June 21st Twelfth Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh Jesus, Your church celebrates the birth of John the Baptist.
The last and greatest of the prophets, that will herald the start of
Your ministry that will lead to Your death, but to our eternal life.
Thank You Jesus, for Your love and fidelity to the father, that gave
You the strength to walk to the cross, to set us free, and open the
gates of heaven.
Thank You Jesus, for the plan of redemption for us that You fulfilled
totally, and all You ask of us is to love one another.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday A STORMY RELATIONSHIP
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"The Lord addressed Job out of the storm." -Job 38:1
You're in a veritable hurricane of difficulty, and all you can see of
Jesus is that He's asleep. You want to scream, "Jesus, don't You care?"
(see Mk 4:38) However, Jesus "cares for you" (1 Pt 5:7). "Indeed He
neither slumbers nor sleeps, [your] guardian" (Ps 121:4). Since Jesus
never slumbers on the job of guarding you, His sleeping in the boat of
the Church and of your life must carry another meaning. Possibly,
Jesus' act of sleeping in the boat is yet another case of Him giving us
an example (Jn 13:15).
The disciples, accustomed to the storms of the sea, finally experienced
a storm they couldn't handle. Jesus was in the same storm and the same
boat, but was asleep! He had perfect peace in the worst storm. What an
Example! (1 Pt 2:21) Facing death, Jesus yawns, arises, and stops the
chaos (Mk 4:39).
Jesus has shared His eucharistic body (Lk 22:19) and divine nature with
us (2 Pt 1:4). Can't you see that He wants to give you His own peace?
(Jn 20:19) He expects us to follow His example and trust Him in the
worst times. This is evident, because instead of comforting His panicked
disciples, He challenges them, exclaiming: "Why are you so terrified?
Why are you lacking in faith?" (Mk 4:40)
Jesus states that we, His disciples, will undergo storms and trials
(Mt 7:25). "It is a test for you, but it should not catch you off guard"
(1 Pt 4:12). When Jesus the Good Shepherd judges it to be the proper
time, He will lead you from the stormy waters to the still waters
(Ps 23:2; Ps 107:30). Until He does this, trust Him and do not fear
(Mk 5:36). Jesus is Lord of all storms.
Prayer: Jesus, You are my Refuge. I will not be afraid (Ps 27:1).
Promise: "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation." -2 Cor 5:17
Praise: Praise Jesus, Whom the winds and waves obey.
Monday JUDGMENT DAZE?
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"If you want to avoid judgment, stop passing judgment." -Matthew 7:1
Tuesday DECIDING ARIGHT
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"Enter through the narrow gate." -Matthew 7:13
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Brochures
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don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
How to Teach the Bible in the Holy Spirit
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"The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad indeed."
-Psalm 126:3
The Lord is doing "great things" in Cincinnati, Ohio. Through our Bible
teachers' training program, He is rattling the dry bones of His body,
the Church, and raising it to life by the power of His word (Ez 37:1-14).
Through the power of the Holy Spirit, the Lord is .......................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Today I look to the Holy Spirit for guidance and inspiration not only
for me but for leaders around the world, through the united nations who
sit idle or do little to help those in need; suffering perse-cution
because of their Faith. But willingly promote the killing of the
innocent unborn children. Let us pray that The Almighty Father touch
their hearts and minds and make this world a better place for all and
to love one another.in Jesus Name we pray.
(Ken, Texas, , 6/20/2015 3:06:58 PM)
Please pray for my mother to get peace and her children and family have
a heart to love and look after her
(Aleyamma, Leamington spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, 6/20/2015 2:42:44 PM)
Please pray for me to deal with my single hood and the challenges it
brings.also please pray for me to find a suitable life partner if it's
His will.i also request prayers for my business to grow into a
profitable medium size business by end of this year
(Lisa, Na, Na, , 6/20/2015 2:00:45 PM)
Thank you father for answering my prayers. Thank you for forgiveness of
all my sins.Please father help my son to find a good clean roommate as
where he lives he sleeps on a couch and has no privacy.He is thankful
for the home he just needs a place of his own right now preferred
furnished.Please Lord bless me with a financial miracle one large enough
to move and to take care of all my debts my family friends and churches.
Please continue to watch over and protect me and all my children and
grandchildren.In your son's most precious name I pray.Amen
(Teresa, , 6/20/2015 1:52:14 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 24 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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Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
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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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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
HOLY YEAR OF MERCY
ECHO GOD
... May the Church echo the word of God that resounds strong and clear as
a message and sign of pardon, strength, aid and love. May she never tire
of extending mercy and be ever patient in offering compassion and comfort.
May the Church become the voice of every man and woman, and repeat
confidently without end: "Be mindful of Your mercy, O Lord, and Your
steadfast love, for they have been from of old" (Ps 25:6).
"A SPECIAL TIME"
I have proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as a special time for
the Church, a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and
more effective.
"STEEPED IN MERCY"
How much I desire that the year [December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016] to
come will be steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man and
woman, bring the goodness and tenderness of God! May the balm of mercy
reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign that the
Kingdom of God is already present in our midst!
(Source: Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, April 11, 2015)
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PM Ministry List
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Bible Institute
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2015 RETREATS
Online Registration
2015 RETREATS
· Love in Action = Worship and Evangelization (Jul 20-22)
· What are You calling me to, Lord? (Silent Retreat) (Aug 2-5)
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Retreat) (Sep 18-20)
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