( I apologize for the delay of this weekend's edition, May God continue to bless you and all you care for. The editor )
August 18th 20th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates the queenship of Mary,
as she so rightly deserves.
She was a faithful servant, and a tremendous example of trust
while on earth, and so she should be honored as Queen of
heaven and earth.
Let her intercession continue to cause grace to flow to all
of us.
Let Your love for mom flow also into us, and let us praise,
and glorify You as our Lord, God and King.
Let us see that Your plan of love is constantly working out
in everything, and give us the graces necessary for us to
really trust You every day in every way.
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 ADD WATER
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"There was no water in the cistern, only mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud." -Jeremiah 38:6
"No water, only mud" - is that a description of your life? Are you in a hole, sinking in
the mud, starving to death spiritually? (see Jer 38:9) You need to add water to turn your
mud into a mud puddle, and your mud puddle into a fountain of living waters (see Jn 4:14).
Most of us have already received the life-giving waters of Baptism, but we should renew our
baptismal promises. We have already done that on Easter Sunday, but maybe we didn't realize
what we were doing or have stifled the Spirit since then. So let's renew our baptismal
promises and let the living waters flow and lift us out of the mud of sin.
Jesus proclaimed that He had a baptism to receive (Lk 12:50). By this, He was referring to
the baptism in the bath of pain on Calvary (see Mk 10:38). When we renew our baptismal
promises, we are also committing ourselves to suffer with Jesus and for love of Him. Aware
of the suffering involved, renew your baptismal promises now. Reject Satan, his works, and
his empty promises. Profess your faith in your loving Father; in Jesus as your Savior, Lord,
and God; and in the Holy Spirit. Sprinkle yourself with holy water. Get out of the mud, out
of sin, and out of prison. By faith, add water.
Prayer: Father, as the deer "longs for the running waters, so my soul longs for You, O God" (Ps 42:2).
Promise: "Remember how He endured the opposition of sinners; hence do not grow despondent or
abandon the struggle." -Heb 12:3
Praise: Praise You, Jesus our Savior! Your love washes us clean, and You lead us to risen
life. Alleluia!
Monday SLIDE RULE
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"They became defiled by their works, and wanton in their crimes." -Psalm 106:39
Tuesday THE FUTURE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD
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"If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us?" -Judges 6:13
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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
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The Challenge of Making Disciples in a "Culture of Death"
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In you, O my God, I put my trust; let me not be ashamed. Show us, O Lord, your mercy; and grant
us your salvation. Show, O Lord, your ways to me, and teach me your paths. Remember, O Lord, My
children Monique, Sean, Jermine, Jervonta, little Sean, and family. Amen
(Carroll, Houston, Tx, United States, 8/17/2013 2:57:27 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit and give us a healthy body we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 8/17/2013 2:52:05 PM)
Please pray for John and Mary that they are reconciled, restored and renewed with their children.
Need a huge healing miracle! Thank you!
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Dear Father, help us to do you will and accept pain and suffering with grace as your Son did for
us.
(Sam, New Mexico, United States, 8/17/2013 12:17:34 PM)
Let us pray for stability in Egypt. Amen.
(Anonymous, 8/17/2013 11:31:20 AM)
Pray for me, for my mom seriously ill and for all members of my family, we have serious health
problems and many problems at work and more generally in the life of every day, I beg you pray a
lot. Plead with Jesus and Mary for our physical healing and our spiritual healing, for our
deliverance from the hands of the evil and the people who can stop us from progressing on the path
of good and the fulfillment of the Divine commandments God have mercy on us and sends a token of
Thy kindness to my family. Take care of all our needs and gives us all the graces necessary for
the soul and body. Thank you god bless you
(antonella, Italy, 8/17/2013 11:07:05 AM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for the gift of life for me and all my love ones. I beg you to
grant me quick recovery from all illness in Jesus name and also grant all the requests in this PM
Prayer Room. Amen. Precious Blood of Jesus Christ; save us and the whole world.
(Ikuku Paul, Nigeria, 8/17/2013 10:55:13 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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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.
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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
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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)
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