Thursday, July 31, 2014, St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jeremiah 18:1-6, Psalm 146:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53
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UNDERSTANDABLE?
"Have you understood all this?" -Matthew 13:51
Jesus asked His apostles if they had understood "all this." They answered "Yes," possibly assuming that Jesus was referring to the last parable or series of parables He had taught (Mt 13:51). Jesus, however, was probably referring to much more, for He next spoke of those learned in His kingdom as having a "storeroom" of knowledge (Mt 13:52).
Actually, the apostles did not understand "all this" (see Jn 16:29). "On the contrary, their minds were completely closed to the meaning" of many events in Jesus' life (Mk 6:52). So exasperated was Jesus with His followers that He questioned them: "Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but no sight? Ears but no hearing?...Do you still not understand?" (Mk 8:17-18, 21) During the Last Supper, the apostles felt they did understand what Jesus was saying (Jn 16:29-30). However, Jesus immediately questioned this (Jn 16:31). A few hours later, the apostles proved that they really did not understand Jesus when they abandoned Him upon His arrest (Mk 14:50).
Do you understand Jesus? Will you at least admit your lack of understanding? This is the necessary first step toward understanding. On Judgment Day, will the Lord say to you: "This is not an understanding people; therefore their Maker shall not spare them, nor shall He Who formed them have mercy on them" (Is 27:11)? Or will He say: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear" (Mt 13:16)? "Have you understood all this?" (Mt 13:51)
Prayer: Father, may I understand what You mean by "understanding."
Promise: "Rise up, be off to the potter's house; there I will give you My message." -Jer 18:2
Praise: St. Ignatius, once a tough soldier trained in physical strength and warfare, had a deep conversion and became a priest. He is the patron of spiritual exercises and retreats.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE, ANDEND OF GOD'S WORD - One Bread, One Body, 7/30/2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014, St. Peter Chrysologus
Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21, Psalm 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18, Matthew 13:44-46
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THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE, ANDEND OF GOD'S WORD
"When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jeremiah 15:16
Many of you reading One Bread, One Body have found God's Word to be the joy and happiness of your hearts. Your initial experience of God's Word has been sweet (see Rv 10:10; Ez 3:3).
Later, you will find that God's Word is not only sweeter than honey (Ps 119:103) but also sharper than a two-edged sword (Heb 4:12). Many people will hate you because the Lord has given you His Word (Jn 17:14). You will feel alone and abandoned (Jer 15:17). You will be in continuous pain and seem incurably wounded (Jer 15:18). You will be tempted to turn away from the Lord and His Word. You may even fall into this temptation and actually turn away from the Lord. However, the Lord promises: "If you repent, so that I restore you, in My presence you shall stand; if you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece" (Jer 15:19).
In the end, if you keep living and proclaiming God's Word, the Lord "will free you from the hand of the wicked, and rescue you from the grasp of the violent" (Jer 15:21). You will have victory through God's Word. "In all this we are more than conquerors because of Him Who has loved us" (Rm 8:37).
Live, love, and share God's Word in joy, suffering, and victory.
Prayer: Father, may I be willing to die for You, Your truth, and Your love (see Sir 4:28).
Promise: "When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Mt 13:46
Praise: St. Peter taught: "Christ's birth was not necessity, but an expression of omnipotence, a sacrament of piety for the redemption of man."
(We have a number of Bible reading plans as well as "Simple Reading Guides" to each book of the Bible. Pray about ordering these to grow in God's Word.)
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Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21, Psalm 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18, Matthew 13:44-46
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THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE, ANDEND OF GOD'S WORD
"When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jeremiah 15:16
Many of you reading One Bread, One Body have found God's Word to be the joy and happiness of your hearts. Your initial experience of God's Word has been sweet (see Rv 10:10; Ez 3:3).
Later, you will find that God's Word is not only sweeter than honey (Ps 119:103) but also sharper than a two-edged sword (Heb 4:12). Many people will hate you because the Lord has given you His Word (Jn 17:14). You will feel alone and abandoned (Jer 15:17). You will be in continuous pain and seem incurably wounded (Jer 15:18). You will be tempted to turn away from the Lord and His Word. You may even fall into this temptation and actually turn away from the Lord. However, the Lord promises: "If you repent, so that I restore you, in My presence you shall stand; if you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece" (Jer 15:19).
In the end, if you keep living and proclaiming God's Word, the Lord "will free you from the hand of the wicked, and rescue you from the grasp of the violent" (Jer 15:21). You will have victory through God's Word. "In all this we are more than conquerors because of Him Who has loved us" (Rm 8:37).
Live, love, and share God's Word in joy, suffering, and victory.
Prayer: Father, may I be willing to die for You, Your truth, and Your love (see Sir 4:28).
Promise: "When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Mt 13:46
Praise: St. Peter taught: "Christ's birth was not necessity, but an expression of omnipotence, a sacrament of piety for the redemption of man."
(We have a number of Bible reading plans as well as "Simple Reading Guides" to each book of the Bible. Pray about ordering these to grow in God's Word.)
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
HOME ALONE? - One Bread, One Body, 7/29/2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014, St. Martha
Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, John 11:19-27, or Luke 10:38-42
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HOME ALONE?
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!" -Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
Martha was serving alone. Many Christians also feel quite alone in their service to the Lord and His people. Martha complained to Jesus that He should get Mary to help her (Lk 10:40). We also pray to Jesus that He will get someone to help us. Many times, Jesus doesn't send anyone to help. This gives us the impression that Jesus doesn't care. In fact, Jesus may not be concerned at that particular time about others helping us to continue our work. Rather, His care is that we temporarily stop our work to listen to Him (Lk 10:39). When we are alone in service, we should give up our expectation of others helping us. Rather, we should meet Jesus' expectation that we stop and listen to Him. When we're all alone, we shouldn't just do something; we should sit there.
Jesus cares about our serving alone. He cares so much that He wants to be with us and speak to us. After being "alone" with Jesus, we have the wisdom and strength to serve alone, or we will see the Lord raise up others to help us. First and foremost, Jesus cares about our listening to Him. Do you care to listen to Him and to spend time with Him alone?
Prayer: Father, may I not run from loneliness but run to You.
Promise: "When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jer 15:16
Praise: St. "Martha said to Jesus, '...I am sure that God will give You whatever You ask of Him' " (Jn 11:21-22).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Staying Filled With the Spirit" on audio AV 57-1 or video V-57.)
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Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, John 11:19-27, or Luke 10:38-42
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HOME ALONE?
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!" -Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
Martha was serving alone. Many Christians also feel quite alone in their service to the Lord and His people. Martha complained to Jesus that He should get Mary to help her (Lk 10:40). We also pray to Jesus that He will get someone to help us. Many times, Jesus doesn't send anyone to help. This gives us the impression that Jesus doesn't care. In fact, Jesus may not be concerned at that particular time about others helping us to continue our work. Rather, His care is that we temporarily stop our work to listen to Him (Lk 10:39). When we are alone in service, we should give up our expectation of others helping us. Rather, we should meet Jesus' expectation that we stop and listen to Him. When we're all alone, we shouldn't just do something; we should sit there.
Jesus cares about our serving alone. He cares so much that He wants to be with us and speak to us. After being "alone" with Jesus, we have the wisdom and strength to serve alone, or we will see the Lord raise up others to help us. First and foremost, Jesus cares about our listening to Him. Do you care to listen to Him and to spend time with Him alone?
Prayer: Father, may I not run from loneliness but run to You.
Promise: "When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jer 15:16
Praise: St. "Martha said to Jesus, '...I am sure that God will give You whatever You ask of Him' " (Jn 11:21-22).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Staying Filled With the Spirit" on audio AV 57-1 or video V-57.)
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Monday, July 28, 2014
SEEDING IS BELIEVING - One Bread, One Body, 7/28/2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Jeremiah 13:1-11, Deuteronomy 32:18-21, Matthew 13:31-35
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SEEDING IS BELIEVING
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
The Lord is looking for someone to sow a mustard seed. Physically, this is light work, for thousands of mustard seeds weigh almost nothing. However, sowing a mustard seed is hard work spiritually. When someone sows a mustard seed, he appears to be doing nothing. Although he knows he is doing something, he himself feels as if he is doing something which amounts to nothing. He is strongly tempted to despise "small beginnings" (Zec 4:10).
Like Jesus, the Suffering Servant and the Messiah, the sower of a mustard seed feels he has "toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent" his strength (Is 49:4). The life of a mustard seed sower is hidden in Christ (Col 3:3) and appears useless and hopeless. Nevertheless, the Lord promises a mustard seed sower: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth" (Is 49:6).
Some of you reading this feel discouraged that we are still light-years away from the amazing justice and freedom which is part of the kingdom of God. However, put the drop of your life into the ocean of God's love. God will multiply it to transform the world.
Prayer: Father, I will give You my best even when no one but You knows what I'm doing.
Promise: "I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, says the Lord; to be My people, My renown, My praise, My beauty." -Jer 13:11
Praise: When his wife died John's friends and family expected him to drink again, but his faith in God kept him sober.
(Ask Jesus to enrich your life each day by reading the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Jeremiah 13:1-11, Deuteronomy 32:18-21, Matthew 13:31-35
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SEEDING IS BELIEVING
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
The Lord is looking for someone to sow a mustard seed. Physically, this is light work, for thousands of mustard seeds weigh almost nothing. However, sowing a mustard seed is hard work spiritually. When someone sows a mustard seed, he appears to be doing nothing. Although he knows he is doing something, he himself feels as if he is doing something which amounts to nothing. He is strongly tempted to despise "small beginnings" (Zec 4:10).
Like Jesus, the Suffering Servant and the Messiah, the sower of a mustard seed feels he has "toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent" his strength (Is 49:4). The life of a mustard seed sower is hidden in Christ (Col 3:3) and appears useless and hopeless. Nevertheless, the Lord promises a mustard seed sower: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth" (Is 49:6).
Some of you reading this feel discouraged that we are still light-years away from the amazing justice and freedom which is part of the kingdom of God. However, put the drop of your life into the ocean of God's love. God will multiply it to transform the world.
Prayer: Father, I will give You my best even when no one but You knows what I'm doing.
Promise: "I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, says the Lord; to be My people, My renown, My praise, My beauty." -Jer 13:11
Praise: When his wife died John's friends and family expected him to drink again, but his faith in God kept him sober.
(Ask Jesus to enrich your life each day by reading the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
PM eNewsletter 17th Sunday in ordinary time
July 27th 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, this week Your church celebrates a saint who tried
with all of her being to be the perfect hostess.
She got upset when her sister Mary just wanted to sit at
Your feet and listen to You.
Lord, helping others is very important, but we need to be
fed to truly be able to do that.
Give us the grace to listen to Your church, and learn how
to be just stewards of our time and talent.
Lord, help us to see others with Your eyes, and always
with the understanding that we must be strong to help
others get strong.
Jesus, help us to come to You everyday in every way.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday GOD'S VOMITING
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"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up
for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So
they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This
way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole
lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at
least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It
makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the
cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His
last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we
realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than
everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl
(Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not
have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must
give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength,
and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding
heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong"
(1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the
good of those who love God and are called according to His decree."
-Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God!
Alleluia!
Monday SEEDING IS BELIEVING
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"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and
sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
Tuesday HOME ALONE?
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"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!"
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Father, thank You for Your mercies to me this day. Please grant me
the grace to seek Your Will and Your Will alone. Father, please do
not allow me to act on vanities or harmful desires. Lead me, dear
Father, to do Your Will. Amen.
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Please pray for my Cousin who was accused of stealing which is not
true and will stand trial on Monday July 28, 2014.We pray that her
name would be cleared. Thank you and God Bless
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Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us
with your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord please help
me to cure my ears.and also all the nuns give them a healthy body .
we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
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god please take care of my worries about the roof. please surround
me and my dad with family who care and want to help. let our family
help and be nice about it and not be mad in anyway or fuss about it.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 4:37:38 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted
and all the requests said silently in our hearts. LORD please
forgive this sinner. I trust you will because of your unconditional
love for us. With this unconditional love come unconditional
forgiveness. Without your love and forgiveness I would be that
wheat seed with little chance of making it. LORD may I show
unconditional love and forgiveness today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 7/26/2014 4:27:43 PM)
Today is the feast of the Parents of Mary, Saint Anne and Saint
Joachim and the Grandparents of Jesus. Let us use this day to
celebrate Traditional Marriage and pray for the intercession of not
only Saints Anne and Joachim but Saint Joseph, that They would
intercede to Jesus and ask Him to touch the hearts of all
considering marriage that they would live in accordance to the Will
of God. Saints Anne, Joachim and Joseph please intercede for us to
Mary to Jesus for us and our intentions.
(Ken, Texas, 7/26/2014 3:38:10 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I hope wish and pray that you let me and my
girlfriend Melissa last a lifetime together. That you let us always
love each other and be there for each other. Let us get married one
day and let us have our beautiful family one day as well. In Jesus
name, I pray. Amen.
(fernando, elgin, il, United States, 7/26/2014 1:46:25 PM)
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF PEACE
WE NEED GOD'S HELP
History teaches that our own powers do not suffice. More than once
we have been on the verge of peace, but the evil one, employing a
variety of means, has succeeded in blocking it. That is why we are
here, because we know and we believe that we need the help of God.
LORD, HELP US!
... Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide
our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and
give us the courage to say: "Never again war!"; "With war every
thing is lost." ... Instill in our hearts the courage to take
concrete steps to achieve peace. ... Give us strength daily to be
instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our
path as our brother or sister... Keep alive in us the flame of hope,
so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and
reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the
words "division," "hatred," and "war" be banished from the heart of
every man and woman.
"PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL"
I am profoundly grateful to you for accepting my invitation ... to
join in imploring from God the gift of peace. It is my hope that
this meeting will be a path to seeking the things that unite , so
as to overcome the things that divide.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
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with all of her being to be the perfect hostess.
She got upset when her sister Mary just wanted to sit at
Your feet and listen to You.
Lord, helping others is very important, but we need to be
fed to truly be able to do that.
Give us the grace to listen to Your church, and learn how
to be just stewards of our time and talent.
Lord, help us to see others with Your eyes, and always
with the understanding that we must be strong to help
others get strong.
Jesus, help us to come to You everyday in every way.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday GOD'S VOMITING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/27/2014
"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up
for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So
they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This
way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole
lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at
least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It
makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the
cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His
last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we
realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than
everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl
(Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not
have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must
give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength,
and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding
heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong"
(1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the
good of those who love God and are called according to His decree."
-Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God!
Alleluia!
Monday SEEDING IS BELIEVING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/28/2014
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and
sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
Tuesday HOME ALONE?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/29/2014
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!"
-Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Father, thank You for Your mercies to me this day. Please grant me
the grace to seek Your Will and Your Will alone. Father, please do
not allow me to act on vanities or harmful desires. Lead me, dear
Father, to do Your Will. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 7:48:52 PM)
Please pray for my Cousin who was accused of stealing which is not
true and will stand trial on Monday July 28, 2014.We pray that her
name would be cleared. Thank you and God Bless
(Gordon, Grenada, Caribbean, 7/26/2014 5:47:35 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us
with your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord please help
me to cure my ears.and also all the nuns give them a healthy body .
we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 7/26/2014 4:58:19 PM)
god please take care of my worries about the roof. please surround
me and my dad with family who care and want to help. let our family
help and be nice about it and not be mad in anyway or fuss about it.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 4:37:38 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted
and all the requests said silently in our hearts. LORD please
forgive this sinner. I trust you will because of your unconditional
love for us. With this unconditional love come unconditional
forgiveness. Without your love and forgiveness I would be that
wheat seed with little chance of making it. LORD may I show
unconditional love and forgiveness today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 7/26/2014 4:27:43 PM)
Today is the feast of the Parents of Mary, Saint Anne and Saint
Joachim and the Grandparents of Jesus. Let us use this day to
celebrate Traditional Marriage and pray for the intercession of not
only Saints Anne and Joachim but Saint Joseph, that They would
intercede to Jesus and ask Him to touch the hearts of all
considering marriage that they would live in accordance to the Will
of God. Saints Anne, Joachim and Joseph please intercede for us to
Mary to Jesus for us and our intentions.
(Ken, Texas, 7/26/2014 3:38:10 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I hope wish and pray that you let me and my
girlfriend Melissa last a lifetime together. That you let us always
love each other and be there for each other. Let us get married one
day and let us have our beautiful family one day as well. In Jesus
name, I pray. Amen.
(fernando, elgin, il, United States, 7/26/2014 1:46:25 PM)
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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
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
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PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** 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!
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http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF PEACE
WE NEED GOD'S HELP
History teaches that our own powers do not suffice. More than once
we have been on the verge of peace, but the evil one, employing a
variety of means, has succeeded in blocking it. That is why we are
here, because we know and we believe that we need the help of God.
LORD, HELP US!
... Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide
our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and
give us the courage to say: "Never again war!"; "With war every
thing is lost." ... Instill in our hearts the courage to take
concrete steps to achieve peace. ... Give us strength daily to be
instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our
path as our brother or sister... Keep alive in us the flame of hope,
so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and
reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the
words "division," "hatred," and "war" be banished from the heart of
every man and woman.
"PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL"
I am profoundly grateful to you for accepting my invitation ... to
join in imploring from God the gift of peace. It is my hope that
this meeting will be a path to seeking the things that unite , so
as to overcome the things that divide.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
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/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
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter15-1.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
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2014 RETREATS
· "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart" - Luke 2:19
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· Healing the Broken-Hearted (Divorced and Separated Retreat) (Sep 5-7)
· Widows and Widowers Conference (Sep 6)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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GOD'S VOMITING - One Bread, One Body, 7/27/2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014, 17th Sunday Ordinary Time
1 Kings 3:5, 7-12, Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130, Matthew 13:44-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072714.cfm
GOD'S VOMITING
"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl (Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong" (1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His decree." -Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God! Alleluia!
(For related teaching, order our booklet, The Challenge of Making Disciples in a Culture of Death" or our tape on audio AV 97-1 and AV 97-3 or on video V-97.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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1 Kings 3:5, 7-12, Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130, Matthew 13:44-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072714.cfm
GOD'S VOMITING
"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl (Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong" (1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His decree." -Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God! Alleluia!
(For related teaching, order our booklet, The Challenge of Making Disciples in a Culture of Death" or our tape on audio AV 97-1 and AV 97-3 or on video V-97.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
FIELD OF DREAMS? - One Bread, One Body, 7/26/2014
Saturday, July 26, 2014, Sts. Joachim & Ann
Jeremiah 7:1-11, Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11, Matthew 13:24-30
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072614.cfm
FIELD OF DREAMS?
"When the crop began to mature and yield grain, the weeds made their appearance as well." -Matthew 13:26
Some of you who are reading this have been serving the Lord in ministry for years. You have prayed and worked long and hard, toiling with all your heart in your desire to bear fruit for your Lord and Master. Perhaps you are beginning to see the good fruits of your efforts as those to whom you have ministered are progressing as disciples, making their own commitments to Jesus, or sharing their faith with others. The crop you have sowed is beginning "to mature and yield grain" (Mt 13:26).
This is the time when people Jesus describes as "the weeds" begin to make their appearance (Mt 13:26). Just when it looks like your efforts will result in a fruitful harvest and in glory to God, people appear within your ministry or community and begin to wantonly consume energy you intended to use to nourish "the wheat," that is, those bearing fruit as a result of your loving service. Now your "wheat" are not getting "fed" properly because your "weeds" are siphoning off their spiritual food.
Now it looks as if the entire ministry may be shelved under the threat of the weeds. Naturally you want to uproot the weeds. Yet Jesus says to let the weeds grow (Mt 13:30). This seems to make no sense, but God is the Vinegrower (Jn 15:1), and He knows how to produce fruit. Jesus prunes you and the wheat (Jn 15:2), and allows the weeds to consume nourishment meant to sustain you! Yet God has an even higher priority, and it is conversion. He wants the weeds to become wheat. Conversion is costly, inconvenient, and strength-sapping. It also brings great joy in heaven (Lk 15:7).
Prayer: Master, give me Your heart and mind (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Happy the men whose strength You are." -Ps 84:6
Praise: Walt prayed to St. Ann daily to reconcile a relationship between two of his loved ones that Walt considered irreconcilable. Several years later, Walt rejoiced as the reconciliation was more complete than he could have imagined (see Eph 3:20).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Jeremiah 7:1-11, Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11, Matthew 13:24-30
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072614.cfm
FIELD OF DREAMS?
"When the crop began to mature and yield grain, the weeds made their appearance as well." -Matthew 13:26
Some of you who are reading this have been serving the Lord in ministry for years. You have prayed and worked long and hard, toiling with all your heart in your desire to bear fruit for your Lord and Master. Perhaps you are beginning to see the good fruits of your efforts as those to whom you have ministered are progressing as disciples, making their own commitments to Jesus, or sharing their faith with others. The crop you have sowed is beginning "to mature and yield grain" (Mt 13:26).
This is the time when people Jesus describes as "the weeds" begin to make their appearance (Mt 13:26). Just when it looks like your efforts will result in a fruitful harvest and in glory to God, people appear within your ministry or community and begin to wantonly consume energy you intended to use to nourish "the wheat," that is, those bearing fruit as a result of your loving service. Now your "wheat" are not getting "fed" properly because your "weeds" are siphoning off their spiritual food.
Now it looks as if the entire ministry may be shelved under the threat of the weeds. Naturally you want to uproot the weeds. Yet Jesus says to let the weeds grow (Mt 13:30). This seems to make no sense, but God is the Vinegrower (Jn 15:1), and He knows how to produce fruit. Jesus prunes you and the wheat (Jn 15:2), and allows the weeds to consume nourishment meant to sustain you! Yet God has an even higher priority, and it is conversion. He wants the weeds to become wheat. Conversion is costly, inconvenient, and strength-sapping. It also brings great joy in heaven (Lk 15:7).
Prayer: Master, give me Your heart and mind (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Happy the men whose strength You are." -Ps 84:6
Praise: Walt prayed to St. Ann daily to reconcile a relationship between two of his loved ones that Walt considered irreconcilable. Several years later, Walt rejoiced as the reconciliation was more complete than he could have imagined (see Eph 3:20).
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Friday, July 25, 2014
THE HEAD OF THE CLASS - One Bread, One Body, 7/25/2014
Friday, July 25, 2014, St. James
2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28
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THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
"We believe and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us up along with Jesus." -2 Corinthians 4:13-14
James must have been one powerful apostle! When "King Herod started to harass" the Church, his first move was to cut off James' head (Acts 12:1, 2). "This pleased certain of the Jews" (Acts 12:3). Only after James was killed did Herod turn his attention to arresting Peter (Acts 12:3). James, who was the first apostle to die for love of Jesus, was obviously one giant headache for Herod and the Jews. James had the courage and the faith to speak out in the name of Jesus, knowing that he would share in the resurrection of Jesus (2 Cor 4:13-14).
Earlier, James was a headache for the other apostles (Mt 20:24). He sought to be elevated above them. Jesus patiently explained to James and the others that the way to aspire to greatness is to humbly descend into service (Mt 20:26-27). James eventually took Jesus' admonition to heart. After Pentecost, James did not try to preserve his own life. He was constantly teaching the people about the good news of Jesus the Messiah (Acts 5:42), working signs and wonders among the people (Acts 5:12). With great faith, James gave his own life for love of God and His people (Mt 20:28). Like James, may our lives be so powerful in Jesus that we are a headache to those who oppose Jesus and His kingdom.
Prayer: Father, may I be fearless in the Holy Spirit as was St. James.
Promise: "This treasure we possess in earthen vessels to make it clear that its surpassing power comes from God and not from us." -2 Cor 4:7
Praise: St. James, "Son of Thunder," was the first apostle to give his life in martyrdom for Jesus.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28
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THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
"We believe and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us up along with Jesus." -2 Corinthians 4:13-14
James must have been one powerful apostle! When "King Herod started to harass" the Church, his first move was to cut off James' head (Acts 12:1, 2). "This pleased certain of the Jews" (Acts 12:3). Only after James was killed did Herod turn his attention to arresting Peter (Acts 12:3). James, who was the first apostle to die for love of Jesus, was obviously one giant headache for Herod and the Jews. James had the courage and the faith to speak out in the name of Jesus, knowing that he would share in the resurrection of Jesus (2 Cor 4:13-14).
Earlier, James was a headache for the other apostles (Mt 20:24). He sought to be elevated above them. Jesus patiently explained to James and the others that the way to aspire to greatness is to humbly descend into service (Mt 20:26-27). James eventually took Jesus' admonition to heart. After Pentecost, James did not try to preserve his own life. He was constantly teaching the people about the good news of Jesus the Messiah (Acts 5:42), working signs and wonders among the people (Acts 5:12). With great faith, James gave his own life for love of God and His people (Mt 20:28). Like James, may our lives be so powerful in Jesus that we are a headache to those who oppose Jesus and His kingdom.
Prayer: Father, may I be fearless in the Holy Spirit as was St. James.
Promise: "This treasure we possess in earthen vessels to make it clear that its surpassing power comes from God and not from us." -2 Cor 4:7
Praise: St. James, "Son of Thunder," was the first apostle to give his life in martyrdom for Jesus.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
ARE YOU LEAKING? - One Bread, One Body, 7/24/2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014, St. Sharbel Makhluf
Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13, Psalm 36:6-11, Matthew 13:10-17
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ARE YOU LEAKING?
"They have forsaken Me, the Source of living waters; they have dug themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that hold no water." -Jeremiah 2:13
Does your life hold water - the living waters of God's grace, baptism, and the Holy Spirit? The patterns that we develop in our lives can be likened to digging cisterns (see Jer 2:13). These patterns will either help us retain and grow in our faith or contribute to an erosion and loss of our faith. For instance, a cistern, or way of life, in which God's Word is not taken authoritatively will usually not hold water for long. A cistern in which the Pope is not obeyed will not hold water amid divisive or confusing circumstances. A cistern permissive toward TV is like a sieve. A cistern which emphasizes celebrating daily Mass and Holy Communion usually holds water even under the worst conditions. A cistern in which Christians live in Biblical community holds water better than any other type of cistern. Those in Christian community are very likely to keep the faith.
Christians are leaking badly. Although we have received rivers of living water (see Jn 7:38), we may be bone-dry. Sometimes we deal with this situation by pumping more living water into our lives. We have spurts of prayer, go to special conferences, or have revivals and renewals. However, the living water soon leaks out of our lives. We need more than additional water; we must fix the leaks, that is, dig an unbroken cistern, by repenting and significantly changing the patterns of our lives.
Prayer: Father, may I be filled with the Spirit (see Acts 2:4) and stay filled.
Promise: "O Lord, Your kindness reaches to heaven; Your faithfulness, to the clouds." -Ps 36:6
Praise: St. Sharbel Makhluf was a Lebanese monk who lived as a hermit in poverty, self-sacrifice, and prayer. He traded his previous life for a lifetime of serving Jesus, and thereby discovered who he was (Mt 10:39).
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Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13, Psalm 36:6-11, Matthew 13:10-17
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ARE YOU LEAKING?
"They have forsaken Me, the Source of living waters; they have dug themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that hold no water." -Jeremiah 2:13
Does your life hold water - the living waters of God's grace, baptism, and the Holy Spirit? The patterns that we develop in our lives can be likened to digging cisterns (see Jer 2:13). These patterns will either help us retain and grow in our faith or contribute to an erosion and loss of our faith. For instance, a cistern, or way of life, in which God's Word is not taken authoritatively will usually not hold water for long. A cistern in which the Pope is not obeyed will not hold water amid divisive or confusing circumstances. A cistern permissive toward TV is like a sieve. A cistern which emphasizes celebrating daily Mass and Holy Communion usually holds water even under the worst conditions. A cistern in which Christians live in Biblical community holds water better than any other type of cistern. Those in Christian community are very likely to keep the faith.
Christians are leaking badly. Although we have received rivers of living water (see Jn 7:38), we may be bone-dry. Sometimes we deal with this situation by pumping more living water into our lives. We have spurts of prayer, go to special conferences, or have revivals and renewals. However, the living water soon leaks out of our lives. We need more than additional water; we must fix the leaks, that is, dig an unbroken cistern, by repenting and significantly changing the patterns of our lives.
Prayer: Father, may I be filled with the Spirit (see Acts 2:4) and stay filled.
Promise: "O Lord, Your kindness reaches to heaven; Your faithfulness, to the clouds." -Ps 36:6
Praise: St. Sharbel Makhluf was a Lebanese monk who lived as a hermit in poverty, self-sacrifice, and prayer. He traded his previous life for a lifetime of serving Jesus, and thereby discovered who he was (Mt 10:39).
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
RIGHT IN THE MOUTH - One Bread, One Body, 7/23/2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, St. Bridget of Sweden
Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Matthew 13:1-9
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RIGHT IN THE MOUTH
"My mouth shall declare Your justice, day by day Your salvation." -Psalm 71:15
The Lord has promised to place His words in your mouth, as He did for Jeremiah (Jer 1:9; see also Mt 10:20). From that day, He will "set you over nations and over kingdoms, to root up and to tear down, to destroy and to demolish, to build and to plant" (Jer 1:10). With God's Word in your mouth, you will be a world force. In fact, the Lord will not only occasionally place a word in your mouth; He will fill it (see Ps 81:11) with His words of spirit and life (Jn 6:63). You will be like Samuel in that God will not permit any word of yours to be without effect (1 Sm 3:19; see also Is 55:11).
The Lord will make your mouth a powerful, glorious instrument of His righteousness (Rm 6:13), if you repent. You must cry out as Isaiah did: "Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips" (Is 6:5). The Lord will send an angel to touch your mouth with a burning ember (Is 6:6) and then He will say: "Now that this has touched your lips, your wickedness is removed, your sin purged" (Is 6:7). The Lord has promised you: "If you repent, so that I restore you, in My presence you shall stand; if you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece" (Jer 15:19). You can be the mouthpiece of God.
Prayer: Father, use every part of my body for Your glory. Control every part of my body through my purified mouth (see Jas 3:2-3).
Promise: "Part of it, finally, landed on good soil and yielded grain a hundred- or sixty- or thirtyfold. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:8-9
Praise: St. Bridget dwelt more on practicing charity rather than receiving spiritual favors.
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Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Matthew 13:1-9
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RIGHT IN THE MOUTH
"My mouth shall declare Your justice, day by day Your salvation." -Psalm 71:15
The Lord has promised to place His words in your mouth, as He did for Jeremiah (Jer 1:9; see also Mt 10:20). From that day, He will "set you over nations and over kingdoms, to root up and to tear down, to destroy and to demolish, to build and to plant" (Jer 1:10). With God's Word in your mouth, you will be a world force. In fact, the Lord will not only occasionally place a word in your mouth; He will fill it (see Ps 81:11) with His words of spirit and life (Jn 6:63). You will be like Samuel in that God will not permit any word of yours to be without effect (1 Sm 3:19; see also Is 55:11).
The Lord will make your mouth a powerful, glorious instrument of His righteousness (Rm 6:13), if you repent. You must cry out as Isaiah did: "Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips" (Is 6:5). The Lord will send an angel to touch your mouth with a burning ember (Is 6:6) and then He will say: "Now that this has touched your lips, your wickedness is removed, your sin purged" (Is 6:7). The Lord has promised you: "If you repent, so that I restore you, in My presence you shall stand; if you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece" (Jer 15:19). You can be the mouthpiece of God.
Prayer: Father, use every part of my body for Your glory. Control every part of my body through my purified mouth (see Jas 3:2-3).
Promise: "Part of it, finally, landed on good soil and yielded grain a hundred- or sixty- or thirtyfold. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:8-9
Praise: St. Bridget dwelt more on practicing charity rather than receiving spiritual favors.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
DOING YOUR OWN THING? - One Bread, One Body, 7/22/2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014, St. Mary Magdalene
Song of Songs 3:1-4 or, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, John 20:1-2, 11-18
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DOING YOUR OWN THING?
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up." -2 Corinthians 5:15
Many people think that living for themselves, doing their own thing, getting their way is the goal of life. However, after they try this for a while, they feel empty. At first, they think that the cause of their emptiness is failing to get their own way in everything. So they try to do their own thing even more, but this makes matters even worse. Finally, they begin to suspect that the constant, self-centering brainwashing they've received over the years was a big lie. Then these people hear about or remember when they heard about Jesus, the cross, dying to self (Lk 9:23), and following Jesus. Could it be that Jesus crucified is the Truth, the Way to happiness, and the Meaning of life? (see Jn 14:6)
Mary Magdalene found out that there's no such thing as doing your own thing. When she thought she was doing her own thing, she was being manipulated and enslaved into doing the devil's things. She was possessed by seven devils (Lk 8:2). Finally, she met Jesus and decided to do His thing - even if it meant weeping at the foot of His cross (Jn 19:25) and at His grave (Jn 20:11). Through, with, and in Jesus, she discovered the meaning of life. She met Jesus, Who is Life (Jn 14:6), when He rose from the dead.
Prayer: Father, may I live a life of love, not of self.
Promise: "I had hardly left them when I found Him Whom my heart loves." -Sg 3:4
Praise: St. Mary Magdalene evangelized the first pope (Jn 20:18).
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Song of Songs 3:1-4 or, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, John 20:1-2, 11-18
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DOING YOUR OWN THING?
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up." -2 Corinthians 5:15
Many people think that living for themselves, doing their own thing, getting their way is the goal of life. However, after they try this for a while, they feel empty. At first, they think that the cause of their emptiness is failing to get their own way in everything. So they try to do their own thing even more, but this makes matters even worse. Finally, they begin to suspect that the constant, self-centering brainwashing they've received over the years was a big lie. Then these people hear about or remember when they heard about Jesus, the cross, dying to self (Lk 9:23), and following Jesus. Could it be that Jesus crucified is the Truth, the Way to happiness, and the Meaning of life? (see Jn 14:6)
Mary Magdalene found out that there's no such thing as doing your own thing. When she thought she was doing her own thing, she was being manipulated and enslaved into doing the devil's things. She was possessed by seven devils (Lk 8:2). Finally, she met Jesus and decided to do His thing - even if it meant weeping at the foot of His cross (Jn 19:25) and at His grave (Jn 20:11). Through, with, and in Jesus, she discovered the meaning of life. She met Jesus, Who is Life (Jn 14:6), when He rose from the dead.
Prayer: Father, may I live a life of love, not of self.
Promise: "I had hardly left them when I found Him Whom my heart loves." -Sg 3:4
Praise: St. Mary Magdalene evangelized the first pope (Jn 20:18).
(For a related teaching, order our tape on "Love" on audio AV 58-1 or video V-58.)
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Monday, July 21, 2014
THE GREATEST - One Bread, One Body, 7/21/2014
Monday, July 21, 2014, St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
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THE GREATEST
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
At the Judgment Day, people who have made great commitments to mere human beings and activities will take the stand to testify against us, because they have shown more commitment in doing their thing than we have in serving Christ.
For example, the Ninevites listened to Jonah more than we may listen to Christ (Mt 12:41). The queen of Sheba came farther to see Solomon than we may come to see Jesus (Mt 12:42). Jehovah's Witnesses have been more committed to witnessing for falsehood than we have been to witnessing for Jesus, the Truth. Corporate executives are more committed to their work than we are to God's kingdom. Athletes try harder to win games than we try to win souls.
Jesus is greater than Jonah and Solomon, denominations and corporations. Jesus is greater than the U.S.A., psychology and technology, money, and sex. Jesus is Savior, Lord, and God (see Jn 20:28). Serve Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, at Your name may my knee bow and my tongue proclaim: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! (Phil 2:11)
Promise: "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." -Mi 6:8
Praise: St. Lawrence spread the seed of truth as he traveled as emissary, missionary, and peacemaker from country to country.
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Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
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THE GREATEST
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
At the Judgment Day, people who have made great commitments to mere human beings and activities will take the stand to testify against us, because they have shown more commitment in doing their thing than we have in serving Christ.
For example, the Ninevites listened to Jonah more than we may listen to Christ (Mt 12:41). The queen of Sheba came farther to see Solomon than we may come to see Jesus (Mt 12:42). Jehovah's Witnesses have been more committed to witnessing for falsehood than we have been to witnessing for Jesus, the Truth. Corporate executives are more committed to their work than we are to God's kingdom. Athletes try harder to win games than we try to win souls.
Jesus is greater than Jonah and Solomon, denominations and corporations. Jesus is greater than the U.S.A., psychology and technology, money, and sex. Jesus is Savior, Lord, and God (see Jn 20:28). Serve Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, at Your name may my knee bow and my tongue proclaim: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! (Phil 2:11)
Promise: "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." -Mi 6:8
Praise: St. Lawrence spread the seed of truth as he traveled as emissary, missionary, and peacemaker from country to country.
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Sunday, July 20, 2014
PM eNewsletter 16th Sunday in ordinary time
July 20th Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, again and again, we try to walk with You, but our
life gets in the way.
We start to worry and fret, we get anxious and fearful,
instead of just trusting You.
Jesus, give us the grace to truly trust You and control
the controlables.
Let us truly realize that we don't have the answer, except You.
You, Christ, are the true answer to all of life, with all
of its twists and turns.
Lord, help us truly realize that You have a plan, we may
not understand it, or even realize it, but Your plan will
work out when You say it will.
Give us the courage to go forward everyday into trusting
You and Your ways.
keep us in the arms of You and Mary our mother.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "PRAYING WRONG"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/20/2014
"We do not know how to pray as we ought." -Romans 8:26
Many Christians have the feeling that they're praying wrong
(Jas 4:3), that they're not praying as they ought. They think
they're saying the wrong words or that they need to pray more or
say a certain series of prayers, but they are wrong about praying
wrong. They may be praying wrong, but it's not because of their
words, methods, or even time commitment. We pray wrong when we pray
"with a view to squandering what" we receive on our pleasures
(Jas 4:3). We pray wrong not because of a faulty memory, halting
speech, or confused mind, but because of a selfish heart.
Prayer is not our getting God to give us what we want. It is God
getting us to give Him what He wants. The essence of the Christian
life and of prayer is denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). So we can
definitely pray wrong, and most Christians may pray wrong most of
the time.
The solution to this problem is not learning techniques of prayer,
praying prayers out of a book, or praying spontaneously. The way to
stop praying wrong is to repent of selfishness, disobedience, and
doing our own thing. Then even our groans will be powerful prayers
pleasing to the Lord (see Rm 8:26).
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours so I will
"pray right."
Promise: "The saints will shine like the sun in their Father's
kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He
Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which
draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead"
(1 Pt 1:3).
Monday THE GREATEST
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/21/2014
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present
generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
Tuesday DOING YOUR OWN THING?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/22/2014
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for
themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up."
-2 Corinthians 5:15
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
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· Unforgiveness is the Cause
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· This is My Body
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· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
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· How to Read the Bible
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
for all children with terminal illness, miracles for them.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:58:55 PM)
Please dear lord hear the prayers of all those that pray here today
and on all days...shed your good grace upon us all........judith
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:04:32 PM)
Father, please give me insight into whether or not I made the right
choice today. I feel a bit conflicted. I pray that in Your great
and generous mercy, you will invite me to the feet of My Savior, if
that is where I should have gone today. Please direct me more
precisely on this path. You know that I am trying to cooperate. I
am sorry for being so weak and needy. Please forgive me for my
hesitation and my need for greater indicators in my life. I do love
you, Lord. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 6:04:23 PM)
I pray that my wife and I may cooperate with God, who continues to
sow His seed in our lives. The process to attain fruitfulness,
however, is never easy nor is it automatic. We need to keep
clearing the rocks and thorns from the soil of our hearts and guard
the seeds that have been sown. We ask Our Lady's help in order to
become the rich soil: capable of taking seriously and living God's
Word, to bear fruit "a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold". And as we
as a family "groan within ourselves", I pray that we unite with the
Church in prayer and in living, as we undergo our complete
transformation, journeying together in our marriage in the love of
the Lord towards our complete fulfillment in the divine providence
of the Lord.
(Thomas, Johannesburg, South Africa, 7/19/2014 4:13:51 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
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
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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
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF PEACE
"INNOCENT VICTIMS"
Many, all too many, of those children have been innocent victims of
war and violence, saplings cut down at the height of their promise.
It is our duty to insure that their sacrifice is not in vain.
"THE COURAGE OF PEACE"
The memory of those children instills in us the courage of peace,
the strength to persevere undaunted in dialogue, the patience to
weave, day by day, an ever more robust fabric of respectful and
peaceful coexistence, for the glory of God and the good of all.
"STRENGTH AND TENACITY"
Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare. It calls
for the courage to say yes to encounter and no to conflict; yes to
dialogue and no to violence; yes to negotiations and no to
hostilities; yes to respect for agreements and no to acts of
provocation; yes to sincerity and no to duplicity. All this takes
courage, it takes strength and tenacity.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
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/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
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter15-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· 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)
· Healing the Broken-Hearted (Divorced and Separated Retreat) (Sep 5-7)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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Jesus, again and again, we try to walk with You, but our
life gets in the way.
We start to worry and fret, we get anxious and fearful,
instead of just trusting You.
Jesus, give us the grace to truly trust You and control
the controlables.
Let us truly realize that we don't have the answer, except You.
You, Christ, are the true answer to all of life, with all
of its twists and turns.
Lord, help us truly realize that You have a plan, we may
not understand it, or even realize it, but Your plan will
work out when You say it will.
Give us the courage to go forward everyday into trusting
You and Your ways.
keep us in the arms of You and Mary our mother.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "PRAYING WRONG"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/20/2014
"We do not know how to pray as we ought." -Romans 8:26
Many Christians have the feeling that they're praying wrong
(Jas 4:3), that they're not praying as they ought. They think
they're saying the wrong words or that they need to pray more or
say a certain series of prayers, but they are wrong about praying
wrong. They may be praying wrong, but it's not because of their
words, methods, or even time commitment. We pray wrong when we pray
"with a view to squandering what" we receive on our pleasures
(Jas 4:3). We pray wrong not because of a faulty memory, halting
speech, or confused mind, but because of a selfish heart.
Prayer is not our getting God to give us what we want. It is God
getting us to give Him what He wants. The essence of the Christian
life and of prayer is denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). So we can
definitely pray wrong, and most Christians may pray wrong most of
the time.
The solution to this problem is not learning techniques of prayer,
praying prayers out of a book, or praying spontaneously. The way to
stop praying wrong is to repent of selfishness, disobedience, and
doing our own thing. Then even our groans will be powerful prayers
pleasing to the Lord (see Rm 8:26).
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours so I will
"pray right."
Promise: "The saints will shine like the sun in their Father's
kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He
Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which
draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead"
(1 Pt 1:3).
Monday THE GREATEST
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/21/2014
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present
generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
Tuesday DOING YOUR OWN THING?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/22/2014
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for
themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up."
-2 Corinthians 5:15
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
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/HowToRenewParish.asp
· 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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BeHoly.asp
· How to Read the Bible
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/HowToRead.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
for all children with terminal illness, miracles for them.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:58:55 PM)
Please dear lord hear the prayers of all those that pray here today
and on all days...shed your good grace upon us all........judith
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:04:32 PM)
Father, please give me insight into whether or not I made the right
choice today. I feel a bit conflicted. I pray that in Your great
and generous mercy, you will invite me to the feet of My Savior, if
that is where I should have gone today. Please direct me more
precisely on this path. You know that I am trying to cooperate. I
am sorry for being so weak and needy. Please forgive me for my
hesitation and my need for greater indicators in my life. I do love
you, Lord. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 6:04:23 PM)
I pray that my wife and I may cooperate with God, who continues to
sow His seed in our lives. The process to attain fruitfulness,
however, is never easy nor is it automatic. We need to keep
clearing the rocks and thorns from the soil of our hearts and guard
the seeds that have been sown. We ask Our Lady's help in order to
become the rich soil: capable of taking seriously and living God's
Word, to bear fruit "a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold". And as we
as a family "groan within ourselves", I pray that we unite with the
Church in prayer and in living, as we undergo our complete
transformation, journeying together in our marriage in the love of
the Lord towards our complete fulfillment in the divine providence
of the Lord.
(Thomas, Johannesburg, South Africa, 7/19/2014 4:13:51 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF PEACE
"INNOCENT VICTIMS"
Many, all too many, of those children have been innocent victims of
war and violence, saplings cut down at the height of their promise.
It is our duty to insure that their sacrifice is not in vain.
"THE COURAGE OF PEACE"
The memory of those children instills in us the courage of peace,
the strength to persevere undaunted in dialogue, the patience to
weave, day by day, an ever more robust fabric of respectful and
peaceful coexistence, for the glory of God and the good of all.
"STRENGTH AND TENACITY"
Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare. It calls
for the courage to say yes to encounter and no to conflict; yes to
dialogue and no to violence; yes to negotiations and no to
hostilities; yes to respect for agreements and no to acts of
provocation; yes to sincerity and no to duplicity. All this takes
courage, it takes strength and tenacity.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
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/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
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter15-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· 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)
· Healing the Broken-Hearted (Divorced and Separated Retreat) (Sep 5-7)
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
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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"PRAYING WRONG" - One Bread, One Body, 7/20/2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014, 16th Sunday Ordinary Time
Wisdom 12:13, 16-19, Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16, Matthew 13:24-43
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072014.cfm
"PRAYING WRONG"
"We do not know how to pray as we ought." -Romans 8:26
Many Christians have the feeling that they're praying wrong (Jas 4:3), that they're not praying as they ought. They think they're saying the wrong words or that they need to pray more or say a certain series of prayers, but they are wrong about praying wrong. They may be praying wrong, but it's not because of their words, methods, or even time commitment. We pray wrong when we pray "with a view to squandering what" we receive on our pleasures (Jas 4:3). We pray wrong not because of a faulty memory, halting speech, or confused mind, but because of a selfish heart.
Prayer is not our getting God to give us what we want. It is God getting us to give Him what He wants. The essence of the Christian life and of prayer is denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). So we can definitely pray wrong, and most Christians may pray wrong most of the time.
The solution to this problem is not learning techniques of prayer, praying prayers out of a book, or praying spontaneously. The way to stop praying wrong is to repent of selfishness, disobedience, and doing our own thing. Then even our groans will be powerful prayers pleasing to the Lord (see Rm 8:26).
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours so I will "pray right."
Promise: "The saints will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3).
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Ten Commandments of Intercession", or our tape on "Intercession", on video, a two-tape series starting with V15-A.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Wisdom 12:13, 16-19, Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16, Matthew 13:24-43
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072014.cfm
"PRAYING WRONG"
"We do not know how to pray as we ought." -Romans 8:26
Many Christians have the feeling that they're praying wrong (Jas 4:3), that they're not praying as they ought. They think they're saying the wrong words or that they need to pray more or say a certain series of prayers, but they are wrong about praying wrong. They may be praying wrong, but it's not because of their words, methods, or even time commitment. We pray wrong when we pray "with a view to squandering what" we receive on our pleasures (Jas 4:3). We pray wrong not because of a faulty memory, halting speech, or confused mind, but because of a selfish heart.
Prayer is not our getting God to give us what we want. It is God getting us to give Him what He wants. The essence of the Christian life and of prayer is denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). So we can definitely pray wrong, and most Christians may pray wrong most of the time.
The solution to this problem is not learning techniques of prayer, praying prayers out of a book, or praying spontaneously. The way to stop praying wrong is to repent of selfishness, disobedience, and doing our own thing. Then even our groans will be powerful prayers pleasing to the Lord (see Rm 8:26).
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours so I will "pray right."
Promise: "The saints will shine like the sun in their Father's kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3).
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Ten Commandments of Intercession", or our tape on "Intercession", on video, a two-tape series starting with V15-A.)
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Saturday, July 19, 2014
WILL YOU BE GENTLE OR WICK-ED? - One Bread, One Body, 7/19/2014
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Micah 2:1-5, Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14, Matthew 12:14-21
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WILL YOU BE GENTLE OR WICK-ED?
"The smoldering wick He will not quench." -Matthew 12:20
A man with a shriveled hand comes to the synagogue (Mt 12:10). This man is like a smoldering wick. One of his hands is almost useless. There's still a little life left in his hand, but it's just smoldering, barely alive.
How did the Pharisees react when they saw a smoldering wick? They reacted with wickedness by exploiting this man in hopes of accusing Jesus (see Mk 3:2). When confronted with healing and life, they wickedly plotted death (Mt 12:14).
How does Jesus react when a wick is smoldering? He responds with gentleness and compassion, bringing life, healing, and hope (Mt 12:13). The Pharisees were supposedly devoted to the prophecies of the Old Testament, but even while Jesus fulfilled these prophecies in their very midst (e.g. Is 35:6; 58:8; Ez 34:16), their determined choice to act in wickedness blinded them to the truth being revealed in front of their eyes.
Despite our wickedness, God still treats us gently (see Mt 11:29). Jesus won't even snuff out a smoldering wick, that is, a person in whom the light of God has just about died, such as the Pharisees. Though He could act in justice and severity toward those who, like the Pharisees, have allowed their hope in Him to diminish almost to extinction, He instead covers them with gentleness in trying to lead them to faith.
Who are the smoldering wicks in your life? Work with Jesus to set them aflame with the light of Christ.
Prayer: Jesus, You came to light a fire for the smoldering wicks in my life. Use me to ignite the blaze in their lives (Lk 12:49).
Promise: "Many people followed Him and He cured them all." -Mt 12:16
Praise: Suffering from pain in her hip, Brenda had scheduled hip replacement surgery. She attended a healing service and Jesus healed her hip.
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Micah 2:1-5, Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14, Matthew 12:14-21
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WILL YOU BE GENTLE OR WICK-ED?
"The smoldering wick He will not quench." -Matthew 12:20
A man with a shriveled hand comes to the synagogue (Mt 12:10). This man is like a smoldering wick. One of his hands is almost useless. There's still a little life left in his hand, but it's just smoldering, barely alive.
How did the Pharisees react when they saw a smoldering wick? They reacted with wickedness by exploiting this man in hopes of accusing Jesus (see Mk 3:2). When confronted with healing and life, they wickedly plotted death (Mt 12:14).
How does Jesus react when a wick is smoldering? He responds with gentleness and compassion, bringing life, healing, and hope (Mt 12:13). The Pharisees were supposedly devoted to the prophecies of the Old Testament, but even while Jesus fulfilled these prophecies in their very midst (e.g. Is 35:6; 58:8; Ez 34:16), their determined choice to act in wickedness blinded them to the truth being revealed in front of their eyes.
Despite our wickedness, God still treats us gently (see Mt 11:29). Jesus won't even snuff out a smoldering wick, that is, a person in whom the light of God has just about died, such as the Pharisees. Though He could act in justice and severity toward those who, like the Pharisees, have allowed their hope in Him to diminish almost to extinction, He instead covers them with gentleness in trying to lead them to faith.
Who are the smoldering wicks in your life? Work with Jesus to set them aflame with the light of Christ.
Prayer: Jesus, You came to light a fire for the smoldering wicks in my life. Use me to ignite the blaze in their lives (Lk 12:49).
Promise: "Many people followed Him and He cured them all." -Mt 12:16
Praise: Suffering from pain in her hip, Brenda had scheduled hip replacement surgery. She attended a healing service and Jesus healed her hip.
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Friday, July 18, 2014
HOUSE WORK - One Bread, One Body, 7/18/2014
Friday, July 18, 2014, St. Camillus de Lellis
Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8, Isaiah 38:10-12, 16, Matthew 12:1-8
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HOUSE WORK
"Thus says the Lord: Put your house in order." -Isaiah 38:1
When King Hezekiah was terminally ill, Isaiah prophesied to him: "Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you shall not recover" (Is 38:1). Hezekiah ignored the first part of this message and prayed for the Lord to spare his life (Is 38:2). The Lord gave him fifteen more years to live (Is 38:5), but Hezekiah still didn't put his house in order.
Hezekiah used his fifteen extra years to do two terrible things. He carelessly and selfishly let messengers from Babylon obtain important information that eventually resulted in the conquest of the chosen people by the Babylonians (Is 39:2, 5-8). Then Hezekiah fathered a son, Manasseh, three years into his extra fifteen years. However, Hezekiah failed to raise his son in godliness. Manasseh reversed the good work of his father (2 Kgs 21:3). "He immolated his son by fire. He practiced soothsaying and divination, and reintroduced the consulting of ghosts and spirits. He did much evil in the Lord's sight" (2 Kgs 21:6), "shedding so much innocent blood as to fill the length and breadth of Jerusalem" (2 Kgs 21:16). Although Manasseh eventually converted to the Lord (2 Chr 33:13), his reign was a catastrophe. This wasn't all Hezekiah's fault, but surely doesn't indicate that Hezekiah ever put his house in order.
Put your house in order, or you may set the stage for the destruction of yourself, your family, and your nation.
Prayer: Father, by Your grace, may I put in order my house, relationships, work, finances, entertainment, sexuality, and conversation.
Promise: "The Son of Man is indeed Lord of the sabbath." -Mt 12:8
Praise: St. Camillus was addicted to gambling until Jesus set him free of his addiction and led him to conversion and faith at the age of twenty-five.
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Isaiah 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8, Isaiah 38:10-12, 16, Matthew 12:1-8
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HOUSE WORK
"Thus says the Lord: Put your house in order." -Isaiah 38:1
When King Hezekiah was terminally ill, Isaiah prophesied to him: "Put your house in order, for you are about to die; you shall not recover" (Is 38:1). Hezekiah ignored the first part of this message and prayed for the Lord to spare his life (Is 38:2). The Lord gave him fifteen more years to live (Is 38:5), but Hezekiah still didn't put his house in order.
Hezekiah used his fifteen extra years to do two terrible things. He carelessly and selfishly let messengers from Babylon obtain important information that eventually resulted in the conquest of the chosen people by the Babylonians (Is 39:2, 5-8). Then Hezekiah fathered a son, Manasseh, three years into his extra fifteen years. However, Hezekiah failed to raise his son in godliness. Manasseh reversed the good work of his father (2 Kgs 21:3). "He immolated his son by fire. He practiced soothsaying and divination, and reintroduced the consulting of ghosts and spirits. He did much evil in the Lord's sight" (2 Kgs 21:6), "shedding so much innocent blood as to fill the length and breadth of Jerusalem" (2 Kgs 21:16). Although Manasseh eventually converted to the Lord (2 Chr 33:13), his reign was a catastrophe. This wasn't all Hezekiah's fault, but surely doesn't indicate that Hezekiah ever put his house in order.
Put your house in order, or you may set the stage for the destruction of yourself, your family, and your nation.
Prayer: Father, by Your grace, may I put in order my house, relationships, work, finances, entertainment, sexuality, and conversation.
Promise: "The Son of Man is indeed Lord of the sabbath." -Mt 12:8
Praise: St. Camillus was addicted to gambling until Jesus set him free of his addiction and led him to conversion and faith at the age of twenty-five.
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Thursday, July 17, 2014
UNEQUALLY YOKED? - One Bread, One Body, 7/17/2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19, Psalm 102:13-21, Matthew 11:28-30
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UNEQUALLY YOKED?
"Take My yoke upon your shoulders." -Matthew 11:29
A yoke is a strong wooden beam with curved wooden circles that fit over the necks of two oxen so they will pull a plow in the same direction. We are yoked with Jesus, willingly or unwillingly. When we refuse to accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, we decide that we will go in a different direction than that which Jesus knows is best for our lives and His kingdom.
There's not much of a future in pulling against Jesus, for He is God (Jn 1:1), "I Am Who Am" (Ex 3:14). We find Jesus to be a literal "pain in the neck." We become "stiff-necked people" (Ex 33:3), bitter, frustrated, and perpetually angry with God.
When we decide to walk where Jesus walks, our necks no longer hurt. We no longer pull against Jesus; instead, we let it be done to us (Lk 1:38) as He shoulders our load, doing most of the work Himself. In addition, Jesus is gentle (Mt 11:29) and considerate. He gives us rest (Mt 11:29). He leads us beside restful waters and makes us lie down (Ps 23:2-3). He will take us to Calvary and pull us through the cross to risen life. When we pull with Jesus, we are working for Him, and His justice compels Him to be sure that we are nourished and sustained well (cf 1 Tm 5:18; 1 Cor 9:7-10).
When we are bound to Jesus' yoke, we may seem like slaves in the eyes of the world. However, a slave yoked to Jesus is truly free (Jn 8:36). His "yoke is easy" (Mt 11:30). "Submit your necks to the yoke of" Jesus (see Jer 27:12). Accept Jesus as Lord of your life.
Prayer: Jesus, beginning today, I'll stick my neck out for You every day of the rest of my life. I am all Yours.
Promise: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you." -Mt 11:28
Praise: Obeying the Lord in regard to fasting, Carol saw a new outpouring of the Spirit in her life.
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Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19, Psalm 102:13-21, Matthew 11:28-30
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UNEQUALLY YOKED?
"Take My yoke upon your shoulders." -Matthew 11:29
A yoke is a strong wooden beam with curved wooden circles that fit over the necks of two oxen so they will pull a plow in the same direction. We are yoked with Jesus, willingly or unwillingly. When we refuse to accept Jesus as Lord of our lives, we decide that we will go in a different direction than that which Jesus knows is best for our lives and His kingdom.
There's not much of a future in pulling against Jesus, for He is God (Jn 1:1), "I Am Who Am" (Ex 3:14). We find Jesus to be a literal "pain in the neck." We become "stiff-necked people" (Ex 33:3), bitter, frustrated, and perpetually angry with God.
When we decide to walk where Jesus walks, our necks no longer hurt. We no longer pull against Jesus; instead, we let it be done to us (Lk 1:38) as He shoulders our load, doing most of the work Himself. In addition, Jesus is gentle (Mt 11:29) and considerate. He gives us rest (Mt 11:29). He leads us beside restful waters and makes us lie down (Ps 23:2-3). He will take us to Calvary and pull us through the cross to risen life. When we pull with Jesus, we are working for Him, and His justice compels Him to be sure that we are nourished and sustained well (cf 1 Tm 5:18; 1 Cor 9:7-10).
When we are bound to Jesus' yoke, we may seem like slaves in the eyes of the world. However, a slave yoked to Jesus is truly free (Jn 8:36). His "yoke is easy" (Mt 11:30). "Submit your necks to the yoke of" Jesus (see Jer 27:12). Accept Jesus as Lord of your life.
Prayer: Jesus, beginning today, I'll stick my neck out for You every day of the rest of my life. I am all Yours.
Promise: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you." -Mt 11:28
Praise: Obeying the Lord in regard to fasting, Carol saw a new outpouring of the Spirit in her life.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
THANKS-LIVING - One Bread, One Body, 7/16/2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16, Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15, Matthew 11:25-27
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THANKS-LIVING
"By my own power I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I am shrewd." -Isaiah 10:13
The Lord let Assyria do a little work for Him. He let Assyria be His rod, staff (Is 10:5), axe, and saw (Is 10:15). However, the Assyrians claimed that they were doing their own thing by their own power rather than being used by God. It was like a rod or staff claiming to wield the person who holds it (Is 10:15).
We too fall into the "Assyrian heresy." We say such things as: "I made this money," "I worked hard to become a success," "I'm a self-made man," "God helped me because I helped myself," or "I'm in control of the situation." The truth is that, without Jesus, we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). If not for Jesus, we wouldn't even exist or remain in existence. Of ourselves, we have no right to exist, hear, see, walk, think, or breathe. We owe everything to the Lord.
St. Paul challenges us: "Name something you have that you have not received. If, then, you have received it, why are you boasting as if it were your own?" (1 Cor 4:7) The writer of James also challenges us: "Instead of saying, 'If the Lord wills it, we shall live to do this or that,' all you can do is make arrogant and pretentious claims. All such boasting is reprehensible" (Jas 4:15-16). We must say to the Lord: "It is You Who have accomplished all we have done" (Is 26:12).
Our lives should be dedicated to thanksgiving (Col 3:15). We have the awesome privilege to live and move, even to suffer and die. Let us thank the Lord forever for using us for anything. We owe Him everything.
Prayer: "Father, Lord of heaven and earth, to You I offer praise; for what You have hidden from the learned and the clever You have revealed to the merest children" (Mt 11:25).
Promise: "No one knows the Father but the Son - and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him." -Mt 11:27
Praise: Mary, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, has made disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). This is the meaning of the scapular.
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Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16, Psalm 94:5-10, 14-15, Matthew 11:25-27
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THANKS-LIVING
"By my own power I have done it, and by my wisdom, for I am shrewd." -Isaiah 10:13
The Lord let Assyria do a little work for Him. He let Assyria be His rod, staff (Is 10:5), axe, and saw (Is 10:15). However, the Assyrians claimed that they were doing their own thing by their own power rather than being used by God. It was like a rod or staff claiming to wield the person who holds it (Is 10:15).
We too fall into the "Assyrian heresy." We say such things as: "I made this money," "I worked hard to become a success," "I'm a self-made man," "God helped me because I helped myself," or "I'm in control of the situation." The truth is that, without Jesus, we can do nothing (Jn 15:5). If not for Jesus, we wouldn't even exist or remain in existence. Of ourselves, we have no right to exist, hear, see, walk, think, or breathe. We owe everything to the Lord.
St. Paul challenges us: "Name something you have that you have not received. If, then, you have received it, why are you boasting as if it were your own?" (1 Cor 4:7) The writer of James also challenges us: "Instead of saying, 'If the Lord wills it, we shall live to do this or that,' all you can do is make arrogant and pretentious claims. All such boasting is reprehensible" (Jas 4:15-16). We must say to the Lord: "It is You Who have accomplished all we have done" (Is 26:12).
Our lives should be dedicated to thanksgiving (Col 3:15). We have the awesome privilege to live and move, even to suffer and die. Let us thank the Lord forever for using us for anything. We owe Him everything.
Prayer: "Father, Lord of heaven and earth, to You I offer praise; for what You have hidden from the learned and the clever You have revealed to the merest children" (Mt 11:25).
Promise: "No one knows the Father but the Son - and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him." -Mt 11:27
Praise: Mary, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, has made disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19). This is the meaning of the scapular.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
UNREAL - One Bread, One Body, 7/15/2014
You are invited to the 28th Annual Bible Institute, July 25 - Aug 2, 2014 in Cincinnati, OH. Join us for over 20 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured speakers include Martha Fernandez-Sardina, Bishop Joseph Binzer, Fr. Rob Jack, Fr. David Endres, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Bill Richart and Dan Schneider
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014, St. Bonaventure
Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48:2-8, Matthew 11:20-24
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UNREAL
"Thus says the Lord: This shall not stand, it shall not be!" -Isaiah 7:7
Are you like King Ahaz? Are you unable to break out of the cycle of fretting and trembling over possibilities that never wind up taking place? Are you like the people of Chorazin and Bethsaida? Do you fail to break out of the comfort of mediocrity when Jesus is performing His wonders right in front of your face?
Jesus the Prophet is constantly working to spur us to conversion and greater faith. How frequently are we unmoved by His powerful prophetic word but totally dismayed by a rumor which might disrupt our health insurance, retirement, favorite TV program, or sports team? We spend days or weeks in turmoil before discovering that the rumored event didn't actually happen. Meanwhile, we missed out on the miracles of the Eucharist, God's prophetic messages, countless signs of His love, and other clear signs of God's grace. What a waste of the precious time God has given to us!
"Is the Lord to be thus repaid by you, O stupid and foolish people?" (Dt 32:6) People of God, let's stop living in a make-believe world. Let's "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2) and "avoid worldly, idle talk" (2 Tm 2:16).
Prayer: Father, forgive me for trembling instead of trusting, and focusing on rumors rather than reforming.
Promise: "Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm!" -Is 7:9
Praise: St. Bonaventure, being yoked to his loving Savior, brought to many a deeper love for the way of life of his beloved St. Francis.
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014, St. Bonaventure
Isaiah 7:1-9, Psalm 48:2-8, Matthew 11:20-24
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/071514.cfm
UNREAL
"Thus says the Lord: This shall not stand, it shall not be!" -Isaiah 7:7
Are you like King Ahaz? Are you unable to break out of the cycle of fretting and trembling over possibilities that never wind up taking place? Are you like the people of Chorazin and Bethsaida? Do you fail to break out of the comfort of mediocrity when Jesus is performing His wonders right in front of your face?
Jesus the Prophet is constantly working to spur us to conversion and greater faith. How frequently are we unmoved by His powerful prophetic word but totally dismayed by a rumor which might disrupt our health insurance, retirement, favorite TV program, or sports team? We spend days or weeks in turmoil before discovering that the rumored event didn't actually happen. Meanwhile, we missed out on the miracles of the Eucharist, God's prophetic messages, countless signs of His love, and other clear signs of God's grace. What a waste of the precious time God has given to us!
"Is the Lord to be thus repaid by you, O stupid and foolish people?" (Dt 32:6) People of God, let's stop living in a make-believe world. Let's "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2) and "avoid worldly, idle talk" (2 Tm 2:16).
Prayer: Father, forgive me for trembling instead of trusting, and focusing on rumors rather than reforming.
Promise: "Unless your faith is firm you shall not be firm!" -Is 7:9
Praise: St. Bonaventure, being yoked to his loving Savior, brought to many a deeper love for the way of life of his beloved St. Francis.
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
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Monday, July 14, 2014
MAKE THE CUT - One Bread, One Body, 7/14/2014
You are invited to the 28th Annual Bible Institute, July 25 - Aug 2, 2014 in Cincinnati, OH. Join us for over 20 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured speakers include Martha Fernandez-Sardina, Bishop Joseph Binzer, Fr. Rob Jack, Fr. David Endres, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Bill Richart and Dan Schneider
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Monday, July 14, 2014, St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Isaiah 1:10-17, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 10:34-11:1
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MAKE THE CUT
"My mission is to spread, not peace, but division." -Matthew 10:34
One church marquee proclaims, "Jesus adds and multiplies; Satan subtracts and divides." That being so, how do we understand today's Gospel? Jesus is the "Prince of Peace" (Is 9:5), so how can He say he won't bring peace?
Satan divides and conquers to just leave us broken, bitter, and alone. Jesus, on the other hand, divides and separates us from all that keeps us from a close, intimate, personal relationship with Him. He wants full communion with us and nothing less. He has come to divide us - to tear us from relationships with people and things that are keeping us from being closer to Him.
Take a few moments to examine your relationships. Are you spending time with certain people who are pulling you away from Christ? Are you spending too much time in front of the TV or wasting too much time with electronic devices or other inanimate objects that keep you from prayer time? Cut those out of your life. Be in full communion with the Prince of Peace.
Jesus wants to mean everything to you. Let Him into your life today in a bigger, more profound way. Make the cut.
Prayer: Jesus, give me the grace to remove from my life those things that keep me from being close to You.
Promise: "He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Mt 10:38
Praise: St. Kateri retained the heart of a child as she grew in the grace and knowledge of her Lord and Savior. Though her decision to be a Christian placed her future status in great risk, she accepted the good news of Jesus with childlike trust.
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Monday, July 14, 2014, St. Kateri Tekakwitha
Isaiah 1:10-17, Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 10:34-11:1
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/071414.cfm
MAKE THE CUT
"My mission is to spread, not peace, but division." -Matthew 10:34
One church marquee proclaims, "Jesus adds and multiplies; Satan subtracts and divides." That being so, how do we understand today's Gospel? Jesus is the "Prince of Peace" (Is 9:5), so how can He say he won't bring peace?
Satan divides and conquers to just leave us broken, bitter, and alone. Jesus, on the other hand, divides and separates us from all that keeps us from a close, intimate, personal relationship with Him. He wants full communion with us and nothing less. He has come to divide us - to tear us from relationships with people and things that are keeping us from being closer to Him.
Take a few moments to examine your relationships. Are you spending time with certain people who are pulling you away from Christ? Are you spending too much time in front of the TV or wasting too much time with electronic devices or other inanimate objects that keep you from prayer time? Cut those out of your life. Be in full communion with the Prince of Peace.
Jesus wants to mean everything to you. Let Him into your life today in a bigger, more profound way. Make the cut.
Prayer: Jesus, give me the grace to remove from my life those things that keep me from being close to You.
Promise: "He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Mt 10:38
Praise: St. Kateri retained the heart of a child as she grew in the grace and knowledge of her Lord and Savior. Though her decision to be a Christian placed her future status in great risk, she accepted the good news of Jesus with childlike trust.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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