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Tuesday, December 31, 2013, Pope St. Sylvester I
1 John 2:18-21, Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13, John 1:1-18
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KNOW JESUS OR NO JESUS?
"You have the anointing that comes from the Holy One, so that all knowledge is yours." -1 John 2:20
Today's Gospel reading directs our attention to Jesus, for it reveals that Jesus is:
* the Eternal Word (Jn 1:1),
* the Word Who is God (Jn 1:1),
* the Word incarnate as a human being (Jn 1:14),
* the Creator (Jn 1:3),
* the Life (Jn 1:4; 14:6),
* the Light (Jn 1:9; 8:12),
* the "Christ," that is, the Anointed One, the Messiah (Jn 1:17),
* the uniquely begotten Son of God (Jn 1:18), and
* the Revelation of the Father (Jn 1:18; Heb 1:3) and the only Way to Him (Jn 14:6).
These verses beginning John's Gospel are only the beginning of knowing Jesus. "Absolute fullness reside(s) in Him" (Col 1:19). Spend this next year, the rest of your life, and eternity in knowing Jesus, for "eternal life is this: to know You, the only true God, and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ" (Jn 17:3). Know Jesus.
Prayer: Father, by Your grace may I end this year completely repentant, forgiving, forgiven, healed, freed, and obedient.
Promise: "Of His fullness we have all had a share - love following upon love." -Jn 1:16
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"A CERTAIN PROPHETESS" - One Bread, One Body, 12/30/2013
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Monday, December 30, 2013
1 John 2:12-17, Psalm 96:7-10, Luke 2:36-40
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"A CERTAIN PROPHETESS"
"There was also a certain prophetess, Anna by name, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher." -Luke 2:36
Anna is probably the most unnoticed person of the first Christmas. When we think of Christmas, we remember Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Some people recall Herod, the Holy Innocents, and even Simeon. Yet who thinks of Anna, an old widow "constantly in the temple, worshiping day and night in fasting and prayer"? (Lk 2:37)
The life of Anna proclaims that life in Christ is worshiping Him in Spirit and truth (Jn 4:23) through prayer and fasting (Lk 2:37). The life of Anna proclaims that life is to be an act of thanksgiving, a "eucharist." Anna witnesses to the life of evangelization, as we talk about the Christ Child to all who look forward to their deliverance (Lk 2:38).
Why is the prophetic witness of Anna often overlooked? Possibly Anna's life is giving us more truth than we want to hear. Maybe Anna gives us so true a meaning of Christmas that our Christmas celebrations show up for what they really are and are not.
This Christmas season, learn about Christmas, Christ, and life. Learn from an old woman, a prophetess. Learn from Anna.
Prayer: Father, this Christmas, teach me how to live.
Promise: "Have no love for the world, nor the things that the world affords. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love has no place in him." -1 Jn 2:15
Praise: Valerie gave up a successful ministry of Scripture teaching and evangelization to care full-time for her aged mother.
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Monday, December 30, 2013
1 John 2:12-17, Psalm 96:7-10, Luke 2:36-40
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123013.cfm
"A CERTAIN PROPHETESS"
"There was also a certain prophetess, Anna by name, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher." -Luke 2:36
Anna is probably the most unnoticed person of the first Christmas. When we think of Christmas, we remember Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. Some people recall Herod, the Holy Innocents, and even Simeon. Yet who thinks of Anna, an old widow "constantly in the temple, worshiping day and night in fasting and prayer"? (Lk 2:37)
The life of Anna proclaims that life in Christ is worshiping Him in Spirit and truth (Jn 4:23) through prayer and fasting (Lk 2:37). The life of Anna proclaims that life is to be an act of thanksgiving, a "eucharist." Anna witnesses to the life of evangelization, as we talk about the Christ Child to all who look forward to their deliverance (Lk 2:38).
Why is the prophetic witness of Anna often overlooked? Possibly Anna's life is giving us more truth than we want to hear. Maybe Anna gives us so true a meaning of Christmas that our Christmas celebrations show up for what they really are and are not.
This Christmas season, learn about Christmas, Christ, and life. Learn from an old woman, a prophetess. Learn from Anna.
Prayer: Father, this Christmas, teach me how to live.
Promise: "Have no love for the world, nor the things that the world affords. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love has no place in him." -1 Jn 2:15
Praise: Valerie gave up a successful ministry of Scripture teaching and evangelization to care full-time for her aged mother.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Seek Prophecy", or our tapes on audio AV 14A-1, AV 14A-3, AV 14B-1 or video V-14A, V-14B.)
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
PM eNewsletter Feast of the Holy family
December 29th 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.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday HEROD IN YOUR HOME
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"Herod is searching for the Child to destroy Him." -Matthew 2:13
Modern-day "Herods" are still searching for children to destroy them. These Herods gain
entry to the home right under the nose of the parents, who are paralyzed or asleep on the
watch. Once the new Herods gain access to the home, they soon attempt to take over
formation of the children in that home.
This week, a priest told me that St. Teresa of Avila prophesied in the sixteenth century
that evil would come into every home through a black "box." There are many such "boxes" in
the modern home. Video games and cartoons often immerse children in violence. The child is
gradually de-sensitized to human suffering, which can lead to violent attitudes and
behaviors. Television is a major point of entry for modern Herods. Yes, there are godly TV
channels and programs. Yet Herod constantly lurks, a mere thumb-click from infiltrating
the child's mind and soul. Herod works through the Internet, "prowling like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Herod enters a child's soul through his ears.
Children listen to pagan music with ungodly lyrics for hours through black "boxes" such as
i-pods, smart-phones, etc.
Parents, create a holy home environment. With God on your side, you can more than
counteract the culture of death. Evict Herod from every room of your home. Welcome Jesus to
take Herod's place. Make Jesus the Lord of your home. Your house is His, and He wants it to
be "full" (Lk 14:23) of love and faith.
Prayer: Father, give parents the strength to "test everything; retain what is good"
(1 Thes 5:21). May parents be holy in their conduct (1 Pt 1:15) so evil has no foothold in
the home.
Promise: "Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them
perfect." -Col 3:14
Praise: "Give to the Lord, you families of nations, give to the Lord glory and praise" (Ps 96:7).
Monday "A CERTAIN PROPHETESS"
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"There was also a certain prophetess, Anna by name, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of
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Tuesday KNOW JESUS OR NO JESUS?
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings, please guide us with your Holy spirit, Lord
today is my duty please give us strength to read the message well and spread the good news,
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(antang4, 12/28/2013 4:10:05 PM)
Please join in prayer and offer all our sufferings from the year ending that we would see
through our difficulties the Blessings that have been bestowed upon us.pray the prayer Jesus
taught His Disciples; the Our Father.throughout the day.. Thank you and God Bless.
(Ken, Texas, 12/28/2013 3:40:28 PM)
FOR THE HEALING OF AMBROSE JIMOH MEDAIYEDU
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For the spiritual, emotional, and physical safety of our daughter EB. Thank you, Lord.
(Anonymous, 12/28/2013 12:32:03 PM)
Lord, Never in my life have I felt so completely and utterly alone. I am a grieving mother.
You know the truth that SB was not the driver in the accident that took her life 2 1/2 years
ago. The driver and the 2 witnesses have never gone to law enforcement with the truth. I am
asking that Your Holy Will be done, and that SB has justice in this life or the next. And I
ask that I be given the grace to accept it. Most of all, please forgive SB for any 16 year
old girl mistakes she may have made and take her into Heaven with you, if she is not already
there. Thank you, Lord.
(Carol, Arizona, 12/28/2013 12:31:08 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD thank you for this day and please forgive this sinner. LORD
please help those that our considering abortion today. LORD may you send someone to help
them. For those that have had an abortion LORD would you guide them to ask and receive
forgiveness. Thank you
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DARK FUTURE
A society that neglects children and marginalizes the elderly severs its roots and darkens
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And also for the future, because the little ones, the children, the young people will carry
society forward by their strength, their youth, and the elderly people will carry it
forward by their wisdom, their memory, which they must give to us all.
"PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH"
Spousal and familial love also clearly reveals the vocation of the person to love in a
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A COMPLETE GIFT OF SELF
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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.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday HEROD IN YOUR HOME
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"Herod is searching for the Child to destroy Him." -Matthew 2:13
Modern-day "Herods" are still searching for children to destroy them. These Herods gain
entry to the home right under the nose of the parents, who are paralyzed or asleep on the
watch. Once the new Herods gain access to the home, they soon attempt to take over
formation of the children in that home.
This week, a priest told me that St. Teresa of Avila prophesied in the sixteenth century
that evil would come into every home through a black "box." There are many such "boxes" in
the modern home. Video games and cartoons often immerse children in violence. The child is
gradually de-sensitized to human suffering, which can lead to violent attitudes and
behaviors. Television is a major point of entry for modern Herods. Yes, there are godly TV
channels and programs. Yet Herod constantly lurks, a mere thumb-click from infiltrating
the child's mind and soul. Herod works through the Internet, "prowling like a roaring lion
looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Herod enters a child's soul through his ears.
Children listen to pagan music with ungodly lyrics for hours through black "boxes" such as
i-pods, smart-phones, etc.
Parents, create a holy home environment. With God on your side, you can more than
counteract the culture of death. Evict Herod from every room of your home. Welcome Jesus to
take Herod's place. Make Jesus the Lord of your home. Your house is His, and He wants it to
be "full" (Lk 14:23) of love and faith.
Prayer: Father, give parents the strength to "test everything; retain what is good"
(1 Thes 5:21). May parents be holy in their conduct (1 Pt 1:15) so evil has no foothold in
the home.
Promise: "Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them
perfect." -Col 3:14
Praise: "Give to the Lord, you families of nations, give to the Lord glory and praise" (Ps 96:7).
Monday "A CERTAIN PROPHETESS"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/30/2013
"There was also a certain prophetess, Anna by name, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of
Asher." -Luke 2:36
Tuesday KNOW JESUS OR NO JESUS?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/31/2013
"You have the anointing that comes from the Holy One, so that all knowledge is yours."
-1 John 2:20
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
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We must know who we are before we know what to do, when to do it, where to go, and how it's
done. Identity is a first step in the Christian life. Before Jesus' public ministry, the
Father proclaimed Jesus His beloved Son in Whom He was well pleased (Mt 3:17). As soon as
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings, please guide us with your Holy spirit, Lord
today is my duty please give us strength to read the message well and spread the good news,
we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(antang4, 12/28/2013 4:10:05 PM)
Please join in prayer and offer all our sufferings from the year ending that we would see
through our difficulties the Blessings that have been bestowed upon us.pray the prayer Jesus
taught His Disciples; the Our Father.throughout the day.. Thank you and God Bless.
(Ken, Texas, 12/28/2013 3:40:28 PM)
FOR THE HEALING OF AMBROSE JIMOH MEDAIYEDU
(AUGUSTINE M., LAGOS, LAGOS, Nigeria, 12/28/2013 3:21:03 PM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical safety of our daughter EB. Thank you, Lord.
(Anonymous, 12/28/2013 12:32:03 PM)
Lord, Never in my life have I felt so completely and utterly alone. I am a grieving mother.
You know the truth that SB was not the driver in the accident that took her life 2 1/2 years
ago. The driver and the 2 witnesses have never gone to law enforcement with the truth. I am
asking that Your Holy Will be done, and that SB has justice in this life or the next. And I
ask that I be given the grace to accept it. Most of all, please forgive SB for any 16 year
old girl mistakes she may have made and take her into Heaven with you, if she is not already
there. Thank you, Lord.
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please help those that our considering abortion today. LORD may you send someone to help
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forgiveness. Thank you
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THE FAMILY
DARK FUTURE
A society that neglects children and marginalizes the elderly severs its roots and darkens
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And also for the future, because the little ones, the children, the young people will carry
society forward by their strength, their youth, and the elderly people will carry it
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"PATHWAYS FOR GROWTH"
Spousal and familial love also clearly reveals the vocation of the person to love in a
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A COMPLETE GIFT OF SELF
In marriage we give ourselves completely without calculation or reserve, sharing everything,
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HEROD IN YOUR HOME - One Bread, One Body, 12/29/2013
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Sunday, December 29, 2013, Holy Family
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, Colossians 3:12-21, Psalm 128:1-5, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122913.cfm
HEROD IN YOUR HOME
"Herod is searching for the Child to destroy Him." -Matthew 2:13
Modern-day "Herods" are still searching for children to destroy them. These Herods gain entry to the home right under the nose of the parents, who are paralyzed or asleep on the watch. Once the new Herods gain access to the home, they soon attempt to take over formation of the children in that home.
This week, a priest told me that St. Teresa of Avila prophesied in the sixteenth century that evil would come into every home through a black "box." There are many such "boxes" in the modern home. Video games and cartoons often immerse children in violence. The child is gradually de-sensitized to human suffering, which can lead to violent attitudes and behaviors. Television is a major point of entry for modern Herods. Yes, there are godly TV channels and programs. Yet Herod constantly lurks, a mere thumb-click from infiltrating the child's mind and soul. Herod works through the Internet, "prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Herod enters a child's soul through his ears. Children listen to pagan music with ungodly lyrics for hours through black "boxes" such as i-pods, smart-phones, etc.
Parents, create a holy home environment. With God on your side, you can more than counteract the culture of death. Evict Herod from every room of your home. Welcome Jesus to take Herod's place. Make Jesus the Lord of your home. Your house is His, and He wants it to be "full" (Lk 14:23) of love and faith.
Prayer: Father, give parents the strength to "test everything; retain what is good" (1 Thes 5:21). May parents be holy in their conduct (1 Pt 1:15) so evil has no foothold in the home.
Promise: "Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect." -Col 3:14
Praise: "Give to the Lord, you families of nations, give to the Lord glory and praise" (Ps 96:7).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, December 29, 2013, Holy Family
Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14, Colossians 3:12-21, Psalm 128:1-5, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122913.cfm
HEROD IN YOUR HOME
"Herod is searching for the Child to destroy Him." -Matthew 2:13
Modern-day "Herods" are still searching for children to destroy them. These Herods gain entry to the home right under the nose of the parents, who are paralyzed or asleep on the watch. Once the new Herods gain access to the home, they soon attempt to take over formation of the children in that home.
This week, a priest told me that St. Teresa of Avila prophesied in the sixteenth century that evil would come into every home through a black "box." There are many such "boxes" in the modern home. Video games and cartoons often immerse children in violence. The child is gradually de-sensitized to human suffering, which can lead to violent attitudes and behaviors. Television is a major point of entry for modern Herods. Yes, there are godly TV channels and programs. Yet Herod constantly lurks, a mere thumb-click from infiltrating the child's mind and soul. Herod works through the Internet, "prowling like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour" (1 Pt 5:8). Herod enters a child's soul through his ears. Children listen to pagan music with ungodly lyrics for hours through black "boxes" such as i-pods, smart-phones, etc.
Parents, create a holy home environment. With God on your side, you can more than counteract the culture of death. Evict Herod from every room of your home. Welcome Jesus to take Herod's place. Make Jesus the Lord of your home. Your house is His, and He wants it to be "full" (Lk 14:23) of love and faith.
Prayer: Father, give parents the strength to "test everything; retain what is good" (1 Thes 5:21). May parents be holy in their conduct (1 Pt 1:15) so evil has no foothold in the home.
Promise: "Over all these virtues put on love, which binds the rest together and makes them perfect." -Col 3:14
Praise: "Give to the Lord, you families of nations, give to the Lord glory and praise" (Ps 96:7).
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
EXHAUSTIVE COMMITMENT - One Bread, One Body, 12/28/2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013, Holy Innocents
1 John 1:5-2:2, Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8, Matthew 2:13-18
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EXHAUSTIVE COMMITMENT
"He is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world." -1 John 2:2
Today is the feast day of the Holy Innocents, the infants King Herod ordered slaughtered within two years following the appearance of the star to the Wise Men (Mt 2:16). The Church holds in the highest regard these innocent children, these martyrs. "They died not only for Christ, but in his stead" (St. Augustine, "Sermon 10 on holiness").
Are there innocent babies being aborted today, dying because of what we had done or maybe because of what we have not done? (see 1 Jn 1:8, 10; Mt 2:18)
Once I saw a photo of a statue of Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and a donkey lying in a big heap, depicting their complete exhaustion in the effort to protect Jesus from being slain (cf Mt 2:13). The statue, which can be seen at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, is entitled, "The Holy Family Resting - The Flight into Egypt." According to the description, "this sculpture represents Jesus, Mary and Joseph struggling, against great obstacles, to foster family life and preserve their faith in a loving and merciful God."
Every one of us can certainly identify with the exhaustion of the Holy Family. Let us commit ourselves, with an eternal focus, to work to exhaustion to protect and proclaim the Gospel of Life.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to work until exhaustion for You.
Promise: "If we say, 'We have never sinned,' we make Him a liar and His word finds no place in us." -1 Jn 1:10
Praise: The Holy Innocents were the first of countless witnesses to the only Holy One. They are a sign of hope for all those little ones who have died in the state of innocence.
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1 John 1:5-2:2, Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8, Matthew 2:13-18
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EXHAUSTIVE COMMITMENT
"He is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world." -1 John 2:2
Today is the feast day of the Holy Innocents, the infants King Herod ordered slaughtered within two years following the appearance of the star to the Wise Men (Mt 2:16). The Church holds in the highest regard these innocent children, these martyrs. "They died not only for Christ, but in his stead" (St. Augustine, "Sermon 10 on holiness").
Are there innocent babies being aborted today, dying because of what we had done or maybe because of what we have not done? (see 1 Jn 1:8, 10; Mt 2:18)
Once I saw a photo of a statue of Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and a donkey lying in a big heap, depicting their complete exhaustion in the effort to protect Jesus from being slain (cf Mt 2:13). The statue, which can be seen at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, is entitled, "The Holy Family Resting - The Flight into Egypt." According to the description, "this sculpture represents Jesus, Mary and Joseph struggling, against great obstacles, to foster family life and preserve their faith in a loving and merciful God."
Every one of us can certainly identify with the exhaustion of the Holy Family. Let us commit ourselves, with an eternal focus, to work to exhaustion to protect and proclaim the Gospel of Life.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to work until exhaustion for You.
Promise: "If we say, 'We have never sinned,' we make Him a liar and His word finds no place in us." -1 Jn 1:10
Praise: The Holy Innocents were the first of countless witnesses to the only Holy One. They are a sign of hope for all those little ones who have died in the state of innocence.
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Friday, December 27, 2013
THE REVOLUTION OF LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 12/27/2013
Friday, December 27, 2013, St. John
1 John 1:1-4, Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12, John 20:1-8
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THE REVOLUTION OF LOVE
"What we have seen and heard we proclaim in turn to you so that you may share life with us. This fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ." -1 John 1:3
God became man. People could hear, see, and touch Him, and thereby could relate to Him as a human being. After Jesus ascended bodily into heaven, we can now have an even more deeply personal and intimate relationship with Him by the Holy Spirit, through the Church, and especially through the Eucharist.
When we begin to grasp and experience "the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love" (Eph 3:18), His love becomes our life (see 1 Jn 1:1-3; Ps 63:4). His love compels us (2 Cor 5:14) to proclaim the good news of Jesus (1 Cor 9:16) and "make disciples of all the nations" (Mt 28:19). His love leads us even to lay down our lives for the Lord and for each other (Jn 15:13; 1 Jn 3:16). Because of this love, we become another Mary at the foot of the cross, Mary Magdalene at Jesus' tomb, and John at Pentecost. God's incarnate love has changed our life and has become our life.
Are you ready for a Christmas which will be a catalyst for a revolution of love in your life? The love you receive in this Christmas season may result in evangelization, reconciliation, service, discipleship, Calvary, Pentecost, and heaven. Are you ready for true love and the real Christmas?
Prayer: Father, may I receive Your love as never before.
Promise: "The disciple who had arrived first at the tomb went in. He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8
Praise: St. John was the only apostle who stood at the foot of Jesus' cross (Jn 19:26).
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1 John 1:1-4, Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12, John 20:1-8
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THE REVOLUTION OF LOVE
"What we have seen and heard we proclaim in turn to you so that you may share life with us. This fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ." -1 John 1:3
God became man. People could hear, see, and touch Him, and thereby could relate to Him as a human being. After Jesus ascended bodily into heaven, we can now have an even more deeply personal and intimate relationship with Him by the Holy Spirit, through the Church, and especially through the Eucharist.
When we begin to grasp and experience "the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love" (Eph 3:18), His love becomes our life (see 1 Jn 1:1-3; Ps 63:4). His love compels us (2 Cor 5:14) to proclaim the good news of Jesus (1 Cor 9:16) and "make disciples of all the nations" (Mt 28:19). His love leads us even to lay down our lives for the Lord and for each other (Jn 15:13; 1 Jn 3:16). Because of this love, we become another Mary at the foot of the cross, Mary Magdalene at Jesus' tomb, and John at Pentecost. God's incarnate love has changed our life and has become our life.
Are you ready for a Christmas which will be a catalyst for a revolution of love in your life? The love you receive in this Christmas season may result in evangelization, reconciliation, service, discipleship, Calvary, Pentecost, and heaven. Are you ready for true love and the real Christmas?
Prayer: Father, may I receive Your love as never before.
Promise: "The disciple who had arrived first at the tomb went in. He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8
Praise: St. John was the only apostle who stood at the foot of Jesus' cross (Jn 19:26).
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Divine Love" on audio AV 52-3 or video V-52.)
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Thursday, December 26, 2013
HE'S GOT THAT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT - One Bread, One Body, 12/26/2013
Thursday, December 26, 2013, St. Stephen
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59, Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17, Matthew 10:17-22
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HE'S GOT THAT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
"Into Your hands I commend my spirit; You will redeem me, O Lord, O faithful God." -Psalm 31:6
St. Stephen, "of whom the world was not worthy" (Heb 11:38, RSV-CE), modeled perfect discipleship and testified to God's all-consuming love. The deacon Stephen (Acts 6:4-6) knew he was called to be a servant: "Those who serve well as deacons gain a worthy place for themselves and much assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus" (1 Tm 3:13). Beyond dedicated and selfless service, Stephen displayed sacrificial, crucified love. "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
Are we willing to boldly proclaim to the world that we are a disciple of the risen Jesus? Will we cry out with Stephen: "Look!...I see an opening in the sky, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand"? (Acts 7:56) Humanly, it is impossible to muster up the courage to praise and pray in this way. Nonetheless, "do not be afraid" (Acts 18:9). Jesus and the Father have sent a "Counselor, the Holy Spirit," to help you (Jn 14:26, RSV-CE). "The Spirit too helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in speech" (Rm 8:26).
Jesus therefore tells us, His unworthy disciples, "When they hand you over, do not worry about what you will say or how you will say it. When the hour comes, you will be given what you are to say. You yourselves will not be the speakers; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you" (Mt 10:19-20). With St. Stephen, "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22), the true Christmas spirit.
Prayer: Father, fill me with Your "grace and power" (Acts 6:8). I put my words and my life in Your hands (Ps 31:6).
Promise: "Whoever holds out to the end will escape death." -Mt 10:22
Praise: Those who debated with St. Stephen "proved no match for the wisdom and spirit with which he spoke" (Acts 6:10).
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Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59, Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17, Matthew 10:17-22
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HE'S GOT THAT CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
"Into Your hands I commend my spirit; You will redeem me, O Lord, O faithful God." -Psalm 31:6
St. Stephen, "of whom the world was not worthy" (Heb 11:38, RSV-CE), modeled perfect discipleship and testified to God's all-consuming love. The deacon Stephen (Acts 6:4-6) knew he was called to be a servant: "Those who serve well as deacons gain a worthy place for themselves and much assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus" (1 Tm 3:13). Beyond dedicated and selfless service, Stephen displayed sacrificial, crucified love. "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
Are we willing to boldly proclaim to the world that we are a disciple of the risen Jesus? Will we cry out with Stephen: "Look!...I see an opening in the sky, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand"? (Acts 7:56) Humanly, it is impossible to muster up the courage to praise and pray in this way. Nonetheless, "do not be afraid" (Acts 18:9). Jesus and the Father have sent a "Counselor, the Holy Spirit," to help you (Jn 14:26, RSV-CE). "The Spirit too helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought; but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in speech" (Rm 8:26).
Jesus therefore tells us, His unworthy disciples, "When they hand you over, do not worry about what you will say or how you will say it. When the hour comes, you will be given what you are to say. You yourselves will not be the speakers; the Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you" (Mt 10:19-20). With St. Stephen, "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22), the true Christmas spirit.
Prayer: Father, fill me with Your "grace and power" (Acts 6:8). I put my words and my life in Your hands (Ps 31:6).
Promise: "Whoever holds out to the end will escape death." -Mt 10:22
Praise: Those who debated with St. Stephen "proved no match for the wisdom and spirit with which he spoke" (Acts 6:10).
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013
WHAT CHILD IS THIS? - One Bread, One Body, 12/25/2013
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013, Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, Psalm 98:1-6, John 1:1-18
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WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
"Hark! Your watchmen raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the Lord restoring Zion." -Isaiah 52:8
"Mary" Christmas! Alleluia! Christ our Savior is born. On this Christmas morn many throughout the world have almost nothing and live in abject poverty. They live in conditions similar to the first Christmas. There is no room for them in the inn (Lk 2:7). Yet there is room for all of us in the kingdom of the Christ-Child. We may be rejected by man and despised by the world, but no one who comes to Jesus will He ever reject (Jn 6:37).
"O come all ye faithful...O come let us adore Him." "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to all" (Ti 2:11). "When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy" (Ti 3:4-5).
Come to Jesus. Receive salvation. "You who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come" (Is 55:1). Come to Jesus, "all you who are weary and find life burdensome" (Mt 11:28), and He will refresh you. Come "to Bethlehem and see this event" (Lk 2:15). "This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Praise, praise, and give Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary."
Prayer: Jesus, on this Christmas Day, I come to You. I repent of my sins and give You the Christmas present of my life. I accept You as my Lord and Savior.
Promise: "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we have seen His glory: the glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring love." -Jn 1:14
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Son of God, for becoming a human being like us in everything but sin. Thank You, Jesus! Alleluia!
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013, Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, Psalm 98:1-6, John 1:1-18
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WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
"Hark! Your watchmen raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the Lord restoring Zion." -Isaiah 52:8
"Mary" Christmas! Alleluia! Christ our Savior is born. On this Christmas morn many throughout the world have almost nothing and live in abject poverty. They live in conditions similar to the first Christmas. There is no room for them in the inn (Lk 2:7). Yet there is room for all of us in the kingdom of the Christ-Child. We may be rejected by man and despised by the world, but no one who comes to Jesus will He ever reject (Jn 6:37).
"O come all ye faithful...O come let us adore Him." "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to all" (Ti 2:11). "When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy" (Ti 3:4-5).
Come to Jesus. Receive salvation. "You who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come" (Is 55:1). Come to Jesus, "all you who are weary and find life burdensome" (Mt 11:28), and He will refresh you. Come "to Bethlehem and see this event" (Lk 2:15). "This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Praise, praise, and give Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary."
Prayer: Jesus, on this Christmas Day, I come to You. I repent of my sins and give You the Christmas present of my life. I accept You as my Lord and Savior.
Promise: "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us, and we have seen His glory: the glory of an only Son coming from the Father, filled with enduring love." -Jn 1:14
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Son of God, for becoming a human being like us in everything but sin. Thank You, Jesus! Alleluia!
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
"LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT"(Cardinal John Henry Newman) - One Bread, One Body, 12/24/2013
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16, Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29, Luke 1:67-79
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"LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT"(Cardinal John Henry Newman)
"He, the Dayspring, shall visit us." -Luke 1:78
Zechariah hadn't been able to talk for nine months. So he had plenty of time to think about what he would say if he ever talked again. After Zechariah was miraculously healed and filled with the Holy Spirit, he prophesied, that is, he said what God was saying (Lk 1:67). At the end of this prophecy of prophecies, Zechariah called Jesus "the Dayspring," the Dawn, Who "shall visit us in His mercy, to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Lk 1:78-79). Jesus is the merciful Dawn, the Shining Light, Who guides us from the darkness and death of sin into the way of peace.
Zechariah's prophecy was confirmed by the angels at the birth of Christ, the first "Christmas," when a multitude of the heavenly host announced that Jesus' birth meant glory in heaven and peace on earth (see Lk 2:13-14).
Jesus' birth and life was "for the light of men" (Jn 1:4). Jesus is first our dawning Light (see Jn 8:12), then He is our Peace (Eph 2:14). If our Christmas lights are guiding lights leading us to peace, then we have the true meaning of Christmas. "Lead, kindly Light."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, dawn on me; lead me home.
Promise: "The favors of the Lord I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim Your faithfulness. For You have said, 'My kindness is established forever.' " -Ps 89:2-3
Praise: Louise prayed for years for her only son to become a priest. Now he's a Franciscan missionary.
(Pray about ordering and praying our book, "Conversion-Conversations". This book contains forty weeks of daily scriptural conversations with God. At the end of the forty weeks, you will be hot for Jesus.)
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16, Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29, Luke 1:67-79
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"LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT"(Cardinal John Henry Newman)
"He, the Dayspring, shall visit us." -Luke 1:78
Zechariah hadn't been able to talk for nine months. So he had plenty of time to think about what he would say if he ever talked again. After Zechariah was miraculously healed and filled with the Holy Spirit, he prophesied, that is, he said what God was saying (Lk 1:67). At the end of this prophecy of prophecies, Zechariah called Jesus "the Dayspring," the Dawn, Who "shall visit us in His mercy, to shine on those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Lk 1:78-79). Jesus is the merciful Dawn, the Shining Light, Who guides us from the darkness and death of sin into the way of peace.
Zechariah's prophecy was confirmed by the angels at the birth of Christ, the first "Christmas," when a multitude of the heavenly host announced that Jesus' birth meant glory in heaven and peace on earth (see Lk 2:13-14).
Jesus' birth and life was "for the light of men" (Jn 1:4). Jesus is first our dawning Light (see Jn 8:12), then He is our Peace (Eph 2:14). If our Christmas lights are guiding lights leading us to peace, then we have the true meaning of Christmas. "Lead, kindly Light."
Prayer: Lord Jesus, dawn on me; lead me home.
Promise: "The favors of the Lord I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim Your faithfulness. For You have said, 'My kindness is established forever.' " -Ps 89:2-3
Praise: Louise prayed for years for her only son to become a priest. Now he's a Franciscan missionary.
(Pray about ordering and praying our book, "Conversion-Conversations". This book contains forty weeks of daily scriptural conversations with God. At the end of the forty weeks, you will be hot for Jesus.)
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Monday, December 23, 2013
PURIFIED, PRAISING PRIESTS - One Bread, One Body, 12/23/2013
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Monday, December 23, 2013, St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
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PURIFIED, PRAISING PRIESTS
"He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Two days before Christmas, the Church reads to us from Malachi the prophet. Malachi prophesied to priests, calling them to greater holiness and leadership in worship and instruction (Mal 1:6; 2:1, 6-7). Malachi foretells that priests, that is, "the sons of Levi," will be refined in fire "like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the Lord" (Mal 3:3).
Zechariah was a priest (Lk 1:5). He was struck mute because of his disbelief in God's good news to him (Lk 1:20). When Zechariah the priest obeyed God's prophecy, his mouth was opened and he began to praise God (Lk 1:63-64). This purified, praising priest had a great impact on all who saw him, as they all reverenced God (Lk 1:65-66).
Though ordained priests are called to purification and greatness before Christmas, religious and lay Christians, including parents, are not off the hook. Parents share a baptismal priesthood (Catechism, 1546; 1 Pt 2:5, 9) and are in that sense "priests" of their domestic church, their home (see Catechism, 1666). God is purifying all baptized Christians. All are called to submit to God's purification and open their mouths to proclaim God's praise (Ps 51:17).
Ordained and baptismal priests, let God purify you right now, even if it's painful and inconvenient. These last two days before Christmas are perhaps the busiest time for a priest, but purification and praise are high on God's Christmas list.
Prayer: Father, I surrender my Christmas plans to You. Use me any way You will so that many will glorify You this Christmas.
Promise: "Suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord Whom you seek." -Mal 3:1
Praise: "O Emmanuel, King and Lawgiver, Desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God."
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Monday, December 23, 2013, St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
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PURIFIED, PRAISING PRIESTS
"He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Two days before Christmas, the Church reads to us from Malachi the prophet. Malachi prophesied to priests, calling them to greater holiness and leadership in worship and instruction (Mal 1:6; 2:1, 6-7). Malachi foretells that priests, that is, "the sons of Levi," will be refined in fire "like gold or like silver that they may offer due sacrifice to the Lord" (Mal 3:3).
Zechariah was a priest (Lk 1:5). He was struck mute because of his disbelief in God's good news to him (Lk 1:20). When Zechariah the priest obeyed God's prophecy, his mouth was opened and he began to praise God (Lk 1:63-64). This purified, praising priest had a great impact on all who saw him, as they all reverenced God (Lk 1:65-66).
Though ordained priests are called to purification and greatness before Christmas, religious and lay Christians, including parents, are not off the hook. Parents share a baptismal priesthood (Catechism, 1546; 1 Pt 2:5, 9) and are in that sense "priests" of their domestic church, their home (see Catechism, 1666). God is purifying all baptized Christians. All are called to submit to God's purification and open their mouths to proclaim God's praise (Ps 51:17).
Ordained and baptismal priests, let God purify you right now, even if it's painful and inconvenient. These last two days before Christmas are perhaps the busiest time for a priest, but purification and praise are high on God's Christmas list.
Prayer: Father, I surrender my Christmas plans to You. Use me any way You will so that many will glorify You this Christmas.
Promise: "Suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord Whom you seek." -Mal 3:1
Praise: "O Emmanuel, King and Lawgiver, Desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God."
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
PM eNewsletter 4th Sunday of Advent
December 22nd Fourth Sunday of Advent
Oh! Christ, You are about to come again as the babe in the manger.
Please help us to realize that You, as a baby, are all loving and all
forgiving.
That all of our sins can and should be washed away, so that this
year we can end on a note of praise and peace.
We can never truly have peace unless we are truly washed clean
in Your Blood.
Jesus, thank You so much for Your becoming like us in everything
but sin.
Let us be excited that You love us so much that You died that we
might have eternal life.
Let us, this joyous season, lift our voices in praise and glory to You.
Let us be freed from the bondage of sin and soar like the angels
in loving You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday SILENT NIGHT
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"Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife." -Matthew 1:20
With all the noise and hype of Christmas, Jesus the Christ has a hard time being noticed.
A baby, however, usually can attract some attention, even if overshadowed by Madison Avenue
and Santa Claus. Even Mary having a baby in a stable will at least get an honorable mention.
Additionally, the shepherds and the kings quaintly fit our desire for fantasy.
However, Joseph just doesn't rate. For one thing, he's quiet. In fact, we don't have even
one word of Joseph recorded in Scriptures. He's described as "an upright man" (Mt 1:19).
That's certainly not a newsworthy story. He just doesn't fit into a commercialized
Christmas. That's just the person we need: someone to quiet us down and make us realize
we've been chosen out of this world (Jn 15:19).
Therefore we too shouldn't fit so easily into the world's commercialized Christmas. We
live in a culture which has everything but quiet peace and uncompromised commitment. Jesus
wants to give us a "Joseph-Christmas" present. "For when peaceful stillness compassed
everything and the night in its swift course was half spent, Your all-powerful Word from
heaven's royal throne bounded" (Wis 18:14-15). Maybe if Christmas became more of a "silent
night," it might become a more holy one.
Prayer: Lord, quiet my soul like a weaned child on its mother's lap (Ps 131:2).
Promise: "...the gospel concerning His Son, Who was descended from David according to the
flesh but was made Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness, by His
resurrection from the dead." -Rm 1:3-4
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the
mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust."
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HalleluJah !! Please pray that my left knee pain stop and healing take place !! left knee
has been replaced in Sept. and hurts more recently...could be the weather !! Please also
pray that I be filled with Joy and the *Light* of Christ, shining brightly !! Pray with
Jim, in Wisconsin !! Very Good Request !
(Br. Phil B., 12/21/2013 5:15:12 PM)
Please pray for Mom who extremely unwell from fever and breathing problem. Please lord cure
her and get back her to normal. I beg Lord for my wife to have healthy, normal pregnancy.
May her medical reports be good and well under control. Also pray that you bless the baby
growing in her womb. I beg this time everything goes well with my wife's pregnancy. I
surrender my job, please guide, guard and protect me from all my job. I beg to you to show
me the way for a new job. I surrender my entire family i.e. Dad, Mom, sister, her husband
& child and another sister of mine for all their intention, health, job and love. Prayer
for souls in purgatory
(Claret, Doha, Doha, Qatar, 12/21/2013 2:32:54 PM)
Fear is useless.LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Through you LORD may our prayers make a difference. May your
answers to our prayers bring us earthly happiness, but most of all eternal happiness along
with a desire to be closer to you. In JESUS I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 12/21/2013 1:54:18 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for the answered prayer,please guide us with your Holy spirit as
we along with our work.Lord touch our heart and mind that we can read the message well and
spred the good news as we do oir duty as a lector today.we ask this through Christ our
Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 12/21/2013 12:42:26 PM)
CHRISTMAS 2013. Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other(Relief from severe
financial misery,health issues,losses & deaths etc) Sorrows... Dec.21,2013. Dear Community
of Prayer, Thank you for praying! Please continue to pray(Christmas 2013,2014..?)with us
daily for God's Healing and Protecting Peace! Please if Possible? Can you pass or e-mail
Urgent Prayer Request on to Others and Other Communities(Women&Men)of Prayer that you know
of? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Faith and Hope with the help of your Daily
Prayers and God's Mercy! In His Peace, Bill and Carol. usa PS. We will keep you in our
daily prayers as our broken and exhausted hearts continue to cry out to God Day & Night
for His Mercy and Peace!
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 12/21/2013 11:05:49 AM)
please pray my friend gets a financial blessing. That he will get or be able to keep a good
secure income. Please also pray for a home for me and my family. I work but I do not make
enough to pay for a home and the basic bills. Please pray for this Urgent request thank you
in Jesus name Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/21/2013 9:22:17 AM)
Pray for Peggy thomas and jt. Jt needs prayers now. Help gut with the burden.
(Anonymous, 12/21/2013 8:22:51 AM)
My business has been almost non existant the last few months. I'm asking for prayers so
that it will pick up and I can take care of my family business.
(Fred R., New York, NY, United States, 12/21/2013 6:55:42 AM)
Dear Lord, Please bless the children in & from the Ukraine. I prayed alongside them in
Israel and can attest to their faith. They were among the most faithful I have seen.
Prayerfully busy, not busy tourists. Please return all Your children to Your loving
embrace. Protect them all and help them see the light and love of Your eyes. Amen
(Tom, Omaha, NE, 12/21/2013 1:38:04 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
Ft. 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
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
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
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE FAMILY
"DRIVING FORCE"
One could say, without exaggeration, that the family is the driving force of the world and
of history.
THE FAMILY AND DIGNITY
In the family the person becomes aware of his or her own dignity and, especially if their
upbringing is Christian, each one recognizes the dignity of every single person, in a
particular way the sick, the weak and the marginalized.
FOUNDED ON MARRIAGE
... The family is founded on marriage. Through their free and faithful act of love,
Christian spouses testify to the fact that marriage, insofar as it is a sacrament, is the
foundation of the family and strengthens spousal union and the couple's mutual gift of
self.
(Source: Address to participants in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for
the Family, October 25, 2013)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-12.asp?navlink=latest
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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
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2013 RETREATS
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2013 RETREATS
· Confidence, Courage, and Commitment: The Lay Vocation in the Secular World (Feb 7-8)
· Women's Retreat: "Clothed with Strength and Dignity": Living in the Primacy of Grace (Mar 8)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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Oh! Christ, You are about to come again as the babe in the manger.
Please help us to realize that You, as a baby, are all loving and all
forgiving.
That all of our sins can and should be washed away, so that this
year we can end on a note of praise and peace.
We can never truly have peace unless we are truly washed clean
in Your Blood.
Jesus, thank You so much for Your becoming like us in everything
but sin.
Let us be excited that You love us so much that You died that we
might have eternal life.
Let us, this joyous season, lift our voices in praise and glory to You.
Let us be freed from the bondage of sin and soar like the angels
in loving You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SILENT NIGHT
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"Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife." -Matthew 1:20
With all the noise and hype of Christmas, Jesus the Christ has a hard time being noticed.
A baby, however, usually can attract some attention, even if overshadowed by Madison Avenue
and Santa Claus. Even Mary having a baby in a stable will at least get an honorable mention.
Additionally, the shepherds and the kings quaintly fit our desire for fantasy.
However, Joseph just doesn't rate. For one thing, he's quiet. In fact, we don't have even
one word of Joseph recorded in Scriptures. He's described as "an upright man" (Mt 1:19).
That's certainly not a newsworthy story. He just doesn't fit into a commercialized
Christmas. That's just the person we need: someone to quiet us down and make us realize
we've been chosen out of this world (Jn 15:19).
Therefore we too shouldn't fit so easily into the world's commercialized Christmas. We
live in a culture which has everything but quiet peace and uncompromised commitment. Jesus
wants to give us a "Joseph-Christmas" present. "For when peaceful stillness compassed
everything and the night in its swift course was half spent, Your all-powerful Word from
heaven's royal throne bounded" (Wis 18:14-15). Maybe if Christmas became more of a "silent
night," it might become a more holy one.
Prayer: Lord, quiet my soul like a weaned child on its mother's lap (Ps 131:2).
Promise: "...the gospel concerning His Son, Who was descended from David according to the
flesh but was made Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness, by His
resurrection from the dead." -Rm 1:3-4
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the
mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust."
Monday PURIFIED, PRAISING PRIESTS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/23/2013
"He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Tuesday "LEAD, KINDLY LIGHT"(Cardinal John Henry Newman)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/24/2013
"He, the Dayspring, shall visit us." -Luke 1:78
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
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Brochures
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Advent & Christmas
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December 1 Isaiah 1-5
December 2 Isaiah 6-8
December 3 Isaiah 9-12
December 4 Isaiah 13-17
December 5 Isaiah 18-21
December 6 Isaiah 22-23
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December 8 Isaiah 26-27
December 9 Isaiah 28-29
December 10 Isaiah 30-33
December 11 Isaiah 34-35
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December 14 Isaiah 43-45
December 15 Isaiah 46-48
December 16 Isaiah 49-51
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December 20 Isaiah 58-60
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Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
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Day 1 Psalms 1 - 10
Day 2 Psalms 11 - 21
Day 3 Psalms 22 - 31
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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HalleluJah !! Please pray that my left knee pain stop and healing take place !! left knee
has been replaced in Sept. and hurts more recently...could be the weather !! Please also
pray that I be filled with Joy and the *Light* of Christ, shining brightly !! Pray with
Jim, in Wisconsin !! Very Good Request !
(Br. Phil B., 12/21/2013 5:15:12 PM)
Please pray for Mom who extremely unwell from fever and breathing problem. Please lord cure
her and get back her to normal. I beg Lord for my wife to have healthy, normal pregnancy.
May her medical reports be good and well under control. Also pray that you bless the baby
growing in her womb. I beg this time everything goes well with my wife's pregnancy. I
surrender my job, please guide, guard and protect me from all my job. I beg to you to show
me the way for a new job. I surrender my entire family i.e. Dad, Mom, sister, her husband
& child and another sister of mine for all their intention, health, job and love. Prayer
for souls in purgatory
(Claret, Doha, Doha, Qatar, 12/21/2013 2:32:54 PM)
Fear is useless.LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Through you LORD may our prayers make a difference. May your
answers to our prayers bring us earthly happiness, but most of all eternal happiness along
with a desire to be closer to you. In JESUS I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 12/21/2013 1:54:18 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for the answered prayer,please guide us with your Holy spirit as
we along with our work.Lord touch our heart and mind that we can read the message well and
spred the good news as we do oir duty as a lector today.we ask this through Christ our
Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 12/21/2013 12:42:26 PM)
CHRISTMAS 2013. Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other(Relief from severe
financial misery,health issues,losses & deaths etc) Sorrows... Dec.21,2013. Dear Community
of Prayer, Thank you for praying! Please continue to pray(Christmas 2013,2014..?)with us
daily for God's Healing and Protecting Peace! Please if Possible? Can you pass or e-mail
Urgent Prayer Request on to Others and Other Communities(Women&Men)of Prayer that you know
of? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Faith and Hope with the help of your Daily
Prayers and God's Mercy! In His Peace, Bill and Carol. usa PS. We will keep you in our
daily prayers as our broken and exhausted hearts continue to cry out to God Day & Night
for His Mercy and Peace!
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 12/21/2013 11:05:49 AM)
please pray my friend gets a financial blessing. That he will get or be able to keep a good
secure income. Please also pray for a home for me and my family. I work but I do not make
enough to pay for a home and the basic bills. Please pray for this Urgent request thank you
in Jesus name Amen.
(Anonymous, 12/21/2013 9:22:17 AM)
Pray for Peggy thomas and jt. Jt needs prayers now. Help gut with the burden.
(Anonymous, 12/21/2013 8:22:51 AM)
My business has been almost non existant the last few months. I'm asking for prayers so
that it will pick up and I can take care of my family business.
(Fred R., New York, NY, United States, 12/21/2013 6:55:42 AM)
Dear Lord, Please bless the children in & from the Ukraine. I prayed alongside them in
Israel and can attest to their faith. They were among the most faithful I have seen.
Prayerfully busy, not busy tourists. Please return all Your children to Your loving
embrace. Protect them all and help them see the light and love of Your eyes. Amen
(Tom, Omaha, NE, 12/21/2013 1:38:04 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
Ft. 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
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
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 Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE FAMILY
"DRIVING FORCE"
One could say, without exaggeration, that the family is the driving force of the world and
of history.
THE FAMILY AND DIGNITY
In the family the person becomes aware of his or her own dignity and, especially if their
upbringing is Christian, each one recognizes the dignity of every single person, in a
particular way the sick, the weak and the marginalized.
FOUNDED ON MARRIAGE
... The family is founded on marriage. Through their free and faithful act of love,
Christian spouses testify to the fact that marriage, insofar as it is a sacrament, is the
foundation of the family and strengthens spousal union and the couple's mutual gift of
self.
(Source: Address to participants in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for
the Family, October 25, 2013)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-12.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Confidence, Courage, and Commitment: The Lay Vocation in the Secular World (Feb 7-8)
· Women's Retreat: "Clothed with Strength and Dignity": Living in the Primacy of Grace (Mar 8)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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SILENT NIGHT - One Bread, One Body, 12/22/2013
Sunday, December 22, 2013, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7, Psalm 24:1-6, Matthew 1:18-24
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122213.cfm
SILENT NIGHT
"Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife." -Matthew 1:20
With all the noise and hype of Christmas, Jesus the Christ has a hard time being noticed. A baby, however, usually can attract some attention, even if overshadowed by Madison Avenue and Santa Claus. Even Mary having a baby in a stable will at least get an honorable mention. Additionally, the shepherds and the kings quaintly fit our desire for fantasy.
However, Joseph just doesn't rate. For one thing, he's quiet. In fact, we don't have even one word of Joseph recorded in Scriptures. He's described as "an upright man" (Mt 1:19). That's certainly not a newsworthy story. He just doesn't fit into a commercialized Christmas. That's just the person we need: someone to quiet us down and make us realize we've been chosen out of this world (Jn 15:19).
Therefore we too shouldn't fit so easily into the world's commercialized Christmas. We live in a culture which has everything but quiet peace and uncompromised commitment. Jesus wants to give us a "Joseph-Christmas" present. "For when peaceful stillness compassed everything and the night in its swift course was half spent, Your all-powerful Word from heaven's royal throne bounded" (Wis 18:14-15). Maybe if Christmas became more of a "silent night," it might become a more holy one.
Prayer: Lord, quiet my soul like a weaned child on its mother's lap (Ps 131:2).
Promise: "...the gospel concerning His Son, Who was descended from David according to the flesh but was made Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead." -Rm 1:3-4
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust."
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7, Psalm 24:1-6, Matthew 1:18-24
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122213.cfm
SILENT NIGHT
"Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife." -Matthew 1:20
With all the noise and hype of Christmas, Jesus the Christ has a hard time being noticed. A baby, however, usually can attract some attention, even if overshadowed by Madison Avenue and Santa Claus. Even Mary having a baby in a stable will at least get an honorable mention. Additionally, the shepherds and the kings quaintly fit our desire for fantasy.
However, Joseph just doesn't rate. For one thing, he's quiet. In fact, we don't have even one word of Joseph recorded in Scriptures. He's described as "an upright man" (Mt 1:19). That's certainly not a newsworthy story. He just doesn't fit into a commercialized Christmas. That's just the person we need: someone to quiet us down and make us realize we've been chosen out of this world (Jn 15:19).
Therefore we too shouldn't fit so easily into the world's commercialized Christmas. We live in a culture which has everything but quiet peace and uncompromised commitment. Jesus wants to give us a "Joseph-Christmas" present. "For when peaceful stillness compassed everything and the night in its swift course was half spent, Your all-powerful Word from heaven's royal throne bounded" (Wis 18:14-15). Maybe if Christmas became more of a "silent night," it might become a more holy one.
Prayer: Lord, quiet my soul like a weaned child on its mother's lap (Ps 131:2).
Promise: "...the gospel concerning His Son, Who was descended from David according to the flesh but was made Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead." -Rm 1:3-4
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust."
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from December 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Friday, December 20, 2013
I WANT YOU (see 2 Cor 12:14) - One Bread, One Body, 12/20/2013
"The Family" is the title of the latest issue of Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth.
--> http://www.presentationministries.com/pope/latest.asp
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth is designed as a bulletin insert which you can use at your local church to keep up to date on what the Holy Father is saying. You are free to reproduce it for this purpose.
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Friday, December 20, 2013
Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 1:26-38
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122013.cfm
I WANT YOU (see 2 Cor 12:14)
"The virgin shall be with Child, and bear a Son, and shall name Him Immanuel." -Isaiah 7:14
Christmas is Jesus' birthday, and the only birthday present He needs is the gift of our lives. The Lord owns everything, but He's given us a free will. We can choose or refuse to belong to Him.
This Christmas Jesus wants us to present ourselves to Him, not as defective merchandise but as "holy and immaculate, without stain or wrinkle or anything of that sort" (Eph 5:27). He calls us to present our "bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable" (Rm 12:1). He wants us to wish Him a "Mary" Christmas.
We will be an acceptable gift to Jesus if we do not fear (Lk 1:30), let the Holy Spirit come upon us and the power of the Most High overshadow us (Lk 1:35), and let it be done to us according to God's Word (Lk 1:38). The Lord can make us holy as He is holy (1 Pt 1:16), "for nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37).
Jesus needs no gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Mt 2:11). Nonetheless, He does desire what these gifts ultimately represent: a life laid down for Him out of love. Give Him His birthday present this Christmas. He wants you.
Prayer: Jesus, I belong to You. I love You. I live for You. I am Yours.
Promise: "You shall conceive and bear a Son and give Him the name Jesus. Great will be His dignity and He will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and His reign will be without end." -Lk 1:31-33
Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at Your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive people into freedom."
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Friday, December 20, 2013
Isaiah 7:10-14, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 1:26-38
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I WANT YOU (see 2 Cor 12:14)
"The virgin shall be with Child, and bear a Son, and shall name Him Immanuel." -Isaiah 7:14
Christmas is Jesus' birthday, and the only birthday present He needs is the gift of our lives. The Lord owns everything, but He's given us a free will. We can choose or refuse to belong to Him.
This Christmas Jesus wants us to present ourselves to Him, not as defective merchandise but as "holy and immaculate, without stain or wrinkle or anything of that sort" (Eph 5:27). He calls us to present our "bodies as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable" (Rm 12:1). He wants us to wish Him a "Mary" Christmas.
We will be an acceptable gift to Jesus if we do not fear (Lk 1:30), let the Holy Spirit come upon us and the power of the Most High overshadow us (Lk 1:35), and let it be done to us according to God's Word (Lk 1:38). The Lord can make us holy as He is holy (1 Pt 1:16), "for nothing is impossible with God" (Lk 1:37).
Jesus needs no gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Mt 2:11). Nonetheless, He does desire what these gifts ultimately represent: a life laid down for Him out of love. Give Him His birthday present this Christmas. He wants you.
Prayer: Jesus, I belong to You. I love You. I live for You. I am Yours.
Promise: "You shall conceive and bear a Son and give Him the name Jesus. Great will be His dignity and He will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of David His father. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever and His reign will be without end." -Lk 1:31-33
Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at Your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive people into freedom."
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
SKEPTICAL OR WELL-DISPOSED? - One Bread, One Body, 12/19/2013
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25
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SKEPTICAL OR WELL-DISPOSED?
"Zechariah...your prayer has been heard." -Luke 1:13
When God finally answers your deepest prayer after a long period of silence, do you believe it or are you skeptical? Are you a person who is "well-disposed" to the Lord? (Lk 1:17) Or have you just "disposed" of your long-time prayer request, figuring that God said "No" (rather than "Not yet"). When the Lord is silent for years, even decades, do you grow bitter or grow better?
Simeon and Anna waited for the Lord for decades, and when the day came that their long-desired prayers were answered, they were ready (Lk 2:27ff, 38). The Blessed Virgin Mary was ready and well-disposed in docility to the Lord when her moment came (Lk 1:38). Manoah and his wife were likewise ready (Jgs 13:2ff). When God called Abraham, his first response was "Ready!" (Gn 22:1) The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Zechariah were not ready when their prayers were answered even though, as lifetime religious, they were in a prime position to be ready for God.
The way to be ready for God's answered prayer is to be ready every moment of every day. Years of practice of becoming like a little child before God helps us to be ready when He answers, never doubting His saving power and His loving-kindness. That's why God sends babies as answers to prayer (Jgs 13:3; 1 Sm 1:19ff; Lk 1:13). The Lord makes all things new and fresh, and babies make that clear to all.
Each day, "acquire a fresh, spiritual way of thinking" (Eph 4:23). Resist developing a hard, skeptical heart. Let the Infant Jesus "open wide your" heart (2 Cor 6:13).
Prayer: "You are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth" (Ps 71:5).
Promise: "Joy and gladness will be yours." -Lk 1:14
Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow down in worship before You. Come, let nothing keep You from coming to our aid."
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25
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SKEPTICAL OR WELL-DISPOSED?
"Zechariah...your prayer has been heard." -Luke 1:13
When God finally answers your deepest prayer after a long period of silence, do you believe it or are you skeptical? Are you a person who is "well-disposed" to the Lord? (Lk 1:17) Or have you just "disposed" of your long-time prayer request, figuring that God said "No" (rather than "Not yet"). When the Lord is silent for years, even decades, do you grow bitter or grow better?
Simeon and Anna waited for the Lord for decades, and when the day came that their long-desired prayers were answered, they were ready (Lk 2:27ff, 38). The Blessed Virgin Mary was ready and well-disposed in docility to the Lord when her moment came (Lk 1:38). Manoah and his wife were likewise ready (Jgs 13:2ff). When God called Abraham, his first response was "Ready!" (Gn 22:1) The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Zechariah were not ready when their prayers were answered even though, as lifetime religious, they were in a prime position to be ready for God.
The way to be ready for God's answered prayer is to be ready every moment of every day. Years of practice of becoming like a little child before God helps us to be ready when He answers, never doubting His saving power and His loving-kindness. That's why God sends babies as answers to prayer (Jgs 13:3; 1 Sm 1:19ff; Lk 1:13). The Lord makes all things new and fresh, and babies make that clear to all.
Each day, "acquire a fresh, spiritual way of thinking" (Eph 4:23). Resist developing a hard, skeptical heart. Let the Infant Jesus "open wide your" heart (2 Cor 6:13).
Prayer: "You are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth" (Ps 71:5).
Promise: "Joy and gladness will be yours." -Lk 1:14
Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow down in worship before You. Come, let nothing keep You from coming to our aid."
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
PEACE IN THE STORMS OF CHRISTMAS - One Bread, One Body, 12/18/2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Jeremiah 23:5-8, Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19, Matthew 1:18-25
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PEACE IN THE STORMS OF CHRISTMAS
"The angel of the Lord appeared in a dream and said to him: 'Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife.' " -Matthew 1:20
The Christmas carol, "Silent Night," pictures Christmas as "silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright." However, this is the exception rather than the rule, for Christmas by God's standards is rarely calm. In today's first reading, the Church intimates that Christmas is better than the whole Israelite nation being freed from slavery in one night and from exile after a generation of captivity (Jer 23:7-8). In other words, Christmas is better than two of the most amazing events in salvation history. Christmas may not only be better but even more earth-shaking. The Church uses John the Baptizer's words to describe Christmas as the after-effect of mountains being uprooted and valleys filled (Lk 3:5).
The first Christmas for Joseph was certainly a complete upheaval of his plans to take Mary as his wife and raise a family. The first Christmas for Mary was anything but calm, forced as she was to give birth to God in a barn (see Lk 2:7). Any calm associated with Christmas is usually the lull before the storm. For example, after Mary and Joseph were beginning to get over the trauma of the circumstances of Jesus' birth, they had to flee to Egypt (Mt 2:13).
At the first Christmas, the angels sang of peace on earth (Lk 2:14). This was peace in the most upsetting of circumstances, peace "beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7). This is the peace of Christmas.
Prayer: Father, thank You for shaking me up. I trust You.
Promise: " 'The virgin shall be with Child and give birth to a Son, and they shall call Him Emmanuel,' a name which means 'God is with us.' " -Mt 1:23
Praise: "O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, Who showed Yourself to Moses in the burning bush, Who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out Your mighty hand to set us free."
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Jeremiah 23:5-8, Psalm 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19, Matthew 1:18-25
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PEACE IN THE STORMS OF CHRISTMAS
"The angel of the Lord appeared in a dream and said to him: 'Joseph, son of David, have no fear about taking Mary as your wife.' " -Matthew 1:20
The Christmas carol, "Silent Night," pictures Christmas as "silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright." However, this is the exception rather than the rule, for Christmas by God's standards is rarely calm. In today's first reading, the Church intimates that Christmas is better than the whole Israelite nation being freed from slavery in one night and from exile after a generation of captivity (Jer 23:7-8). In other words, Christmas is better than two of the most amazing events in salvation history. Christmas may not only be better but even more earth-shaking. The Church uses John the Baptizer's words to describe Christmas as the after-effect of mountains being uprooted and valleys filled (Lk 3:5).
The first Christmas for Joseph was certainly a complete upheaval of his plans to take Mary as his wife and raise a family. The first Christmas for Mary was anything but calm, forced as she was to give birth to God in a barn (see Lk 2:7). Any calm associated with Christmas is usually the lull before the storm. For example, after Mary and Joseph were beginning to get over the trauma of the circumstances of Jesus' birth, they had to flee to Egypt (Mt 2:13).
At the first Christmas, the angels sang of peace on earth (Lk 2:14). This was peace in the most upsetting of circumstances, peace "beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7). This is the peace of Christmas.
Prayer: Father, thank You for shaking me up. I trust You.
Promise: " 'The virgin shall be with Child and give birth to a Son, and they shall call Him Emmanuel,' a name which means 'God is with us.' " -Mt 1:23
Praise: "O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, Who showed Yourself to Moses in the burning bush, Who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: come, stretch out Your mighty hand to set us free."
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
ALL IN THE FAMILY - One Bread, One Body, 12/17/2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Genesis 49:2, 8-10, Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17, Matthew 1:1-17
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
"A family record of Jesus Christ…" -Matthew 1:1
The genealogy of Jesus we read in today's Gospel passage shows that our Lord came from the royal line of David, thus proving that Jesus fulfills the qualifications for being the Messiah. In addition, Jesus died as "the King of the Jews" (Jn 19:19). From a human standpoint, therefore, Jesus has royal blood. From a divine standpoint, Jesus also has royal blood. He reigns in heaven as "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Rv 19:16).
When we are baptized into Jesus, we became sons and daughters of God (Catechism, 1997). We now are a part of His royal family, the family of God (Catechism, 1268; 1 Pt 2:9). When we do God's will, we become members of Jesus' family tree (Mt 12:50). We inherit all the promises given to Abraham and his family (Rm 4:13, 16, 23-25). Now that we are members of the family of God, we must learn and practice the "kind of conduct [that] befits a member of God's household, the church of the living God" (1 Tm 3:15). Family members are to live lifestyles that honor the family and never behave in ways that dishonor the family.
As members of God's family, we all have the privilege of eating at the family table, which is the banquet of the Eucharist, the Mass. This is the largest family meal in the world, and by far the most wonderful and fulfilling. We are sons and daughters of God! Let us rejoice that our names are written in heaven, the "family record of Jesus Christ" (Mt 1:1; Lk 10:20).
Prayer: Father, I offer the rest of my life to You. May our family be increased by many thousands of people because of the love we share.
Promise: "May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun his name shall remain. In him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed; all the nations shall proclaim his happiness." -Ps 72:17
Praise: "O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, You govern all creation with Your strong yet tender care."
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Genesis 49:2, 8-10, Psalm 72:1-4, 7-8, 17, Matthew 1:1-17
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
"A family record of Jesus Christ…" -Matthew 1:1
The genealogy of Jesus we read in today's Gospel passage shows that our Lord came from the royal line of David, thus proving that Jesus fulfills the qualifications for being the Messiah. In addition, Jesus died as "the King of the Jews" (Jn 19:19). From a human standpoint, therefore, Jesus has royal blood. From a divine standpoint, Jesus also has royal blood. He reigns in heaven as "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Rv 19:16).
When we are baptized into Jesus, we became sons and daughters of God (Catechism, 1997). We now are a part of His royal family, the family of God (Catechism, 1268; 1 Pt 2:9). When we do God's will, we become members of Jesus' family tree (Mt 12:50). We inherit all the promises given to Abraham and his family (Rm 4:13, 16, 23-25). Now that we are members of the family of God, we must learn and practice the "kind of conduct [that] befits a member of God's household, the church of the living God" (1 Tm 3:15). Family members are to live lifestyles that honor the family and never behave in ways that dishonor the family.
As members of God's family, we all have the privilege of eating at the family table, which is the banquet of the Eucharist, the Mass. This is the largest family meal in the world, and by far the most wonderful and fulfilling. We are sons and daughters of God! Let us rejoice that our names are written in heaven, the "family record of Jesus Christ" (Mt 1:1; Lk 10:20).
Prayer: Father, I offer the rest of my life to You. May our family be increased by many thousands of people because of the love we share.
Promise: "May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun his name shall remain. In him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed; all the nations shall proclaim his happiness." -Ps 72:17
Praise: "O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, You govern all creation with Your strong yet tender care."
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Monday, December 16, 2013
THE $64,000 QUESTION - One Bread, One Body, 12/16/2013
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
Pope Calls Families to Live Joyously
Migrants And Refugees: Towards A Better World
In Defense Of Life: Truth Cannot Tolerate The Lie
Website Promotes Faith
Prison To Praise: "Letter From The Povorello"
Mary Helps Us To Be Surprised By God
Light to the Nations: A Christian Perspective on World News
Motivated Christians Needed To Share Hope
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17, Psalm 25:4-9, Matthew 21:23-27
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THE $64,000 QUESTION
"Jesus answered: 'I too will ask a question. If you answer it for Me, then I will tell you on what authority I do the things I do. What was the origin of John's baptism?' " -Matthew 21:24-25
The religious leaders of Jesus' time refused to accept John the Baptizer's invitation to repent. About three years later, Jesus challenged them. He would not answer their question until they answered His question about John's baptism.
Perhaps three (or thirty-three) Christmases ago, we may have refused the invitation to repent. We thought Jesus would eventually go on to another subject, but He didn't. We can try to change the subject, but it won't do any good. Jesus insists we repent. He does not want us to live in sin and go to hell. He does not want His blood shed in vain.
Repent. Go to Confession. If we don't do it now, Jesus will bring it up again and again, even on our deathbeds. If we answer His question on repentance, then Jesus will answer our questions. We'll experience His authority and power (Mt 21:23). We'll enter a new dimension of faith and life. If we only knew what we were missing by not repenting...
Prayer: Jesus, may I make one of the best confessions of my life in the next few days.
Promise: "A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel." -Nm 24:17
Praise: Anna's doctor said she couldn't have children. She prayed through each pregnancy and has three healthy children.
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Pope Calls Families to Live Joyously
Migrants And Refugees: Towards A Better World
In Defense Of Life: Truth Cannot Tolerate The Lie
Website Promotes Faith
Prison To Praise: "Letter From The Povorello"
Mary Helps Us To Be Surprised By God
Light to the Nations: A Christian Perspective on World News
Motivated Christians Needed To Share Hope
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17, Psalm 25:4-9, Matthew 21:23-27
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THE $64,000 QUESTION
"Jesus answered: 'I too will ask a question. If you answer it for Me, then I will tell you on what authority I do the things I do. What was the origin of John's baptism?' " -Matthew 21:24-25
The religious leaders of Jesus' time refused to accept John the Baptizer's invitation to repent. About three years later, Jesus challenged them. He would not answer their question until they answered His question about John's baptism.
Perhaps three (or thirty-three) Christmases ago, we may have refused the invitation to repent. We thought Jesus would eventually go on to another subject, but He didn't. We can try to change the subject, but it won't do any good. Jesus insists we repent. He does not want us to live in sin and go to hell. He does not want His blood shed in vain.
Repent. Go to Confession. If we don't do it now, Jesus will bring it up again and again, even on our deathbeds. If we answer His question on repentance, then Jesus will answer our questions. We'll experience His authority and power (Mt 21:23). We'll enter a new dimension of faith and life. If we only knew what we were missing by not repenting...
Prayer: Jesus, may I make one of the best confessions of my life in the next few days.
Promise: "A star shall advance from Jacob, and a staff shall rise from Israel." -Nm 24:17
Praise: Anna's doctor said she couldn't have children. She prayed through each pregnancy and has three healthy children.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet The Secret of Confession" or our tape on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013
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Sunday, December 15, 2013
PM eNewsletter Third Sunday of Advent
December 15th Third Sunday of Advent
Jesus, as we get closer to the greatest moment in all of history,
Your birth.
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.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday COME ON
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"The Judge stands at the gate." -James 5:9
You're ready for any of Christ's comings or for none of them. For example, if you're ready
for His final coming, you're ready for His Christmas coming and for His coming at your
death. If you say you're ready for Christmas, but aren't ready for death and judgment,
you're deceiving yourself. You're not ready for the real Christmas. You're either ready
for Jesus in every way, or you're not ready.
"Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, He comes
with vindication; with divine recompense He comes to save you" (Is 35:4). Jesus is coming
not to condemn but to save (Jn 3:17). If you're looking forward to His Christmas coming,
you can be joyfully anticipating His coming in death and judgment. It will be so good that
it's hard to wait for it, but be patient "until the coming of the Lord" (Jas 5:7).
At least you can speed Jesus' Second Coming up by repentance, evangelization, and
intercession (2 Pt 3:12). "He Who is to come" is coming (Mt 11:3). Maranatha! Come, Lord
Jesus. Come, Christmas. Come, death. Come, judgment. Come, Jesus. "The Spirit and the
Bride say, 'Come!' Let him who hears answer, 'Come!' " (Rv 22:17)
Prayer: Jesus, may I yearn for Your coming because I love You.
Promise: "The blind recover their sight, cripples walk, lepers are cured, the deaf hear,
dead men are raised to life, and the poor have the good news preached to them. Blest is
the man who finds no stumbling block in Me." -Mt 11:5-6
Praise: Praise Jesus, risen Lord and only Way to the Father! (Jn 14:6)
Monday THE $64,000 QUESTION
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"Jesus answered: 'I too will ask a question. If you answer it for Me, then I will tell you
on what authority I do the things I do. What was the origin of John's baptism?' "
-Matthew 21:24-25
Tuesday ALL IN THE FAMILY
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That I may seek to please the Lord in everything.....that He may be pleased with me,
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fractured verterbrae, a recent diagnosis of cancer, depression that has oppressed me for
most of my adult life and serious financial problems. I want to actively begin using my
gifts and talents to actively serve the Lord and others.
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heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your holy spirit as
we go along with our work.Lord help those people who are assigned in COA to give our
honorarium touch their heart and mind to sign it coz we need it we ask this through Christ
our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 12/14/2013 4:32:56 PM)
thank you jesus for all the blessing showered upon our family. but my request is we are
trying to get our immigration papers done so please bless us with the paper work done .
And i have some problem in my work place so please help me to be strong and confident with
what i do at my work. And help me not to lose my work and stick with one work. Praise the
Lord.
(Mary P, CHICAGO, ILLIONOIS, United States, 12/14/2013 1:50:30 PM)
Dear prayer warriors thanks for your prayers and support. My mother Mrs.Krishnawati Sing
James. Who was in ventilators for about one month, but with all your prayers yesterday she
has been put in oxygen and out of ventilator, her lungs have started functioning where
there was a time when the Doctor gave up. But her lungs week and very bed cough problem
also. Please pray for her healing. I praise the Lord and trust she will come out of the
hospital soon and praise the name of Jesus. Please continue her in your prayers. AND ALSO
PRAY FOR MY FATHER HE HAS HEART PROBLEM. PRAISE THE LORD. THANKS, MRS. NEELAM DANI
(NEELAM, nanital, UTTRAKHAND, India, 12/14/2013 12:23:56 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD guide me to make a difference today. Teach me to pray
correctly today. Please allow me to be a Christian presence and a true Christian inside.
In JESUS I trust. Let there be miricles today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 12/14/2013 10:19:29 AM)
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actually set into motion by various forms of human trafficking and enslavement.
"CONFIDENCE AND HOPE"
... Despite the problems, risks and difficulties to be faced, great numbers of migrants
and refugees continue to be inspired by confidence and hope; in their hearts they long for
a better future, not only for themselves but for their families and those closest to them.
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promotion is integral, taking account of every dimension of the person, including the
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Jesus, as we get closer to the greatest moment in all of history,
Your birth.
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.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
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Sunday COME ON
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"The Judge stands at the gate." -James 5:9
You're ready for any of Christ's comings or for none of them. For example, if you're ready
for His final coming, you're ready for His Christmas coming and for His coming at your
death. If you say you're ready for Christmas, but aren't ready for death and judgment,
you're deceiving yourself. You're not ready for the real Christmas. You're either ready
for Jesus in every way, or you're not ready.
"Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, He comes
with vindication; with divine recompense He comes to save you" (Is 35:4). Jesus is coming
not to condemn but to save (Jn 3:17). If you're looking forward to His Christmas coming,
you can be joyfully anticipating His coming in death and judgment. It will be so good that
it's hard to wait for it, but be patient "until the coming of the Lord" (Jas 5:7).
At least you can speed Jesus' Second Coming up by repentance, evangelization, and
intercession (2 Pt 3:12). "He Who is to come" is coming (Mt 11:3). Maranatha! Come, Lord
Jesus. Come, Christmas. Come, death. Come, judgment. Come, Jesus. "The Spirit and the
Bride say, 'Come!' Let him who hears answer, 'Come!' " (Rv 22:17)
Prayer: Jesus, may I yearn for Your coming because I love You.
Promise: "The blind recover their sight, cripples walk, lepers are cured, the deaf hear,
dead men are raised to life, and the poor have the good news preached to them. Blest is
the man who finds no stumbling block in Me." -Mt 11:5-6
Praise: Praise Jesus, risen Lord and only Way to the Father! (Jn 14:6)
Monday THE $64,000 QUESTION
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/16/2013
"Jesus answered: 'I too will ask a question. If you answer it for Me, then I will tell you
on what authority I do the things I do. What was the origin of John's baptism?' "
-Matthew 21:24-25
Tuesday ALL IN THE FAMILY
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"A family record of Jesus Christ." -Matthew 1:1
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That I may seek to please the Lord in everything.....that He may be pleased with me,
despite my utter wretchedness before Him. That I may not doubt His goodness, not rely on
my feelings, not give in to despair.
(Anonymous, 12/14/2013 8:00:42 PM)
Please pray for my coworkers and me. Our company is doing a reorg . Please pray that we
all keep our jobs and that nobody is laid off.
(Anonymous, north carolina, United States, 12/14/2013 6:57:10 PM)
Please, pray for my spiritual, physical, mental and financial healing as I recover from a
fractured verterbrae, a recent diagnosis of cancer, depression that has oppressed me for
most of my adult life and serious financial problems. I want to actively begin using my
gifts and talents to actively serve the Lord and others.
(Paul B., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 12/14/2013 6:51:38 PM)
A.F and family will exercise, eat healthy and lose weight. Pray for conversion, health,
grades, jobs, sports and relationships of G.F, A.F T.F. R.F M.F N.B. M.K L.R S.S A.R. B.P.
Pray for G.&A&L&S&T&M&M&N&R&S& business, employees, residents, clients, patients, lawyers,
accountants and customers.
(Anonymous, 12/14/2013 5:17:43 PM)
heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your holy spirit as
we go along with our work.Lord help those people who are assigned in COA to give our
honorarium touch their heart and mind to sign it coz we need it we ask this through Christ
our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 12/14/2013 4:32:56 PM)
thank you jesus for all the blessing showered upon our family. but my request is we are
trying to get our immigration papers done so please bless us with the paper work done .
And i have some problem in my work place so please help me to be strong and confident with
what i do at my work. And help me not to lose my work and stick with one work. Praise the
Lord.
(Mary P, CHICAGO, ILLIONOIS, United States, 12/14/2013 1:50:30 PM)
Dear prayer warriors thanks for your prayers and support. My mother Mrs.Krishnawati Sing
James. Who was in ventilators for about one month, but with all your prayers yesterday she
has been put in oxygen and out of ventilator, her lungs have started functioning where
there was a time when the Doctor gave up. But her lungs week and very bed cough problem
also. Please pray for her healing. I praise the Lord and trust she will come out of the
hospital soon and praise the name of Jesus. Please continue her in your prayers. AND ALSO
PRAY FOR MY FATHER HE HAS HEART PROBLEM. PRAISE THE LORD. THANKS, MRS. NEELAM DANI
(NEELAM, nanital, UTTRAKHAND, India, 12/14/2013 12:23:56 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD guide me to make a difference today. Teach me to pray
correctly today. Please allow me to be a Christian presence and a true Christian inside.
In JESUS I trust. Let there be miricles today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 12/14/2013 10:19:29 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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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:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
Ft. 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
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
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 Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-11.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
"PARTICULARLY DISTURBING"
Particularly disturbing are those situations where migration is not only involuntary, but
actually set into motion by various forms of human trafficking and enslavement.
"CONFIDENCE AND HOPE"
... Despite the problems, risks and difficulties to be faced, great numbers of migrants
and refugees continue to be inspired by confidence and hope; in their hearts they long for
a better future, not only for themselves but for their families and those closest to them.
"A BETTER WORLD"
A better world will come about only if attention is first paid to individuals; if human
promotion is integral, taking account of every dimension of the person, including the
spiritual; if no one is neglected, including the poor, the sick, prisoners, the needy and
the stranger (cf. Mt 25:31-46); if we can prove capable of leaving behind a throwaway
culture and embracing one of encounter and acceptance.
(Source: Message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, dated 8/5/13)
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· Confidence, Courage, and Commitment: The Lay Vocation in the Secular World (Feb 7-8)
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· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
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