Sept 22nd Twenty fifth Sunday in ordinary time
We call this season of the year, ordinary time, yet in You
nothing is ordinary.
Just to know You in the Eucharist, and see You in the breaking
of the bread, should be for us a cause of great joy.
The fact that You are always with us in all the tabernacles of
the world, ready to listen and help us, should give us a
tremendous sense of peace.
We know that You are truly there, just waiting for us to visit,
and give You praise and glorify, thank You, the Christ.
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 "FIRST OF ALL"
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"First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be
offered." -1 Timothy 2:1
The injustices in our world are becoming increasingly severe. The needy are being
trampled on and the poor are destroyed (Am 8:4). Millions of aborted babies, millions
of starving people, and millions of refugees are only some of the injustices.
The Christian response to these injustices should be faith. Only by faith can we
remove these mountains (see Mt 17:20). We must express our faith by our works
(see Jas 2:26). Like the manager in today's Gospel reading, Christians should be
"enterprising" and take "initiative" (Lk 16:8) in politics, economics, communications,
education, etc. Nevertheless, our first response to injustice should be prayer. Paul
taught: "First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving
be offered for all men, especially for kings and those in authority" (1 Tm 2:1-2).
"Prayer of this kind is good, and God our Savior is pleased with it, for He wants all
men to be saved and come to know the truth" (1 Tm 2:3-4). When we pray first and act
second, our actions will not be ineffective and misguided but powerful and redemptive.
The Lord promised that the demons behind the injustices in our society will be driven
out by faith expressed in prayer and fasting (Mt 17:21 NAB). Our actions have not been
effective because our prayer and fasting have not been sufficient. So pray and fast
according to God's will, then act.
Prayer: Father, teach me to pray (see Lk 11:1) as much as You want and how You want.
Promise: "Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world's goods, so that
when they fail you, a lasting reception will be yours." -Lk 16:9
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You have delivered us from the power of evil. All
honor and praise be to You!
Monday AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE
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"To the man who has, more will be given; and he who has not, will lose even the
little he thinks he has." -Luke 8:18
Tuesday BEING FROM HEARING AND DOING
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Jesus "told them in reply, 'My mother and My brothers are those who hear the word
of God and act upon it.' " -Luke 8:21
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochure
Eucharist
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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
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One Bread, One Body
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This is My Body
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your Holy spirit
as we go along with our work.Lord Touch the heart and each of every one of us.help us
o Lord as we go to St.claire safe until we got home.please give us a shine and
wonderful day .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 9/21/2013 3:19:47 PM)
Lord Jesus, I pray that my business will run well. Please let my bags sell so I have
money to support my family members. I also pray that my husband starts working very
soon.
(Anonymous, 9/21/2013 1:13:39 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests
said silently in our hearts. Thank you LORD for the opportunity to pray for all of our
needs. Thank you LORD for giving me faith and trust in you. With out you there is no
hope or helper. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 9/21/2013 1:00:48 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows.. Sept.21,2013
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 & Carol,Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out..., United States, 9/21/2013 10:08:50 AM)
Please pray for my husband's spiritual health, pray that his anger and despair turn
to love and happiness. Pray that as a couple we will renew our Christianity and
practice faith hope and love. Thank you
(Anonymous, Aitkin, Mn, United States, 9/21/2013 9:21:52 AM)
I thank God for His faithfulness and the progress so far. I once prayed for a life
partner after a disappointment in June. Yesterday, God did it for me! Please pray for
this one that it should blossom into marriage in December as we have decided owing
to our work schedule. Also pray for us to have multiple births, financial strength
and trust.
(Anonymous, 9/21/2013 5:07:51 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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"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
PRAY AND WORK FOR PEACE
STRONG APPEAL
I appeal strongly for peace, an appeal which arises from deep within me. How much
suffering, how much devastation, how much pain has the use of arms carried in its wake
in that martyred country [Syria], especially among civilians and the unarmed! I think
of many children will not see the light of the future! With utmost firmness I condemn
the use of chemical weapons.
"OVERCOME BLIND CONFLICT"
With all my strength, I ask each party in this conflict to listen to the voice of their
own conscience, not to close themselves in solely to their own interests, but rather to
look at each other as brothers and decisively and courageously to follow the path of
encounter and negotiation, and so overcome blind conflict.
"CLEAR PROPOSALS FOR PEACE"
With similar vigor I exhort the international community to make every effort to promote
clear proposals for peace in that country without further delay, a peace based on
dialogue and negotiation, for the good of the entire Syrian people.
(Source: Angelus, 9/1/2013)
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PM Ministry List
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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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