December 16th Third Sunday of Advent
Jesus, as we get closer to the greatest moment in all of history,
Your birth, help us all to get closer to You.
Let us stop all the Christmas preparation, and come and just sit
with You in adoration.
Let us just sit before the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings and let
us just be in awe of the fact, that You are really present in the Most
Blessed Eucharist.
You love us so much that You want us to eat the Bread of Life, and
slowly become truly Christ to others.
Let us see in the breaking of the Bread, the love, the help and the
healing that You always give us.
Let us become new creations in, to and through You.
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 MORE JOY IN SUFFERINGTHAN IN ENJOYMENTS
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"With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation." -Isaiah 12:3
As we near Christ's coming this Christmas, the Lord commands us to "shout for joy" and to
"sing joyfully" (Zep 3:14). In doing this, we are joining our heavenly Father, Who is
singing joyfully because of us (Zep 3:17).
The Lord commands us not only to rejoice sometimes, but to rejoice always (Phil 4:4). This
does not mean we rejoice over all things, but that we rejoice in the Lord under all
circumstances. Because the Lord is our Joy and the circumstances are not, we can rejoice
in the midst of "the distress of many trials" (1 Pt 1:6). By God's grace and our faith in
the Lord, sufferings do not rob us of our joy. In fact, we rejoice in the measure that we
share Christ's sufferings (1 Pt 4:13). This miraculous joy is the joy of Jesus and
therefore complete joy (Jn 15:11). It is divine joy, "inexpressible joy" (1 Pt 1:8),
Marian joy (see Lk 1:47), and the true joy of Christmas.
Therefore, "rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
Prayer: Father, on this Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, give me a deeper faith and a spirit of
unselfishness (see Phil 4:5) so as to produce in my life the fruit of the Spirit called
joy (Gal 5:22).
Promise: "He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire." -Lk 3:16
Praise: "I rejoice heartily in the Lord, in my God is the joy of my soul" (Is 61:10).
Monday DECORATING THE FAMILY TREE
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"A family record of Jesus Christ..." -Matthew 1:1
Tuesday MIRACULOUS BIRTH
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"She is to have a Son and you are to name Him Jesus because He will save His people from
their sins." -Matthew 1:21
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What Happens When You Fall in Love
"All of us, gazing on the Lord's glory with unveiled faces, are being transformed from
glory to glory into His very image by the Lord Who is the Spirit." -2 Corinthians 3:18
Jesus promised to be with us always even to the end of the world (Mt 28:20). At the
Last Supper, He said: "This is My body," "This is My blood" (Mk 14:22, 24), and "Do
this as a remembrance of Me" (Lk 22:19). After receiving the Holy Spirit, the early
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Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Urgent need for finavncial increase for our family Send now
prosperity !LORD let me recognize your voice among the noise of the world. It is advent I
need to repent. LORD take care of the tragedy on the east coast. In JESUS I trust. Thank
you
(Etoile , LA, 12/15/2012 8:08:51 PM)
Need a Boaz Blessing in my finances. Lord bring new ideas new people in my life who uplift
my faith and support me in Jesus. I pray that you give the wisdom the strength and the
diligence to move forward no matter what adversity comes to me and my family in Jesus name.
stir up the gifts of songs law, music arts film writing and give me the creativity that
manifests thru me as Gods gift Amen
(B Jacobs , NJ, 12/15/2012 8:05:23 PM)
praying for divine favor and a favorable outcome in January so my children can be with me
in our new 3 bdrm in Harlem. Holy Spirit charge the angels to keep my baby from harm no
weapon formed against us shall prosper in Jesus name romans 8:28 Give favor with the courts
judge doctors and workers so my child can be with me Amen
(Mrs Abernathy , New Britain , CT, 12/15/2012 7:59:33 PM)
During this season of advent as we prepare for the coming of Jesus at Christmas I ask you
Lord to fill my inlaws with your peace and joy. Bless them in every way possible. Spirit of
the living God fall afresh on them. Melt them, mould them, fill them, touch them and heal
them while they care for my child. Bless my husband, children and touch and heal him too of
all past wounds and hurts that cause him to hurt others.Give me wisdom of Esther and David
Be with me Lord, guide, guard and protect me. May I always do your will and what is right,
no matter what. Amen
(Manasseh, 12/15/2012 6:52:19 PM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/15/2012 4:06:08 PM)
Please Holy spirit keep a Angelic hedge of protection around my darling baby while she's at
my sister in laws house. She's had 2 fevers and a cold and they don't tell me my baby was
sick Lord please expedited our paperwork and give me divine Favor so I can housing before
January So my child can be with me and away from these spiteful old women's in Jesus name
amen
(Nfteri, Ny, Nyc, 12/15/2012 2:50:26 PM)
Urgent, desperate financial help.
(Anonymous, 12/15/2012 1:34:36 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings, please forgive me for all my sins, please
guide us by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work. Lord Give us a healthy body and
help me also that i can have something to be gave to my pupils. we ask this through Christ
our Lord.Amen...
(antang4, 12/15/2012 1:06:48 PM)
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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
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
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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
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
"NO FUTURE"
...Without the family humanity has no future; young people in particular need to learn the
values that give meaning to life, they need to be born into and grow up in that community
of life and love which God Himself desired for men and women.
RECEIVE CHRIST'S GIFT
Dear married couples, by means of a special gift of the Holy Spirit, Christ gives you a
share in His spousal love, making you a sign of His faithful and all-embracing love for
the Church. If you can receive this gift, renewing your "yes" each day by faith, with the
strength that comes from the grace of the sacrament, then your family will grow in God's
love according to the model of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
"PRAY OFTEN"
Pray often for the help of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, that they may teach you to
receive God's love as they did.
(Sources: Homily, World Meeting of Families, 6/3/12, Milan, Italy; General Audience, 6/ 6/12)
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2012 RETREATS
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