February 23rd Seventh Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh! Christ, as Your church celebrates the feast of the "Chair of St. Peter".
Help us to always give total allegiance to Rome and the heirarchal structure that
makes up Your church.
Help us to be faithful to all the teachings that have been handed down through
the ages.
Lord, grace us to read and know the catechism of the Catholic church, so that
we will know what to believe and why the church teaches what it does.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday TURN THE OTHER CHEEK
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"But what I say to you is: offer no resistance to injury." -Matthew 5:39
Jesus sounds so naive. Everybody knows we must resist injury. Jesus says that after we've
been hit on one cheek, we should turn the other. We'll get killed if we take His advice.
However, the Sermon on the Mount is not "advice"; it is the Lord's command. Yet we
rationalize that Jesus' message in the Sermon on the Mount is poetic, symbolic, anything but
literal.
Sometimes Jesus does not speak literally, as when He said to gouge out our eye (Mt 5:29). So
we're tempted to assume the Sermon on the Mount, especially this part of it, must not be
literal. However, Jesus did literally turn the other cheek, hand over His garments and walk
the extra mile (Mt 5:39-41), even up Mount Calvary to be crucified.
If we deny that the Sermon on the Mount is literal, we may be denying that we must imitate
the crucified Christ. Jesus is literally calling us to a radically different lifestyle.
Following Jesus is not just a modification of a worldly life but an utterly new way to live.
Will you decide to be a Christian on Jesus' terms - not as other people are, not as you want,
but as He wills? Accept the Preacher and the preaching of the Sermon on the Mount.
Prayer: Jesus, it's impossible to be a Christian without Your constant amazing grace. Pour
out the Holy Spirit upon me (Rm 5:5) and give me the grace to receive in docility.
Promise: "For the wisdom of this world is absurdity with God." -1 Cor 3:19
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, the only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6). Alleluia!
Monday TRIPLE FAITH
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"I do believe! Help my lack of faith!" -Mark 9:24, our translation
Tuesday FLESH BE GONE
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"Is it not your inner cravings that make war within your members?" -James 4:1
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Brochures
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· Seek First the Kingdom
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Seek First the Kingdom (Mt. 6:33)
"Repent! The kingdom of God is at hand!" -Mk 1:15, our translation
Jesus told us to present His gospel by proclaiming that the kingdom
of God is at hand (Mt 10:7). He commanded us to seek first His
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· The Secret of Fasting
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For my brother Tim who is celebrating a birthday today. Thank You Jesus for such a sweet,
caring brother. Amen.
(Regina, 2/22/2014 8:31:46 PM)
For the special intentions of the B.A. family.
(Anonymous, Missouri, 2/22/2014 8:24:55 PM)
I kindly request you to pray for my husband, Dennis, who is going to give his medical
license exam on the 1st of March. He has had several failed attempts. His passion is to
work as a doctor.
(Candice, United Arab Emirates, 2/22/2014 4:04:09 PM)
UPDATED PRAYER REQUEST! 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY." Feb.22,2014. 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(Feb.22.March.. Lent..
Easter..2014,15.. or as long as possible?) for God's Healing & Protecting Peace! Pass on to
the Nuns,Sisters, Prayer 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! Bill and Carol. usa PS. We will keep you
all in our daily prayers!
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 2/22/2014 3:27:53 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with your Holy spirit as we
go along with our work.Lord thank so much for the wonderful life.bless our family and other
family.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang, 2/22/2014 3:22:49 PM)
For S, may she be with the Angels and the Saints, she had such an impact on my life and made
me believe in the goodness that comes from God.
(Anonymous, 2/22/2014 1:36:49 PM)
For a lasting peace in Ukraine and for the world's nations to insure for a peaceful process
as Ukraine grows into to a stable and responsible nation. Amen.
(Anonymous, 2/22/2014 1:24:43 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.
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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
REALISM AND FRUITFULNESS
Those who let themselves by led by the Holy Spirit are realists, they know how to survey
and assess reality. They are also fruitful; their lives bring new life to birth all around
them.
THE WAY TO FREEDOM AND LIFE
... Let us look to God as the God of Life, let us look to His law, to the Gospel message,
as the way to freedom and life.
SAY "YES" TO GOD
... Let us say "Yes" to the God who is the Living One and the Merciful One. Only faith in
the Living God saves us: in the God who in Jesus Christ has given us His own life by the
gift of the Holy spirit and has made it possible to live as true sons and daughters of God
through His mercy. This faith brings us freedom and happiness.
(Source: Homily for "Evangelium Vitae" Day, June 16, 2013)
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 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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