February 8th The Fifth Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, this week we celebrate our Lady of Lourdes.
Again and again, Mary our mother, has reached out to us to show
us the way to You.
Help us to truly come closer to You through mom's interceding for us.
Help us to realize how much You and mom love us inspite of our failings.
Help us also to realize that Your mercy is boundless, if only we come
back to You through the sacrament of reconciliation.
Help us to truly see You in the breaking of the bread.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE ONLY HOPE
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"My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle; they come to an end
without hope. Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not
see happiness again." -Job 7:6-7
Job was both rich and secure in that he had diversified investments.
However, in three unrelated catastrophes, Job's financial empire
crashed in one day (Jb 1:14ff). Job's bankruptcy was not the worst
thing that happened to him that day. In another unrelated incident,
Job's ten children were killed when the house in which they were
gathered collapsed (Jb 1:2, 18-19). Later, Job contracted an extremely
painful illness "with severe boils from the soles of his feet to the
crown of his head" (Jb 2:7). Job had reason to say: "Is not man's life
on earth a drudgery?" (Jb 7:1) He considered life to be hopeless,
joyless "months of misery" (Jb 7:3ff).
Job's life was not that unusual. Although few people have had so much
hit them so fast, multiple tragedies are the rule of life and not the
exception. Look at the billions of sick, dying, aborted, persecuted,
oppressed, divorced, bereaved, exiled, starving, lonely, and rejected
people.
Job's assessment of life is true, but it is not the whole truth. In
Jesus, and only in Jesus, there is hope. Jesus loves us infinitely,
forgives us our sins, saves us, heals the sick, frees us from demons,
raises the dead, works together everything for the good (Rm 8:28),
and takes us to be with Him forever in heaven. Jesus is our only Hope,
and the only Hope we need. Whether or not people know Jesus, "everybody
is looking" for Him (Mk 1:37) because everyone has to have hope and
Jesus is our only Hope. Therefore, "should anyone ask you the reason
for this hope of yours, be ever ready to reply" (1 Pt 3:15).
Prayer: Father, show me how to invite people to the "new birth; a
birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3).
Promise: "I do all that I do for the sake of the gospel." -1 Cor 9:23
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, only Hope of the world!
Monday NEW CREATIONS (Part 1)
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"God created the heavens and the earth." -Genesis 1:1
Tuesday NEW CREATIONS (Part 2)
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"God created." -Genesis 1:27
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Brochures
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· The Secret of Confession
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"Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned
on man what God has prepared for those who love Him."
(1 Corinthians 2:9)
The daughter of a Baptist minister becomes a Catholic because of
the opportunity to go to confession. A Presbyterian pastor involved
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· The Secret of Fasting
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· Scriptural Stations of the Cross
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter
EB. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona , 2/6/2015 2:43:29 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 give us a
healthy body and Bless our family and other family.we ask this through
Christ our Lord Amen
(antang, 2/6/2015 2:32:51 PM)
Please pray for me, very lonely and depressed, at different times. All
alone by myself.
(Anonymous, 2/6/2015 2:22:19 PM)
Please pray that I will find suitable employment as a secretary. I have
been out of work for 7 years, and my funds are running very, very low.
I need all the prayers that I can get. Thank you all so much. Please
contact me with any suitable job openings.
(Anonymous, 2/6/2015 2:21:51 PM)
This request is for Kevin T. to be saved, filled with the knowledge of
God's great love for him, set free from depression, suicidal thoughts
and fear, and for Jesus to become very, very real to him. For him to
find his life's calling and to get off the street and have a good home.
For him to know what it is to have real peace, hope, love and joy.
Thank you!
(teri, timmins, ontario, Canada, 2/6/2015 1:59:44 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and
all the requestds said silently in our hearts. In JESUS I trust.
Thank you LORD
(Jim, Wisconsin, 2/6/2015 1:47:31 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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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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 SICK AND SUFFERING
"WISDOM OF THE HEART"
Wisdom of the heart means serving our brothers and sisters. Job's
words: "I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame", point to
the service which this just man ... offered to those in need. His
moral grandeur found expression in the help he gave to the poor who
sought his help and in his care for orphans and widows (Job 29: 12-13).
"GENUINE FAITH"
Today too, how many Christians show, not by their words but by
lives rooted in a genuine faith, that they are "eyes to the blind"
and "feet to the lame"! They are close to the sick in need of
constant care and help in washing, dressing and eating., This service,
especially when it is protracted, can become tiring and burdensome.
NOT EASY
It is relatively easy to help someone for a few days but it is
difficult to look after a person for months or even years, in some
cases when he or she is no longer capable of expressing gratitude.
(Source: Message for World Day of the Sick, 12/3/14)
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PM Ministry List
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Word Gifts Ministry
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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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2015 RETREATS
Online Registration
2015 RETREATS
· Extreme Make-Over = Who Am I in Christ? (Feb 20-21)
· Modeling Mary (Women's Retreat) (Mar 21)
· The Most Magnificent Fruit = Christian Community (Apr 17-19)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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