Aug. 11th 19th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the assumption
of the blessed virgin Mary into Your eternal kingdom.
Christ, what a fitting end to Mary's life that right after
death, she was assumed into Your heavenly kingdom, body
and soul.
Jesus, help us to have that love for Mary, our mother, that
You have.
Help us to intercede to her as a very strong mediator to You
for all the needs that we have.
Jesus, You gave us Mary as an example of what trust in You
can cause.
She was full of grace and love.
Jesus, continue to shower down on us some of that grace, so
that we can trust You all the days of our life.
Thank you Jesus.
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 HIS SECOND COMING
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"It will go well with those servants whom the Master finds wide-awake on His return."
-Luke 12:37
We are often more out of touch with reality than in touch with it. For instance, many
people "live in fear" (Lk 12:32) although the Lord has assured us 365 times in the Bible
that we need not fear. Moreover, many people are so insecure that they think they will
starve to death if they sell what they have and give alms (see Lk 12:33). They're not
sure their heavenly Father will provide their "daily bread" (Mt 6:11). Furthermore, some
people pretend they'll live forever. They try not to think about their deaths and the
world's end. We all are inclined to get out of touch with reality.
The Lord has given us a very effective "reality check" to keep us from becoming "spaced
out." The awareness that Jesus may come back at any time and bring everything to an end
helps us be realistic. For instance, our fears about the things of this world fade into
the background when we realize this world can pass away at any time. Also, when we are
aware of the possible, imminent, and final return of Jesus, we don't hold onto our money
as if it were a god. In the light of Jesus' coming, we realize that we better learn to
trust our heavenly Father. We are even at peace with death because we realize the risen,
glorified, and returning Christ has conquered death and taken away its sting
(see 1 Cor 15:54-55). Because Jesus may return at any moment, we can live this moment
and any others in touch with reality.
Prayer: Maranatha! "Come, Lord Jesus" - today! (Rv 22:20)
Promise: "Faith is confident assurance concerning what we hope for, and conviction about
things we do not see." -Heb 11:1
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You welcome those who trust in You! All praise to You forever!
Monday "DEATH AND TAXES"
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"They were overwhelmed with grief." -Matthew 17:23
Tuesday LOST SHEEP
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"A man owns a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away; will he not leave the ninety-nine
out on the hills and go in search of the stray?" -Matthew 18:12
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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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Dear God father Through the Name of JESUS CHRIST By the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT Grant
Me Proverbs 22: 4 True Humility
(kristian p., New York, NY, United States, 8/10/2013 10:32:15 PM)
Please pray for me. I met this fellow I am really attracted to and want to spend the
rest of my life with him. Please pray that everything will work out in our favor and
that will be together and blessed with a very happy marriage in the very near future. I
have been longing for this for a very long time.
(Anonymous, 8/10/2013 10:26:35 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. Teach me to pray
correctly to make a difference. Allow me to be a Christian presence and a true Christian
inside with Jesus as the center of my life. In JESUS I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 8/10/2013 10:17:21 PM)
thank you lord for all the blessings
(anonymous, 8/10/2013 9:12:52 PM)
Heavenly father thank your for all the Blessings, please forgive me for all my sins,
please guide us by your Holy spirit as we along with our work. Lord help me in teaching
and my pupils to behave in class. we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
(antang4, 8/10/2013 4:37:38 PM)
I ASK TO COMFORT THOSE WHO FEEL ABANDONED FATHER HELP THEM UNDERSTAND YOU WILL NEVER
FAIL OR FORSAKE THEM LEAD THEM DOWN THE PATH OF ACCEPTANCE SO FORGIVENESS IS POSSIBLE
AND LIFE CAN GO ON AMEN
(nikki jo g., pueblo, co, 8/10/2013 3:47:17 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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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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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.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
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Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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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
A FREE AND FULFILLING LIFE
I ... think of the gift of the Ten Commandments: a path God points out to us towards a
life which is truly free and fulfilling
"A YES TO GOD, TO LOVE, TO LIFE"
The commandments are not a litany of prohibitions - you must not do this, you must not do
that, you must not do the other ; on the contrary, they are a great "Yes!": a yes to God,
to Love, to life. Dear friends, our lives are fulfilled in God alone, because only He is
the Living One!
A CHRISTIAN IS ...
The Christian is someone who thinks and acts in everyday life according to God's will,
someone who allows his or her life to be guided and nourished by the Holy Spirit, to be a
full life, a life worthy of true sons and daughters.
(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
· Healing the Broken Hearted (For Divorced and Separated) (Sep 6-8)
· Consolation in the Holy Spirit (For Widows and Widowers - Saturday Only) (Sep 7)
· Young Adult's Retreat: Introduction to Blessed John Paul II's Theology of the Body (Sep 27-29)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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