February 2nd, Presentation of the lord
Merciful Christ, we were presented to You, the Father and the Holy
Spirit when we were brought to the church for baptism.
Lord, as we celebrate Your presentation in the temple, let it be a
reminder for us of what a great privilege we received by becoming a
child of God.
Jesus, let us realize that we are children of a royal heritage, and
heirs to the privilege of eternal life.
Thank You for Your great gift, and let us be excited to belong to You.
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 LAST DAY OF CHRISTMAS
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"When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, the couple brought Him up
to Jerusalem so that He could be presented to the Lord." -Luke 2:22
According to Jewish law, forty days after their baby boys were born, parents were obliged
to present them to the Lord (Lv 12:3-4). Therefore, we celebrate the Lord's Presentation
forty days after Christmas, His birthday. So today's feast day is connected with the number
"40" and with Christmas.
The number "40" indicates a period of great change, hopefully ending in fulfillment. For
instance, the Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years before entering the
promised land. Noah's flood lasted forty days. Moses was in God's presence on Mount Sinai
for forty days. Nineveh had forty days to repent. Jesus fasted for forty days and ascended
forty days after His resurrection. Today, the Lord is offering us the grace of a "40," that
is, the grace of transformation and fulfillment.
Did you "have a good Christmas"? Is your life transformed by what the Lord did this past
Christmas? If not, you can be transformed by the graces of today. Today may be your last
chance for Christmas. Give your life to the Christ of Christmas. Jesus is a Sign of
contradiction and your "Downfall" if you reject Him. He is your "Rise" if you accept Him
(Lk 2:34). Give your life to Jesus today and have Christmas.
Prayer: Father, may this be the best Christmas ever - all that You want it to be.
Promise: "Since He was Himself tested through what He suffered, He is able to help those
who are tempted." -Heb 2:18
Praise: Alleluia! Praise Jesus, the Light to the nations and the glory of Israel! (Lk 2:32)
Monday JESUS RESTORES FAMILIES
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"Go home to your family and make it clear to them how much the Lord in His mercy has done
for you." -Mark 5:19
Tuesday AGED TO PERFECTION?
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"Keep my life, for I am devoted to You; save Your servant who trusts in You." -Psalm 86:2
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please help me always rely on the LORD, and know the path I take is his. I love him, and
all of us let him please help those he can who need him and also do not know. Please shine
upon all of us
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Please pray for total and complete healing of back pain, leg pain, insomnia, intestinal
problems and for weight loss for me. Trying to do everything right, but still suffering.
Asking this in the Name of Jesus. Thank you for praying, and may you all be healed.
(Marian, 2/1/2014 6:05:13 PM)
please pray for the deliverance of cathy and Maggie
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Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,help my son to be stay away from drugs help
him to have a job.to prepare himself to responsible and to love his all members of the
family we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
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Please pray for a young man suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and also a broken
relationship. Lord have mercy and pity on his brokenness and restore him to full health and
happiness. Thank you in anticipation. Amen
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Dear prayer warriors, Greetings to you in Jesus Name. I request you to please pray for my
mother MRS.KRISHNAWATI SINGH JAMES who is in the hospital for the past four months. Doctors
gave up but through prayers of the prayer warrior she came out of the danger zone. Still she
is in tracheostomy, for the suction of the phlegm in her lungs which keeps coming. And badly
infection in her lungs. Please pray that this may be removed and she is able to breathe on
her own lungs without any artificial oxygen. JESUS HEAL HER AND TOUCH HER. PRAISE THE LORD
JESUS CHRIST. AMEN THANKS, NEELAM DANI
(NEELAM, nanital, UTTRAKHAND, India, 2/1/2014 12:21:03 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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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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PM Ministry List
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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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