January 12th The baptism of the Lord
Jesus, You were baptised in the river Jordon by John the Baptist,
to show us all the value and need for baptism.
This sacrament truly makes us all sons and daughters of God.
What an amazing gift we receive.
Who can't truly understand Your love for us, that even though we
are naturally prone to sin, we are called to come above our human
condition and be Your brothers and sisters.
Help us to realize that Your love also calls us to live our baptismal
promises, to reject satan, and all evil spirits.
Help us to help.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday GIVE IN
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"Give in for now. We must do this if we would fulfill all of God's demands." -Matthew 3:15
The first words of Jesus in the New Testament are: "Give in" (Mt 3:15). Usually, when we
hear this command, we are being stubborn, selfish, and rebellious. However, when Jesus told
John the Baptizer to give in, it was in a different context. Jesus told John to give in and
baptize Him, that is, to do something John was not worthy of doing. In a similar context,
Jesus commands us to give in. For example, before we receive Holy Communion, we say: "Lord,
I am not worthy to receive You" (see Mt 8:8). Then we give in and receive Communion despite
our unworthiness.
Jesus calls us to follow Him in bringing justice to the nations (Is 42:1), opening the eyes
of the blind, bringing out prisoners from confinement (Is 42:7), and healing all who are in
the grip of the devil (Acts 10:38). We feel inadequate and unworthy to accomplish these
great plans the Lord has for us, but the Lord tells us to "give in." We may not feel like
much, but the Lord commands us to give in and believe we are children of God, loved and
favored by Him, and empowered by the Holy Spirit (see Mt 3:16-17). On this last day of the
Christmas season, give in and renew the face of the earth (Ps 104:30).
Prayer: Father, I believe deeply that You are my Father and that You love me. May this
faith change every detail of my life.
Promise: "Here is My Servant Whom I uphold, My chosen One with Whom I am pleased, upon Whom
I have put My Spirit." -Is 42:1
Praise: Alleluia! Thank You, Holy Spirit, for Christmas! Alleluia!
Monday LOVING THE BARREN
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"But Hannah was childless." -1 Samuel 1:2
Tuesday RECEIVING THE BLESSING OF A LIFETIME
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"The Lord remembered her. She conceived, and at the end of her term bore a son whom she
called Samuel, since she had asked the Lord for him." -1 Samuel 1:19-20
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Brochures
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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
of knowledge of God and the things of God. In this book, we proclaim the truth in areas
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my husband Paul to find another job cause he got laid off yesterday. Please
pray for my. Four. Kids to make good. Grades in. School.
(cindy w., lewis. center, ohio, United States, 1/11/2014 7:49:47 PM)
heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your holy spirit as we
go along with our work.Lord help us to finish all the paper works with and give us a healthy
body so that we can perform all our obligations.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
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Let us pray politicans will not abuse their power whether they are democrat presidents or
republican governers. Amen.
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For S.F.'s total healing from the imperfect hip transplant surgery 01-11-14
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Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Please forgive this sinner. Guide me not to repeat. Thank you LORD
for this site and for all those that come to it with their petitions. LORD take a second
look at them. May your answers to them bring earthly happiness to them and a desire to be
closer to YOU. Making it to heaven is the ultimate goal. In JESUS I trust. Let there be
miracles today. Thank you
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Please pray for Amy in Massachusettes. She is contemplating an abortion!! Please pray for
her for the next couple of weeks. Pray that her boyfriend will be successful in talking her
out of it. Pray for him too! His name is Joey.
(Diane, Berlin, NH, United States, 1/11/2014 2:54:47 PM)
If it is Your Will that my husband gets this job, please help him. Thank you, Lord.
(Carol, Arizona, 1/11/2014 12:46:45 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
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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 FAMILY
THE FAMILY AND DIGNITY
In the family the person becomes aware of his or her own dignity and, especially if their
upbringing is Christian, each one recognizes the dignity of every single person, in a
particular way the sick, the weak and the marginalized.
FOUNDED ON MARRIAGE
... The family is founded on marriage. Through their free and faithful act of love,
Christian spouses testify to the fact that marriage, insofar as it is a sacrament, is the
foundation of the family and strengthens spousal union and the couple's mutual gift of self.
DARK FUTURE
A society that neglects children and marginalizes the elderly severs its roots and darkens
its future... Caring for our little ones and for our elders is a choice for civilization.
And also for the future, because the little ones, the children, the young people will carry
society forward by their strength, their youth, and the elderly people will carry it
forward by their wisdom, their memory, which they must give to us all.
(Source: Address to participants in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for
the Family, October 25, 2013)
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· 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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