November 17th 33rd Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the "Presentation
of Mary".
Let us see in this feast that Your plan of our redemption was
unfolding in a very simple yet concise way.
Mary, our mother, the "new ark of the covenant" was brought to
God so as to be sealed in His love.
Mary, our mother, was always and still is, full of grace, and her
intercession is very powerful, for all of us.
We have a loving, caring mother who loves us and prays for us all.
Jesus, give us the grace to realize Your love, and the means
we can use to get the help we need to reach Your kingdom in
heaven, some day, thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
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"Lo, the day is coming." -Malachi 3:19
Malachi prophesied about "the day." This is the last day of all,
the day the world ends, the day of fire, the day of Jesus' final
coming, Judgment Day. "The day is coming, blazing like an oven,
when all the proud and all evildoers will be stubble" (Mal 3:19).
However, for those who fear God's name, on the last day "there
will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays" (Mal 3:20).
These Christians will definitely need these healing rays because
prior to the final day they will be manhandled, persecuted,
arrested, betrayed, hated, and some will even be martyred
(Lk 21:12-17). "By patient endurance" they will save their lives
and receive the healing rays of Jesus' final coming (Lk 21:19).
If Jesus returned today and the world ended or if you died today,
would you be among the proud and the evildoers or among those who
respect, love, obey, and fear the Lord? Are you the persecuted or
the persecutor? Are you living for Jesus or for yourself? Are you
going to be thrown into the fire or healed by the "Son-shine"?
Repent, go to Confession, love Jesus, suffer for Him, rejoice in
the present, look forward to the future. "The day is coming"
(Mal 3:19). Come, Lord Jesus!
Prayer: Father, by repentance, intercession, and evangelization
may I hasten "the day" (2 Pt 3:12).
Promise: "We enjoin all such, and we urge them strongly in the
Lord Jesus Christ, to earn the food they eat by working quietly."
-2 Thes 3:12
Praise: Alleluia! Praise Jesus risen from the dead! Alleluia!
Monday A SELLOUT CROWD
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"They allied themselves with the Gentiles and sold themselves to
wrongdoing." -1 Maccabees 1:15
Tuesday LASTING FAITHFULNESS AND FAITHFUL AT LAST
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"He declared that above all he would be loyal to the holy laws given
by God." -2 Maccabees 6:23
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
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· Home-Schooling and Home-Discipling
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· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
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· Mother Mary
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of
a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most important
human being in God's plan, except for her Son, the God-Man, Jesus.
Others think that by honoring Mary we take away from the worship of
Jesus. However, Catholics and the Orthodox say Mary will lead a
person to Jesus, just as ..................................
· Hope and Healing Through Aborted Children
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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please pray for E, a nice never married person who has lived
Catholic teaching her whole life, who is having a difficult
time, found out she was corresponding with a married man. This
is a tough situation for her to trust in God after having such
a deception at work in her life for two years.
(Anonymous, 11/16/2013 8:49:41 PM)
Please pray for us as a family. Please pray that peace will
return to our family home.
(elizabeth m.j., auckland, new zealand, New Zealand, 11/16/2013 8:31:57 PM)
Prayer that God will bless me with at good job not to far from
home. I will like to pay off my student loans. Also my boss will
pay me the salary they owe for the last seven months plus the
commission. Prayer myself and my colleague get this money for
Thanksgiving. We only got paid twice since we are on that job.
(Anonymous , Tampa, FL, United States, 11/16/2013 8:25:45 PM)
Please prayer for Felicia who is on parole that she will be in
compliance with the regulations. She will be set free from
depression and healing for spiritual and physical healing of her
body. God will bless her with grace, mercies and favors. All
your sins and wrong doing will be forgiven by God and man.
(Anonymous , Tampa, United States, 11/16/2013 8:18:02 PM)
Please prayer for my brother Bernard to be set free from his
addiction. I prayer for his deliverance and conversion and he
will return to the catholic church. I prayer for my mom to
return to the church also and have a forgiving heart towards her
sisters and nieces.
(leslie, Tampa, , FL, United States, 11/16/2013 8:10:00 PM)
I stand in need of prayer for a miracle. May God touch and deal
with Dwayne. Please cry Dwayne's name out to God. Lord touch him
and change his hard heart. In Jesus Name, Amen.
(SC, Texas, United States, 11/16/2013 6:48:54 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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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
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
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Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
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St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
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Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
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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
MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
"SIGN OF THE TIMES"
In our changing world, the growing phenomenon of human mobility emerges, to use the words
of Pope Benedict XVI, as a "sign of the times"...
POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES
While it is true that migrations often reveal failures and shortcomings on the part of
States and the international community, they also point to the aspiration of humanity to
enjoy a unity marked by respect for differences, by attitudes of acceptance and
hospitality which enable an equitable sharing of the world's goods, and by the protection
and advancement of the dignity and centrality of each human being.
GRACE VERSUS SIN
From the Christian standpoint, the reality of migration, like other human realities,
points to the tension between the beauty of creation, marked by Grace and the Redemption,
and the mystery of sin. Solidarity, acceptance, and signs of fraternity and understanding
exist side by side with rejection, discrimination, trafficking and exploitation, suffering
and death.
(Source: Message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, dated 8/5/13)
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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.
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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
· Men's Retreat: The Battle Belongs to the Lord: Spiritual Boot Camp (Dec 7)
· Confidence, Courage, and Commitment: The Lay Vocation in the Secular World (Feb 7-8)
· Women's Retreat: "Clothed with Strength and Dignity": Living in the Primacy of Grace (Mar 8)
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