Aug. 4th Eighteenth Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates the Feast of the
Transfiguration.
When You showed the apostles what You really looked like.
Help us, Jesus, to realize that we too will see You as the Triune
God someday, when we appear before You for judgement.
Lord, help us now, to live lives of loving service to others, so
that we really won't have any fear of death.
Lord, help us to see You in others, and have them see You in us.
Thank You for Your unending love.
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 FOOL'S GOLD
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"All things are vanity!" -Ecclesiastes 1:2
King Solomon, who is credited with writing the book of Ecclesiastes, was one of the
richest people in history (see 1 Kgs 10:14ff). He had seven hundred wives and three
hundred concubines (1 Kgs 11:3). He could get anything he wanted any time he wanted.
Many people today are trying hard to become more like Solomon. They want to be able to
relax "for years to come," "eat heartily, drink well," and enjoy themselves (Lk 12:19).
Solomon, who ought to know, says they are fools (see Lk 12:20), for "all things are
vanity!" (Eccl 1:2)
"What profit does he show who gains the whole world and destroys himself in the
process?" (Lk 9:25) "You are not to spend what remains of your earthly life on human
desires but on the will of God. Already you have devoted enough time to what the pagans
enjoy" (1 Pt 4:2-3). Therefore, "set your heart on what pertains to higher realms where
Christ is seated at God's right hand. Be intent on things above rather than on things
of earth" (Col 3:1-2).
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to help me get in touch with reality.
Promise: "What you have done is put aside your old self with its past deeds and put
on a new man, one who grows in knowledge as he is formed anew in the image of his
Creator." -Col 3:9-10
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who has freed us to live for the works of God (Eph 2:10). Glory
be to God forever!
Monday I GOT NO COMPLAINTS
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"When Moses heard the people, family after family, crying at the entrance of their
tents, so that the Lord became very angry, he was grieved." -Numbers 11:10
Tuesday SLEEPING IN THE CLASSROOM
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"Peter and those with him had fallen into a deep sleep; but awakening, they saw His
glory." -Luke 9:32
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochure
Discipleship
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Be Holy, For I Am Holy
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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 ......................................
The Challenge of Making Disciples in a "Culture of Death"
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Clarity, Certainty, and Commitment
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Conversion Conversations
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Do You Renounce Satan?
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Heavenly FATHER THANK YOU FOR ALL THE blessing S, Please guide us by your Holy spirit
as we gp along with our work.Lord help us in our daily teachings that my pupils behave
in class .we ask this through Christ our amen.
(antang4, 8/3/2013 5:18:33 PM)
For successful healing and recovery from surgery. It is in the Lord's hands now. Amen.
(Anonymous, 8/3/2013 4:12:25 PM)
Please add Bill to the prayer list. He has cirrhosis of the liver. They think his
diabetes and fatty liver developed the cirrhosis. He is also being tested for other
reasons that he may be in terrible pain. Also pray for Tony & Cindy. Tony has brain
cancer and it has spread throughout his body. Lord have mercy
(doreen, groveport, oh, 8/3/2013 2:30:06 PM)
Please Lord, I get a reply to a letter I sent. Amen
(Ivana, Croatia (local name: Hrvatska), 8/3/2013 2:29:20 PM)
Fear is useless.LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests
said silently in our hearts. LORD let me always have faith in you. Let me place my
trust always in your son JESUS. Let your answers to our petitions and prayers bring
glory and praise to your name. Most of all may all of us be made worthy of eternal
happiness. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 8/3/2013 1:53:41 PM)
Heavenly Father, Please bring new loving and sincere friends into my life now to help
me move on from a broken heart. Please send a miracle money blessing my way now. And
please send an employer my way that will hire me for a job now. Amen
(Cheryl, 8/3/2013 1:47:12 PM)
Prayers needed for Jessica who has had 2 miscarriages and so wants a baby. May God
bless her with a baby. Thank you to all for your powerful prayers.
(Anonymous, Missouri, 8/3/2013 1:27:46 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.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GOSPEL OF LIFE
"THANK THE LORD"
... In the Year of Faith, let us thank the Lord for the gift of life in all its forms,
and at the same time, let us proclaim the Gospel of Life.
"POINTS OF MEDITATION"
... I would like to offer you three simple points of meditation for our faith; first,
the Bible reveals to us the Living God, the God Who is life and the source of life;
second, Jesus Christ bestows life and the Holy Spirit maintains us in life; and third,
following God's way leads to life; whereas following idols leads to death.
WHAT IS YOUR IMAGE OF GOD?
What is the image we have of God? Perhaps he appears to us as a severe judge, as someone
who curtails our freedom and the way we live our lives? But the Scriptures everywhere
tell us that God is the Living God, the one who bestows life and points the way to
fullness of life.
(Source: Homily, Mass for 'The Gospel of Life' Day, 6/16/13)
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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
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Silent Retreat with Possible Small Group Discussion and Further Study (Aug 4-7)
· Healing the Broken Hearted (For Divorced and Separated) (Sep 6-8)
· Consolation in the Holy Spirit (For Widows and Widowers - Saturday Only) (Sep 7)
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