Sept 2nd 22nd Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, seasons change, and we see life changing, but one
thing never changes and that is Your steadfast love for us.
Lord, help us to recognize that, and feel that love.
Lord, help that love give us the graces that we need to live
in true christian faith, faithful to You and Your ordained
leaders.
Lord, help us to trust the wisdom that You give the Pope
and his bishops, and let us grow in the knowledge that
Your Holy Spirit guides Your church in the continued truth.
Lord, let us trust our priests and deacons as emissarys of You.
Lord, help us all to pray for the ordained as they also struggle
with the problems of life as we do.
Thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ROOTS
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"Humbly welcome the word that has taken root in you." -James 1:21
Millions of Catholics throughout the world will have attended Mass today. Each of
them heard the word of God proclaimed in the above Scripture readings. "God's word
is living" (Heb 4:12); it will seek to find a home in each person who heard it.
God's word is seed (Lk 8:11); it can grow and take root within each person.
Using an analogy, this word planted within you resembles a living baby within the
womb of its mother. The baby, while still an embryo, normally attaches to the
mother's uterine wall and "takes root." Some mothers use chemical abortifacients
to prevent the baby from taking root within them. The baby cannot take root and is
aborted. If not aborted chemically, the baby will successfully take root and grow
rapidly. As the baby grows, it can still be aborted surgically, which involves a
violent uprooting from the mother's body.
Since God's word is living and will thus automatically grow, the question is: will
you "humbly welcome the word that has taken root in you" (Jas 1:21) or will you
abort the word and expel it from your life? The author of the book of James
recommends that the best way to help the word take root is to act on the word and
not just hear it (Jas 1:22). Did you let the word planted within you from last
Sunday take root and grow? What will you do with the word of God planted within
you today?
Prayer: Father, may I heed what I hear of Your word (Mk 7:16).
Promise: "He wills to bring us to birth with a word spoken in truth." -Jas 1:18
Praise: Praise Jesus, risen head of His Body, the Church! All glory and praise to
the King of kings. Alleluia!
Monday FOUNDED OR UNFOUNDED FAITH?
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"Your faith rests not on the wisdom of men but on the power of God." -1 Corinthians 2:5
Tuesday THE SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT
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"The natural man does not accept what is taught by the Spirit of God." -1 Corinthians 2:14
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Lord Jesus Christ, we adore You Who left us a model of family life in Your home in
Nazareth with Jo-seph and Mary. Through the intercession of St. Josemaria Escriva',
who inspired lay men and women to live holy lives, grant Divine assistance to the
families of our Country. Inspire our legislators to ac-tions that will strengthen
family life, and protect us from those who seek to redefine the family. Je-sus, Mary
and Joseph, pray for us! Defend and protect family life in our Nation! Amen. EWTN
(Ken, Texas, 9/1/2012 5:58:27 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings.please guide us by your Holy spirit
as we go along with our work.help my son in law to his medical your the most powerful,
Lord help those who are affected by earth-wake,please touch their heart ad mind to be
close to you we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 9/1/2012 4:55:22 PM)
Praise God in His angels and in His Saints! Angels of God, pray for us. Saints of God,
pray us. Have mercy on us O Lord and grant us to be always in the right path from day
to day as we walk and work in the foot steps of Jesus the Only Son of God. Thank You
Jesus! Thank You Father! Thank You Holy Spirit! Honor and Glory be to God The Blessed
Trinity!
(Theresa H., Thibodaux, Louisiana, 9/1/2012 2:39:16 PM)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You, Please save Souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 9/1/2012 11:47:48 AM)
Please intercede for the guidance of the Holy Spirit, for the upcoming Life in the
Spirit Seminar we are holding at our parish. May the anointing of the Holy Spirit be
on all the planning, facilitators and those attending. Lord open the hearts of all
that they my be obedient to His calling on their lives.
(Veronica, Westland, Michigan, United States, 9/1/2012 10:30:46 AM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Hardships & Sorrows....
Sept.1,2012. Thank you for praying with us daily! 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted
Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days
ahead..Sept,Oct..Christmas 2012.?Please pray(2012)with us daily for recovery!God's
Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope in our Broken Hearts & Lives! Please pray for relief
from severe financial pain and also health issues!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,
Churches,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,Monks,Shrines,Houses of
Prayer,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains & Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post
in Hope & Prayer with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you!
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 9/1/2012 10:25:13 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
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Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
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Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
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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
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.
"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.
(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.
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· "Who Do You Say That I Am?" (Sep 7-9)
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
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