January 5th The Epiphany
Jesus, this Sunday we celebrate Your manifestation among us to
the whole world.
Please help us to truly realize that "God is with us" should really
be taken personally and realize that You are truly with us.
Loving and helping and bringing us slowly into Your everlasting
kingdom.
Help us to live lives that give glory and honor to You.
Help us bring others into Your church through the loving care
that we show to them by our life style.
Let them see You in us.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE WISDOM OF ABANDONMENT
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"Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance." -Isaiah 60:3
Wise men and women, like the wise men of the first Christmas, prostrate themselves before
Jesus, do Him homage, and give themselves to Him (Mt 2:11). This total abandonment is not a
one-time experience, but a way of life - forever.
Wise men and women are great-souled individuals who begrudge nothing to God. They're not
looking for the quickest Mass to fulfill their Sunday obligation. Rather, they consider it
a privilege to worship the Lord as long as possible. Wise men and women don't ask if they
have to go to Confession annually, but they rejoice in celebrating frequently the Sacrament
of Reconciliation. Wise men and women consider it a privilege to share their faith in
Jesus, especially in situations where they may be persecuted (see Acts 5:41; 13:52). Wisdom
is not doing the minimum but always searching for new opportunities to abandon ourselves to
the love and will of God. Wise men and women transcend their natural inclinations to
selfishness, laziness, and fear. They live supernaturally - by grace and by faith.
The Lord wants to make you a wise man or woman. Are you willing to become wise, to follow
the star, to give all to Jesus?
Prayer: Father, on this Epiphany, give me the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of
wisdom (see Ps 111:10).
Promise: "See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you
the Lord shines, and over you appears His glory." -Is 60:2
Praise: Alleluia! Christ "was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit; seen by
the angels; preached among the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up into
glory" (1 Tm 3:16).
Monday LIES, LIES, AND MORE LIES
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"Many false prophets have appeared in the world." -1 John 4:1
Tuesday I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
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"Then, taking the five loaves and the two fish, Jesus raised His eyes to heaven, pronounced
a blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples to distribute." -Mark 6:41
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Who Am I in Christ?
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"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings himself to nought
for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we know what to do, when to do it, where to go, and how it's
done. Identity is a first step in the Christian life. Before Jesus' public ministry, the
Father proclaimed Jesus His beloved Son in Whom He was well pleased (Mt 3:17). As soon as
Peter recognized Who Jesus was, Jesus announced to Peter: "You are 'Rock,' and on this rock
I will build My Church" (Mt 16:18). Paul repeatedly told believers ........................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Let us look at the words of St. Paul to 2nd Timothy, chapter 4, verses 3 and 4. For the time
is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will
accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own likings, and will turn away from
listening to the truth and wander into myths. Please join in prayer and offer all our
sufferings for the truth.pray the prayer Jesus taught Mary, Saint Peter and His Disciples;
the Our Father.throughout the day.. Thank you and God Bless.
(Ken, Texas, 1/4/2014 7:49:04 PM)
Fear is useless.LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Cecilia hang in there. GOD wants your child to be born. God will
provide for you and your child. Keep coming to this site and more people will pray for your
situation. In JESUS CHRIST I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 1/4/2014 3:43:00 PM)
our work.Lord help my son to be a good boy and not to take again drugs touch his heart and
mind to change his lifesytle.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 1/4/2014 3:31:41 PM)
Please pray that God may grant me a way to continue my pregnancy so that I will not have to
abort. May there be a change of hearts in the people surrounding me and a change of
circumstances that will allow my pregnancy.
(cecilia, 1/4/2014 2:36:43 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.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE FAMILY
"GOOD NEWS"
The "Good News" of the family is a very important part of evangelization, which Christians
can communicate to all by the witness of their lives; and already they are doing so, this is
evident in secularized societies: truly Christian families are known by their fidelity,
their patience, their openness to life, and by their respect for the elderly ... the secret
to this is the presence of Jesus in the family.
"BE CLOSE TO EVERYONE"
Let us ... propose to all people with respect and courage, the beauty of marriage and the
family illuminated by the Gospel! And in order to do this let us approach with care and
affection those families who are struggling, forced to leave their homeland, broken,
homeless or unemployed. Let us be close to everyone through the proclamation of this Gospel
of the family, the beauty of the family.
"DRIVING FORCE"
One could say, without exaggeration, that the family is the driving force of the world and
of history.
(Source: Address to participants in the plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for
the Family, October 25, 2013)
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PM Ministry List
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some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· 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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