September 15th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
an apostle who lived the good life till You called him.
Then he lived the great life of knowing You.
St. Matthew was a tax collector and enjoyed the
pleasure of a big house, and lots of friends.
But, You, Jesus called him, and he gave it all away.
Please Lord, give us the true understanding, that only
in knowing You, will we ever find the real meaning of life.
Let us see that all the things of this world will pass
away, but being with You will never pass away.
You Christ are the way and truth of life.
Thank You for your 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 HAVE YOU QUIT FORGIVING,GIVING, AND LIVING?
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"Let Me alone, then, that My wrath may blaze up against them to consume them."
-Exodus 32:10
The Lord was about to end His relationship with His chosen people, but He forgave
them instead. Jeremiah wanted to quit his prophetic ministry (Jer 20:9) after he did
not forgive the Israelites (see Jer 18:23). If Jesus hadn't prayed on Calvary for
His Father to forgive us (see Lk 23:34), He may have been severely tempted to come
down from the cross and quit the plan of salvation (see Mt 27:42).
Unforgiveness usually results in our quitting something the Lord wants us to continue,
while forgiveness keeps it going on. If a wife refuses to forgive her husband, she may
quit her marriage or at least quit trying in her marriage. If parents quit forgiving
their children, they might easily quit parenting them. At best, they will just go
through the motions.
Unforgiveness is the main cause of divorce, abuse, dysfunction, and neglect. When we
quit forgiving seventy times seven (see Mt 18:22), we quit giving, loving, and trying.
Eventually, we quit life and eternal life. If we quit forgiving one person, we quit
our relationship with the Lord, for we pray that He forgive us as we forgive others
(Mt 6:12). We must forgive as the father of the prodigal son did, or we will be like
his older unforgiving son (see Lk 15:20, 28). Forgive - or risk quitting life, love,
and God.
Prayer: Father, I decide now to accept Your grace to forgive all those who have ever
hurt me in any way.
Promise: "You can depend on this as worthy of full acceptance: that Christ Jesus came
into the world to save sinners." -1 Tm 1:15
Praise: Praise Jesus, Whose Spirit empowers us to forgive! Thank You, Jesus, for forgiving my sins.
Monday THE LAMB IS WORTHY (Rv 5:9)
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"Sir, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You enter my house." -Luke 7:6
Tuesday "RISE UP, O MEN OF GOD!"
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"The dead man sat up." -Luke 7:15
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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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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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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I am stuck in a deep depression and can't seem to pray or even sit quietly. This
inability to pray makes me even more down. This is not a new thing for me as I have
suffered from depression for almost 40yrs - maybe longer. I MAY have been sexually
abused as a child and haven't worked through that. Maybe that's what I need, I just
don't know. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
(Sheila, 9/14/2013 8:30:11 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 Bless our family and
other family ..we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 9/14/2013 4:24:30 PM)
Diplomacy 101: Make sure everyone feels like a winner, and everyone gets a round of
toasts. Three cheers for diplomacy!
(Anonymous, 9/14/2013 2:35:59 PM)
Lord hear our prayers..
(Ken, Texas, 9/14/2013 2:25:18 PM)
Pray for Gary and Annette will be good parents to Mary, Tom, Liz and Ryan. Pray for
the shower A.F is going to their she will not be nervous and Jesus , Mary Joseph and
all the saints and angels with be with her.
(Anonymous, 9/14/2013 12:51:54 PM)
For all prayers posted and for God's peace and love to reign in each man's heart and
mind. Amen
(Anonymous, 9/14/2013 12:28:04 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows.. Sept.14,2013
Dear Community of Prayer, Thank you for praying with us in our long dark night of the
soul! Recovery is very slow! Despite ongoing pain and sorrows in the recovery process
we continue to stay at our Post in Faith and Hope with the help of your Daily Prayers
and God's Mercy! Please continue to pray(2013,2014..?)with us daily for Recovery!
Recovery for God's Healing,Protecting Peace and Hope in our Broken Hearts,Health
Issues,Relief from Severe Financial Misery which is making our recovery next to
impossible! Please pray! Please pray for God's Peace! Feel free to pass Urgent Prayer
Request on to other Communities(Women&Men)of Prayer that you know of in the World?
Thank you for your patience, In His Peace, Bill and Carol. usa PS. We will keep you
in our daily prayers as we cry out to God Day & Night in Prayer for His Mercy & Peace!
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 9/14/2013 12:23:46 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.**
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Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
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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
PRAY AND WORK FOR PEACE
"THE CRY FOR PEACE!"
Today ... I wish to add my voice to the cry which rises up with increasing anguish
from every part of the world, from every people, from the heart of each person, from
the one great family which is humanity: it is the cry for peace!
MAY "PEACE BREAK OUT!"
It is a cry which declares with force: we want a peaceful world, we want to be men
and women of peace, and we want in our society, torn apart by divisions and conflict,
that peace break out! War never again! Never again war!
"A PRECIOUS GIFT"
Peace is a precious gift, which must be promoted and protected.
(Source: Angelus, 9/1/2013)
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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
· Young Adult's Retreat: Introduction to Blessed John Paul II's Theology of the Body (Sep 27-29)
· Proclaiming God's Word: the Gospel of Matthew (Oct 4-6)
· Fall Fest Family Campout / Pumpkin Carving Contest / Service (Oct 18-19)
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