November 18th 33rd Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the "Presentation
of Mary".
Let us see in this feast that Your plan of our redemption was
unfolding in a very simple yet concise way.
Mary, our mother, the "new ark of the covenant" was brought to
God so as to be sealed in His love.
Mary, our mother, was always and still is, full of grace, and her
intercession is very powerful, for all of us.
We have a loving, caring mother who loves us and prays for us all.
Jesus, give us the grace to realize Your love, and the means
we can use to get the help we need to reach Your kingdom in
heaven, some day, thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday STRESS MANAGEMENT?
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"It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time."
-Daniel 12:1
Today it is popular to talk about "stress management" and being "stressed out." The times
in which we live are very stressful. However, the end of the world will be much more
stressful. "Those times will be more distressful than any between God's work of creation
and now, and for all time to come" (Mk 13:19). The end-time will be more stressful than
the atom bombings and concentration camps of World War II, than plagues, earthquakes, and
other disasters. "Indeed, had the Lord not shortened the period, not a person would be
saved. But for the sake of those He has chosen, He has shortened the days" (Mk 13:20). At
the very end, even the strongest Christians will be pushed to their limits.
Why does the Lord tells us about the ultimate stress of the future? He is not trying to
increase our stress in the present, but to prepare us for the future and make the present
more peaceful. Jesus said: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will
suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world" (Jn 16:33). Jesus
promised: "My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace.
Do not be distressed or fearful" (Jn 14:27). We deal with stress not by getting out of
stressful circumstances, but by getting into Jesus. We don't manage stress; we let Jesus
our Lord manage us.
Prayer: Father, may I come to Jesus, take His yoke on me, and be refreshed (Mt 11:28-29).
Promise: "Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins and took His seat forever at the right hand
of God." -Heb 10:12
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us!" You became flesh and dwelt among
us. Praise You for letting us see Your glory (Jn 1:14).
Monday "I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY"
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"You have turned aside from your early love." -Revelation 2:4
Tuesday MAKE LIKE A TREE
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"He was trying to see what Jesus was like, but being small of stature, was unable to do so
because of the crowd." -Luke 19:3
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Prayer & Devotions
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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Conversion Conversations
Healing Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families
Healing the Family Tree
Hope and Healing Through Aborted Children
Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible
Novena of Mary, "The Mother of Forgiveness"
Pentecost Novena
Praying for a New Pentecost
The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary
The Scriptural Rosary (Psalms)
Scriptural Stations of the Cross
The Secret of Fasting
The Secret of the Rosary
The Seven Day Bible Rosary
Speaking in Tongues
Spiritual Warfare
Ten Commandments of Intercession
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)
Thank you, Jesus and Mary, with your assistance today. Amen.
(Anonymous, 11/17/2012 4:05:36 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as our work.we go along with .lord help my pupil paolo he wants to
attend a birthday part give him a healthy body touch his heart and mind so that he can
participate all the activities to be done .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 11/17/2012 3:05:39 PM)
I have been working in construction this past year but my time with my company was cut short
because of the cunning of a co worker who got me fired by sabotaging my electrical work. Now
I am doing house/grounds keeping/ custodial work at the mall ( which is really not that bad
except for the inadequate pay ) all the while I am trying to find a full time position working
as an IT tech or network engineer, OR seek out a REPUTABLE electrical company through whom I
can get an apprenticeship. In the meantime, because of how my hiredate fell and the bimonthly
pay schedule, I will only be getting about a $50 check around the beginning of the month.
People are inquiring about hiring me independently to do some home remodel work. RISE UP!!
UNITE with us as we declare ALL IS WELL. Our God is Jehovah Jireh.
(Anthony T., New York, NY, United States, 11/17/2012 2:54:20 PM)
Please pray for me, I am very depressed and worried.
(godwin, 11/17/2012 2:31:27 PM)
Heavenly Father,we praise You for Your goodness.Please heal my friend of his glaucoma,high
blood pressure and sleepless nights.Jesus I trust in You.
(Patricia, blackfalds, Alberta, Canada, 11/17/2012 1:13:50 PM)
Pray for all the sick and suffering, that their suffering would be offered up in preparation
for sins and sinners. For the conversion of all mankind, especially the most hardened hearts
and poor sinners. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 11/17/2012 11:33:58 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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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
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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
VATICAN II AND FAITH
"TRUE MEANING"
[Vatican II's] true meaning was and remains faith in Christ, the apostolic faith, animated by
the inner desire to communicate Christ to individuals and all people, in the Church's
pilgrimage along the pathways of history.
"VERY LIVELY, RICH AND FRUITFUL"
Many memories spring to mind ... of that very lively, rich and fruitful period which was the
Council.
"AGGIORNAMENTO"
... I would like to recall ... how one word, pronounced by Blessed John XXIII in a systematic
way, recurred again and again during the Council: the word aggiornamento [updating].
(Sources: Homily, 10/11/12; Address to Council participants and presidents of episcopal conferences, 10/12/12)
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PM Ministry List
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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
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
· Women's Retreat (Mar 9)
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