February 3rd Fourth Sunday in ordinary time
Merciful Christ, we were presented to You, the Father and the Holy Spirit when we were
brought to the church for baptism.
Lord,as we celebrate Your presentation in the temple, let it be a reminder for us of
what a great privledge we received by becoming a child of God.
Jesus,let us realize that we are children of a royal heritage, and heirs to the
privledge of eternal life.
Thank You for Your great gift, and let us be excited to belong to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday WHAT'S YOUR INTEREST RATE?
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"[Love] does not seek its own interests." -1 Corinthians 13:5, RNAB
St. Paul observed that he had no one like Timothy, for Timothy was genuinely interested in
what concerned God's people (Phil 2:20). Other disciples were seeking their own interests
instead of Jesus' interests (Phil 2:21). Timothy was a man possessed of great love, because
love does not seek its own interests (1 Cor 13:5).
That is what happens in a vocation. People with consecrated religious and lay single
vocations spend their lives serving God and listening to Him. Such people strive to find
out God's interests, serve Him, and carry out His wishes and interests.
A married person shows their true love in a similar manner. A loving husband or wife is
occupied with pleasing his or her spouse (1 Cor 7:33-34). They discover their spouse's
interests and act for their welfare. Thus, the married person works toward finding God's
interests by building a civilization of love.
We are like banks in which God deposits His treasures. God expects to get a return - with
interest (Mt 25:27). This has a double meaning: God wants to get an increased yield from our
life. He also wants us to be interested in His interests and work to carry them out.
Will this Scripture passage be fulfilled in you today? (see Lk 4:21) Will you seek the
interests of God and His people?
Prayer: Father, You are interested in knowing me fully (see Jer 1:5; 1 Cor 13:12). May I
love You so deeply that I return the favor.
Promise: "Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing." -Lk 4:21
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! Your ways are high above my ways (Is 55:9).
Monday THE SCHOOL OF SOFT KNOCKS
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"The man who had been possessed was pressing to accompany" Jesus. -Mark 5:18
Tuesday APPROACH WITH GREAT AWE
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"Fearful and beginning to tremble now as she realized what had happened..." -Mark 5:33
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The Beatitudes
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"The Beatitudes depict the countenance of Jesus Christ and portray His charity." -Catechism of
the Catholic Church, (CCC) 1717
The Beatitudes "are the paradoxical promises that sustain hope in the midst of tribulation." -CCC, 1717
"The Beatitudes reveal the goal of human existence, the ultimate end of human acts." -CCC, 1719
Matthew began the New Testament by repeatedly proclaiming Jesus as God. He called Jesus
"Emmanuel," meaning "God is with us" (Mt 1:23). The wise men prostrated themselves before
Jesus and gave Him homage, which is properly given only to God (Mt 2:11). John the Baptizer
maintained he was preparing the way for Jesus, which was the way of the Lord (God) (Mt 3:3).
Finally, when Satan was tempting the Lord, Jesus claimed to be Lord and God by saying: "You
shall not put the Lord your God to the test" (Mt 4:7).
After this crescendo acclaiming Jesus' divinity, Jesus manifested His power with an awesome
display of healings and deliverances (Mt 4:23-24). He then took His disciples up the
mountain, as the Lord took Moses up the mountain, to give them the new covenant, as
capsulized in the Sermon on the Mount.
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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for John in his hour of need.
(Anonymous, 2/2/2013 8:00:03 PM)
Father, please help T. with the situation that her mother has put her into. She wants to date one
young man who is a good boy and he goes to church. For some reason T's Mother has a want to keep
her daughter at home and not allowed to go out while keeping in touch with her daughters
exboyfriend on facebook. I fear betrayal. Please fix this father. It seems strange for a mother
to be texting with the ex boyfriend of her daughter while not allowing her to date the young man
she likes and wants to date. Thank You Father, In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
(Anonymous, 2/2/2013 7:16:28 PM)
Father please bless everyone that comes to this prayer room. Forgive them of their sins and grant
them salvation and life everlasting in Heaven with You my Father, along with Jesus our Savior,
his holy mother, Mary, his earthly father Joseph and all the angles and saints. Please heal their
bodies, souls, hearts and minds. I beg You Father to please hear the prayers of all Your children
and to grant unto all that which they need. For those who don't know of You my Lord...please
forgive them and may they soon learn of You and Your word. I love You Father. Thank You for
everything. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
(Anonymous, 2/2/2013 7:10:38 PM)
Father, please let my family who are traveling in this snow today get to their destination and
back safely. In Jesus name i pray, Amen
(Anonymous, 2/2/2013 7:03:39 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord Thank you that we came safe in our
Home,please guide all the constructions and guide them in your care. we ask this through Christ
our Lord.Amen..
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For Truth in government.
(Ken, Texas, 2/2/2013 3:09:49 PM)
That Gabriel will start the new job on Monday.
(Anonymous, 2/2/2013 2:17:55 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 new day. Guide me that I don't waste it. Teach
me to pray correctly to make a difference. May I make you, LORD, the center of my life. In JESUS
I trust. Let there be miracles today LORD. May I be a Christian presence Today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 2/2/2013 12:12:58 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Bible Telephone Line
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The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
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.
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
DEFEND LIFE, BUILD PEACE
NO HAPPINESS OR PEACE
The flight from responsibility, which degrades human persons, and even more so the killing
of a defenseless and innocent being, will never be able to produce happiness or peace.
PROTECT THE WEAKEST
... How could one claim to bring about peace, the integral development of peoples or even
the protection of the environment without defending the life of those who are the weakest,
beginning with the unborn.
"IRREPARABLE DAMAGE"
Every offense against life, especially at its beginning, inevitably causes irreparable
damage to development, peace and the environment.
(Source: Message for 2013 World Day of Peace, issued 12/8/12)
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2013 RETREATS
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2013 RETREATS
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
· Women's Retreat (Mar 9)
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