August 3rd Eighteenth Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates the Feast of the
Transfiguration.
When You showed the apostles what You really looked like.
Help us, Jesus, to realize that we too will see You as the Triune
God someday, when we appear before You for judgement.
Lord, help us now, to live lives of loving service to others, so
that we really won't have any fear of death.
Lord, help us to see You in others, and have them see You in us.
Thank You for Your unending love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CLOSING THE DEAL
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"Give them something to eat yourselves." -Matthew 14:16
Jesus has placed His disciples in a fantastic position. On one side
there is the human race, which continually grows hungry and has a
daily need for food. On the other side is the Lord, Who has a
continual desire to feed, nourish, and even satisfy hungry humanity
(see Ps 81:11, 17; Mt 14:20). God has placed us, as His disciples,
between Him and the rest of mankind, and charges us with feeding
His people (Mt 14:16; Jn 21:15ff). We are God's middlemen, His
ambassadors (2 Cor 5:20), charged with bringing the two parties
together.
This is an ambassador's dream: one party with an unceasing demand,
and the other Party with an unlimited ability and unceasing desire
to supply that demand (see Lk 22:15). In the business world,
candidates would compete for this kind of job opportunity and would
flock en masse to interview for it, even if there were tough
conditions involved. Most salespeople would eagerly tackle this
challenge, aggressively and creatively finding ways to get the
parties together. In the religious world, we don't seem to respond
as eagerly at this prospect of being ambassadors.
Let's ask the Lord to give us His heart, a heart moved with
compassion for all people (Mt 14:14). He constantly desires to fill
the mouths of hungry humanity with His Word and Eucharist (Ps 81:11),
whether or not they appreciate Him. He will give us His heart for
His people in such a way that we will find rest (Mt 11:29) rather
than distress (Nm 11:15) in feeding them. "Go out now and take your
place" (Acts 5:20) as God's ambassadors.
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like unto Thine. Give
me Your desire to feed Your loved ones (Jn 21:15).
Promise: "All those present ate their fill." -Mt 14:20
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Who is the Word-Made-Flesh, now and
forever! (Jn 1:14)
Monday FALSE CONFIDENCE
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"You have raised false confidence in this people." -Jeremiah 28:15
Tuesday LOOKING TO OBEY
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"Incurable is your wound, grievous your bruise; there is none to
plead your cause, no remedy for your running sore, no healing for
you." -Jeremiah 30:12-13
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· How To Renew Your Parish
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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
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If it is ok please help us pray for a healthy baby. After many years
we are pregnant and are so thankful to our LORD. Praise be to GOD!!
(Krista , Boynton beach , Florida, United States, 8/2/2014 7:51:45 PM)
Please pray for myfamily and me for healing and forgiveness. There
is much division because of political and religious differences.
Jesus told us families would be divided but it is so painful. I don't
know how to respond to the unbelievers. I feel so guilty about the
anger I feel toward them. My mother was so strong in her faith and
was such a good example and don't understand how they fall away and
can believe in abortion and not believe in God. My own son I pray
for that his wife and he may come back to their Christian faith. My
heart is heavy. Please bring healing to this family and to all
unbelievers. Mary pray with me and for me along with the prayers in
this prayer room. In Jesus name Amen
(Anonymous, 8/2/2014 6:38:17 PM)
in need of housing. We are and have been in various temporary
residences and have been for about 3 years. also please pray for a
miracle. friend is having an operation. God Bless you
(denita, ny, United States, 8/2/2014 6:04:11 PM)
Today is the First Saturday of the Month, let us pray for the
intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary for all leaders of all
countries around the world and their conversions. Blessed Mother
Mary pray for us.
(Ken, Texas, 8/2/2014 5:47:53 PM)
God, our Father, I turn to You seeking Your divine help and
guidance as I look for suitable employment. I need Your wisdom to
guide my footsteps along the right path, and to lead me to find the
proper things to say and do in this quest. I wish to use the gifts
and talents You have given me, but I need the opportunity to do so
with gainful employment. Do not abandon me, Dear Father, in this
search, but rather grant me this favor I seek so that I may return
to You with praise and thanksgiving for Your gracious assistance.
Grant this through Christ, our Lord. Amen
(Thomas, South Africa, 8/2/2014 4:25:52 PM)
Father I ask for help in whatever form needed for my family. Bless
those who take the time to call out to You. Heal them all of
physical or mental pain. For all, I pray they will find jobs, have
a home, have healthcare, a source to get to and from work. Heal the
world where there has been no rain, calm the winds and put an end
to war. May we always look after and protect Israel. I pray we have
love for all mankind and that we pray for all, not just ourselves.
For those children who are desperate to get inside the southern
borders of the US, please help them father.To those who would argue
that point, read Matthew 25:40. May you all find peace in Christ.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen
(Anonymous, 8/2/2014 4:07:15 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as 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
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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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
"FERVENT DESIRE"
It is a meeting which responds to the fervent desire of all who long
for peace and dream of a world in which men and women can live as
brothers and sisters and no longer as adversaries and enemies.
YEARNING FOR PEACE
... Our world is a legacy bequeathed to us from past generations,
but is also on loan to us from our children: our children who are
weary, worn out by conflicts, and yearning for the dawn of peace,
our children who plead with us to tear down the walls of enmity and
to set out on the path of dialogue and peace, so that love and
friendship will prevail.
"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.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· "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)
· Widows and Widowers Conference (Sep 6)
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