February 16th Sixth Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Jesus, is the week before the start of Lent.
Let us, right now, decide what we should do that will give the most
praise and glory to You.
Lord, help us to look at our lives, and see the areas that need
improvement or correction.
Then grace us, Lord, to be willing to give that problem, or difficulty,
over to You, to do with it, as You will.
Let us right now pray, and trust that You have something that You want
us to give You, as a gift for You, to present to the Father on Holy
Saturday.
Lord, let this Lent be the best Lent we have ever had.
Thank You Jesus, for loving us always.
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 HIGHEST MORAL STANDARDS
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"You have heard the commandment, 'You shall not commit adultery.' What I say to you is:
anyone who looks lustfully at a woman has already committed adultery with her in his
thoughts.' " -Matthew 5:27-28
Jesus did not believe in working on the sabbath, but He did cause a controversy by healing
on the sabbath. He was also not ultra-strict about washing His hands before eating
(see Mt 15:2). Moreover, Jesus did not require His disciples to fast until after He ascended
into heaven (see Mt 9:14ff). He also stopped an adulteress from being put to death
(Jn 8:3ff).
Some people misunderstood Jesus' actions. They thought He was trying to be popular by being
permissive. However, Jesus set the record straight by proclaiming: "Do not think that I have
come to abolish the law and the prophets. I have come, not to abolish them, but to fulfill
them" (Mt 5:17). Jesus then proceeded to set the highest moral standards in history. He
condemned not only murder but growing angry (Mt 5:22). He forbade not only adultery but also
lustful glances and thoughts (Mt 5:28). Jesus also opposed divorce although it was accepted
in the Bible (Mt 5:32). He even commanded us to love our enemies and to offer no resistance
to injury (Mt 5:44, 39).
Jesus is not permissive; He is impossibly demanding. We will be hopelessly frustrated in
trying to fulfill Jesus' moral standards. Our only hope is to come to Jesus (see Mt 11:28)
and turn our lives over to Him. We cannot meet His standards, but we can "let it be done" to
us according to His word (see Lk 1:38). "He Who calls us is trustworthy, therefore He will
do it" (1 Thes 5:24).
Prayer: Father, I must be, but cannot be, holy. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me from this
impossible situation.
Promise: "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God
has prepared for those who love Him." -1 Cor 2:9
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus has conquered death for us! Alleluia!
Monday DIVINE MERCY IN DIVINE FRUSTRATION
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"With a sigh from the depths of His spirit He said, 'Why does this age seek a sign?' " -Mark 8:12
Tuesday CARE-FREE IN JESUS' COMFORT
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"When cares abound within me, Your comfort gladdens my soul." -Psalm 94:19
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Take care "lest any of you have an evil and unfaithful spirit and fall away from the living
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for your love and for giving me a good job more than my
expectation, I surrender into your holy Hands my Job, my Bosses and my colleagues. Lord;
you know my needs and concerns. Bless according to your will Amen.
(GA, 2/15/2014 2:11:22 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 and bless our family and other family.we ask this
through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 2/15/2014 1:25:49 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Thank you for this new day. Thank you for the many blessings given
me and my family. May I use these blessings to radiate your love for us to others. LORD
please forgive this sinner. May I forgive. May others forgive me. In JESUS I trust. Thank
you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 2/15/2014 11:14:01 AM)
Please pray for me that I succeed in my job so I can support my kids. Everything seems to
backfire on me and I'm constantly walking on eggshells. Please ask The Lord to guide me.
(Ann, 2/15/2014 11:04:39 AM)
May the Holy Spirit restore trust in my relationship with my daughter in law. Forgive me
Jesus for lying and please heal the damage I have done.
(rs, 2/15/2014 8:02:34 AM)
healing for myself.gum line in mouth.
(tg, redford, mi, 2/15/2014 6:27:59 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
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)
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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.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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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
· 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)
· The New Evangelization: Nothing is Impossible for God (May 2-4)
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