left his job to follow Jesus. He then wrote: "How blest are the poor in spirit; the reign of God is theirs" (Mt 5:3).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Book of Life "on audio AV 82-1 or video V-82.)
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Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13, Psalm 19:2-5, Matthew 9:9-13
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COLLECTOR'S ITEM
"Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where taxes were collected." -Matthew 9:9
Matthew collected taxes. Because Matthew worked for the Romans, he cooperated in Rome's oppression of the Jewish people. Therefore, when Matthew collected taxes, he also collected injustices and enemies. Matthew quit collecting taxes and followed Jesus (see Mt 9:9). Then he collected the sayings and teachings of Jesus, the preaching of the early Church, and the accounts of Jesus' miracles and healings. He put all this together to compose his Gospel.
You may be a collector yourself. You may collect stamps, baseball cards, antiques, or even art. But what do you collect spiritually? Some people collect compulsions. They pick up one after another. Others collect fears. They "live in fear" (see Lk 12:32). Some collect unforgiveness, resentment, and grudges. Others collect hurts. They have so many more hurts than healings.
As Matthew did, let's leave the spiritual garbage we've collected over the years and follow Jesus. Then we can start a new collection - a collection of healings, forgivenesses, freedoms, and commitments to the Lord.
Human beings have the tendency to collect something. Whatever we collect, may it give glory to God (see 1 Cor 10:31).
Prayer: Father, I give up many of my collections to start a new collection for You.
Promise: "Live a life worthy of the calling you have received, with perfect humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another lovingly." -Eph 4:1-2
Praise: St. Matthew, once a greedy tax collector, left his job to follow Jesus. He then wrote: "How blest are the poor in spirit; the reign of God is theirs" (Mt 5:3).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Book of Life "on audio AV 82-1 or video V-82.)
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
LOVED AND FORGIVEN INTO LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 9/20/2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012, St. Andrew Kim Taegon,, St. Paul Chong Hasang,, & the Korean Martyrs
1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 28, Luke 7:36-50
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LOVED AND FORGIVEN INTO LOVE
"Little is forgiven the one whose love is small." -Luke 7:47
Do you believe that Jesus loves you so much that He died on the cross to free you from your sins? Do you believe that without Jesus' death on the cross you would be doomed to hell forever because of your sins? Each one of us has been forgiven an enormous, unpayable debt. Therefore, we should:
* cry tears of love, contrition, and joy (see Lk 7:38),
* love Jesus so much that we throw ourselves at His feet (Lk 7:38),
* love Jesus so much that we wash, kiss, and perfume His feet (Lk 7:38),
* be impelled by love to share the good news of justification and forgiveness through Jesus (see 2 Cor 5:14),
* forgive others for even the worst offenses - after all that the Lord has forgiven us (Mt 18:32ff), and
* love everyone, even our enemies, because Jesus first loved us (1 Jn 4:19).
If our love is small, then we do not realize how loved and forgiven we are (see Lk 7:47). If our love is great, "we have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us" (1 Jn 4:16). "Grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love" (Eph 3:18-19). Then love and forgive accordingly.
Prayer: Father, I will live on in Your love and forgiveness (Jn 15:9).
Promise: "I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and in which you stand firm. You are being saved by it at this very moment if you hold fast to it as I preached it to you." -1 Cor 15:1-2
Praise: Sts. Andrew and Paul represent the 103 canonized martyrs of Korea, who shed their blood to give life to the growing Church in Korea.
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1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 28, Luke 7:36-50
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LOVED AND FORGIVEN INTO LOVE
"Little is forgiven the one whose love is small." -Luke 7:47
Do you believe that Jesus loves you so much that He died on the cross to free you from your sins? Do you believe that without Jesus' death on the cross you would be doomed to hell forever because of your sins? Each one of us has been forgiven an enormous, unpayable debt. Therefore, we should:
* cry tears of love, contrition, and joy (see Lk 7:38),
* love Jesus so much that we throw ourselves at His feet (Lk 7:38),
* love Jesus so much that we wash, kiss, and perfume His feet (Lk 7:38),
* be impelled by love to share the good news of justification and forgiveness through Jesus (see 2 Cor 5:14),
* forgive others for even the worst offenses - after all that the Lord has forgiven us (Mt 18:32ff), and
* love everyone, even our enemies, because Jesus first loved us (1 Jn 4:19).
If our love is small, then we do not realize how loved and forgiven we are (see Lk 7:47). If our love is great, "we have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us" (1 Jn 4:16). "Grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and experience this love" (Eph 3:18-19). Then love and forgive accordingly.
Prayer: Father, I will live on in Your love and forgiveness (Jn 15:9).
Promise: "I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and in which you stand firm. You are being saved by it at this very moment if you hold fast to it as I preached it to you." -1 Cor 15:1-2
Praise: Sts. Andrew and Paul represent the 103 canonized martyrs of Korea, who shed their blood to give life to the growing Church in Korea.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
LOVED AND GIFTED - One Bread, One Body, 9/19/2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012, St. Januarius
1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13, Psalm 33:2-5, 12, 22, Luke 7:31-35
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LOVED AND GIFTED
"Set your hearts on the greater gifts. Now I will show you the way which surpasses all the others." -1 Corinthians 12:31-13:1
Love and the gifts of the Spirit (charisms) go together. If we have charisms, such as tongues, prophecy, knowledge, faith, ministry, or martyrdom, but do not have love, we gain nothing (1 Cor 13:1-3). Gifts without love are dead (cf Jas 2:26).
However, this does not mean that we should forget about the gifts of the Spirit and concentrate on love. Immediately after Paul proclaimed, "There are in the end three things that last; faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love" (1 Cor 13:13), he taught on the proper use of tongues and prophecy. He thanked God that he spoke in tongues more than any Corinthian (1 Cor 14:18), and commanded us to set our hearts especially on the gift of prophecy (1 Cor 14:1). Therefore, Paul taught not only that gifts without love were dead, but that love without gifts leaves something to be desired. Love is one way of describing the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22). Fruit is the end product. Without the full workings of the Holy Spirit, including the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we will not have fully developed fruit.
Love is the atmosphere essential for the proper use of the spiritual gifts, while use of the gifts is a prerequisite for the full development of love. Seek the gifts of the Spirit in love and for love.
Prayer: Father, may I seek both the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.
Promise: "God's wisdom is vindicated by all who accept it." -Lk 7:35
Praise: St. Januarius, while serving as a bishop, visited his friend Sosius in prison to give encouragement and so became a martyr too. "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
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1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13, Psalm 33:2-5, 12, 22, Luke 7:31-35
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LOVED AND GIFTED
"Set your hearts on the greater gifts. Now I will show you the way which surpasses all the others." -1 Corinthians 12:31-13:1
Love and the gifts of the Spirit (charisms) go together. If we have charisms, such as tongues, prophecy, knowledge, faith, ministry, or martyrdom, but do not have love, we gain nothing (1 Cor 13:1-3). Gifts without love are dead (cf Jas 2:26).
However, this does not mean that we should forget about the gifts of the Spirit and concentrate on love. Immediately after Paul proclaimed, "There are in the end three things that last; faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love" (1 Cor 13:13), he taught on the proper use of tongues and prophecy. He thanked God that he spoke in tongues more than any Corinthian (1 Cor 14:18), and commanded us to set our hearts especially on the gift of prophecy (1 Cor 14:1). Therefore, Paul taught not only that gifts without love were dead, but that love without gifts leaves something to be desired. Love is one way of describing the fruit of the Spirit (Gal 5:22). Fruit is the end product. Without the full workings of the Holy Spirit, including the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we will not have fully developed fruit.
Love is the atmosphere essential for the proper use of the spiritual gifts, while use of the gifts is a prerequisite for the full development of love. Seek the gifts of the Spirit in love and for love.
Prayer: Father, may I seek both the gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.
Promise: "God's wisdom is vindicated by all who accept it." -Lk 7:35
Praise: St. Januarius, while serving as a bishop, visited his friend Sosius in prison to give encouragement and so became a martyr too. "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
GRAVE-SINS - One Bread, One Body, 9/18/2012
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31, Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 7:11-17
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GRAVE-SINS
Jesus "said, 'Young man, I bid you get up.' The dead man sat up and began to speak." -Luke 7:14-15
If Jesus had raised you from the dead, wouldn't that inspire you to love Him with all your heart and to serve Him with zeal and total abandon? However, Jesus has raised you from a worse death than physical death. He has raised you from the death of sin.
Our lives before receiving new life in Christ were much more like death than life. God's Word describes our original state thus: "You were dead because of your sins and offenses, as you gave allegiance to the present age and to the prince of the air, that spirit who is even now at work among the rebellious. All of us were once of their company" (Eph 2:1-3; see also Lk 15:32). "Even when you were dead in sin and your flesh was uncircumcised, God gave you new life in company with Christ. He pardoned all our sins" (Col 2:13). "The wages of sin is death" (Rm 6:23). Those who do not repent are "among the living dead" (1 Jn 3:14). Even whole churches, cities, and nations can be dead (see Rv 3:1). So it is not just a figure of speech that all of us were dead. It is a literal, spiritual statement.
By our Baptism into Jesus through faith, Jesus has raised us from death (Col 3:1). We have reason to be grateful - eternally and zealously grateful. Therefore, "offer yourselves to God as men who have come back from the dead to life, and your bodies to God as weapons for justice" (Rm 6:13). We have been raised! It is true!
Love Jesus, "the Resurrection and the Life"! (Jn 11:25)
Prayer: Father, may I act like a person who has come out of the grave.
Promise: "Set your hearts on the greater gifts." -1 Cor 12:31
Praise: Tim repented of fornication and expressed it by moving out of his girlfriend's house and giving his life to Jesus.
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1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 27-31, Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 7:11-17
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GRAVE-SINS
Jesus "said, 'Young man, I bid you get up.' The dead man sat up and began to speak." -Luke 7:14-15
If Jesus had raised you from the dead, wouldn't that inspire you to love Him with all your heart and to serve Him with zeal and total abandon? However, Jesus has raised you from a worse death than physical death. He has raised you from the death of sin.
Our lives before receiving new life in Christ were much more like death than life. God's Word describes our original state thus: "You were dead because of your sins and offenses, as you gave allegiance to the present age and to the prince of the air, that spirit who is even now at work among the rebellious. All of us were once of their company" (Eph 2:1-3; see also Lk 15:32). "Even when you were dead in sin and your flesh was uncircumcised, God gave you new life in company with Christ. He pardoned all our sins" (Col 2:13). "The wages of sin is death" (Rm 6:23). Those who do not repent are "among the living dead" (1 Jn 3:14). Even whole churches, cities, and nations can be dead (see Rv 3:1). So it is not just a figure of speech that all of us were dead. It is a literal, spiritual statement.
By our Baptism into Jesus through faith, Jesus has raised us from death (Col 3:1). We have reason to be grateful - eternally and zealously grateful. Therefore, "offer yourselves to God as men who have come back from the dead to life, and your bodies to God as weapons for justice" (Rm 6:13). We have been raised! It is true!
Love Jesus, "the Resurrection and the Life"! (Jn 11:25)
Prayer: Father, may I act like a person who has come out of the grave.
Promise: "Set your hearts on the greater gifts." -1 Cor 12:31
Praise: Tim repented of fornication and expressed it by moving out of his girlfriend's house and giving his life to Jesus.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
AMEN! - One Bread, One Body, 9/17/2012
Monday, September 17, 2012, St. Robert Bellarmine
1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33, Psalm 40:7-10, 17, Luke 7:1-10
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AMEN!
"Just give the order and my servant will be cured." -Luke 7:7
When you receive Holy Communion, the priest or distributor says: "Body of Christ," and you respond: "Amen." Your "Amen" means:
* You believe you are receiving "the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus" (Catechism, 1374).
* You ask Jesus to give you an order, a word, for you to obey (Lk 7:7).
* You believe in the Lord's healing (see Lk 7:7).
* You commit yourself to unity with the members of Christ's body (cf 1 Cor 11:18ff).
* You commit yourself to the new covenant in Jesus' blood (1 Cor 11:25).
* You "proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes!" (1 Cor 11:26)
Your "Amen" before receiving Communion is a total commitment of your life to the Father, through the Son, and in the Spirit.
Therefore, we should receive Jesus in Holy Communion daily or as often as possible. We should prepare for Communion by regular, frequent Confession and by fasting in some conscious way before each Mass. Communion will either be one of the greatest events of our lives and a whole way of life, or Communion will be very harmful to us (1 Cor 11:17). Make all your Communions holy.
Prayer: Father, may this book lead its readers to daily and holy Communions.
Promise: "This is My body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of Me." -1 Cor 11:24
Praise: Although St. Robert was a small, physically unimpressive man who had to preach from the pulpit while standing on a stool, he preached with such power and authority that many converted to Catholicism.
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1 Corinthians 11:17-26, 33, Psalm 40:7-10, 17, Luke 7:1-10
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AMEN!
"Just give the order and my servant will be cured." -Luke 7:7
When you receive Holy Communion, the priest or distributor says: "Body of Christ," and you respond: "Amen." Your "Amen" means:
* You believe you are receiving "the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus" (Catechism, 1374).
* You ask Jesus to give you an order, a word, for you to obey (Lk 7:7).
* You believe in the Lord's healing (see Lk 7:7).
* You commit yourself to unity with the members of Christ's body (cf 1 Cor 11:18ff).
* You commit yourself to the new covenant in Jesus' blood (1 Cor 11:25).
* You "proclaim the death of the Lord until He comes!" (1 Cor 11:26)
Your "Amen" before receiving Communion is a total commitment of your life to the Father, through the Son, and in the Spirit.
Therefore, we should receive Jesus in Holy Communion daily or as often as possible. We should prepare for Communion by regular, frequent Confession and by fasting in some conscious way before each Mass. Communion will either be one of the greatest events of our lives and a whole way of life, or Communion will be very harmful to us (1 Cor 11:17). Make all your Communions holy.
Prayer: Father, may this book lead its readers to daily and holy Communions.
Promise: "This is My body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of Me." -1 Cor 11:24
Praise: Although St. Robert was a small, physically unimpressive man who had to preach from the pulpit while standing on a stool, he preached with such power and authority that many converted to Catholicism.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
PM eNewsletter 24th Sunday in ordinary time
September 16th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
Oh! Jesus, what sorrow can be more painful then a mother
watching her beloved Son die a most horrible death.
This week our church honors Mary of "Lady of sorrows" who
stood at Your cross and saw You die.
Yet her faith was not dimmed, because her trust in the
Father continued.
Please, oh! Jesus, give us some of that faith that we might
continue to face all the problems of life with the faith of Mary.
Lord, let us give You praise and glory throughout our lives.
Lord, let us have the peace that only You can give, and let
Your love guide us always.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CROSS-PURPOSES
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"If a man wishes to come after Me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow
in My steps." -Mark 8:34
To be Jesus' disciples, we must both deny ourselves and accept the cross. Denial is never an
end in itself, but is for the purpose of accepting something. Acceptance is impossible
without denial. For example, accepting a life of selfishness means denying the cross and
vice versa. Many Christians try to deceive themselves into thinking they have accepted
Jesus' cross, although they have not denied the world. However, at the cross we are
crucified to the world and the world to us (Gal 6:14). Cross-accepting always requires
self-denial, world-denial, and sin-denial. The self-realization of the world is
cross-rejection.
Compromise with the worldly system which ignores Jesus' lordship is not merely refusing to
accept the cross, but deciding to become an "enemy of the cross" (see Phil 3:18).
Consequently, the cross is either a stumbling block and absurdity or the power and wisdom of
God (1 Cor 1:23-24). There is no in-between. As the popular hymn says, "The cross before us,
the world behind us."
Prayer: Father, may I boast of nothing but the cross (Gal 6:14).
Promise: "The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to
the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning He opens my ear that I may
hear." -Is 50:4
Praise: "We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You because by Your holy cross You have
redeemed the world."
Monday AMEN!
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Mother Mary
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
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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 to Jesus, just as all good Christians try to lead their friends
to the Lord. After all, Mary's last recorded words in the Bible were: "Do whatever
He (Jesus) tells you" (Jn 2:5). What is Mary's part in God's plan? Does she mother,
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Jesus, Mary, I Love You, please save souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 9/15/2012 8:42:20 PM)
Please pray for the healing of both my knees. I am 53 years old and the doctor has set dates
for total knee replacement for both my knees. I request your prayers for the healing of my
knees so that I do not need surgery. I am very, very scared. I suffer from panic attacks and
severe anxiety whenever I think of the surgery. This is a constant nightmare. I am also
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you.
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Our Lady of Sorrows pray for U.S.
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Jesus; forgive me for I have sinned against you. Please pray for me that my Visa is
transferred without problem, I will be able to receive orders I am working in sales and have
not yet put in any order after joining the company.
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Dear God, This is your servant adolph, Please grant me a permanent job lord and Help me to
straighten out my financial problems. I place this need before You knowing that You will
guide me to a good solution. Please grant me the patience and tolerance necessary to calm my
spirit and help me to remember that You have everything under Your control and I have nothing
to fear or worry. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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I have been suffering past one year without a proper job, Please pray for me to find a
permanent job and clear all my financial problems soon.
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T.E.D.S and families
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.help us O Lord that we can perform our duties give us a healthy body .and
help not to be flooded anymore,we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
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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.
OPEN MINDS AND HEARTS
The daily encounter with the Lord and regular acceptance of the Sacraments enable us
to open our mind and heart to His presence, His words and His action.
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Oh! Jesus, what sorrow can be more painful then a mother
watching her beloved Son die a most horrible death.
This week our church honors Mary of "Lady of sorrows" who
stood at Your cross and saw You die.
Yet her faith was not dimmed, because her trust in the
Father continued.
Please, oh! Jesus, give us some of that faith that we might
continue to face all the problems of life with the faith of Mary.
Lord, let us give You praise and glory throughout our lives.
Lord, let us have the peace that only You can give, and let
Your love guide us always.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CROSS-PURPOSES
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"If a man wishes to come after Me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow
in My steps." -Mark 8:34
To be Jesus' disciples, we must both deny ourselves and accept the cross. Denial is never an
end in itself, but is for the purpose of accepting something. Acceptance is impossible
without denial. For example, accepting a life of selfishness means denying the cross and
vice versa. Many Christians try to deceive themselves into thinking they have accepted
Jesus' cross, although they have not denied the world. However, at the cross we are
crucified to the world and the world to us (Gal 6:14). Cross-accepting always requires
self-denial, world-denial, and sin-denial. The self-realization of the world is
cross-rejection.
Compromise with the worldly system which ignores Jesus' lordship is not merely refusing to
accept the cross, but deciding to become an "enemy of the cross" (see Phil 3:18).
Consequently, the cross is either a stumbling block and absurdity or the power and wisdom of
God (1 Cor 1:23-24). There is no in-between. As the popular hymn says, "The cross before us,
the world behind us."
Prayer: Father, may I boast of nothing but the cross (Gal 6:14).
Promise: "The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to
the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning He opens my ear that I may
hear." -Is 50:4
Praise: "We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You because by Your holy cross You have
redeemed the world."
Monday AMEN!
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"Just give the order and my servant will be cured." -Luke 7:7
Tuesday GRAVE-SINS
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Jesus "said, 'Young man, I bid you get up.' The dead man sat up and began to speak." -Luke 7:14-15
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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
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
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"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 to Jesus, just as all good Christians try to lead their friends
to the Lord. After all, Mary's last recorded words in the Bible were: "Do whatever
He (Jesus) tells you" (Jn 2:5). What is Mary's part in God's plan? Does she mother,
minister, and intercede today?
Mary
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You, please save souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 9/15/2012 8:42:20 PM)
Please pray for the healing of both my knees. I am 53 years old and the doctor has set dates
for total knee replacement for both my knees. I request your prayers for the healing of my
knees so that I do not need surgery. I am very, very scared. I suffer from panic attacks and
severe anxiety whenever I think of the surgery. This is a constant nightmare. I am also
unable to sleep. I request prayers for the healing of both my knees and good health. Thank
you.
(Pamela M, London, ON, Canada, 9/15/2012 8:30:11 PM)
Our Lady of Sorrows pray for U.S.
(Ken, Texas, 9/15/2012 5:53:28 PM)
Jesus; forgive me for I have sinned against you. Please pray for me that my Visa is
transferred without problem, I will be able to receive orders I am working in sales and have
not yet put in any order after joining the company.
(godwin, 9/15/2012 4:11:00 PM)
Dear God, This is your servant adolph, Please grant me a permanent job lord and Help me to
straighten out my financial problems. I place this need before You knowing that You will
guide me to a good solution. Please grant me the patience and tolerance necessary to calm my
spirit and help me to remember that You have everything under Your control and I have nothing
to fear or worry. In Jesus' name, Amen.
(adolph, 9/15/2012 4:03:23 PM)
I have been suffering past one year without a proper job, Please pray for me to find a
permanent job and clear all my financial problems soon.
(adolph, sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 9/15/2012 4:01:59 PM)
T.E.D.S and families
(Anonymous, 9/15/2012 3:30:53 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.help us O Lord that we can perform our duties give us a healthy body .and
help not to be flooded anymore,we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 9/15/2012 3:28:42 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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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.
OPEN MINDS AND HEARTS
The daily encounter with the Lord and regular acceptance of the Sacraments enable us
to open our mind and heart to His presence, His words and His action.
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
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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
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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