August 2nd 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 MORE THAN MIRACLES
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"I Myself am the Bread of life." -John 6:35
Do you believe that Jesus is "truly, really and substantially" present
in Holy Communion? (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1374)
Before Jesus revealed that He would give us His body and blood in
Communion, He performed the amazing miracle of the multiplication of
the loaves and fish (Jn 6:11ff). Then Jesus walked on the water
(Jn 6:19ff).
In this context of miracles, Jesus declared: "My flesh is real food
and My blood real drink" (Jn 6:55). Under these circumstances, you
would think we would believe anything the Lord said, even if we didn't
understand it. However, "many of His disciples broke away and would
not remain in His company any longer" (Jn 6:66). Only those believed
whom God the Father drew and taught (Jn 6:44-45) in the Spirit
(see Jn 6:63).
To believe in Jesus present in the Eucharist, we need not only the
miracles of Jesus but also the teaching of the Father and the
revelation of the Spirit. We must be Trinitarian to be eucharistic.
We need the Holy Spirit of Pentecost to cry out in our hearts "Abba"
(Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15). Then we will acknowledge the eucharistic Jesus as
Lord (1 Cor 12:3).
Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit! Glory be to
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament!
Prayer: "Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore. O, make us love Thee more
and more."
Promise: "You must lay aside your former way of life and the old self
which deteriorates through illusion and desire, and acquire a fresh,
spiritual way of thinking." -Eph 4:22-23
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen! He holds "the keys of death and the
nether world" (Rv 1:18). Alleluia!
Monday WHAT'S YOUR PRICE?
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"If this is the way You will deal with me, then please do me the favor
of killing me at once, so that I need no longer face this distress."
-Numbers 11:15
Tuesday THE VENGEANCE OF GOD
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"Why, then, did you not fear to speak against My servant Moses?"
-Numbers 12:8
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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PREFACE
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who
brings himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we know .........................
· Living in Reality
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· Forgiveness and Evangelization
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· Introduction to Small Christian Communities
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· Healing Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families
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· Healing the Family Tree
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Dear Heavenly Father , thank you for your blessings to my parent's
check-in and boarding to Edmonton . They have a smooth trip under Your
mercy . Please also mercy my brother who is waiting for the visitor
visa and the approval of the immrigration status . Please forgive his
sins and his dream comes true . I also pray for my deals with the
government and banks . Please mercy me and let every deals go on smooth .
Thank You be to the Lord . Amen .
(Anonymous, , 8/1/2015 8:07:02 PM)
God will allow me to keep my sales job at Baer Supply and not go on
unemployment. He will open up a new door to a better full time job for me.
In the name of Jesus I pray and ask.
(greg, , 8/1/2015 6:31:19 PM)
Heavenly father. I am praying that we are able to find a home as the 45
days given to us to do so are cutting close. I want to be able to give
the kids a safe and stable home once more.If the place we are suppose
to go to tomorrow is for us then Lord let it be thy will if not please
Lord guide us. In your name I pray
(Augustin Family, Long Island, New York, United States, 8/1/2015 5:42:34 PM)
Pray for my daughter Kelsey to be healed from her mental illness and for
all anger to be removed from her heart.
(Vicky, Gustine, Ca, United States, 8/1/2015 4:48:36 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 heal my son
monchris he is out of his mind because of drugs please help him to be
in good condition .we offer Lord to you my son monchris. we aks this
through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, , 8/1/2015 4:23:22 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and
all the requests said silently in our hearts. In JESUS I trust..
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 8/1/2015 3:47:16 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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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:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 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.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
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
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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
TURN TO MARY
...Mary attests that the mercy of the Son of God knows no bounds and
extends to everyone, without exception. Let us address her in the
words of the Salve Regina ... so that she may never tire of turning
her merciful eyes upon us, and make us worthy to contemplate the face
of mercy, her Son Jesus.
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.
(Source: Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, April 11, 2015)
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PM Ministry List
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some of our ministries.
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
· What are You calling me to, Lord? (Silent Retreat) (Aug 2-5)
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Retreat) (Sep 18-20)
· Comfort and Challenge (Widows and Widowers Conference) (Sep 19)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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Catholic Retreats
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