August 25th 21st Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, Jesus, Your church heralds another tremendous
man of faith.
St. John the Baptist, who without fear, proclaimed what
was truth till he was finally beheaded.
Jesus, give us that steadfastness of heart that we will
first of all learn the truth as taught by the catechism
of the Catholic church, and then be willingly in love,
as we proclaim it to others.
Let us be heralds of Your love and let others see the
Christ in us.
Let us stand for Your law of love, and let us be as
fearless as St. John was in standing for what was right.
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 ARE YOU SAVED?
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"Someone asked Him, 'Lord, are they few in number who are to be saved?'
He replied: 'Try to come in through the narrow door. Many, I tell you,
will try to enter and be unable.' " -Luke 13:23-24
Jesus seems to have indicated that many people would not be saved. He
said: "Enter through the narrow gate. The gate that leads to damnation
is wide, the road is clear, and many choose to travel it. But how narrow
is the gate that leads to life, how rough the road, and how few there
are who find it!" (Mt 7:13-14) Even some of those who "ate and drank" in
Jesus' company will be lost (Lk 13:26-27). This may include those who
have received Jesus in Holy Communion. Moreover, some of those whom
Jesus taught will be lost (Lk 13:26-27). This may refer to those who
know the Bible and/or have a good Catholic, Christian education.
These statements by Jesus are sobering and can be disturbing. We may
feel as if we're "long-shots" to see Jesus face to face in the eternal
happiness of heaven. However, the Lord wants us to expect to live with
Him forever in heaven. Jesus died on the cross that all might be saved
(see 1 Tm 2:4). If we let Jesus have His way, we will certainly go to
heaven. To do this, we must accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, repent of
doing our will, and decide to do His will. Furthermore, we must not only
think of our own salvation, but also love people enough to invite them
to give their lives to Jesus as Lord, enter the narrow gate, and walk the
rough road which leads to eternal life.
Prayer: Father, may Your Son's death not be in vain (see 1 Cor 1:17) for
me, my family, neighbors, friends, fellow parishioners, and co-workers.
Promise: "Make straight the paths you walk on, that your halting limbs
may not be dislocated but healed." -Heb 12:13
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who opened the gates and set us free!
Monday "THE WRATH TO COME"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=8/26/2013
"You turned to God from idols, to serve Him Who is the living and true
God and to await from heaven the Son He raised from the dead - Jesus,
Who delivers us from the wrath to come." -1 Thessalonians 1:9-10
Tuesday COMMUNITY OR NOTHING
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"So well disposed were we to you, in fact, that we wanted to share with
you not only God's tidings but our very lives, so dear had you become
to us." -1 Thessalonians 2:8
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
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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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For T & C's troubled marriage.
(Anonymous, United States, 8/23/2013 10:22:16 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. You LORD are our only true hope. Through you nothing is impossible.
In JESUS I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 8/23/2013 9:38:50 PM)
For Jessica R. that she will be able to have a safe pregnancy. Thank You Jesus.
(Regina, 8/23/2013 9:06:20 PM)
Let us pray for all returning to school; professors, teachers and students at all levels of
education that Truth surrounds their every moment.
(Ken, Texas, 8/23/2013 7:58:52 PM)
Father give you thanks for all the blessings you give me and Francisco my husband and I ask
you to please answer my prayers for him that he gets his benefits soon at his job and pray
for my sister virgnia for her cure of cancer and my sister in law Hortencia for her cure of
cancer give them strength and faith. also for all my family for their converson and my
husbands family conversion thank you Jesus
(Anonymous, 8/23/2013 6:04:35 PM)
Praise be to Almighty God and to His Angels and His Saints. My daughter has received a
financial blessing that she desperately needed. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, 8/23/2013 5:54:08 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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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San Diego 619-272-6111
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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 LIGHT OF FAITH
"GREAT GIFT"
The light of Faith: this is how the Church's tradition speaks of the great gift brought
by Jesus... Christ says of Himself: "I have come as light in the world, that whoever
believes in Me may not remain in darkness" (Jn 12:46). (1)
CONTEMPORARY OBJECTIONS
Yet in speaking of the light of faith, we can almost hear the objections of many of our
contemporaries. In modernity, that light might have been considered sufficient for
societies of old, but was felt to be of no use for modern times ... (2)
"URGENT NEED"
There is an urgent need ... to see once again that faith is a light, for once the flame
of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. (4)
(Encyclical Lumen Fidei, issued 6/29/2013)
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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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