Monday, June 30, 2014, First Martyrs of Rome
Amos 2:6-10, 13-16, Psalm 50:16-23, Matthew 8:18-22
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CRUSHING
"Beware, I will crush you into the ground as a wagon crushes when laden with sheaves." -Amos 2:13
The Lord promised to crush the Israelites because of their sins. Some of the sins they committed were:
* putting money and a comfortable lifestyle above people (see Am 2:6).
* trampling the heads of the weak and forcing "the lowly out of the way" (Am 2:7). (Compare this to abortion.)
* being lustful and therefore idolatrous (see Eph 5:5). Both parents and children were impure (see Am 2:7).
* charging interest on loans (see Am 2:8).
* financing their drinking of alcohol through unjust practices (Am 2:8).
There are striking parallels between the sins of Amos' time and those of our society. Living a comfortable lifestyle is the main issue on the minds of most people in our culture. We hardly notice our injustices against the poor, weak, and lowly. Impure behavior is a regular occurrence and is either condoned, ignored, or encouraged. Moreover, abortion is commonplace.
We must repent or give God no alternative but to crush and damn us. The Lord wants to forgive and save us, but He won't force us to accept His love. God does not have a double standard. He is just. He will treat us like Sodom, Gomorrah, or the Israelites of Amos' time, unless we repent.
Go to Confession as soon as possible. Take responsibility for your part in the sins of our society. Let God love, not crush, you.
Prayer: Father, may I repent and then help others take the sins out of their lives (see Mt 7:5). May I crush Satan under my feet (Rm 16:20).
Promise: "Teacher, wherever You go I will come after You." -Mt 8:19
Praise: It was the seed of the outpoured blood of the First Martyrs of Rome that gave great life to the Church and provided an enduring witness to Christ for the ages.
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June 29th, Sts. Peter and Paul
Lord, Your Church was started by You, and Your making St. Peter the
rock, and the leader of the apostles.
You also brought us, the gentiles, into Your church through the
preaching and teachings of St. Paul.
Jesus, give us this apostolic ferver to truly focus on You as the
most important person in our lives.
Let us truly make our lives revolve around You.
Let us realize that if we don't have You first in our lives, all
the cares and problems of living will eventually drag us down, and
put us into depression and anxiety.
You, oh! Jesus, are the way, the truth and the life, let that fact
cause us to be Christed in all of our ways, and trusting You, and
You alone, to bring all things to good.
Let us be light to this darkened world.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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"No mere man has revealed this to you, but My heavenly Father."
-Matthew 16:17
Because the Church is founded on the apostles, today is a very
significant day. In some countries, today's feast of Sts. Peter and
Paul is a holy day of obligation. The Lord has done such astounding
works on this day that the Church in some countries believes that
in charity it should oblige Catholics to celebrate the Eucharist
today and receive all the Lord wants to give them.
Today God sends an angel to free those in bondage (see Acts 12:7).
Today the Lord thwarts the murderous plans of wicked governments
(see Acts 12:1ff). On this holy day, people are pouring out their
lives in total surrender to the Lord's will (see 2 Tm 4:6). Today
the Lord is giving the grace of a happy death to many thousands
(see 2 Tm 4:7-8). On this special day of grace, God is changing
people's names and lives, as these people profess Jesus as "the
Messiah" and "the Son of the living God" (Mt 16:16). Today the Lord
Jesus is raising up leaders for His Church (see Mt 16:18). In turn,
these leaders will raise up the Church to attack and conquer the
very gates of hell (Mt 16:18).
Today is a holy day. It is set apart (see Sir 33:7-9). It is a day
of love, power, conversion, forgiveness, reconciliation, healing,
and hope. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us.
Prayer: Father, today I open my heart to receive more than I can
ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "The Lord will continue to rescue me from all attempts to
do me harm and will bring me safe to His heavenly kingdom. To Him
be glory for ever and ever. Amen." -2 Tm 4:18
Praise: Sts. Peter and Paul, a fisherman and a tentmaker, were the
chosen apostles to the Jews and Gentiles, who spread the good news
to all the earth.
Monday CRUSHING
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which You have granted me. Thank You for the hope You have renewed
within me through the outpouring of compassionate prayer directed
toward me. Lord, You know what a weak soul I am. Please do not
allow me to disappoint You in my response to all of Your blessings.
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Please pray for my son Frank Lange he is on the donors list for a
liver transplant, Keep me strong and healthy as I will be his
caregiver. Thank you and God bless.
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Thank you Lord for all my blessings you have given me. Help my son
to stay away from drugs and to resist temptation. guide me please
to make the right decisions concerning my future and keep me in
your sacred heart forever.Mother Mary wrap me in your arms and hold
me and my family. Thank You
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Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to You Day & Night
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praying and your patience.
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 6/28/2014 12:38:05 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us
with your Holy spiirit as we go along with our work.Lord please
help us in everything were going to do.. Lord please touch the
heart and mind each and everyone of us.especially my son to stay
away from drugs.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
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rock, and the leader of the apostles.
You also brought us, the gentiles, into Your church through the
preaching and teachings of St. Paul.
Jesus, give us this apostolic ferver to truly focus on You as the
most important person in our lives.
Let us truly make our lives revolve around You.
Let us realize that if we don't have You first in our lives, all
the cares and problems of living will eventually drag us down, and
put us into depression and anxiety.
You, oh! Jesus, are the way, the truth and the life, let that fact
cause us to be Christed in all of our ways, and trusting You, and
You alone, to bring all things to good.
Let us be light to this darkened world.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday TODAY IS THE DAY
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"No mere man has revealed this to you, but My heavenly Father."
-Matthew 16:17
Because the Church is founded on the apostles, today is a very
significant day. In some countries, today's feast of Sts. Peter and
Paul is a holy day of obligation. The Lord has done such astounding
works on this day that the Church in some countries believes that
in charity it should oblige Catholics to celebrate the Eucharist
today and receive all the Lord wants to give them.
Today God sends an angel to free those in bondage (see Acts 12:7).
Today the Lord thwarts the murderous plans of wicked governments
(see Acts 12:1ff). On this holy day, people are pouring out their
lives in total surrender to the Lord's will (see 2 Tm 4:6). Today
the Lord is giving the grace of a happy death to many thousands
(see 2 Tm 4:7-8). On this special day of grace, God is changing
people's names and lives, as these people profess Jesus as "the
Messiah" and "the Son of the living God" (Mt 16:16). Today the Lord
Jesus is raising up leaders for His Church (see Mt 16:18). In turn,
these leaders will raise up the Church to attack and conquer the
very gates of hell (Mt 16:18).
Today is a holy day. It is set apart (see Sir 33:7-9). It is a day
of love, power, conversion, forgiveness, reconciliation, healing,
and hope. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us.
Prayer: Father, today I open my heart to receive more than I can
ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "The Lord will continue to rescue me from all attempts to
do me harm and will bring me safe to His heavenly kingdom. To Him
be glory for ever and ever. Amen." -2 Tm 4:18
Praise: Sts. Peter and Paul, a fisherman and a tentmaker, were the
chosen apostles to the Jews and Gentiles, who spread the good news
to all the earth.
Monday CRUSHING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/30/2014
"Beware, I will crush you into the ground as a wagon crushes when
laden with sheaves." -Amos 2:13
Tuesday PEACE AND PUNISHMENT
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"Lord, save us! We are lost!" -Matthew 8:25
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Thank you, Father, for the many blessings which You have blessed me
with this week. Thank You for the generous mercy which You have
lavished upon me. Thank You for the multitude of sacramental graces
which You have granted me. Thank You for the hope You have renewed
within me through the outpouring of compassionate prayer directed
toward me. Lord, You know what a weak soul I am. Please do not
allow me to disappoint You in my response to all of Your blessings.
Amen.
(Anonymous, 6/28/2014 8:02:10 PM)
Please pray for my son Frank Lange he is on the donors list for a
liver transplant, Keep me strong and healthy as I will be his
caregiver. Thank you and God bless.
(Judy C., Kenner,, La., United States, 6/28/2014 6:11:37 PM)
Thank you Lord for all my blessings you have given me. Help my son
to stay away from drugs and to resist temptation. guide me please
to make the right decisions concerning my future and keep me in
your sacred heart forever.Mother Mary wrap me in your arms and hold
me and my family. Thank You
(Anonymous, 6/28/2014 2:41:04 PM)
Updated Prayer Request! 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."..2014! Oh God, Our
Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to You Day & Night
for Your Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead.. & through out
2014? Please continue to pray with us daily(2014,15..?) for God's
Mercy & Peace!URGENT! Pass on to the Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,
Parishes,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Churches and others you know
of in the Worldwide Community of Prayer?URGENT!! Thank you for
praying and your patience.
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 6/28/2014 12:38:05 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us
with your Holy spiirit as we go along with our work.Lord please
help us in everything were going to do.. Lord please touch the
heart and mind each and everyone of us.especially my son to stay
away from drugs.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 6/28/2014 12:34:30 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as well as covering the entire New Testament 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Introduction to Small Christian Community
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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.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
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St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
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________________________________________________
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________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"OUT TO THE STREETS"
... If a choice has to be made between a bruised Church which goes
out to the streets and a Church suffering from self-absorption, I
certainly prefer the first. Those "streets" are the world where
people live and where they can be reached... The digital highway is
one of them, a street teeming with people who are are often hurting,
men and women looking for salvation and hope.
ABLE TO DIALOGUE
We have to be able to dialogue with the men and women of today, to
understand their expectations, doubts and hopes, and to bring them
the Gospel, Jesus Christ Himself...
"CITIZENS OF THE DIGITAL WORLD"
Let us boldly become citizens of the digital world. The Church
needs to be concerned for, and present in the world of
communication, in order to dialogue with people today and to help
them encounter Christ. She needs to be a Church at the side of
others, capable of accompanying everyone along the way.
(Source: Message for World Communications Day, January 24, 2014)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/index.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople27-5.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
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Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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Sunday, June 29, 2014, Sts. Peter & Paul
Acts 12:1-11, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18, Psalm 34:2-9, Matthew 16:13-19
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TODAY IS THE DAY
"No mere man has revealed this to you, but My heavenly Father." -Matthew 16:17
Because the Church is founded on the apostles, today is a very significant day. In some countries, today's feast of Sts. Peter and Paul is a holy day of obligation. The Lord has done such astounding works on this day that the Church in some countries believes that in charity it should oblige Catholics to celebrate the Eucharist today and receive all the Lord wants to give them.
Today God sends an angel to free those in bondage (see Acts 12:7). Today the Lord thwarts the murderous plans of wicked governments (see Acts 12:1ff). On this holy day, people are pouring out their lives in total surrender to the Lord's will (see 2 Tm 4:6). Today the Lord is giving the grace of a happy death to many thousands (see 2 Tm 4:7-8). On this special day of grace, God is changing people's names and lives, as these people profess Jesus as "the Messiah" and "the Son of the living God" (Mt 16:16). Today the Lord Jesus is raising up leaders for His Church (see Mt 16:18). In turn, these leaders will raise up the Church to attack and conquer the very gates of hell (Mt 16:18).
Today is a holy day. It is set apart (see Sir 33:7-9). It is a day of love, power, conversion, forgiveness, reconciliation, healing, and hope. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us.
Prayer: Father, today I open my heart to receive more than I can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "The Lord will continue to rescue me from all attempts to do me harm and will bring me safe to His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory for ever and ever. Amen." -2 Tm 4:18
Praise: Sts. Peter and Paul, a fisherman and a tentmaker, were the chosen apostles to the Jews and Gentiles, who spread the good news to all the earth.
(For a related teaching, order our teaching The Church in God's Plan" on audio AV 67-3 or video V-67.)
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Acts 12:1-11, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18, Psalm 34:2-9, Matthew 16:13-19
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TODAY IS THE DAY
"No mere man has revealed this to you, but My heavenly Father." -Matthew 16:17
Because the Church is founded on the apostles, today is a very significant day. In some countries, today's feast of Sts. Peter and Paul is a holy day of obligation. The Lord has done such astounding works on this day that the Church in some countries believes that in charity it should oblige Catholics to celebrate the Eucharist today and receive all the Lord wants to give them.
Today God sends an angel to free those in bondage (see Acts 12:7). Today the Lord thwarts the murderous plans of wicked governments (see Acts 12:1ff). On this holy day, people are pouring out their lives in total surrender to the Lord's will (see 2 Tm 4:6). Today the Lord is giving the grace of a happy death to many thousands (see 2 Tm 4:7-8). On this special day of grace, God is changing people's names and lives, as these people profess Jesus as "the Messiah" and "the Son of the living God" (Mt 16:16). Today the Lord Jesus is raising up leaders for His Church (see Mt 16:18). In turn, these leaders will raise up the Church to attack and conquer the very gates of hell (Mt 16:18).
Today is a holy day. It is set apart (see Sir 33:7-9). It is a day of love, power, conversion, forgiveness, reconciliation, healing, and hope. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us.
Prayer: Father, today I open my heart to receive more than I can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "The Lord will continue to rescue me from all attempts to do me harm and will bring me safe to His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory for ever and ever. Amen." -2 Tm 4:18
Praise: Sts. Peter and Paul, a fisherman and a tentmaker, were the chosen apostles to the Jews and Gentiles, who spread the good news to all the earth.
(For a related teaching, order our teaching The Church in God's Plan" on audio AV 67-3 or video V-67.)
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Saturday, June 28, 2014
OBEDIENCE SCHOOL - One Bread, One Body, 6/28/2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014, Immaculate Heart of Mary
Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19, Psalm 74:1-7, 20-21, Matthew 8:5-17 or, Luke 2:41-51
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OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
"Just give an order." -Matthew 8:8
Jesus learned obedience from what He suffered (Heb 5:8). Even to His dying day, Jesus grew in wisdom (Lk 2:52) regarding obedience. Therefore, we also will always have a lot to learn regarding obedience.
The centurion whose servant was healed by Jesus can teach us the following things about obedience:
* We should ask the Lord to give us commands (Mt 8:8).
* Obedience is often the way to bring healing to ourselves and to others (Mt 8:9).
* Obedience is an expression of faith (Mt 8:10).
* Certain works of God happen at the moment we obey (Mt 8:13; see also Jn 4:52-53).
"Just as through one man's disobedience all became sinners, so through one Man's obedience all shall become just" (Rm 5:19). Jesus "humbled Himself, obediently accepting even death, death on a cross!" (Phil 2:8) Learn obedience as Jesus did. Be obedient as Jesus was. Through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, by obedience to the truth purify yourself for a genuine love (1 Pt 1:22). Realize that each time you receive Jesus in Holy Communion you ask Him to give you orders (Mt 8:8). Live a life of obedience (see 1 Pt 1:2).
Prayer: Father, teach me obedience in any way necessary.
Promise: "Rise up, shrill in the night, at the beginning of every watch; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord; lift up your hands to Him." -Lam 2:19
Praise: Walter was not able to have victory over sexual temptations until he dedicated himself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Obedience School" or on tape titled "Obeying God" as audio AV 62-3 or video V-62.)
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Lamentations 2:2, 10-14, 18-19, Psalm 74:1-7, 20-21, Matthew 8:5-17 or, Luke 2:41-51
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OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
"Just give an order." -Matthew 8:8
Jesus learned obedience from what He suffered (Heb 5:8). Even to His dying day, Jesus grew in wisdom (Lk 2:52) regarding obedience. Therefore, we also will always have a lot to learn regarding obedience.
The centurion whose servant was healed by Jesus can teach us the following things about obedience:
* We should ask the Lord to give us commands (Mt 8:8).
* Obedience is often the way to bring healing to ourselves and to others (Mt 8:9).
* Obedience is an expression of faith (Mt 8:10).
* Certain works of God happen at the moment we obey (Mt 8:13; see also Jn 4:52-53).
"Just as through one man's disobedience all became sinners, so through one Man's obedience all shall become just" (Rm 5:19). Jesus "humbled Himself, obediently accepting even death, death on a cross!" (Phil 2:8) Learn obedience as Jesus did. Be obedient as Jesus was. Through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, by obedience to the truth purify yourself for a genuine love (1 Pt 1:22). Realize that each time you receive Jesus in Holy Communion you ask Him to give you orders (Mt 8:8). Live a life of obedience (see 1 Pt 1:2).
Prayer: Father, teach me obedience in any way necessary.
Promise: "Rise up, shrill in the night, at the beginning of every watch; pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord; lift up your hands to Him." -Lam 2:19
Praise: Walter was not able to have victory over sexual temptations until he dedicated himself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Obedience School" or on tape titled "Obeying God" as audio AV 62-3 or video V-62.)
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Friday, June 27, 2014
"THE BREADTH AND LENGTH AND HEIGHTAND DEPTH" OF LOVE (Eph 3:18) - One Bread, One Body, 6/27/2014
Friday, June 27, 2014, Sacred Heart of Jesus
Deuteronomy 7:6-11, 1 John 4:7-16, Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, Matthew 11:25-30
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"THE BREADTH AND LENGTH AND HEIGHTAND DEPTH" OF LOVE (Eph 3:18)
"If we love one another God dwells in us." -1 John 4:12
The vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is probably the most powerful prophecy in history. The picture of the Sacred Heart continues to open millions of people to the unconditional love God the Father has for them. The Sacred Heart of Jesus proclaims a God Who loves us so much that:
* He became a human being.
* He suffered and died on the cross for us.
* He makes Himself present under the appearances of bread and wine.
* He literally lives inside us.
* He will come back to take us with Him, and we will be perfectly happy with Him forever in heaven.
* He disciplines and chastises us to prevent us from damnation (see Heb 12:7).
* He will never reject us even if we reject Him (Jn 6:37).
* He respects our freedom to the point that He lets us choose to decide to go to hell forever (see Dt 7:10).
* No eyes have seen, no ears have heard, nor has it even dawned on our minds what He has prepared for us (1 Cor 2:9).
The Sacred Heart of Jesus proclaims that God's love for us is forgiving, merciful, unconditional, crucified, infinite, perfect, everlasting, Trinitarian, eucharistic, and mysterious. May we "come to know and to believe in the love God has for us" (1 Jn 4:16). Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You.
Promise: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you." -Mt 11:28
Praise: Praise the Heart of Jesus, on fire with love for us!
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Love" on audio AV 58-1 or video V-58.)
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Deuteronomy 7:6-11, 1 John 4:7-16, Psalm 103:1-4, 8, 10, Matthew 11:25-30
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"THE BREADTH AND LENGTH AND HEIGHTAND DEPTH" OF LOVE (Eph 3:18)
"If we love one another God dwells in us." -1 John 4:12
The vision of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is probably the most powerful prophecy in history. The picture of the Sacred Heart continues to open millions of people to the unconditional love God the Father has for them. The Sacred Heart of Jesus proclaims a God Who loves us so much that:
* He became a human being.
* He suffered and died on the cross for us.
* He makes Himself present under the appearances of bread and wine.
* He literally lives inside us.
* He will come back to take us with Him, and we will be perfectly happy with Him forever in heaven.
* He disciplines and chastises us to prevent us from damnation (see Heb 12:7).
* He will never reject us even if we reject Him (Jn 6:37).
* He respects our freedom to the point that He lets us choose to decide to go to hell forever (see Dt 7:10).
* No eyes have seen, no ears have heard, nor has it even dawned on our minds what He has prepared for us (1 Cor 2:9).
The Sacred Heart of Jesus proclaims that God's love for us is forgiving, merciful, unconditional, crucified, infinite, perfect, everlasting, Trinitarian, eucharistic, and mysterious. May we "come to know and to believe in the love God has for us" (1 Jn 4:16). Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You.
Promise: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you." -Mt 11:28
Praise: Praise the Heart of Jesus, on fire with love for us!
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Love" on audio AV 58-1 or video V-58.)
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Thursday, June 26, 2014
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF - One Bread, One Body, 6/26/2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
2 Kings 24:8-17, Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9, Matthew 7:21-29
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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
"He carried off all the treasures of the temple of the Lord and those of the palace." -2 Kings 24:13
Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, attacked Jerusalem and destroyed it. He captured the Israelite leaders, carried off the treasures of the Temple, and exiled eighteen-thousand people. Is Satan doing something similar to the Church today?
Many of our religious leaders seem captured by the religion of our day, secular humanism. They even look down on orthodox Christianity.
The evil one has also carried off many treasures of the Temple. Mass is celebrated less frequently, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is ignored by many. Some pastors rarely preach God's Word but merely tickle people's ears (2 Tm 4:3). Also missing are over half the registered Catholics from Sunday Mass.
Finally, Satan has exiled many, many thousands of Christians by seducing them to go back into the world. The Lord has chosen us out of the world (Jn 15:19), so the world is not our home. Don't let history repeat itself. Repent!
Prayer: Father, may I learn from others' mistakes rather than make my own.
Promise: "Anyone who hears My words and puts them into practice is like the wise man who built his house on rock." -Mt 7:24
Praise: Mariano, a Christian businessman, witnesses to every customer with whom he deals. His secret of evangelization: "I listen attentively to them and am interested in what is going on in their life. Soon, when they return the favor, I tell them what Jesus is doing in my life."
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2 Kings 24:8-17, Psalm 79:1-5, 8-9, Matthew 7:21-29
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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
"He carried off all the treasures of the temple of the Lord and those of the palace." -2 Kings 24:13
Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, attacked Jerusalem and destroyed it. He captured the Israelite leaders, carried off the treasures of the Temple, and exiled eighteen-thousand people. Is Satan doing something similar to the Church today?
Many of our religious leaders seem captured by the religion of our day, secular humanism. They even look down on orthodox Christianity.
The evil one has also carried off many treasures of the Temple. Mass is celebrated less frequently, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is ignored by many. Some pastors rarely preach God's Word but merely tickle people's ears (2 Tm 4:3). Also missing are over half the registered Catholics from Sunday Mass.
Finally, Satan has exiled many, many thousands of Christians by seducing them to go back into the world. The Lord has chosen us out of the world (Jn 15:19), so the world is not our home. Don't let history repeat itself. Repent!
Prayer: Father, may I learn from others' mistakes rather than make my own.
Promise: "Anyone who hears My words and puts them into practice is like the wise man who built his house on rock." -Mt 7:24
Praise: Mariano, a Christian businessman, witnesses to every customer with whom he deals. His secret of evangelization: "I listen attentively to them and am interested in what is going on in their life. Soon, when they return the favor, I tell them what Jesus is doing in my life."
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
RAISING YOUR "RENT" - One Bread, One Body, 6/25/2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3, Psalm 119:33-37, 40, Matthew 7:15-20
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RAISING YOUR "RENT"
"When the king had heard the contents of the book of the law, he tore his garments." -2 Kings 22:11
When King Josiah heard the book of the law read, he rent his garments. Josiah knew that God's people were accountable to obey God's Word whether they cared enough to know it or not. He also knew that God's people were not obeying God's Word and thereby were under condemnation (2 Kgs 22:13). Thus, in deep sorrow for sin and in dread of punishment, Josiah rent his garments.
The prophetess Huldah prophesied regarding Josiah and his rending of his garments: "Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: As for the threats you have heard, because you were heartsick and have humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard My threats that this place and its inhabitants would become a desolation and a curse; because you tore your garments and wept before Me; I in turn have listened, says the Lord" (2 Kgs 22:18-19). Josiah was forgiven his disobedience of God's Word, and he was also spared seeing the punishing of God's people (2 Kgs 22:20).
We too have disobeyed God's Word, and therefore we have "a fearful expectation of judgment and a flaming fire to consume the adversaries of God" (Heb 10:27). "Yet even now, says the Lord, return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God. For gracious and merciful is He, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment" (Jl 2:12-13). "Rend your hearts!" (Jl 2:13)
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to convict me of sin (Jn 16:8).
Promise: "You will know them by their deeds." -Mt 7:16
Praise: Simon, an agnostic, went to Linda's church in hopes of getting a date with her. To his surprise, the pastor's preaching touched him so deeply that he became a Catholic. He also married Linda.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3, Psalm 119:33-37, 40, Matthew 7:15-20
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RAISING YOUR "RENT"
"When the king had heard the contents of the book of the law, he tore his garments." -2 Kings 22:11
When King Josiah heard the book of the law read, he rent his garments. Josiah knew that God's people were accountable to obey God's Word whether they cared enough to know it or not. He also knew that God's people were not obeying God's Word and thereby were under condemnation (2 Kgs 22:13). Thus, in deep sorrow for sin and in dread of punishment, Josiah rent his garments.
The prophetess Huldah prophesied regarding Josiah and his rending of his garments: "Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: As for the threats you have heard, because you were heartsick and have humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard My threats that this place and its inhabitants would become a desolation and a curse; because you tore your garments and wept before Me; I in turn have listened, says the Lord" (2 Kgs 22:18-19). Josiah was forgiven his disobedience of God's Word, and he was also spared seeing the punishing of God's people (2 Kgs 22:20).
We too have disobeyed God's Word, and therefore we have "a fearful expectation of judgment and a flaming fire to consume the adversaries of God" (Heb 10:27). "Yet even now, says the Lord, return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God. For gracious and merciful is He, slow to anger, rich in kindness, and relenting in punishment" (Jl 2:12-13). "Rend your hearts!" (Jl 2:13)
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to convict me of sin (Jn 16:8).
Promise: "You will know them by their deeds." -Mt 7:16
Praise: Simon, an agnostic, went to Linda's church in hopes of getting a date with her. To his surprise, the pastor's preaching touched him so deeply that he became a Catholic. He also married Linda.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
YOU AND THE NATIONS - One Bread, One Body, 6/24/2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014, Birth of St. John the Baptizer
Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15, Luke 1:57-66, 80
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YOU AND THE NATIONS
"I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." -Isaiah 49:6
God has raised up multitudes of incredibly zealous and dedicated people who for years have passed on One Bread, One Body to others because of their love of God's Word and of Holy Mass. Through God's grace, these teachings "become known afar off" (Sir 24:30) and, incredibly, reach many throughout the world. The Lord has raised up others who type, edit, print, post, and link these teachings for the world to read. All of these blessed people are "a light to the nations." God has enabled our humble ministry to "reach to the ends of the earth" (Is 49:6).
What about you? Do you consider yourself too insignificant for Almighty God to use powerfully? We are all unworthy to serve Jesus (Acts 13:25), but that doesn't stop God from using us powerfully. You are, like St. John the Baptizer, a prophet by virtue of your baptism (Catechism, 1268). You are even greater than John because of your faith in Jesus (Mt 11:11). God is telling you: "You are My servant...through whom I show My glory" (Is 49:3). Allow the Lord to shine through you as He wills.
Prayer: Father, I am totally Yours. Be glorified through my life.
Promise: "His mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God." -Lk 1:64
Praise: St. John the Baptizer gave encouragement to his mother and praise to his Savior even before he was born.
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Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15, Luke 1:57-66, 80
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062414.cfm
YOU AND THE NATIONS
"I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." -Isaiah 49:6
God has raised up multitudes of incredibly zealous and dedicated people who for years have passed on One Bread, One Body to others because of their love of God's Word and of Holy Mass. Through God's grace, these teachings "become known afar off" (Sir 24:30) and, incredibly, reach many throughout the world. The Lord has raised up others who type, edit, print, post, and link these teachings for the world to read. All of these blessed people are "a light to the nations." God has enabled our humble ministry to "reach to the ends of the earth" (Is 49:6).
What about you? Do you consider yourself too insignificant for Almighty God to use powerfully? We are all unworthy to serve Jesus (Acts 13:25), but that doesn't stop God from using us powerfully. You are, like St. John the Baptizer, a prophet by virtue of your baptism (Catechism, 1268). You are even greater than John because of your faith in Jesus (Mt 11:11). God is telling you: "You are My servant...through whom I show My glory" (Is 49:3). Allow the Lord to shine through you as He wills.
Prayer: Father, I am totally Yours. Be glorified through my life.
Promise: "His mouth was opened and his tongue loosed, and he began to speak in praise of God." -Lk 1:64
Praise: St. John the Baptizer gave encouragement to his mother and praise to his Savior even before he was born.
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Monday, June 23, 2014
LEARNING FROM SINNERS - One Bread, One Body, 6/23/2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15, 18, Psalm 60:3-5, 12-13, Matthew 7:1-5
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062314.cfm
LEARNING FROM SINNERS
"The Lord put them away out of His sight. Only the tribe of Judah was left." -2 Kings 17:18
The kingdom of Israel received the wages of its sins, that is, death (Rm 6:23). The Israelites "rejected His (God's) statutes, the covenant which He had made with their fathers, and the warnings which He had given them...till, in His great anger against Israel, the Lord put them away out of His sight. Only the tribe of Judah was left" (2 Kgs 17:15, 18).
The culture in which we live has been called by Pope John Paul II a "culture of death." Our culture has begun to be paid the wages for its sins of idolatry, rebellion, racism, abortion, unforgiveness, and selfishness. Like the tribe of Judah, only a few Christians, families, marriages, and churches are left that have not been destroyed or warped.
Judah did not learn from the self-destruction of the kingdom of Israel. It continued to sin and eventually destroyed itself. Will we, the survivors in our culture of death, take the plank of sin out of our own eyes (Mt 7:5) and escape destruction, or will we let ourselves be sucked into the sinkhole of sin?
Sin is naturally contagious. The misery of sinners loves company. However, God's grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). We have the grace to repent, be different, be uncontaminated, and live holy lives. Go to Confession at the earliest opportunity. Do not destroy yourself.
Prayer: Father, I accept Jesus as my Justice and thereby receive Your mercy.
Promise: "The measure with which you measure will be used to measure you." -Mt 7:2
Praise: Louise led her kidnapper to give his life to Jesus. He felt Jesus take away the hatred from his life.
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2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15, 18, Psalm 60:3-5, 12-13, Matthew 7:1-5
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062314.cfm
LEARNING FROM SINNERS
"The Lord put them away out of His sight. Only the tribe of Judah was left." -2 Kings 17:18
The kingdom of Israel received the wages of its sins, that is, death (Rm 6:23). The Israelites "rejected His (God's) statutes, the covenant which He had made with their fathers, and the warnings which He had given them...till, in His great anger against Israel, the Lord put them away out of His sight. Only the tribe of Judah was left" (2 Kgs 17:15, 18).
The culture in which we live has been called by Pope John Paul II a "culture of death." Our culture has begun to be paid the wages for its sins of idolatry, rebellion, racism, abortion, unforgiveness, and selfishness. Like the tribe of Judah, only a few Christians, families, marriages, and churches are left that have not been destroyed or warped.
Judah did not learn from the self-destruction of the kingdom of Israel. It continued to sin and eventually destroyed itself. Will we, the survivors in our culture of death, take the plank of sin out of our own eyes (Mt 7:5) and escape destruction, or will we let ourselves be sucked into the sinkhole of sin?
Sin is naturally contagious. The misery of sinners loves company. However, God's grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9). We have the grace to repent, be different, be uncontaminated, and live holy lives. Go to Confession at the earliest opportunity. Do not destroy yourself.
Prayer: Father, I accept Jesus as my Justice and thereby receive Your mercy.
Promise: "The measure with which you measure will be used to measure you." -Mt 7:2
Praise: Louise led her kidnapper to give his life to Jesus. He felt Jesus take away the hatred from his life.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
PM eNewsletter Body and Blood of Christ
June 22nd Body and Blood of Christ
Jesus, praise and glorify You always.
You gave us a gift beyond compare, You gave us Your Body
and Blood so that we may have the real food of eternal life.
You told us that You would be with us always and so You are
in the beautiful sacrament of the Eucharist.
You ask us to receive You in as purified a condition as we can
be, so that we can share in You in an intimate way, that causes
us to have You, God, inside us.
Jesus open our hearts that we may truly see You in the breaking
of the bread, and come and adore You with contrite hearts.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday COMMUNION DISTRIBUTORS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/22/2014
"Is not the bread we break a sharing in the body of Christ?"
-1 Corinthians 10:16
This book, One Bread, One Body, is intended to motivate us to
celebrate Mass and receive Holy Communion daily, or as often as
possible. Therefore, the feast of Corpus Christi is of special
significance for us. We pray that everyone who has ever read this
book is totally committed to Jesus and in a deep communion with Him.
Then it would be normal to express this communion in the way Jesus
taught us at the Last Supper.
As we do this in memory of Him (1 Cor 11:24), we grow into deeper
communion with Jesus. Through Jesus, we have communion with the
Father and in the Spirit. We are also in communion with all those
who receive Holy Communion. "We, many though we are, are one body,
for we all partake of the one loaf" (1 Cor 10:17).
If we could receive and give communion in the deepest sense of the
word, our communions would be catalysts to change the world.
Nations would be united. Denominations would crumble, and all
Christians would be one as Jesus and the Father are one (Jn 17:21).
We would see deep unity within church congregations instead of
pettiness and jealousies. Marriages and families would be one in
mind and heart. The whole world would be radically and quickly
changed into the image and likeness of God if we received and
distributed communion in the deepest and fullest way.
Prayer: Jesus, give me a desire to receive You daily in Holy
Communion.
Promise: "For My flesh is real food and My blood real drink. The
man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I
in him." -Jn 6:55-56
Praise: "O body of Christ! O blood of the Lord!"
Monday LEARNING FROM SINNERS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/23/2014
"The Lord put them away out of His sight. Only the tribe of Judah
was left." -2 Kings 17:18
Tuesday YOU AND THE NATIONS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/24/2014
"I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may
reach to the ends of the earth." -Isaiah 49:6
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Dear Holy Spirit bring help needed for all those on this prayer
line and to their loved ones.
(Anonymous, 6/21/2014 7:44:42 PM)
Let us join in prayer for Fortnight for FREEDOM which begins today,
June 21 through July 4th that the Religious Freedoms of the
Constitution of the United States be upheld as we unite our prayers
throughout the United States for the thanksgiving of the Blessing
of God as we pray to forgive those who are hateful the Church and
it's teaching. Let us pray together, the prayer Jesus taught Mary
and the Apostles.The Our Father.and ask the intercession of Our
Lady Of Guadalupe, Dear Blessed Mother, pray for us. Thank you!
(Ken, Texas, 6/21/2014 7:31:22 PM)
My daughter Jasmine (10) has been abducted by her drug-addicted
father on April 22nd of this year. Jasmine and I were hiding from
him because he abused her and molested her. But he found us, has
removed her from me in a terribly violent way and has taken her to
another country. Her life is in danger. Please ask the Holy Mother
of God to bring Jasmine back to me as soon as possible and for Her
to keep her safe throughout this ordeal. Only She can make this
miracle happen. I also need prayers for the father that he will
listen to the voice of God in his heart and do the right thing and
return Jasmine to me immediately which would open the way for
Jasmine to forgive him one day, just as I already have.
(Geerte, Netherlands, 6/21/2014 6:37:17 PM)
Please pray for strength, healing, weight loss and complete
eridication of Lyme disease for M.
(M, Pennsylvania, 6/21/2014 5:58:32 PM)
God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and
guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to
guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the
proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts
and talents you have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so
with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, dear Father, in this
search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return
to you with praise and thanksgiving for your gracious assistance.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
(Thomas, Johannesburg, South Africa, 6/21/2014 5:39:58 PM)
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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
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"CHILDREN OF GOD"
Communication is really about realizing that we are all human
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as "neighborliness".
"PASSERSBY ON THE DIGITAL HIGHWAY"
It is not enough to be passersby on the digital highways, simply
"connected"; connections need to grow into true encounters. We
cannot live apart, closed in on ourselves. We need to love and be
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Jesus, praise and glorify You always.
You gave us a gift beyond compare, You gave us Your Body
and Blood so that we may have the real food of eternal life.
You told us that You would be with us always and so You are
in the beautiful sacrament of the Eucharist.
You ask us to receive You in as purified a condition as we can
be, so that we can share in You in an intimate way, that causes
us to have You, God, inside us.
Jesus open our hearts that we may truly see You in the breaking
of the bread, and come and adore You with contrite hearts.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday COMMUNION DISTRIBUTORS
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"Is not the bread we break a sharing in the body of Christ?"
-1 Corinthians 10:16
This book, One Bread, One Body, is intended to motivate us to
celebrate Mass and receive Holy Communion daily, or as often as
possible. Therefore, the feast of Corpus Christi is of special
significance for us. We pray that everyone who has ever read this
book is totally committed to Jesus and in a deep communion with Him.
Then it would be normal to express this communion in the way Jesus
taught us at the Last Supper.
As we do this in memory of Him (1 Cor 11:24), we grow into deeper
communion with Jesus. Through Jesus, we have communion with the
Father and in the Spirit. We are also in communion with all those
who receive Holy Communion. "We, many though we are, are one body,
for we all partake of the one loaf" (1 Cor 10:17).
If we could receive and give communion in the deepest sense of the
word, our communions would be catalysts to change the world.
Nations would be united. Denominations would crumble, and all
Christians would be one as Jesus and the Father are one (Jn 17:21).
We would see deep unity within church congregations instead of
pettiness and jealousies. Marriages and families would be one in
mind and heart. The whole world would be radically and quickly
changed into the image and likeness of God if we received and
distributed communion in the deepest and fullest way.
Prayer: Jesus, give me a desire to receive You daily in Holy
Communion.
Promise: "For My flesh is real food and My blood real drink. The
man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I
in him." -Jn 6:55-56
Praise: "O body of Christ! O blood of the Lord!"
Monday LEARNING FROM SINNERS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/23/2014
"The Lord put them away out of His sight. Only the tribe of Judah
was left." -2 Kings 17:18
Tuesday YOU AND THE NATIONS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/24/2014
"I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may
reach to the ends of the earth." -Isaiah 49:6
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Dear Holy Spirit bring help needed for all those on this prayer
line and to their loved ones.
(Anonymous, 6/21/2014 7:44:42 PM)
Let us join in prayer for Fortnight for FREEDOM which begins today,
June 21 through July 4th that the Religious Freedoms of the
Constitution of the United States be upheld as we unite our prayers
throughout the United States for the thanksgiving of the Blessing
of God as we pray to forgive those who are hateful the Church and
it's teaching. Let us pray together, the prayer Jesus taught Mary
and the Apostles.The Our Father.and ask the intercession of Our
Lady Of Guadalupe, Dear Blessed Mother, pray for us. Thank you!
(Ken, Texas, 6/21/2014 7:31:22 PM)
My daughter Jasmine (10) has been abducted by her drug-addicted
father on April 22nd of this year. Jasmine and I were hiding from
him because he abused her and molested her. But he found us, has
removed her from me in a terribly violent way and has taken her to
another country. Her life is in danger. Please ask the Holy Mother
of God to bring Jasmine back to me as soon as possible and for Her
to keep her safe throughout this ordeal. Only She can make this
miracle happen. I also need prayers for the father that he will
listen to the voice of God in his heart and do the right thing and
return Jasmine to me immediately which would open the way for
Jasmine to forgive him one day, just as I already have.
(Geerte, Netherlands, 6/21/2014 6:37:17 PM)
Please pray for strength, healing, weight loss and complete
eridication of Lyme disease for M.
(M, Pennsylvania, 6/21/2014 5:58:32 PM)
God, our Father, I turn to you seeking your divine help and
guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need your wisdom to
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Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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COMMUNION DISTRIBUTORS - One Bread, One Body, 6/22/2014
Sunday, June 22, 2014, Body and Blood of Christ, (Corpus Christi)
Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, John 6:51-58
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062214.cfm
COMMUNION DISTRIBUTORS
"Is not the bread we break a sharing in the body of Christ?" -1 Corinthians 10:16
This book, One Bread, One Body, is intended to motivate us to celebrate Mass and receive Holy Communion daily, or as often as possible. Therefore, the feast of Corpus Christi is of special significance for us. We pray that everyone who has ever read this book is totally committed to Jesus and in a deep communion with Him. Then it would be normal to express this communion in the way Jesus taught us at the Last Supper.
As we do this in memory of Him (1 Cor 11:24), we grow into deeper communion with Jesus. Through Jesus, we have communion with the Father and in the Spirit. We are also in communion with all those who receive Holy Communion. "We, many though we are, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf" (1 Cor 10:17).
If we could receive and give communion in the deepest sense of the word, our communions would be catalysts to change the world. Nations would be united. Denominations would crumble, and all Christians would be one as Jesus and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). We would see deep unity within church congregations instead of pettiness and jealousies. Marriages and families would be one in mind and heart. The whole world would be radically and quickly changed into the image and likeness of God if we received and distributed communion in the deepest and fullest way.
Prayer: Jesus, give me a desire to receive You daily in Holy Communion.
Promise: "For My flesh is real food and My blood real drink. The man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him." -Jn 6:55-56
Praise: "O body of Christ! O blood of the Lord!"
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Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, John 6:51-58
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062214.cfm
COMMUNION DISTRIBUTORS
"Is not the bread we break a sharing in the body of Christ?" -1 Corinthians 10:16
This book, One Bread, One Body, is intended to motivate us to celebrate Mass and receive Holy Communion daily, or as often as possible. Therefore, the feast of Corpus Christi is of special significance for us. We pray that everyone who has ever read this book is totally committed to Jesus and in a deep communion with Him. Then it would be normal to express this communion in the way Jesus taught us at the Last Supper.
As we do this in memory of Him (1 Cor 11:24), we grow into deeper communion with Jesus. Through Jesus, we have communion with the Father and in the Spirit. We are also in communion with all those who receive Holy Communion. "We, many though we are, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf" (1 Cor 10:17).
If we could receive and give communion in the deepest sense of the word, our communions would be catalysts to change the world. Nations would be united. Denominations would crumble, and all Christians would be one as Jesus and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). We would see deep unity within church congregations instead of pettiness and jealousies. Marriages and families would be one in mind and heart. The whole world would be radically and quickly changed into the image and likeness of God if we received and distributed communion in the deepest and fullest way.
Prayer: Jesus, give me a desire to receive You daily in Holy Communion.
Promise: "For My flesh is real food and My blood real drink. The man who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him." -Jn 6:55-56
Praise: "O body of Christ! O blood of the Lord!"
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Saturday, June 21, 2014
WHEN THE MAJORITY DOESN'T RULE - One Bread, One Body, 6/21/2014
Saturday, June 21, 2014, St. Aloysius Gonzaga
2 Chronicles 24:17-25, Psalm 89:4-5, 29-34, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062114.cfm
WHEN THE MAJORITY DOESN'T RULE
"Though the Aramean force came with few men, the Lord surrendered a very large force into their power, because Judah had abandoned the Lord." -2 Chronicles 24:24
How did a few atheists and secular humanists stop prayer in the public schools despite the fact that the great majority of Americans wanted prayer in the schools? How did a few anti-life people get control of the Supreme Court, mass media, Congress, presidency, and business community when twenty-five years ago they were a very small minority? How can a few homosexual activists change our government's definition of the family and make sodomy a civil right despite the fact that a little over a decade ago these things were unthinkable for a vast majority of Americans?
A large force is defeated by a few people when the "moral majority" is not very moral, when many of them have abandoned the Lord (see 2 Chr 24:24; see also Jos 7:3ff). When we transgress the Lord's commands, we cannot prosper (2 Chr 24:20).
Because we "have abandoned the Lord, He has abandoned" us (2 Chr 24:20). Only when we are under the Lord's authority are we in authority over Satan and the forces of evil. Only the totally committed win. Only the obedient conquer (see 2 Cor 10:6). Repent! Return to power - God's power.
Prayer: Father, may we take back this country for You.
Promise: "No man can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other or be attentive to one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money." -Mt 6:24
Praise: St. Aloysius died a young man of twenty-three who triumphed, "unspotted by the world" (Jas 1:27) and immersed in prayer and acts of penance.
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2 Chronicles 24:17-25, Psalm 89:4-5, 29-34, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062114.cfm
WHEN THE MAJORITY DOESN'T RULE
"Though the Aramean force came with few men, the Lord surrendered a very large force into their power, because Judah had abandoned the Lord." -2 Chronicles 24:24
How did a few atheists and secular humanists stop prayer in the public schools despite the fact that the great majority of Americans wanted prayer in the schools? How did a few anti-life people get control of the Supreme Court, mass media, Congress, presidency, and business community when twenty-five years ago they were a very small minority? How can a few homosexual activists change our government's definition of the family and make sodomy a civil right despite the fact that a little over a decade ago these things were unthinkable for a vast majority of Americans?
A large force is defeated by a few people when the "moral majority" is not very moral, when many of them have abandoned the Lord (see 2 Chr 24:24; see also Jos 7:3ff). When we transgress the Lord's commands, we cannot prosper (2 Chr 24:20).
Because we "have abandoned the Lord, He has abandoned" us (2 Chr 24:20). Only when we are under the Lord's authority are we in authority over Satan and the forces of evil. Only the totally committed win. Only the obedient conquer (see 2 Cor 10:6). Repent! Return to power - God's power.
Prayer: Father, may we take back this country for You.
Promise: "No man can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other or be attentive to one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money." -Mt 6:24
Praise: St. Aloysius died a young man of twenty-three who triumphed, "unspotted by the world" (Jas 1:27) and immersed in prayer and acts of penance.
(For a related teaching, order our book "Conversion-Conversations".)
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Friday, June 20, 2014
TREASURY BONDS - One Bread, One Body, 6/20/2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20, Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18, Matthew 6:19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062014.cfm
TREASURY BONDS
"Make it your practice instead to store up heavenly treasure, which neither moths nor rust corrode nor thieves break in and steal." -Matthew 6:20
Athaliah, the wicked queen of Israel, stored up earthly treasure. She built up her treasury by killing off the whole royal family (2 Kgs 11:1). However, wealth gained out of wickedness is like a flash flood: it rises quickly, flourishes for a short time, and then "suddenly, once and for all, comes to an end" (Sir 40:13-14). This proved true for Athaliah, as she suddenly lost not only her wealth, but also her life. The point is that earthly treasure can quickly vanish (Mt 6:19; Lk 12:16ff). Anyone who lived through the Great Depression in the U.S. in 1929 can testify to that.
Jehosheba's courageous act of hiding the baby king, Joash, in the temple (2 Kgs 11:3) prefigures Jesus' admonition to store up heavenly treasure (Mt 6:20). Heavenly treasure, such as acts of charity, almsgiving, and prayer, is also "hidden in the temple of the Lord" (2 Kgs 11:3) and cannot be destroyed (Mt 6:20). Just as a United States savings bond reaches full financial maturity after a period of time, so did Jehosheba's treasure mature as the boy-king Joash grew up in the safety of the temple (2 Kgs 11:4).
Our heavenly treasure will always yield a return. It will never be lost or stolen. It is like seed a farmer sowed in a field. Day after day, it slowly matures without our knowing how it happens (Mk 4:26ff). When the time is ready, our heavenly treasure yields a sure, indestructible return.
Prayer: Father, may I use my finances to bring many into Your kingdom.
Promise: "Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart is also." -Mt 6:21
Praise: Julie put aside her plans for a career as a pharmacist in order to raise and home-school her eight children.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For related teaching, order our book, "The Bible on Money".)
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2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20, Psalm 132:11-14, 17-18, Matthew 6:19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062014.cfm
TREASURY BONDS
"Make it your practice instead to store up heavenly treasure, which neither moths nor rust corrode nor thieves break in and steal." -Matthew 6:20
Athaliah, the wicked queen of Israel, stored up earthly treasure. She built up her treasury by killing off the whole royal family (2 Kgs 11:1). However, wealth gained out of wickedness is like a flash flood: it rises quickly, flourishes for a short time, and then "suddenly, once and for all, comes to an end" (Sir 40:13-14). This proved true for Athaliah, as she suddenly lost not only her wealth, but also her life. The point is that earthly treasure can quickly vanish (Mt 6:19; Lk 12:16ff). Anyone who lived through the Great Depression in the U.S. in 1929 can testify to that.
Jehosheba's courageous act of hiding the baby king, Joash, in the temple (2 Kgs 11:3) prefigures Jesus' admonition to store up heavenly treasure (Mt 6:20). Heavenly treasure, such as acts of charity, almsgiving, and prayer, is also "hidden in the temple of the Lord" (2 Kgs 11:3) and cannot be destroyed (Mt 6:20). Just as a United States savings bond reaches full financial maturity after a period of time, so did Jehosheba's treasure mature as the boy-king Joash grew up in the safety of the temple (2 Kgs 11:4).
Our heavenly treasure will always yield a return. It will never be lost or stolen. It is like seed a farmer sowed in a field. Day after day, it slowly matures without our knowing how it happens (Mk 4:26ff). When the time is ready, our heavenly treasure yields a sure, indestructible return.
Prayer: Father, may I use my finances to bring many into Your kingdom.
Promise: "Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart is also." -Mt 6:21
Praise: Julie put aside her plans for a career as a pharmacist in order to raise and home-school her eight children.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For related teaching, order our book, "The Bible on Money".)
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
PRAYER-POWER - One Bread, One Body, 6/19/2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014, St. Romuald
Sirach 48:1-14, Psalm 97:1-7, Matthew 6:7-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/061914.cfm
PRAYER-POWER
"This is how you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' " -Matthew 6:9
Elijah's "words were as a flaming furnace" (Sir 48:1). "By God's word he shut up the heavens and three times brought down fire" (Sir 48:3). He "brought a dead man back to life" (Sir 48:5) and "sent kings down to destruction" (Sir 48:6). Elijah was awesome (Sir 48:4).
Nevertheless, "Elijah was only a man like us" (Jas 5:17). In fact, the least born into the kingdom of Jesus is greater than Elijah (Mt 11:11, 14). We can do greater by far than Elijah or even Jesus (Jn 14:12). Our prayer is "powerful indeed" (Jas 5:16) because in prayer we talk to our Father, Who loves His children more than any father ever loved his children. Our heavenly Father knows what we need before we ask Him (Mt 6:8) and loves us more than we love ourselves. Our Father even sent our older Brother Jesus to die for love of us.
So if we, with all our sins, know how to give our children what is good, how much more will our "heavenly Father give good things to anyone who asks Him" (Mt 7:11).
Prayer: Father, may I expect my prayer to change the world.
Promise: "If you forgive the faults of others, your heavenly Father will forgive you yours. If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive you." -Mt 6:14-15
Praise: St. Romuald discerned that he should offer his life to the Lord and enter the monastery to do penance for his father, who murdered a relative in a duel.
(You may wish to order our booklet, Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible", as an aid to praying or our tape "How to Pray the Bible "on audio AV 82-3 or video V-82.)
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Sirach 48:1-14, Psalm 97:1-7, Matthew 6:7-15
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PRAYER-POWER
"This is how you are to pray: 'Our Father in heaven...' " -Matthew 6:9
Elijah's "words were as a flaming furnace" (Sir 48:1). "By God's word he shut up the heavens and three times brought down fire" (Sir 48:3). He "brought a dead man back to life" (Sir 48:5) and "sent kings down to destruction" (Sir 48:6). Elijah was awesome (Sir 48:4).
Nevertheless, "Elijah was only a man like us" (Jas 5:17). In fact, the least born into the kingdom of Jesus is greater than Elijah (Mt 11:11, 14). We can do greater by far than Elijah or even Jesus (Jn 14:12). Our prayer is "powerful indeed" (Jas 5:16) because in prayer we talk to our Father, Who loves His children more than any father ever loved his children. Our heavenly Father knows what we need before we ask Him (Mt 6:8) and loves us more than we love ourselves. Our Father even sent our older Brother Jesus to die for love of us.
So if we, with all our sins, know how to give our children what is good, how much more will our "heavenly Father give good things to anyone who asks Him" (Mt 7:11).
Prayer: Father, may I expect my prayer to change the world.
Promise: "If you forgive the faults of others, your heavenly Father will forgive you yours. If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive you." -Mt 6:14-15
Praise: St. Romuald discerned that he should offer his life to the Lord and enter the monastery to do penance for his father, who murdered a relative in a duel.
(You may wish to order our booklet, Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible", as an aid to praying or our tape "How to Pray the Bible "on audio AV 82-3 or video V-82.)
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STAYING POWER - One Bread, One Body, 6/18/2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
2 Kings 2:1, 6-14, Psalm 31:20-21, 24, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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STAYING POWER
"You have asked for something that is not easy." -2 Kings 2:10
Elijah was about to be taken up to God. Elisha, his successor, asked Elijah: "May I receive a double portion of your spirit?" (2 Kgs 2:9). Elijah told him that he had "asked for something that is not easy" (2 Kgs 2:10). However, Elisha did receive what he asked for, because he persevered and stayed with Elijah, no matter what. Mary Magdalene stayed with Jesus, whether she had to be at the foot of the cross or at His tomb (Jn 19:25; 20:1ff). Both Elisha and Mary received power because they stayed.
Often in the beginning of a new ministry or spiritual venture, there is a period of freshness, a "spiritual honeymoon." Like St. Peter, we want to stay in the "honeymoon" graces of the mountaintop (see Mk 9:5). Yet Jesus moves elsewhere (Mk 1:38). As His disciples, we follow in His footsteps (Lk 9:23), for there can be no joy apart from Jesus (Jn 15:5). If Jesus moves on, we stay by His side. Wherever He leads, we "will not leave" Him (2 Kgs 2:6).
Staying with Jesus seems easy on the spiritual honeymoon. Eventually, however, Jesus goes to places we'd just as soon not go. As He leads us to the cross, we're tempted to stay put rather than stay with Him. Yet if we don't stay with Jesus, the power of the Spirit doesn't stay with us.
Staying with Him is "something that is not easy." Jesus, the Suffering Servant, looks at us and asks, "Can you stay with Me, no matter what?" (see Mk 14:37) Where is Jesus leading you now? Will you stay with Him?
Prayer: Jesus, "I will not leave You" (2 Kgs 2:6).
Promise: "Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and your Father Who sees in secret will repay you." -Mt 6:4
Praise: James stayed with his wife and his marriage vows even when it seemed most difficult.
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2 Kings 2:1, 6-14, Psalm 31:20-21, 24, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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STAYING POWER
"You have asked for something that is not easy." -2 Kings 2:10
Elijah was about to be taken up to God. Elisha, his successor, asked Elijah: "May I receive a double portion of your spirit?" (2 Kgs 2:9). Elijah told him that he had "asked for something that is not easy" (2 Kgs 2:10). However, Elisha did receive what he asked for, because he persevered and stayed with Elijah, no matter what. Mary Magdalene stayed with Jesus, whether she had to be at the foot of the cross or at His tomb (Jn 19:25; 20:1ff). Both Elisha and Mary received power because they stayed.
Often in the beginning of a new ministry or spiritual venture, there is a period of freshness, a "spiritual honeymoon." Like St. Peter, we want to stay in the "honeymoon" graces of the mountaintop (see Mk 9:5). Yet Jesus moves elsewhere (Mk 1:38). As His disciples, we follow in His footsteps (Lk 9:23), for there can be no joy apart from Jesus (Jn 15:5). If Jesus moves on, we stay by His side. Wherever He leads, we "will not leave" Him (2 Kgs 2:6).
Staying with Jesus seems easy on the spiritual honeymoon. Eventually, however, Jesus goes to places we'd just as soon not go. As He leads us to the cross, we're tempted to stay put rather than stay with Him. Yet if we don't stay with Jesus, the power of the Spirit doesn't stay with us.
Staying with Him is "something that is not easy." Jesus, the Suffering Servant, looks at us and asks, "Can you stay with Me, no matter what?" (see Mk 14:37) Where is Jesus leading you now? Will you stay with Him?
Prayer: Jesus, "I will not leave You" (2 Kgs 2:6).
Promise: "Keep your deeds of mercy secret, and your Father Who sees in secret will repay you." -Mt 6:4
Praise: James stayed with his wife and his marriage vows even when it seemed most difficult.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
LORD, HAVE MERCY - One Bread, One Body, 6/17/2014
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
1 Kings 21:17-29, Psalm 51:3-6, 11, 16, Matthew 5:43-48
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LORD, HAVE MERCY
"Then the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, 'Have you seen that Ahab has humbled himself before Me?' " -1 Kings 21:28-29
The Lord is so merciful that, when we even begin to repent, He pours out His merciful love. Ahab was the most wicked man that had ever lived up to that time (1 Kgs 21:25). He had murdered Naboth just for a garden site. He would fit in well with Stalin or Hitler. Nonetheless, when Elijah prophesied the downfall of Ahab and his family, Ahab "tore his garments and put on sackcloth over his bare flesh. He fasted, slept in the sackcloth, and went about subdued" (1 Kgs 21:27). The Lord was pleased with Ahab's humility and fasting. He promised: "Since [Ahab] has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the evil in his time" (1 Kgs 21:29).
When one of the criminals crucified next to Jesus stopped blaspheming the Lord and asked Jesus to remember him, Jesus with His dying breath promised the man paradise with Him that day (Lk 23:43).
Jesus died to meet the demands of justice. Now He wants to do nothing but extend mercy to us. Let the Lord give you what you don't deserve: forgiveness, love, and mercy.
Prayer: Jesus, may I not waste Your death on the cross for me (see Gal 2:21).
Promise: "My command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors. This will prove that you are sons of your heavenly Father, for His sun rises on the bad and the good, He rains on the just and the unjust." -Mt 5:44-45
Praise: Rhonda had an abortion. She repented and turned to Jesus. Now she is happily married with six children.
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1 Kings 21:17-29, Psalm 51:3-6, 11, 16, Matthew 5:43-48
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LORD, HAVE MERCY
"Then the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, 'Have you seen that Ahab has humbled himself before Me?' " -1 Kings 21:28-29
The Lord is so merciful that, when we even begin to repent, He pours out His merciful love. Ahab was the most wicked man that had ever lived up to that time (1 Kgs 21:25). He had murdered Naboth just for a garden site. He would fit in well with Stalin or Hitler. Nonetheless, when Elijah prophesied the downfall of Ahab and his family, Ahab "tore his garments and put on sackcloth over his bare flesh. He fasted, slept in the sackcloth, and went about subdued" (1 Kgs 21:27). The Lord was pleased with Ahab's humility and fasting. He promised: "Since [Ahab] has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the evil in his time" (1 Kgs 21:29).
When one of the criminals crucified next to Jesus stopped blaspheming the Lord and asked Jesus to remember him, Jesus with His dying breath promised the man paradise with Him that day (Lk 23:43).
Jesus died to meet the demands of justice. Now He wants to do nothing but extend mercy to us. Let the Lord give you what you don't deserve: forgiveness, love, and mercy.
Prayer: Jesus, may I not waste Your death on the cross for me (see Gal 2:21).
Promise: "My command to you is: love your enemies, pray for your persecutors. This will prove that you are sons of your heavenly Father, for His sun rises on the bad and the good, He rains on the just and the unjust." -Mt 5:44-45
Praise: Rhonda had an abortion. She repented and turned to Jesus. Now she is happily married with six children.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Divine Love" on audio AV 52-3 or video V-52.)
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Monday, June 16, 2014
"CONQUER EVIL WITH GOOD" (Rm 12:21) - One Bread, One Body, 6/16/2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
1 Kings 21:1-16, Psalm 5:2-7, Matthew 5:38-42
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"CONQUER EVIL WITH GOOD" (Rm 12:21)
"Do not resist one who is evil." -Matthew 5:39, RSV-CE
We disciples of Jesus no longer want to get even with our enemies and persecutors. Instead, our battle is against the kingdom of evil (Eph 6:12) and our goal is to reclaim souls stolen from the Lord and restore them to His kingdom. Our aim is to conquer souls for Jesus, by using good means and not evil ones (Rm 12:21).
Because this is our overriding goal, "why not put up with injustice, and let [ourselves] be cheated?" (1 Cor 6:7) What does it matter if we have to walk an extra mile or do without some things? Did someone take our shirt? (Mt 5:40) Jesus told us not to bring an extra shirt when we serve Him (Mt 10:10), so He is responsible to provide another shirt that we might continue to serve Him (Mt 6:30; 10:9ff). "He Who calls us is trustworthy, therefore He will do it" (1 Thes 5:24).
"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves; leave that to God's wrath, for it is written: 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord" (Rm 12:19). Getting even with our enemies is contrary to God's mercy. Only because Jesus led the way in trusting the Father and living without vengeance can we hope to follow in His footsteps.
"Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good" (Rm 12:21). By following Jesus in loving evildoers, "we are more than conquerors" (Rm 8:37). We conquer the world when we express our belief in Jesus (1 Jn 5:5) by obeying His difficult teachings.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to deny myself, take up my cross, love my enemies, do good to those who hate me, and fix my eyes on Jesus so I can follow You in perfect love.
Promise: "You, O God, delight not in wickedness; no evil man remains with You." -Ps 5:5
Praise: Linda found that praying a "Hail Mary" whenever she thought of a person with whom she had difficulty kept her heart open and loving toward that person.
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1 Kings 21:1-16, Psalm 5:2-7, Matthew 5:38-42
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"CONQUER EVIL WITH GOOD" (Rm 12:21)
"Do not resist one who is evil." -Matthew 5:39, RSV-CE
We disciples of Jesus no longer want to get even with our enemies and persecutors. Instead, our battle is against the kingdom of evil (Eph 6:12) and our goal is to reclaim souls stolen from the Lord and restore them to His kingdom. Our aim is to conquer souls for Jesus, by using good means and not evil ones (Rm 12:21).
Because this is our overriding goal, "why not put up with injustice, and let [ourselves] be cheated?" (1 Cor 6:7) What does it matter if we have to walk an extra mile or do without some things? Did someone take our shirt? (Mt 5:40) Jesus told us not to bring an extra shirt when we serve Him (Mt 10:10), so He is responsible to provide another shirt that we might continue to serve Him (Mt 6:30; 10:9ff). "He Who calls us is trustworthy, therefore He will do it" (1 Thes 5:24).
"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves; leave that to God's wrath, for it is written: 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord" (Rm 12:19). Getting even with our enemies is contrary to God's mercy. Only because Jesus led the way in trusting the Father and living without vengeance can we hope to follow in His footsteps.
"Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good" (Rm 12:21). By following Jesus in loving evildoers, "we are more than conquerors" (Rm 8:37). We conquer the world when we express our belief in Jesus (1 Jn 5:5) by obeying His difficult teachings.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to deny myself, take up my cross, love my enemies, do good to those who hate me, and fix my eyes on Jesus so I can follow You in perfect love.
Promise: "You, O God, delight not in wickedness; no evil man remains with You." -Ps 5:5
Praise: Linda found that praying a "Hail Mary" whenever she thought of a person with whom she had difficulty kept her heart open and loving toward that person.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
PM eNewsletter Holy Trinity
June 15th Holy Trinity
Jesus, the Trinity is a mystery that we just have to believe.
Give us the grace to just believe and give the triune God praise and
glory.
Lord, let us be amazed that the father loves us so much that He sent
His only begotten son that we may be freed from the effects of sin and
so attain the right to be called children of the triune God.
Thank You, father, son and Holy spirit for Your love and grace.
Thank You for all the many ways You show us that love, and thank You
for using us to love others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE MYSTERY AND GLORY OF TRINITARIAN LOVE
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"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all!" -2 Corinthians 13:13
The Trinity is the heart of divine revelation and of the Christian faith.
The Church teaches: "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central
mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in Himself.
It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith"
(Catechism, 234). Because God is Trinity, we are family, and holiness is
being one as the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are One (see Jn 17:21).
Because God is three Persons in one God, we, though many, are the one
body of Christ (1 Cor 12:12). Because God is the Father, the Son, and the
Spirit, we can become children of the Father and cry out in the Spirit,
"Abba" ("Father") (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15), and "Jesus is Lord" (1 Cor 12:3).
The Trinity is the basis of the Church, the Bible, the Creed, the
Sacraments, the Beatitudes, etc. We as Christians are constantly living
in the Trinity and the Trinity in us (see Jn 17:23). Because God is
Trinity, we can live forever in the mystery of His love. "Praise the
Holy Trinity, undivided Unity, holy God, mighty God, God immortal, be
adored!"
Prayer: Father, Son, and Spirit, I immerse myself in Your Trinitarian
love.
Promise: "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever
believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life." -Jn 3:16
Praise: Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in
the beginning, is now, and will be forever!
Monday "CONQUER EVIL WITH GOOD" (Rm 12:21)
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"Do not resist one who is evil." -Matthew 5:39, RSV-CE
Tuesday LORD, HAVE MERCY
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"Then the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, 'Have you seen that Ahab
has humbled himself before Me?' " -1 Kings 21:28-29
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Pray for Annette health. Pray for Gary and Annette marriage and
family.
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On this Father's Day, let us pray for the intercession of Saint
Joseph to his Son Jesus that all father's will fulfill the vows
made to God and accept the obligations and responsibilities not
only to God but to their families. Let us also pray to Our Blessed
Mother Mary for Her intercession on all families. Dear Blessed
Mother Mary pray for us.
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All glory, praise and honor to God. He has heard your prayers on
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for our safe travel to the Southwest and a successful move. Thank
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Heavenly Father thank you for the life,food,shelter.career, for
guiding us with your Holy spirit as we go along with our work. we
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thee.
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3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."..2014! Oh God, Our Broken & Exhausted Hearts
Continue to Cry out to You Day & Night for Your Mercy & Peace Now &
in the Days ahead.. & through out 2014? Please continue to pray with
us daily for God's Mercy & Peace!URGENT! Pass on to the Nuns,Sisters,
Monasteries,Parishes,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Churches and others
you know of in the Worldwide Community of Prayer?URGENT!! Thank you
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Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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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
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"GOOD COMMUNICATION"
Good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another
better, and ultimately, to grow in unity.
RESOLVE DIFFERENCES
We need to resolve our differences through forms of dialogue which
help us grow in understanding and mutual respect. A culture of
encounter demands that we be ready not only to give, but also to
receive.
"IMMENSE POSSIBILITIES"
The Internet ... offers immense possibilities for encounter and
solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.
(Source: Message for World Communications Day, January 24, 2014)
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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
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 20-22)
· How to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Jul 21-23)
· "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart" - Luke 2:19
(Silent Retreat) (Aug 3-5)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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Jesus, the Trinity is a mystery that we just have to believe.
Give us the grace to just believe and give the triune God praise and
glory.
Lord, let us be amazed that the father loves us so much that He sent
His only begotten son that we may be freed from the effects of sin and
so attain the right to be called children of the triune God.
Thank You, father, son and Holy spirit for Your love and grace.
Thank You for all the many ways You show us that love, and thank You
for using us to love others.
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 MYSTERY AND GLORY OF TRINITARIAN LOVE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/15/2014
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all!" -2 Corinthians 13:13
The Trinity is the heart of divine revelation and of the Christian faith.
The Church teaches: "The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central
mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in Himself.
It is therefore the source of all the other mysteries of faith"
(Catechism, 234). Because God is Trinity, we are family, and holiness is
being one as the Father, the Son, and the Spirit are One (see Jn 17:21).
Because God is three Persons in one God, we, though many, are the one
body of Christ (1 Cor 12:12). Because God is the Father, the Son, and the
Spirit, we can become children of the Father and cry out in the Spirit,
"Abba" ("Father") (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15), and "Jesus is Lord" (1 Cor 12:3).
The Trinity is the basis of the Church, the Bible, the Creed, the
Sacraments, the Beatitudes, etc. We as Christians are constantly living
in the Trinity and the Trinity in us (see Jn 17:23). Because God is
Trinity, we can live forever in the mystery of His love. "Praise the
Holy Trinity, undivided Unity, holy God, mighty God, God immortal, be
adored!"
Prayer: Father, Son, and Spirit, I immerse myself in Your Trinitarian
love.
Promise: "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever
believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life." -Jn 3:16
Praise: Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as it was in
the beginning, is now, and will be forever!
Monday "CONQUER EVIL WITH GOOD" (Rm 12:21)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/16/2014
"Do not resist one who is evil." -Matthew 5:39, RSV-CE
Tuesday LORD, HAVE MERCY
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/17/2014
"Then the Lord said to Elijah the Tishbite, 'Have you seen that Ahab
has humbled himself before Me?' " -1 Kings 21:28-29
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· How To Renew Your Parish
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· Unforgiveness is the Cause
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnforgivenessCause.asp
· This is My Body
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThisIsMyBody.asp
· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
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· How to Read the Bible
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Pray for Annette health. Pray for Gary and Annette marriage and
family.
(Anonymous, 6/14/2014 7:30:16 PM)
On this Father's Day, let us pray for the intercession of Saint
Joseph to his Son Jesus that all father's will fulfill the vows
made to God and accept the obligations and responsibilities not
only to God but to their families. Let us also pray to Our Blessed
Mother Mary for Her intercession on all families. Dear Blessed
Mother Mary pray for us.
(Ken, Texas, 6/14/2014 6:55:18 PM)
All glory, praise and honor to God. He has heard your prayers on
my behalf and we sold our home. Thank you. Please continue to pray
for our safe travel to the Southwest and a successful move. Thank
you.
(V, Minnesota, United States, 6/14/2014 5:45:13 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for the life,food,shelter.career, for
guiding us with your Holy spirit as we go along with our work. we
ask this through Christ our Lord Amen
(antang4, 6/14/2014 5:29:32 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I ask and pray to you to please help me
and my girlfriend Melissa fix things in our relationship. Let us
work things out and let us build our relationship way better than
it ever was. In Jesus name, I pray with all my heart and soul. Amen.
(fernando , Elgin, IL, United States, 6/14/2014 1:26:00 PM)
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to
thee.
(Anonymous, 6/14/2014 1:19:55 PM)
3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."..2014! Oh God, Our Broken & Exhausted Hearts
Continue to Cry out to You Day & Night for Your Mercy & Peace Now &
in the Days ahead.. & through out 2014? Please continue to pray with
us daily for God's Mercy & Peace!URGENT! Pass on to the Nuns,Sisters,
Monasteries,Parishes,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Churches and others
you know of in the Worldwide Community of Prayer?URGENT!! Thank you
for praying,
(Bill & Carol,Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out...,
United States, 6/14/2014 12:49:50 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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 well as covering the entire New Testament 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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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
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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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.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
COMMUNICATION AND GROWTH
"GOOD COMMUNICATION"
Good communication helps us to grow closer, to know one another
better, and ultimately, to grow in unity.
RESOLVE DIFFERENCES
We need to resolve our differences through forms of dialogue which
help us grow in understanding and mutual respect. A culture of
encounter demands that we be ready not only to give, but also to
receive.
"IMMENSE POSSIBILITIES"
The Internet ... offers immense possibilities for encounter and
solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.
(Source: Message for World Communications Day, January 24, 2014)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-04.asp?navlink=latest
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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
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 20-22)
· How to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Jul 21-23)
· "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart" - Luke 2:19
(Silent Retreat) (Aug 3-5)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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