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Friday, January 31, 2014, St. John Bosco
2 Samuel 11:1-10, 13-17, Psalm 51:3-7, 10-11, Mark 4:26-34
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MID-LIFE CRISIS
"At the turn of the year, when kings go out on campaign, David sent out Joab along with his officers and the army of Israel...David, however, remained in Jerusalem." -2 Samuel 11:1
For many years, David had been a strong, successful warrior. He fought many battles, even after becoming king. Eventually, the powerful David reached middle-age. The time came for kings to fight (2 Sm 11:1), but now David stayed behind in Jerusalem.
It's possible the manly warrior David might have been wondering if he had "lost it." Perhaps David felt a need to prove his manliness and usefulness. David suddenly had lots of free time on his hands during the fighting season. Instead of using his "free" time to pray for his army, help his subjects, grow in spiritual strength, or worship God, David let his idle mind and eyes wander. The weakened warrior was also too spiritually weak to fight off the sexual temptation of seeing the beautiful Bathsheba. This resulted in the grave sins of adultery and murder (2 Sm 11:4, 17).
David's fears came true. He was losing strength, but not because of his middle-age. He lost strength to fight spiritual battles because he wanted to be something other than what he was. Thus, he was unable to die to himself, pick up his cross (Lk 9:23), and let God's power be made perfect in his weakness (2 Cor 12:9).
Are you growing in maturity as you grow in age? (see 1 Cor 3:1ff) Do you place your hope in advertisements and products which promise a return to the vigor of youth? God alone restores your youth (Ps 103:5; Is 40:29-31). "Be on guard" (Lk 21:34), trust in God alone (Ps 62:9), and pray for final perseverance.
Prayer: Jesus, I lose myself in You. Make me a new creation.
Promise: "He kept explaining things privately to His disciples." -Mk 4:34
Praise: St. John Bosco trusted that, with God's help, he could reach even the most seemingly hopeless. Many of the poor boys whom John reached became priests.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
"NO GREATER LOVE" (Jn 15:13) - One Bread, One Body, 1/30/2014
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2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29, Psalm 132:1-5, 11-14, Mark 4:21-25
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"NO GREATER LOVE" (Jn 15:13)
"Who am I, Lord God, and who are the members of my house, that You have brought me to this point?" -2 Samuel 7:18
David was awed by the graces the Lord had given to him and his family. Yet, "the least born into the kingdom of God is greater" than David (Mt 11:11). David was a king, but he was not an adopted child of God, as is each Christian. It was prophesied that the Messiah would come from David's line. However, David could not even dream that the Messiah would be God, Who would live among us, change our human nature by dying on the cross, rise from the dead, and live within us.
The Lord promised that David's house would last forever (see 2 Sm 7:16, 29), but David had no idea that God would raise from the dead those who believe in Jesus, the son of David (see Jn 11:25-26). Of course, David never had any opportunity to receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus, God Himself. It would have been impossible for David even to conceive of such a thing.
David was blessed, but we as Christians are much more than blessed (Mt 13:16-17). No one has ever been loved more than we are (see Jn 15:13). Thank, live, and love accordingly.
Prayer: Father, I will live in Love and live in You (1 Jn 4:16).
Promise: "Listen carefully to what you hear. In the measure you give you shall receive." -Mk 4:24
Praise: Ralph awoke with a terrible headache and couldn't see out of one eye. After attending Sunday Mass, his wife urged him to approach his priest for prayer. His priest prayed for him right on the street outside the church. A moment later, Jesus restored his sight and the headache vanished.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29, Psalm 132:1-5, 11-14, Mark 4:21-25
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"NO GREATER LOVE" (Jn 15:13)
"Who am I, Lord God, and who are the members of my house, that You have brought me to this point?" -2 Samuel 7:18
David was awed by the graces the Lord had given to him and his family. Yet, "the least born into the kingdom of God is greater" than David (Mt 11:11). David was a king, but he was not an adopted child of God, as is each Christian. It was prophesied that the Messiah would come from David's line. However, David could not even dream that the Messiah would be God, Who would live among us, change our human nature by dying on the cross, rise from the dead, and live within us.
The Lord promised that David's house would last forever (see 2 Sm 7:16, 29), but David had no idea that God would raise from the dead those who believe in Jesus, the son of David (see Jn 11:25-26). Of course, David never had any opportunity to receive the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus, God Himself. It would have been impossible for David even to conceive of such a thing.
David was blessed, but we as Christians are much more than blessed (Mt 13:16-17). No one has ever been loved more than we are (see Jn 15:13). Thank, live, and love accordingly.
Prayer: Father, I will live in Love and live in You (1 Jn 4:16).
Promise: "Listen carefully to what you hear. In the measure you give you shall receive." -Mk 4:24
Praise: Ralph awoke with a terrible headache and couldn't see out of one eye. After attending Sunday Mass, his wife urged him to approach his priest for prayer. His priest prayed for him right on the street outside the church. A moment later, Jesus restored his sight and the headache vanished.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SELFISHNESS - One Bread, One Body, 1/29/2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
2 Samuel 7:4-17, Psalm 89:4-5, 27-30, Mark 4:1-20
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ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SELFISHNESS
"Nathan reported all these words and this entire vision to David." -2 Samuel 7:17
David, like all of us, was very selfish. We're that way from the moment of conception. We are naturally selfish. One day, a great miracle occurred in David's life: he had an unselfish thought. He thought of building a house for the Lord (2 Sm 7:2). Although David was not chosen by the Lord to do this, the Lord took this unusual moment of unselfishness to reveal to David an astounding prophecy. Through the prophet Nathan, the Lord told David that his house, kingdom, and throne would stand firm forever (2 Sm 7:16).
Sometimes, by the grace of God and in our new life through Baptism, we too have unselfish thoughts. Like David, we will also receive amazing revelations from God when we cross over to the other side of selfishness. In that land of unselfishness - so strange to us - we are no longer under the thick cloud of selfishness (see Is 60:2). On the other side of selfishness, the Lord shines and over us appears His glory (Is 60:2).
Come to Jesus; repent; deny yourself; cross over to the other side.
Prayer: Father, the life I live now is not my own. It is a life of faith in Jesus (Gal 2:20).
Promise: "Those sown on good soil are the ones who listen to the word, take it to heart, and yield at thirty- and sixty- and a hundredfold." -Mk 4:20
Praise: Rico gave his life to Jesus and quit smoking after ten failed attempts.
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2 Samuel 7:4-17, Psalm 89:4-5, 27-30, Mark 4:1-20
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ON THE OTHER SIDE OF SELFISHNESS
"Nathan reported all these words and this entire vision to David." -2 Samuel 7:17
David, like all of us, was very selfish. We're that way from the moment of conception. We are naturally selfish. One day, a great miracle occurred in David's life: he had an unselfish thought. He thought of building a house for the Lord (2 Sm 7:2). Although David was not chosen by the Lord to do this, the Lord took this unusual moment of unselfishness to reveal to David an astounding prophecy. Through the prophet Nathan, the Lord told David that his house, kingdom, and throne would stand firm forever (2 Sm 7:16).
Sometimes, by the grace of God and in our new life through Baptism, we too have unselfish thoughts. Like David, we will also receive amazing revelations from God when we cross over to the other side of selfishness. In that land of unselfishness - so strange to us - we are no longer under the thick cloud of selfishness (see Is 60:2). On the other side of selfishness, the Lord shines and over us appears His glory (Is 60:2).
Come to Jesus; repent; deny yourself; cross over to the other side.
Prayer: Father, the life I live now is not my own. It is a life of faith in Jesus (Gal 2:20).
Promise: "Those sown on good soil are the ones who listen to the word, take it to heart, and yield at thirty- and sixty- and a hundredfold." -Mk 4:20
Praise: Rico gave his life to Jesus and quit smoking after ten failed attempts.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Seek Prophecy", or our tape on audio AV 14A-1, AV 14A-3, AV 14B-1 or video V-14A, V-14B.)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
DANCING IN THE AISLES - One Bread, One Body, 1/28/2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014, St. Thomas Aquinas
2 Samuel 6:12-15, 17-19, Psalm 24:7-10, Mark 3:31-35
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DANCING IN THE AISLES
"He sacrificed an ox and a fatling. Then David, girt with a linen apron, came dancing before the Lord with abandon." -2 Samuel 6:13-14
Most of us don't dance that much, especially at church. If we did dance at church, we probably wouldn't do it at the time for the collection. However, David danced after sacrificing an ox and a fatling every six steps of the ark's progress into Jerusalem (2 Sm 6:13). The total of this offering could add up to hundreds of oxen and fatlings, which could cost very many thousands of dollars in today's economy. After David danced, he "offered holocausts and peace offerings" (2 Sm 6:17). "He then distributed among all the people, to each man and each woman in the entire multitude of Israel, a loaf of bread, a cut of roast meat, and a raisin cake" (2 Sm 6:19). David's further offerings and his generous provision of supper for a multitude cost him at least several thousand more dollars.
Few of us have David's monetary resources. We can't give the Lord thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, we can give with David's attitude. We can dance as we empty our pockets, close our savings accounts, sell what we have (Mk 10:21), and give sacrificially to the Church. We must give "not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:7).
Give and dance; dance and give. Rejoice that God has given you something to give, and that He will mercifully accept your gift.
Prayer: Father, send the Spirit to give me dancing lessons. May I dance as David danced.
Promise: "Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to Me." -Mk 3:35
Praise: St. Thomas' family opposed his vocation and held him captive for two years. Thomas used this time to memorize much of the Bible.
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2 Samuel 6:12-15, 17-19, Psalm 24:7-10, Mark 3:31-35
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DANCING IN THE AISLES
"He sacrificed an ox and a fatling. Then David, girt with a linen apron, came dancing before the Lord with abandon." -2 Samuel 6:13-14
Most of us don't dance that much, especially at church. If we did dance at church, we probably wouldn't do it at the time for the collection. However, David danced after sacrificing an ox and a fatling every six steps of the ark's progress into Jerusalem (2 Sm 6:13). The total of this offering could add up to hundreds of oxen and fatlings, which could cost very many thousands of dollars in today's economy. After David danced, he "offered holocausts and peace offerings" (2 Sm 6:17). "He then distributed among all the people, to each man and each woman in the entire multitude of Israel, a loaf of bread, a cut of roast meat, and a raisin cake" (2 Sm 6:19). David's further offerings and his generous provision of supper for a multitude cost him at least several thousand more dollars.
Few of us have David's monetary resources. We can't give the Lord thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, we can give with David's attitude. We can dance as we empty our pockets, close our savings accounts, sell what we have (Mk 10:21), and give sacrificially to the Church. We must give "not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:7).
Give and dance; dance and give. Rejoice that God has given you something to give, and that He will mercifully accept your gift.
Prayer: Father, send the Spirit to give me dancing lessons. May I dance as David danced.
Promise: "Whoever does the will of God is brother and sister and mother to Me." -Mk 3:35
Praise: St. Thomas' family opposed his vocation and held him captive for two years. Thomas used this time to memorize much of the Bible.
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Monday, January 27, 2014
INTIMACY OR BLASPHEMY? - One Bread, One Body, 1/27/2014
Monday, January 27, 2014, St. Angela Merici
2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10, Psalm 89:20-22, 25-26, Mark 3:22-30
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INTIMACY OR BLASPHEMY?
"I give you My word, every sin will be forgiven mankind and all the blasphemies men utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven." -Mark 3:28-29
The Holy Spirit is pictured as a dove, a symbol of Israel (see Ps 74:19), re-creation (see Gn 8:11ff), love (e.g. Sg 5:2), and peace. The Holy Spirit knows the depths of God (1 Cor 2:11) and the depths of our hearts, from which He cries out "Abba" ("Father") (Gal 4:6). The Spirit dwells within our bodies as His temple (1 Cor 6:19) and is the Spirit of truth (e.g. Jn 14:17), that is, of true, faithful love. We can have a true, deep, tender, intimate relationship with the indwelling Holy Spirit.
On the other hand, we can refuse intimacy with the Spirit and abuse Him by blaspheming (Mk 3:29), grieving (Eph 4:30; Is 63:10), quenching (1 Thes 5:19), insulting (Heb 10:29), and "always opposing" Him (Acts 7:51). We can lie to the Spirit (Acts 5:3) and even evict Him from the temple of our bodies by "trashing" His temple through committing mortal sin.
In our relationship with the Holy Spirit, we tend to go to extremes - a docile tenderness and intimacy or a brutal, violent, blasphemous rejection. Let us stop our abuse of the Holy Spirit. Let us love the Spirit, Who is Love (see 1 Jn 4:16).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, You are all the Love I will ever need. Teach me to love You.
Promise: "David grew steadily more powerful, for the Lord of hosts was with him." -2 Sm 5:10
Praise: St. Angela's parents and older sister all died when she was a young teenager. Angela then dedicated her life to discipling and caring for troubled girls.
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2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10, Psalm 89:20-22, 25-26, Mark 3:22-30
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INTIMACY OR BLASPHEMY?
"I give you My word, every sin will be forgiven mankind and all the blasphemies men utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven." -Mark 3:28-29
The Holy Spirit is pictured as a dove, a symbol of Israel (see Ps 74:19), re-creation (see Gn 8:11ff), love (e.g. Sg 5:2), and peace. The Holy Spirit knows the depths of God (1 Cor 2:11) and the depths of our hearts, from which He cries out "Abba" ("Father") (Gal 4:6). The Spirit dwells within our bodies as His temple (1 Cor 6:19) and is the Spirit of truth (e.g. Jn 14:17), that is, of true, faithful love. We can have a true, deep, tender, intimate relationship with the indwelling Holy Spirit.
On the other hand, we can refuse intimacy with the Spirit and abuse Him by blaspheming (Mk 3:29), grieving (Eph 4:30; Is 63:10), quenching (1 Thes 5:19), insulting (Heb 10:29), and "always opposing" Him (Acts 7:51). We can lie to the Spirit (Acts 5:3) and even evict Him from the temple of our bodies by "trashing" His temple through committing mortal sin.
In our relationship with the Holy Spirit, we tend to go to extremes - a docile tenderness and intimacy or a brutal, violent, blasphemous rejection. Let us stop our abuse of the Holy Spirit. Let us love the Spirit, Who is Love (see 1 Jn 4:16).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, You are all the Love I will ever need. Teach me to love You.
Promise: "David grew steadily more powerful, for the Lord of hosts was with him." -2 Sm 5:10
Praise: St. Angela's parents and older sister all died when she was a young teenager. Angela then dedicated her life to discipling and caring for troubled girls.
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Sunday, January 26, 2014
PM eNewsletter The 3rd Sunday of ordinary time
January 26th Third Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, because of You we are really far from ordinary.
We are loved with a love that is almost impossible to comprehend.
We are really one of a kind masterpiece's of Your love, and we are
really special.
All people are really special, even if they don't know it.
Your death on the cross gave us everlasting salvation and a dignity
that knows no bounds.
Thank You Jesus, for all You do for us, and thank You Jesus, for
Your unconditional love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "THE LORD IS MY LIGHT" (Ps 27:1)
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"A people living in darkness has seen a great light." -Matthew 4:16
Jesus, in His merciful love, can't bear the thought of a world in darkness. He declares:
"I have come to the world as its Light, to keep anyone who believes in Me from remaining in
the dark" (Jn 12:46). Yet some prefer the darkness and hate the light (Jn 3:19-21). There
is no bushel basket (Mt 5:15) or wall thick enough to block out the Light of the World. So
the people who hated the Light tried to extinguish the Light. For three days, they were
successful, and the Light was buried in a tomb. However, Jesus is risen from the dead! "The
light shines on in darkness, a darkness that did not overcome it" (Jn 1:5). Now Jesus the
Light shines through us, His disciples (see Mt 5:14).
The people in darkness have seen a great light (Mt 4:16; Is 9:1). Many are attracted to the
light, and stream toward it (see Is 2:2). Others prefer the deeds and lifestyle of darkness
and will continue to attempt to extinguish the light, as if that were possible. Since we are
now Jesus' lamps in the world, we must expect that His opponents will attempt to extinguish
us in their futile attempts to darken the world. Eventually the only option for those who
love darkness is to flee the light and find a place of permanent darkness. Some will detest
the light so much they will beg the mountains and hills to cover them (see Hos 10:8; Lk 23:30;
Rv 6:16). Repent of the futility of preferring darkness and opposing the light. Come to the
Light, and join the victorious side (Jn 1:5).
Prayer: Father, I repent of anything that I am hiding from You. Shine Your light on any
darkness in my life.
Promise: "Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." -Mt 4:19
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25) "He is the blessed and only
Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality" (1 Tm 6:15-16).
Monday INTIMACY OR BLASPHEMY?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/27/2014
"I give you My word, every sin will be forgiven mankind and all the blasphemies men utter,
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven." -Mark 3:28-29
Tuesday DANCING IN THE AISLES
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/28/2014
"He sacrificed an ox and a fatling. Then David, girt with a linen apron, came dancing before
the Lord with abandon." -2 Samuel 6:13-14
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
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Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· The Bible on Money
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BibleOnMoney.asp
· Seek Prophecy
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekProphecy.asp
· The Beatitudes
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Beatitudes.asp
· Unforgiveness is the Cause
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnforgivenessCause.asp
· The Secret of Fasting
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SecretFasting.asp
The Secret of Fasting
Fasting is limiting our intake of food in response to God's call and for the building of
His kingdom. Almost all the great men and women of God throughout history have known a
secret, the secret of fasting. They have understood the power and the privilege of fasting.
We cannot ......................................................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Lord, Never in my life have I felt so completely and utterly alone. I am a grieving mother.
You know the truth that SB was not the driver in the accident that took her life 2 1/2 years
ago. The driver and the 2 witnesses have never gone to law enforcement with the truth. I am
asking that Your Holy Will be done, and that SB has justice in this life or the next. And I
ask that I be given the grace to accept it. Most of all, please forgive SB for any 16-year
old girl mistakes she may have made and take her into Heaven with you, if she is not already
there. Thank you, Lord.
(Carol, Arizona, 1/25/2014 3:46:06 PM)
Jesus you are the only one who can make this right. Our now deceased son's baby was born 2
days after his death. Baby Mama had her sterile boyfriend sign the birth certificate. This
man is an IV heroin user, was arrested along with the baby mama this month. She has court
1/27/14 & originally called about us taking the 2 month old while she attended rehab or jail.
We confronted about the drug usage. She has a mentally unstable cps worker who sides with
her (must be an addict herself).We want only the best for our grandson and want to remain in
contact with him.The so-called father 'in name only' does not want us to see the baby or
visit. Please make this mother get the treatment she needs or long jailtime.In a perfect
world we would gain custody but in your time and your will be done.
(Anonymous, 1/25/2014 3:13:20 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings, please guide us with your Holy spirit as we
start the day Lord help all who are now on their training and help my son to have their job
touch the heart oft contractor as they handle their co employee to do their job honest as
well in giving the salary .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 1/25/2014 2:51:33 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Through you LORD all things are possible. In JESUS I trust. St.Paul
pray for us.Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 1/25/2014 1:07:14 PM)
UPDATED PRAYER REQUEST! 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY." Jan.25,2014. Dear Community of Prayer, Thank you
for standing with us in daily prayer in our long dark night of the soul! Never the less, We
continue to stay at our Post in Faith and Hope in the Recovery Process! Slow Recovery from
the Death of Our Only Son & Other(Relief from severe financial misery,health issues,losses
and deaths..)Sorrows... Please continue to pray with us daily(Jan,Feb..Easter..2014,15.. or
as long as possible?) for God's Healing & Protecting Peace! Pass on to the Nuns,Sisters, Pray
er Groups,Prayer Chains,Parishes,Churches & Other Communities of Prayer that you know of in
the Worldwide Community of Prayer? URGENT!! Long Term? Through out 2014 or as long as
possible?? Thank you for your patience and daily prayers in our long struggle to God's Peace,
Recovery and Eternal Rest! PS. We will keep you in our daily prayer!
(Bill & Carol,Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out..., United States, 1/25/2014 11:23:54 AM)
"My beautiful Grandfather was diagnosed with brain cancer 3 months ago and his life has
changed dramatically after this sudden turn of events. I ask that you please pray for my
grandfather for a recovery from this traumatic experience. He is a man of religion and
instills the word of God to all who he talks to. I also wish to ask for both my grandmother,
mother and Aunt for strength during this time. Thank you again to those who have read and
may God bless."
(Anonymous, 1/25/2014 10:42:56 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF LIFE
YOUR IMAGE OF GOD
What is the image we have of God? Perhaps he appears to us as a severe judge, as someone who
curtails our freedom and the way we live our lives. But the Scriptures everywhere tell us
that God is the Living One, the one who bestows life and points the way to fullness of life.
JESUS SAVES
Jesus is the incarnation of the Living God, the one who brings life amid so many deeds of
death, amid sin, selfishness and self-absorption. Jesus accepts, loves, uplifts, encourages,
forgives, restores the ability to walk, gives back life. Throughout the Gospels we see how
Jesus by His words and actions brings the transforming life of God.
LED BY THE SPIRIT
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 for "Evangelium Vitae" Day, June 16, 2013)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· 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)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
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Jesus, because of You we are really far from ordinary.
We are loved with a love that is almost impossible to comprehend.
We are really one of a kind masterpiece's of Your love, and we are
really special.
All people are really special, even if they don't know it.
Your death on the cross gave us everlasting salvation and a dignity
that knows no bounds.
Thank You Jesus, for all You do for us, and thank You Jesus, for
Your unconditional love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "THE LORD IS MY LIGHT" (Ps 27:1)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/26/2014
"A people living in darkness has seen a great light." -Matthew 4:16
Jesus, in His merciful love, can't bear the thought of a world in darkness. He declares:
"I have come to the world as its Light, to keep anyone who believes in Me from remaining in
the dark" (Jn 12:46). Yet some prefer the darkness and hate the light (Jn 3:19-21). There
is no bushel basket (Mt 5:15) or wall thick enough to block out the Light of the World. So
the people who hated the Light tried to extinguish the Light. For three days, they were
successful, and the Light was buried in a tomb. However, Jesus is risen from the dead! "The
light shines on in darkness, a darkness that did not overcome it" (Jn 1:5). Now Jesus the
Light shines through us, His disciples (see Mt 5:14).
The people in darkness have seen a great light (Mt 4:16; Is 9:1). Many are attracted to the
light, and stream toward it (see Is 2:2). Others prefer the deeds and lifestyle of darkness
and will continue to attempt to extinguish the light, as if that were possible. Since we are
now Jesus' lamps in the world, we must expect that His opponents will attempt to extinguish
us in their futile attempts to darken the world. Eventually the only option for those who
love darkness is to flee the light and find a place of permanent darkness. Some will detest
the light so much they will beg the mountains and hills to cover them (see Hos 10:8; Lk 23:30;
Rv 6:16). Repent of the futility of preferring darkness and opposing the light. Come to the
Light, and join the victorious side (Jn 1:5).
Prayer: Father, I repent of anything that I am hiding from You. Shine Your light on any
darkness in my life.
Promise: "Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." -Mt 4:19
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25) "He is the blessed and only
Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality" (1 Tm 6:15-16).
Monday INTIMACY OR BLASPHEMY?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/27/2014
"I give you My word, every sin will be forgiven mankind and all the blasphemies men utter,
but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven." -Mark 3:28-29
Tuesday DANCING IN THE AISLES
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/28/2014
"He sacrificed an ox and a fatling. Then David, girt with a linen apron, came dancing before
the Lord with abandon." -2 Samuel 6:13-14
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· The Bible on Money
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BibleOnMoney.asp
· Seek Prophecy
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekProphecy.asp
· The Beatitudes
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Beatitudes.asp
· Unforgiveness is the Cause
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnforgivenessCause.asp
· The Secret of Fasting
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SecretFasting.asp
The Secret of Fasting
Fasting is limiting our intake of food in response to God's call and for the building of
His kingdom. Almost all the great men and women of God throughout history have known a
secret, the secret of fasting. They have understood the power and the privilege of fasting.
We cannot ......................................................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Lord, Never in my life have I felt so completely and utterly alone. I am a grieving mother.
You know the truth that SB was not the driver in the accident that took her life 2 1/2 years
ago. The driver and the 2 witnesses have never gone to law enforcement with the truth. I am
asking that Your Holy Will be done, and that SB has justice in this life or the next. And I
ask that I be given the grace to accept it. Most of all, please forgive SB for any 16-year
old girl mistakes she may have made and take her into Heaven with you, if she is not already
there. Thank you, Lord.
(Carol, Arizona, 1/25/2014 3:46:06 PM)
Jesus you are the only one who can make this right. Our now deceased son's baby was born 2
days after his death. Baby Mama had her sterile boyfriend sign the birth certificate. This
man is an IV heroin user, was arrested along with the baby mama this month. She has court
1/27/14 & originally called about us taking the 2 month old while she attended rehab or jail.
We confronted about the drug usage. She has a mentally unstable cps worker who sides with
her (must be an addict herself).We want only the best for our grandson and want to remain in
contact with him.The so-called father 'in name only' does not want us to see the baby or
visit. Please make this mother get the treatment she needs or long jailtime.In a perfect
world we would gain custody but in your time and your will be done.
(Anonymous, 1/25/2014 3:13:20 PM)
Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings, please guide us with your Holy spirit as we
start the day Lord help all who are now on their training and help my son to have their job
touch the heart oft contractor as they handle their co employee to do their job honest as
well in giving the salary .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 1/25/2014 2:51:33 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Through you LORD all things are possible. In JESUS I trust. St.Paul
pray for us.Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 1/25/2014 1:07:14 PM)
UPDATED PRAYER REQUEST! 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY." Jan.25,2014. Dear Community of Prayer, Thank you
for standing with us in daily prayer in our long dark night of the soul! Never the less, We
continue to stay at our Post in Faith and Hope in the Recovery Process! Slow Recovery from
the Death of Our Only Son & Other(Relief from severe financial misery,health issues,losses
and deaths..)Sorrows... Please continue to pray with us daily(Jan,Feb..Easter..2014,15.. or
as long as possible?) for God's Healing & Protecting Peace! Pass on to the Nuns,Sisters, Pray
er Groups,Prayer Chains,Parishes,Churches & Other Communities of Prayer that you know of in
the Worldwide Community of Prayer? URGENT!! Long Term? Through out 2014 or as long as
possible?? Thank you for your patience and daily prayers in our long struggle to God's Peace,
Recovery and Eternal Rest! PS. We will keep you in our daily prayer!
(Bill & Carol,Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out..., United States, 1/25/2014 11:23:54 AM)
"My beautiful Grandfather was diagnosed with brain cancer 3 months ago and his life has
changed dramatically after this sudden turn of events. I ask that you please pray for my
grandfather for a recovery from this traumatic experience. He is a man of religion and
instills the word of God to all who he talks to. I also wish to ask for both my grandmother,
mother and Aunt for strength during this time. Thank you again to those who have read and
may God bless."
(Anonymous, 1/25/2014 10:42:56 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF LIFE
YOUR IMAGE OF GOD
What is the image we have of God? Perhaps he appears to us as a severe judge, as someone who
curtails our freedom and the way we live our lives. But the Scriptures everywhere tell us
that God is the Living One, the one who bestows life and points the way to fullness of life.
JESUS SAVES
Jesus is the incarnation of the Living God, the one who brings life amid so many deeds of
death, amid sin, selfishness and self-absorption. Jesus accepts, loves, uplifts, encourages,
forgives, restores the ability to walk, gives back life. Throughout the Gospels we see how
Jesus by His words and actions brings the transforming life of God.
LED BY THE SPIRIT
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 for "Evangelium Vitae" Day, June 16, 2013)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· 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)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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"THE LORD IS MY LIGHT" (Ps 27:1) - One Bread, One Body, 1/26/2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014, 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Isaiah 8:23-9:3, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Matthew 4:12-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012614.cfm
"THE LORD IS MY LIGHT" (Ps 27:1)
"A people living in darkness has seen a great light." -Matthew 4:16
Jesus, in His merciful love, can't bear the thought of a world in darkness. He declares: "I have come to the world as its Light, to keep anyone who believes in Me from remaining in the dark" (Jn 12:46). Yet some prefer the darkness and hate the light (Jn 3:19-21). There is no bushel basket (Mt 5:15) or wall thick enough to block out the Light of the World. So the people who hated the Light tried to extinguish the Light. For three days, they were successful, and the Light was buried in a tomb. However, Jesus is risen from the dead! "The light shines on in darkness, a darkness that did not overcome it" (Jn 1:5). Now Jesus the Light shines through us, His disciples (see Mt 5:14).
The people in darkness have seen a great light (Mt 4:16; Is 9:1). Many are attracted to the light, and stream toward it (see Is 2:2). Others prefer the deeds and lifestyle of darkness and will continue to attempt to extinguish the light, as if that were possible. Since we are now Jesus' lamps in the world, we must expect that His opponents will attempt to extinguish us in their futile attempts to darken the world. Eventually the only option for those who love darkness is to flee the light and find a place of permanent darkness. Some will detest the light so much they will beg the mountains and hills to cover them (see Hos 10:8; Lk 23:30; Rv 6:16). Repent of the futility of preferring darkness and opposing the light. Come to the Light, and join the victorious side (Jn 1:5).
Prayer: Father, I repent of anything that I am hiding from You. Shine Your light on any darkness in my life.
Promise: "Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." -Mt 4:19
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25) "He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality" (1 Tm 6:15-16).
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Isaiah 8:23-9:3, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, Matthew 4:12-23
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"THE LORD IS MY LIGHT" (Ps 27:1)
"A people living in darkness has seen a great light." -Matthew 4:16
Jesus, in His merciful love, can't bear the thought of a world in darkness. He declares: "I have come to the world as its Light, to keep anyone who believes in Me from remaining in the dark" (Jn 12:46). Yet some prefer the darkness and hate the light (Jn 3:19-21). There is no bushel basket (Mt 5:15) or wall thick enough to block out the Light of the World. So the people who hated the Light tried to extinguish the Light. For three days, they were successful, and the Light was buried in a tomb. However, Jesus is risen from the dead! "The light shines on in darkness, a darkness that did not overcome it" (Jn 1:5). Now Jesus the Light shines through us, His disciples (see Mt 5:14).
The people in darkness have seen a great light (Mt 4:16; Is 9:1). Many are attracted to the light, and stream toward it (see Is 2:2). Others prefer the deeds and lifestyle of darkness and will continue to attempt to extinguish the light, as if that were possible. Since we are now Jesus' lamps in the world, we must expect that His opponents will attempt to extinguish us in their futile attempts to darken the world. Eventually the only option for those who love darkness is to flee the light and find a place of permanent darkness. Some will detest the light so much they will beg the mountains and hills to cover them (see Hos 10:8; Lk 23:30; Rv 6:16). Repent of the futility of preferring darkness and opposing the light. Come to the Light, and join the victorious side (Jn 1:5).
Prayer: Father, I repent of anything that I am hiding from You. Shine Your light on any darkness in my life.
Promise: "Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." -Mt 4:19
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25) "He is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality" (1 Tm 6:15-16).
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
MAKE MY DAY - One Bread, One Body, 1/25/2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014, Conversion of St. Paul
Acts 22:3-16 or, Acts 9:1-22, Psalm 117:1-2, Mark 16:15-18
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MAKE MY DAY
"Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation. The man who believes in it and accepts baptism will be saved; the man who refuses to believe it will be condemned." -Mark 16:15-16
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the conversion of St. Paul. Are you thrilled or at least happy to celebrate Paul's conversion or anyone's conversion? How much do you want all "to be saved and come to know the truth"? (1 Tm 2:4) Are you willing to become "the slave of all so as to win over as many as possible"? (1 Cor 9:19) Will you make yourself "all things to all men in order to save at least some of them"? (1 Cor 9:22)
Most people are more interested in who wins the Super Bowl than in who is converting to Christ. Most people desire to watch the news on TV more than hear the good news of the Bible. How many Catholics prefer to eat breakfast rather than to receive Holy Communion?
If you suffer tragedy after tragedy like Job did, do you still consider the sufferings of the present as nothing (see Rm 8:18) compared to the joy of seeing one sinner repent? (see Lk 15:7, 10) Or does one little problem outweigh in importance all the conversions in the world, even your own conversion? Paul's conversion, or anyone's conversion, is so important that we should rejoice in it forever - even in the midst of all kinds of sufferings.
What makes your day? Is it conversion or perversion?
Prayer: Father, convert me. Use me to convert many others.
Promise: "Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight. He got up and was baptized." -Acts 9:18
Praise: St. Paul sent many Christians to prison and death (Acts 26:10). Jesus changed him from persecutor to evangelist. Praise You, Jesus! "He who was formerly persecuting us is now preaching the faith he tried to destroy" (Gal 1:23).
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Acts 22:3-16 or, Acts 9:1-22, Psalm 117:1-2, Mark 16:15-18
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MAKE MY DAY
"Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation. The man who believes in it and accepts baptism will be saved; the man who refuses to believe it will be condemned." -Mark 16:15-16
Today the Church celebrates the feast of the conversion of St. Paul. Are you thrilled or at least happy to celebrate Paul's conversion or anyone's conversion? How much do you want all "to be saved and come to know the truth"? (1 Tm 2:4) Are you willing to become "the slave of all so as to win over as many as possible"? (1 Cor 9:19) Will you make yourself "all things to all men in order to save at least some of them"? (1 Cor 9:22)
Most people are more interested in who wins the Super Bowl than in who is converting to Christ. Most people desire to watch the news on TV more than hear the good news of the Bible. How many Catholics prefer to eat breakfast rather than to receive Holy Communion?
If you suffer tragedy after tragedy like Job did, do you still consider the sufferings of the present as nothing (see Rm 8:18) compared to the joy of seeing one sinner repent? (see Lk 15:7, 10) Or does one little problem outweigh in importance all the conversions in the world, even your own conversion? Paul's conversion, or anyone's conversion, is so important that we should rejoice in it forever - even in the midst of all kinds of sufferings.
What makes your day? Is it conversion or perversion?
Prayer: Father, convert me. Use me to convert many others.
Promise: "Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight. He got up and was baptized." -Acts 9:18
Praise: St. Paul sent many Christians to prison and death (Acts 26:10). Jesus changed him from persecutor to evangelist. Praise You, Jesus! "He who was formerly persecuting us is now preaching the faith he tried to destroy" (Gal 1:23).
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Friday, January 24, 2014
WE ARE "ANOINTIANS" - One Bread, One Body, 1/24/2014
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Friday, January 24, 2014, St. Francis de Sales
1 Samuel 24:3-21, Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11, Mark 3:13-19
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WE ARE "ANOINTIANS"
"The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord's anointed." -1 Samuel 24:7
The murderous David did not kill his arch-enemy, Saul, because he recognized Saul as the Lord's anointed (1 Sm 24:7, 11). David appreciated being anointed, for he also had been anointed as king by Samuel (1 Sm 16:13; Ps 89:21). Being the Lord's anointed held extreme significance (see Ps 133:2).
The Messiah is called in Greek "Christos," which means "the Anointed One." Jesus began His public ministry by quoting Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; therefore He has anointed Me" (Lk 4:18). Peter began to describe Jesus' ministry with these words: "God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and power" (Acts 10:38). Jesus' title was "Christ," that is, "the Anointed One." Jesus' followers are called "Christians," that is, "the anointed ones."
We Christians have been anointed in Baptism and Confirmation. These anointings are even more important than the anointings given to Saul and David. We have been anointed as priests, prophets, and kings. Like Jesus, we have been anointed "with the Holy Spirit and power" (Acts 10:38). In Jesus, we can do even greater works than He did (Jn 14:12). Christians, "remain in Him as that anointing taught you" (1 Jn 2:27).
Prayer: Father, make me so like Christ and so deep in His Word that I can rightly be called "Christian" (Acts 11:26).
Promise: "They were likewise to have authority to expel demons." -Mk 3:15
Praise: St. Francis wrote apologetic books to defend against heresies and spiritual books to raise the faith of lay people. God so anointed his writing that he has been honored as the patron saint of journalists.
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Friday, January 24, 2014, St. Francis de Sales
1 Samuel 24:3-21, Psalm 57:2-4, 6, 11, Mark 3:13-19
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WE ARE "ANOINTIANS"
"The Lord forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the Lord's anointed." -1 Samuel 24:7
The murderous David did not kill his arch-enemy, Saul, because he recognized Saul as the Lord's anointed (1 Sm 24:7, 11). David appreciated being anointed, for he also had been anointed as king by Samuel (1 Sm 16:13; Ps 89:21). Being the Lord's anointed held extreme significance (see Ps 133:2).
The Messiah is called in Greek "Christos," which means "the Anointed One." Jesus began His public ministry by quoting Isaiah 61:1: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; therefore He has anointed Me" (Lk 4:18). Peter began to describe Jesus' ministry with these words: "God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and power" (Acts 10:38). Jesus' title was "Christ," that is, "the Anointed One." Jesus' followers are called "Christians," that is, "the anointed ones."
We Christians have been anointed in Baptism and Confirmation. These anointings are even more important than the anointings given to Saul and David. We have been anointed as priests, prophets, and kings. Like Jesus, we have been anointed "with the Holy Spirit and power" (Acts 10:38). In Jesus, we can do even greater works than He did (Jn 14:12). Christians, "remain in Him as that anointing taught you" (1 Jn 2:27).
Prayer: Father, make me so like Christ and so deep in His Word that I can rightly be called "Christian" (Acts 11:26).
Promise: "They were likewise to have authority to expel demons." -Mk 3:15
Praise: St. Francis wrote apologetic books to defend against heresies and spiritual books to raise the faith of lay people. God so anointed his writing that he has been honored as the patron saint of journalists.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
JEALOUSY AND GOD - One Bread, One Body, 1/23/2014
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7, Psalm 56:2-3, 9-13, Mark 3:7-12
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JEALOUSY AND GOD
"Saul was jealous of David." -1 Samuel 18:9
Saul was jealous of David and tried to kill him on several occasions. The brothers of Joseph sold him into slavery because they were jealous of him (Acts 7:9, RNAB). The Jewish leaders in Pisidian Antioch "became very jealous" of St. Paul's powerful preaching and persecuted him (Acts 13:45). The Pharisees handed Jesus over out of jealousy to be crucified (Mt 27:18). The high priests and Sadducees arrested and punished the apostles, for they were "filled with jealousy" (Acts 5:17).
Jealousy in support of a religious leader or ministry is not of God. When some of Moses' loyal followers got upset that others were prophesying in addition to Moses, Moses corrected them, saying, "Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!" (Nm 11:29) Are you attracted to certain religious leaders or ministries? Beware of any tendency toward jealousy. Pray that your love for that leader or that ministry be full of true charity, for "charity is not jealous" (Catechism, 1825; see 1 Cor 13:4).
Christians who exhibit any jealousy are infants, according to Scripture (1 Cor 3:1-3). Jealousy proceeds from the desires of the flesh (Gal 5:20) and is not compatible with Christian living. Jealousy is a symptom of something very wrong within us. "Where there [is] jealousy...there is also inconstancy and all kinds of vile behavior" (Jas 3:16). "Jealousy rots the bones" (Prv 14:30).
Prayer: Father, pour out your love in my heart (Rm 5:5). "May charity be the root and foundation of" my life (Eph 3:17).
Promise: "My wanderings You have counted; my tears are stored in Your flask; are they not recorded in Your book?" -Ps 56:9
Praise: Each year thousands of teenagers give up their time and energy to walk in the March for Life.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7, Psalm 56:2-3, 9-13, Mark 3:7-12
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JEALOUSY AND GOD
"Saul was jealous of David." -1 Samuel 18:9
Saul was jealous of David and tried to kill him on several occasions. The brothers of Joseph sold him into slavery because they were jealous of him (Acts 7:9, RNAB). The Jewish leaders in Pisidian Antioch "became very jealous" of St. Paul's powerful preaching and persecuted him (Acts 13:45). The Pharisees handed Jesus over out of jealousy to be crucified (Mt 27:18). The high priests and Sadducees arrested and punished the apostles, for they were "filled with jealousy" (Acts 5:17).
Jealousy in support of a religious leader or ministry is not of God. When some of Moses' loyal followers got upset that others were prophesying in addition to Moses, Moses corrected them, saying, "Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets!" (Nm 11:29) Are you attracted to certain religious leaders or ministries? Beware of any tendency toward jealousy. Pray that your love for that leader or that ministry be full of true charity, for "charity is not jealous" (Catechism, 1825; see 1 Cor 13:4).
Christians who exhibit any jealousy are infants, according to Scripture (1 Cor 3:1-3). Jealousy proceeds from the desires of the flesh (Gal 5:20) and is not compatible with Christian living. Jealousy is a symptom of something very wrong within us. "Where there [is] jealousy...there is also inconstancy and all kinds of vile behavior" (Jas 3:16). "Jealousy rots the bones" (Prv 14:30).
Prayer: Father, pour out your love in my heart (Rm 5:5). "May charity be the root and foundation of" my life (Eph 3:17).
Promise: "My wanderings You have counted; my tears are stored in Your flask; are they not recorded in Your book?" -Ps 56:9
Praise: Each year thousands of teenagers give up their time and energy to walk in the March for Life.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
THIS MEANS WAR - One Bread, One Body, 1/22/2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014, St. Vincent of Saragossa
1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51, Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10, Mark 3:1-6
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THIS MEANS WAR
"Blessed be the Lord, my Rock, Who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war." -Psalm 144:1
Today is the forty-first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion in the Roe vs. Wade case, a day when war was declared on those who defend life. The Catholic Church upholds the right to life, from conception until natural death. We are the Church Militant, and God has given each of us an important role to play on the battlefield. Governments, courts, industries, and lobbyists are plotting death (see Mk 3:6); we who defend life are plotting the victory of the armies of the Lord.
The abortion industry is Goliath; we who defend life are David. To the abortion industry and its many supporters, we seem to have withered hands (Mk 3:1). We can't even count on fellow Catholics to carry the pro-life vote. Surely those who oppose life regard us as Goliath did David, holding us "in contempt" (1 Sm 17:42).
God is working to train our withered hands for battle, our shriveled fingers for war (Ps 144:1). Hundreds of thousands of hands today are in Washington, D.C. at the March for Life. Many of these hands and fingers will ply the Rosary beads today wielding the weapons of prayer and fasting which will bring down Goliath. With David, say to Goliath: "You come against me with massive funding, Supreme Court authorization, the support of the secular media, and legal backing. But I come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies that you have insulted" (see 1 Sm 17:45). Stretch out your withered hands to Jesus; He will strengthen them for this war (Ps 144:1).
Prayer: "Arise, O Lord, that Your enemies may be scattered, and those who hate You may flee before You" (Nm 10:35).
Promise: "The battle is the Lord's, and He shall deliver you into our hands." -1 Sm 17:47
Praise: St. Vincent endured the horrible tortures of his martyrdom by "praying and singing hymns to God" (Acts 16:25).
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1 Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-51, Psalm 144:1-2, 9-10, Mark 3:1-6
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THIS MEANS WAR
"Blessed be the Lord, my Rock, Who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war." -Psalm 144:1
Today is the forty-first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision legalizing abortion in the Roe vs. Wade case, a day when war was declared on those who defend life. The Catholic Church upholds the right to life, from conception until natural death. We are the Church Militant, and God has given each of us an important role to play on the battlefield. Governments, courts, industries, and lobbyists are plotting death (see Mk 3:6); we who defend life are plotting the victory of the armies of the Lord.
The abortion industry is Goliath; we who defend life are David. To the abortion industry and its many supporters, we seem to have withered hands (Mk 3:1). We can't even count on fellow Catholics to carry the pro-life vote. Surely those who oppose life regard us as Goliath did David, holding us "in contempt" (1 Sm 17:42).
God is working to train our withered hands for battle, our shriveled fingers for war (Ps 144:1). Hundreds of thousands of hands today are in Washington, D.C. at the March for Life. Many of these hands and fingers will ply the Rosary beads today wielding the weapons of prayer and fasting which will bring down Goliath. With David, say to Goliath: "You come against me with massive funding, Supreme Court authorization, the support of the secular media, and legal backing. But I come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies that you have insulted" (see 1 Sm 17:45). Stretch out your withered hands to Jesus; He will strengthen them for this war (Ps 144:1).
Prayer: "Arise, O Lord, that Your enemies may be scattered, and those who hate You may flee before You" (Nm 10:35).
Promise: "The battle is the Lord's, and He shall deliver you into our hands." -1 Sm 17:47
Praise: St. Vincent endured the horrible tortures of his martyrdom by "praying and singing hymns to God" (Acts 16:25).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP - One Bread, One Body, 1/21/2014
Tuesday, January 21, 2014, St. Agnes
1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28, Mark 2:23-28
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THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP
"Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and from that day on, the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David." -1 Samuel 16:13
The Lord told Samuel to end his pity-party and go raise up a new leader for God's people (1 Sm 16:1). We also need to raise up new Christian leaders.
Samuel replied to the Lord: "How can I go? Saul will hear of it and kill me" (1 Sm 16:2). When we focus on the Holy Spirit and leadership, we will be a threat to the devil, and we too will be in danger.
The Lord promised Samuel: "I Myself will tell you what to do" (1 Sm 16:3). When we obey the Lord, we will quickly crush Satan under our feet (Rm 16:19-20).
The Lord told Samuel to anoint not those who appeared to be leaders but the one chosen by the Lord (1 Sm 16:7). Likewise, the Lord chooses as leaders today "the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something" (1 Cor 1:28).
Don't waste your time worrying and complaining. Spend your time praying for the Holy Spirit to be stirred into flame (2 Tm 1:6) in the lives of simple, grassroots leaders. No matter what Satan does to discourage or intimidate you, keep obeying the Lord and inviting people to receive the fullness of the Spirit in their lives. By continually praying for as many leaders as possible to receive the Spirit, you will join the Spirit in renewing the face of the earth (Ps 104:30). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, give us several new Pentecosts and new leaders in Christ.
Promise: "The Son of Man is Lord even of the sabbath." -Mk 2:28
Praise: St. Agnes is said to have been more joyful at her martyrdom than the most exultant brides have been at their weddings.
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1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 89:20-22, 27-28, Mark 2:23-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012114.cfm
THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP
"Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and from that day on, the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David." -1 Samuel 16:13
The Lord told Samuel to end his pity-party and go raise up a new leader for God's people (1 Sm 16:1). We also need to raise up new Christian leaders.
Samuel replied to the Lord: "How can I go? Saul will hear of it and kill me" (1 Sm 16:2). When we focus on the Holy Spirit and leadership, we will be a threat to the devil, and we too will be in danger.
The Lord promised Samuel: "I Myself will tell you what to do" (1 Sm 16:3). When we obey the Lord, we will quickly crush Satan under our feet (Rm 16:19-20).
The Lord told Samuel to anoint not those who appeared to be leaders but the one chosen by the Lord (1 Sm 16:7). Likewise, the Lord chooses as leaders today "the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something" (1 Cor 1:28).
Don't waste your time worrying and complaining. Spend your time praying for the Holy Spirit to be stirred into flame (2 Tm 1:6) in the lives of simple, grassroots leaders. No matter what Satan does to discourage or intimidate you, keep obeying the Lord and inviting people to receive the fullness of the Spirit in their lives. By continually praying for as many leaders as possible to receive the Spirit, you will join the Spirit in renewing the face of the earth (Ps 104:30). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, give us several new Pentecosts and new leaders in Christ.
Promise: "The Son of Man is Lord even of the sabbath." -Mk 2:28
Praise: St. Agnes is said to have been more joyful at her martyrdom than the most exultant brides have been at their weddings.
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Monday, January 20, 2014
DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT - One Bread, One Body, 1/20/2014
Monday, January 20, 2014, Pope St. Fabian, St. Sebastian
1 Samuel 15:16-23, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Mark 2:18-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012014.cfm
DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT
"To the upright man I will show how God can save." -Psalm 50:23, JB
Various people came to Jesus with the objection that His disciples did not fast, while the Pharisees and John the Baptizer did fast (Mk 2:18). John and the Pharisees were upright men, and Jesus kept the promise of Psalm 50:23 by showing them the salvation of God. Throughout the Gospel, Jesus spends time with the upright, teaching them and showing them God's heart and way of salvation (e.g Lk 7:36ff; 11:37ff; 14:1ff).
On Calvary, Jesus especially showed God's salvation to the upright in His passion, crucifixion, suffering, death, and resurrection. Did the upright members of the Sanhedrin and the upright Pharisees accept God's salvation? Some upright people who were shown the salvation of God accepted it (Acts 26:5ff; Jn 3:1). Others were scandalized by God's offer of salvation of sinners and rejected it (see Jn 12:42).
Are you upright? Praise Jesus if you are! In an increasingly immoral culture, upright men and women are much needed. The true upright person will make an honest assessment of God's generous offer of salvation and their own weakness in comparison to the uprightness of God. The question then becomes, can a person remain upright after having been shown the salvation of God and rejecting it? "Let anyone who thinks he is standing upright watch out lest he fall!" (1 Cor 10:12) Our hope is not in our own righteousness but the righteousness and the mercy of Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I never prefer the praises of people to Your glory (Jn 12:43).
Promise: "Obedience is better than sacrifice." -1 Sm 15:22
Praise: St. Sebastian was healed and restored from one attempted execution to confront the emperor again, giving a double witness to his faith in Jesus.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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1 Samuel 15:16-23, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Mark 2:18-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012014.cfm
DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT
"To the upright man I will show how God can save." -Psalm 50:23, JB
Various people came to Jesus with the objection that His disciples did not fast, while the Pharisees and John the Baptizer did fast (Mk 2:18). John and the Pharisees were upright men, and Jesus kept the promise of Psalm 50:23 by showing them the salvation of God. Throughout the Gospel, Jesus spends time with the upright, teaching them and showing them God's heart and way of salvation (e.g Lk 7:36ff; 11:37ff; 14:1ff).
On Calvary, Jesus especially showed God's salvation to the upright in His passion, crucifixion, suffering, death, and resurrection. Did the upright members of the Sanhedrin and the upright Pharisees accept God's salvation? Some upright people who were shown the salvation of God accepted it (Acts 26:5ff; Jn 3:1). Others were scandalized by God's offer of salvation of sinners and rejected it (see Jn 12:42).
Are you upright? Praise Jesus if you are! In an increasingly immoral culture, upright men and women are much needed. The true upright person will make an honest assessment of God's generous offer of salvation and their own weakness in comparison to the uprightness of God. The question then becomes, can a person remain upright after having been shown the salvation of God and rejecting it? "Let anyone who thinks he is standing upright watch out lest he fall!" (1 Cor 10:12) Our hope is not in our own righteousness but the righteousness and the mercy of Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I never prefer the praises of people to Your glory (Jn 12:43).
Promise: "Obedience is better than sacrifice." -1 Sm 15:22
Praise: St. Sebastian was healed and restored from one attempted execution to confront the emperor again, giving a double witness to his faith in Jesus.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, January 19, 2014
PM eNewsletter Second Sunday in ordinary time
January 19th The second Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, being Your brothers and sisters should always keep us
from ever being ordinary.
We, through prayer and actions, should be stars that shine in
Your heavenly kingdom.
We should be on fire with love for You and love for others.
Please help us to come and adore You in the Eucharist, and
grow in wisdom, and grace, and forgivness.
Help us to be free from the ordinariness of the world and just
be stewards of Your gifts to us.
Help us to love, laugh and really care for others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday TITLE INSURANCE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/19/2014
"Look! There is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world." -John 1:29
The Holy Spirit inspired St. John to pack his Gospel with titles of Jesus. Praying and
praising Jesus by speaking His titles and meditating upon them is insurance against taking
Jesus for granted. It's a great way to deepen our relationship with Him.
Among other titles, John refers to Jesus as:
.the Word of God (Jn 1:1) and Word-Made-Man (Jn 1:14),
."Lamb of God" (Jn 1:29),
.God's "Chosen One" (Jn 1:34),
.Rabbi, (and also Teacher) (Jn 1:38),
."the Messiah" (Jn 1:41),
.Son of God and King of Israel (Jn 1:18, 49),
."the Son of Man" (Jn 1:51),
."the Bread of Life" (Jn 6:35, 48),
."Light of the World" (Jn 8:12),
."I AM" (Jn 8:28; see also Ex 3:14),
."Lord" (Jn 9:38),
."Good Shepherd" (Jn 10:11, 14),
."the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25),
."the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6),
."the Vine" (Jn 15:5),
."the King of the Jews" (Jn 19:19), and
."my Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28)
There are many other Scriptural titles of Jesus. These titles combat deception and encourage
truth. Praise Jesus by His titles.
Prayer: Jesus, Lamb of God, I worship You with my whole heart.
Promise: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of
the earth." -Is 49:6
Praise: Praise Jesus, "the First and the Last and the One Who lives" (Rv 1:17-18).
Monday DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/20/2014
"To the upright man I will show how God can save." -Psalm 50:23, JB
Tuesday THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/21/2014
"Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and from
that day on, the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David." -1 Samuel 16:13
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
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"Speak the Truth in Love" - Ephesians 4:15
"My people perish for want of knowledge! Since you have rejected knowledge, I will reject
you from My priesthood; since you have ignored the law of your God, I will also ignore your
sons." -Hosea 4:6
Contrary to the old saying, what we don't know will definitely hurt us. We perish for lack
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· Fr. Al's Plan for Reading the Bible Each Year
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· Through the Bible in One Year
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray that all my brothers and sister find their Catholic faith back soon, and may
they seek solace on the Holy Spirit to guide and nurture their spiritual health, until life
everlasting. May our Lord have mercy on us all. Amen.
(Christina, Ajax, Ontario, Canada, 1/18/2014 8:28:11 PM)
Let us join in prayer for the United States of America that the heart of life beats for the
unborn, disabled, elderly, etc. That the media, that has turned a blind eye to the Annual
March and Walks for Life discover the truth of Life. pray the prayer Jesus taught Mary,
Saint Peter and His Disciples; the Our Father.throughout the day.. Thank you and God Bless.
(Ken, Texas, 1/18/2014 7:57:59 PM)
The Italian court which is trying Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito once again for the 2007
murder of Meredith Kercher will begin deliberations January 30. Please pray for justice.
Thank you
(Bob M., St. Louis, 1/18/2014 4:52:30 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings please forgive me for all my sins. Lord
please help those works on board ship not to sell their ship so that they can work and help
those family. i;m Begging Lord.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 1/18/2014 4:24:06 PM)
Please pray for Barry that he will make the right decision and know how loved he is. Also
pray for my son.
(anonymous, 1/18/2014 3:18:55 PM)
Please pray for our prayer group leader's husband from my former parish who is having knee
surgery on Tuesday the 21st. Thank you and God bless.
(Sheila T., Garden City, New York, United States, 1/18/2014 1:48:52 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
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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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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.
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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 GIFT OF LIFE
"THANK THE LORD"
... Let us thank the Lord for the gift of life in all its forms, and at the same time let
us proclaim the Gospel of Life.
"POINTS OF MEDITATION"
... I would like to offer you three simple points of meditation for our faith: first, the
Bible reveals to us the Living God, the God who is life and the source of life; second,
Jesus Christ bestows life and the Holy Spirit maintains us in life; and third, following
God's way leads to life, whereas following idols leads to death.
REALITY SHOW
The Bible shows us the human drama in all its reality: good and evil, passion, sin and its
consequences. Whenever we want to assert ourselves, when we become wrapped up in our own
selfishness and put ourselves in the place of God, we end up spawning death.
(Source: Homily for "Evangelium Vitae" Day, June 16, 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.
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
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· 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)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
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Jesus, being Your brothers and sisters should always keep us
from ever being ordinary.
We, through prayer and actions, should be stars that shine in
Your heavenly kingdom.
We should be on fire with love for You and love for others.
Please help us to come and adore You in the Eucharist, and
grow in wisdom, and grace, and forgivness.
Help us to be free from the ordinariness of the world and just
be stewards of Your gifts to us.
Help us to love, laugh and really care for others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday TITLE INSURANCE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/19/2014
"Look! There is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world." -John 1:29
The Holy Spirit inspired St. John to pack his Gospel with titles of Jesus. Praying and
praising Jesus by speaking His titles and meditating upon them is insurance against taking
Jesus for granted. It's a great way to deepen our relationship with Him.
Among other titles, John refers to Jesus as:
.the Word of God (Jn 1:1) and Word-Made-Man (Jn 1:14),
."Lamb of God" (Jn 1:29),
.God's "Chosen One" (Jn 1:34),
.Rabbi, (and also Teacher) (Jn 1:38),
."the Messiah" (Jn 1:41),
.Son of God and King of Israel (Jn 1:18, 49),
."the Son of Man" (Jn 1:51),
."the Bread of Life" (Jn 6:35, 48),
."Light of the World" (Jn 8:12),
."I AM" (Jn 8:28; see also Ex 3:14),
."Lord" (Jn 9:38),
."Good Shepherd" (Jn 10:11, 14),
."the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25),
."the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6),
."the Vine" (Jn 15:5),
."the King of the Jews" (Jn 19:19), and
."my Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28)
There are many other Scriptural titles of Jesus. These titles combat deception and encourage
truth. Praise Jesus by His titles.
Prayer: Jesus, Lamb of God, I worship You with my whole heart.
Promise: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of
the earth." -Is 49:6
Praise: Praise Jesus, "the First and the Last and the One Who lives" (Rv 1:17-18).
Monday DOWNRIGHT UPRIGHT
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/20/2014
"To the upright man I will show how God can save." -Psalm 50:23, JB
Tuesday THE SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/21/2014
"Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and from
that day on, the Spirit of the Lord rushed upon David." -1 Samuel 16:13
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
quick and it will make Jesus smile!
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" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· The Presentation Story
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/PresentationStory.asp
· Speak the Truth in Love
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SpeakTruthLove.asp
"Speak the Truth in Love" - Ephesians 4:15
"My people perish for want of knowledge! Since you have rejected knowledge, I will reject
you from My priesthood; since you have ignored the law of your God, I will also ignore your
sons." -Hosea 4:6
Contrary to the old saying, what we don't know will definitely hurt us. We perish for lack
of knowledge of God and the things of God. In this book, we proclaim the truth in areas
where our ......................................................................
· Fr. Al's Plan for Reading the Bible Each Year
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/FrAlPlanReadingBible.asp
· Through the Bible in One Year
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThroughBible.asp
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekGiftSpirit.asp
Brochures by Topic
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TITLE INSURANCE - One Bread, One Body, 1/19/2014
Sunday, January 19, 2014, 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10, John 1:29-34
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TITLE INSURANCE
"Look! There is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world." -John 1:29
The Holy Spirit inspired St. John to pack his Gospel with titles of Jesus. Praying and praising Jesus by speaking His titles and meditating upon them is insurance against taking Jesus for granted. It's a great way to deepen our relationship with Him.
Among other titles, John refers to Jesus as:
* the Word of God (Jn 1:1) and Word-Made-Man (Jn 1:14),
* "Lamb of God" (Jn 1:29),
* God's "Chosen One" (Jn 1:34),
* Rabbi, (and also Teacher) (Jn 1:38),
* "the Messiah" (Jn 1:41),
* Son of God and King of Israel (Jn 1:18, 49),
* "the Son of Man" (Jn 1:51),
* "the Bread of Life" (Jn 6:35, 48),
* "Light of the World" (Jn 8:12),
* "I AM" (Jn 8:28; see also Ex 3:14),
* "Lord" (Jn 9:38),
* "Good Shepherd" (Jn 10:11, 14),
* "the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25),
* "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6),
* "the Vine" (Jn 15:5),
* "the King of the Jews" (Jn 19:19), and
* "my Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28)
There are many other Scriptural titles of Jesus. These titles combat deception and encourage truth. Praise Jesus by His titles.
Prayer: Jesus, Lamb of God, I worship You with my whole heart.
Promise: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." -Is 49:6
Praise: Praise Jesus, "the First and the Last and the One Who lives" (Rv 1:17-18).
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Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-10, John 1:29-34
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TITLE INSURANCE
"Look! There is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world." -John 1:29
The Holy Spirit inspired St. John to pack his Gospel with titles of Jesus. Praying and praising Jesus by speaking His titles and meditating upon them is insurance against taking Jesus for granted. It's a great way to deepen our relationship with Him.
Among other titles, John refers to Jesus as:
* the Word of God (Jn 1:1) and Word-Made-Man (Jn 1:14),
* "Lamb of God" (Jn 1:29),
* God's "Chosen One" (Jn 1:34),
* Rabbi, (and also Teacher) (Jn 1:38),
* "the Messiah" (Jn 1:41),
* Son of God and King of Israel (Jn 1:18, 49),
* "the Son of Man" (Jn 1:51),
* "the Bread of Life" (Jn 6:35, 48),
* "Light of the World" (Jn 8:12),
* "I AM" (Jn 8:28; see also Ex 3:14),
* "Lord" (Jn 9:38),
* "Good Shepherd" (Jn 10:11, 14),
* "the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25),
* "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6),
* "the Vine" (Jn 15:5),
* "the King of the Jews" (Jn 19:19), and
* "my Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28)
There are many other Scriptural titles of Jesus. These titles combat deception and encourage truth. Praise Jesus by His titles.
Prayer: Jesus, Lamb of God, I worship You with my whole heart.
Promise: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." -Is 49:6
Praise: Praise Jesus, "the First and the Last and the One Who lives" (Rv 1:17-18).
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YOU ARE CHOSEN FOR GREATNESS - One Bread, One Body, 1/18/2014
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1, Psalm 21:2-7, Mark 2:13-17
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YOU ARE CHOSEN FOR GREATNESS
"I have come to call sinners." -Mark 2:17
Saul was outsmarted by some lost asses (1 Sm 9:4). Nevertheless, the Lord chose him to become king and sent Samuel to anoint him (1 Sm 10:1).
Levi (Matthew) was a tax-collector, one of the most sinful occupations in his society (Mk 2:14). Nevertheless, Jesus called Matthew to follow Him (Mk 2:14).
The Lord chooses the most unlikely people to be great in His kingdom. "God chose those whom the world considers absurd to shame the wise; He singled out the weak of this world to shame the strong. He chose the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something; so that mankind can do no boasting before God" (1 Cor 1:27-29).
The Lord has chosen you to be great because He has called you to be His child. You must live not a minimalistic, superficial, mediocre life, but rather an abundant, holy, and eternal life. You are so precious that you were purchased at the price of the incarnate God's blood (1 Cor 6:20). You are so important that you can't become more important. You can only become more aware of your greatness in Him.
As unworthy as you are, you are chosen to be great. Become what the Lord has chosen you to be.
Prayer: Father, may I aspire to greatness and serve the needs of all (Mt 20:26-27).
Promise: "People who are healthy do not need a doctor; sick people do." -Mk 2:17
Praise: Charlie went to Confession again after many years. Jesus lifted his burden of sin.
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1, Psalm 21:2-7, Mark 2:13-17
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YOU ARE CHOSEN FOR GREATNESS
"I have come to call sinners." -Mark 2:17
Saul was outsmarted by some lost asses (1 Sm 9:4). Nevertheless, the Lord chose him to become king and sent Samuel to anoint him (1 Sm 10:1).
Levi (Matthew) was a tax-collector, one of the most sinful occupations in his society (Mk 2:14). Nevertheless, Jesus called Matthew to follow Him (Mk 2:14).
The Lord chooses the most unlikely people to be great in His kingdom. "God chose those whom the world considers absurd to shame the wise; He singled out the weak of this world to shame the strong. He chose the world's lowborn and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were something; so that mankind can do no boasting before God" (1 Cor 1:27-29).
The Lord has chosen you to be great because He has called you to be His child. You must live not a minimalistic, superficial, mediocre life, but rather an abundant, holy, and eternal life. You are so precious that you were purchased at the price of the incarnate God's blood (1 Cor 6:20). You are so important that you can't become more important. You can only become more aware of your greatness in Him.
As unworthy as you are, you are chosen to be great. Become what the Lord has chosen you to be.
Prayer: Father, may I aspire to greatness and serve the needs of all (Mt 20:26-27).
Promise: "People who are healthy do not need a doctor; sick people do." -Mk 2:17
Praise: Charlie went to Confession again after many years. Jesus lifted his burden of sin.
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Friday, January 17, 2014
THE TRAGEDY OF ANSWERED PRAYER - One Bread, One Body, 1/17/2014
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Friday, January 17, 2014, St. Anthony
1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22, Psalm 89:16-19, Mark 2:1-12
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THE TRAGEDY OF ANSWERED PRAYER
"Grant the people's every request. It is not you they reject, they are rejecting Me as their King." -1 Samuel 8:7
The Lord in His love and mercy often does not give us what we ask for in prayer, when giving us what we want would harm us. "You ask and you do not receive because you ask wrongly, with a view to squandering what you receive on your pleasures" (Jas 4:3). However, the Lord sometimes gives us what we want, even if it will be harmful for us. The Israelites wanted to have a king (1 Sm 8:5). Samuel knew how wrong this was (1 Sm 8:6); nonetheless, God told him to "grant the people's every request" (1 Sm 8:7), even if that meant the people would become enslaved and oppressed (1 Sm 8:11-19).
Are you in danger of God answering one of your prayers? Are you about to get what you want but not what you need? Are you praying yourself into a mess - like a breakdown, divorce, or a form of slavery? You'd better change your prayer now before it's too late.
However, to change your prayer, you must change your heart. To change your heart, you must change your treasures (Lk 12:34). To change your treasures, you must turn to Jesus and repent (see Phil 3:7ff). Then you'll pray for what He wants and not what you want. What Jesus wants is always the best. What we want can be terrible. Pray with Jesus: "Not my will, but Yours be done" (see Mt 26:39).
Prayer: Father, teach me to pray (Lk 11:1) and especially to love.
Promise: "The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." -Mk 2:10
Praise: St. Anthony went out into the desert simply to hear God and draw closer to Him. So many people were attracted to his lifestyle of holiness that Anthony was eventually called "The Father of Monks."
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Friday, January 17, 2014, St. Anthony
1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22, Psalm 89:16-19, Mark 2:1-12
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THE TRAGEDY OF ANSWERED PRAYER
"Grant the people's every request. It is not you they reject, they are rejecting Me as their King." -1 Samuel 8:7
The Lord in His love and mercy often does not give us what we ask for in prayer, when giving us what we want would harm us. "You ask and you do not receive because you ask wrongly, with a view to squandering what you receive on your pleasures" (Jas 4:3). However, the Lord sometimes gives us what we want, even if it will be harmful for us. The Israelites wanted to have a king (1 Sm 8:5). Samuel knew how wrong this was (1 Sm 8:6); nonetheless, God told him to "grant the people's every request" (1 Sm 8:7), even if that meant the people would become enslaved and oppressed (1 Sm 8:11-19).
Are you in danger of God answering one of your prayers? Are you about to get what you want but not what you need? Are you praying yourself into a mess - like a breakdown, divorce, or a form of slavery? You'd better change your prayer now before it's too late.
However, to change your prayer, you must change your heart. To change your heart, you must change your treasures (Lk 12:34). To change your treasures, you must turn to Jesus and repent (see Phil 3:7ff). Then you'll pray for what He wants and not what you want. What Jesus wants is always the best. What we want can be terrible. Pray with Jesus: "Not my will, but Yours be done" (see Mt 26:39).
Prayer: Father, teach me to pray (Lk 11:1) and especially to love.
Promise: "The Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." -Mk 2:10
Praise: St. Anthony went out into the desert simply to hear God and draw closer to Him. So many people were attracted to his lifestyle of holiness that Anthony was eventually called "The Father of Monks."
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OBEYING PRAYING - One Bread, One Body, 1/16/2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
1 Samuel 4:1-11, Psalm 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25, Mark 1:40-45
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OBEYING PRAYING
"It was a disastrous defeat, in which Israel lost thirty thousand foot soldiers. The ark of God was captured." -1 Samuel 4:10-11
How many people have prayed to the Lord when things went bad, and then things got worse? The Israelites suffered four thousand casualties when they were defeated by the Philistines (1 Sm 4:2). Then the Israelites brought forth the ark of the covenant and "lost thirty thousand foot soldiers"! (1 Sm 4:10) Prayer changes things - sometimes for the worse.
Sometimes things get worse after we pray because we are not obeying the Lord. "When one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination" (Prv 28:9). "Does the Lord so delight in holocausts and sacrifices as in obedience to the command of the Lord?" (1 Sm 15:22) Prayer without obedience is often an attempt to manipulate the Lord, and He will not let us use and abuse Him in this way. The writer of the book of James wrote: "You ask and you do not receive because you ask wrongly, with a view to squandering what you receive on your pleasures" (Jas 4:3). Jesus said: "None of those who cry out, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of God but only the one who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Mt 7:21).
The Lord commands us to pray always (Lk 18:1), but that will be pleasing to Him and beneficial to us only if we obey always. Obey and pray.
Prayer: Father, I repent of disobedience. I will go to Confession as soon as possible.
Promise: "The leprosy left him then and there, and he was cured." -Mk 1:42
Praise: Julie had attempted suicide many times. Jesus delivered her and set her free as she was reading Psalm 6.
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1 Samuel 4:1-11, Psalm 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25, Mark 1:40-45
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011614.cfm
OBEYING PRAYING
"It was a disastrous defeat, in which Israel lost thirty thousand foot soldiers. The ark of God was captured." -1 Samuel 4:10-11
How many people have prayed to the Lord when things went bad, and then things got worse? The Israelites suffered four thousand casualties when they were defeated by the Philistines (1 Sm 4:2). Then the Israelites brought forth the ark of the covenant and "lost thirty thousand foot soldiers"! (1 Sm 4:10) Prayer changes things - sometimes for the worse.
Sometimes things get worse after we pray because we are not obeying the Lord. "When one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination" (Prv 28:9). "Does the Lord so delight in holocausts and sacrifices as in obedience to the command of the Lord?" (1 Sm 15:22) Prayer without obedience is often an attempt to manipulate the Lord, and He will not let us use and abuse Him in this way. The writer of the book of James wrote: "You ask and you do not receive because you ask wrongly, with a view to squandering what you receive on your pleasures" (Jas 4:3). Jesus said: "None of those who cry out, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of God but only the one who does the will of My Father in heaven" (Mt 7:21).
The Lord commands us to pray always (Lk 18:1), but that will be pleasing to Him and beneficial to us only if we obey always. Obey and pray.
Prayer: Father, I repent of disobedience. I will go to Confession as soon as possible.
Promise: "The leprosy left him then and there, and he was cured." -Mk 1:42
Praise: Julie had attempted suicide many times. Jesus delivered her and set her free as she was reading Psalm 6.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Obedience School" or on tape entitled "Obeying God" on audio AV 62-3 or video V-62.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
DEMONS - One Bread, One Body, 1/15/2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20, Psalm 40:2, 5, 7-10, Mark 1:29-39
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011514.cfm
DEMONS
"After sunset, as evening drew on, they brought Him all who were ill, and those possessed by demons." -Mark 1:32
Before His public ministry, Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan (Mk 1:13). Jesus began His public ministry by driving out an unclean spirit from a man in a synagogue (Mk 1:26). Jesus' reputation was: "He gives orders to unclean spirits and they obey!" (Mk 1:27) "Those whom He cured, who were variously afflicted, were many, and so were the demons He expelled" (Mk 1:34). Mark summarized Jesus' public ministry as follows: "He went into their synagogues preaching the good news and expelling demons throughout the whole of Galilee" (Mk 1:39).
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Heb 13:8). Jesus drives out demons today as He did yesterday, and His followers likewise expel demons in His name (Mk 16:17).
Our secular humanistic culture does not recognize the existence of demons. Those who talk about driving out demons are viewed as hopelessly unenlightened and backward. However, the Church, the Bible, and the experience of almost every culture clearly state that demons are real and active. Don't be blinded by our culture. Give your life to Jesus, and then use your authority in Jesus to drive out demons.
Prayer: Lord, "speak, for Your servant is listening" (1 Sm 3:10).
Promise: "Rising early the next morning, He went off to a lonely place in the desert; there He was absorbed in prayer." -Mk 1:35
Praise: Barbara had painful sensations in her face for several years. She made a full Confession, her first in many years. Jesus then removed the pain permanently.
(Let's reject Satan, his evil works, and sin rather than rejecting Jesus and His good works. For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Do You Renounce Satan?" or on audio AV 44-1 or video V-44. Also order our leaflet, "Spiritual Warfare", or our audio tape AV 57-3 or video tape V-57.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from December 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013
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1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20, Psalm 40:2, 5, 7-10, Mark 1:29-39
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011514.cfm
DEMONS
"After sunset, as evening drew on, they brought Him all who were ill, and those possessed by demons." -Mark 1:32
Before His public ministry, Jesus overcame the temptations of Satan (Mk 1:13). Jesus began His public ministry by driving out an unclean spirit from a man in a synagogue (Mk 1:26). Jesus' reputation was: "He gives orders to unclean spirits and they obey!" (Mk 1:27) "Those whom He cured, who were variously afflicted, were many, and so were the demons He expelled" (Mk 1:34). Mark summarized Jesus' public ministry as follows: "He went into their synagogues preaching the good news and expelling demons throughout the whole of Galilee" (Mk 1:39).
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever" (Heb 13:8). Jesus drives out demons today as He did yesterday, and His followers likewise expel demons in His name (Mk 16:17).
Our secular humanistic culture does not recognize the existence of demons. Those who talk about driving out demons are viewed as hopelessly unenlightened and backward. However, the Church, the Bible, and the experience of almost every culture clearly state that demons are real and active. Don't be blinded by our culture. Give your life to Jesus, and then use your authority in Jesus to drive out demons.
Prayer: Lord, "speak, for Your servant is listening" (1 Sm 3:10).
Promise: "Rising early the next morning, He went off to a lonely place in the desert; there He was absorbed in prayer." -Mk 1:35
Praise: Barbara had painful sensations in her face for several years. She made a full Confession, her first in many years. Jesus then removed the pain permanently.
(Let's reject Satan, his evil works, and sin rather than rejecting Jesus and His good works. For a related teaching, order our leaflet "Do You Renounce Satan?" or on audio AV 44-1 or video V-44. Also order our leaflet, "Spiritual Warfare", or our audio tape AV 57-3 or video tape V-57.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from December 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 17, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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