December 30th Feast of the Holy family
Jesus, as we end this year, let us see the power of love that exists
in the human family that should be like your Holy Family.
We all have our faults and failings, but they can be given to You, so
that we can be free to love those who gave us life and took care of
us as children.
Let us see that our parents did the best they could where they were at.
And let us pray for them to come and find the love that You have for all
families.
Jesus, help all children, especially those who had difficult childhoods,
and give them the grace to forgive.
Let this next year be a year of peace and love and forgivness.
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 FAMILY ECOLOGY
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Jesus "was submissive to them. His mother meanwhile kept all these things in memory. Jesus,
for His part, progressed steadily in wisdom and age and grace before God and men."
-Luke 2:51-52, our transl.
In the Christmas season, the Lord graces us to grow in love for Him even more deeply than
at most other times of the year. We will receive this new and deeper love at Mass, through
God's Word, by witnessing for Jesus, by forgiving our enemies, and in many other ways. In
trying to deepen our love for the members of our family, we will also grow in our love for
the Lord.
The way to love your family more deeply is to be yourself, that is, to fulfill your
God-given role in the family. Because God created families to be ecological, the various
roles and dynamics of family life are intricately interrelated. For example, a single parent
shouldn't try to be a "double-parent." Parents shouldn't try to be a peer to their children.
While all people are called to be submissive on many occasions, wives are to be the main
models of submission (see Eph 5:22). Otherwise, most people will not be submissive and will
misunderstand submission, as is the case in the Western world today. Fathers are to take the
greatest responsibility in making their children disciples of Christ. There are, of course,
many other examples.
The Lord expects us only to be ourselves and to do our best. He will provide what is missing
in the family. In being ourselves and doing our best in family life, we will know the depth
of Christ's love in a new way this Christmas season (Eph 3:18). Try to be a holy family.
Know a new love for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, teach me the ecology of family life and love.
Promise: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of
God." -1 Jn 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus, holy and risen Lord! "Give to the Lord, you families of nations, give
to the Lord glory and praise; give to the Lord the glory due His name!" (Ps 96:8)
Monday THE EJECTION OF REJECTION
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"He was in the world, and through Him the world was made, yet the world did not know who He
was." -John 1:10
Tuesday "HOLY MARY, MOTHER OF GOD"
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"They went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger; once they
saw, they understood what had been told them concerning this Child." -Luke 2:16-17
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The Bible on Sex
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Healing the Family Tree
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How to Get Your Kids to go to Church and go to Heaven
Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
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Who Am I in Christ?
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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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.Lord Bless our family and other family,give us a healthy body and please heough
Christ our Lord.amen.lp my granddaughter to grow with a good and loving. we ask this thr
(antang4, 12/29/2012 5:24:34 PM)
I PRAY THAT IN THIS COMING 2013 ,MY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD WILL BE VERY STRONG .
(PRISCILLA, WA, Ghana, 12/29/2012 4:35:48 PM)
Please pray for my sister Rosie's inner healing and conversion of heart. thank you, God bless your
Ministry and have a happy New Year.
(Emma B., San Antonio, Texas, United States, 12/29/2012 2:58:36 PM)
That God in His Mercy and Goodness will help me with the person who is envious in what I want to
do in the near future in regards to serving God among the poor.
(Anonymous, St.John's, NL, Canada, 12/29/2012 1:09:43 PM)
For all prayer requests posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/29/2012 11:58:02 AM)
Prayer intentions for strengthening of families with God as a priority, for our country to bring
God back into schools and government, and a continued effort to make Life a sacred and
non-negotiable right.
(Anonymous, 12/29/2012 11:37:47 AM)
Let us pray that the New Year will see an increase of Faith, through the support and expansion of
Catholic radio stations in the US and around the world. For modesty in our dress and to stand up
and refuse to watch the trash provided in television viewing, commercials, advertising by all the
different types of media.
(Ken, Texas, 12/29/2012 11:15:26 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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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
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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
"THE LIGHT OF PEACE"
It is in the family that the light of peace is first kindled in hearts so that they may
illuminate our world.
SUNDAY AND FREEDOM
... Sunday is the day of the Lord and of men and women, a day in which everyone must be
able to be free, free for the family and free for God. In defending Sunday, we defend
human freedom!
"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.
(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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