August 23rd Twenty first Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, life moves with a speed that differs for all people.
Sometimes we have a lot of time on our hands, and
sometimes we can't believe how fast time is going by.
But in all this, we forget to pray as we should.
Lord, help us to see the importance of prayer, especially
before Your Body and Blood--the Eucharist.
Lord, help us to faithfully set a time each week to come
and adore You and feel the peace that only You can give.
Help us to intercede for the church and all of it's leaders.
Help us to sit in awe of Your 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 "A LIFE OF FAITH" (Gal 2:20)
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"Does it shake your faith?" -John 6:61
When Jesus talks about His eucharistic presence, people exclaim: "This
sort of talk is hard to endure! How can anyone take it seriously?"
(Jn 6:60) However, Jesus refuses to re-phrase the revelation of His
eucharistic presence. He insists that the issue is not His words but
our faith in His words (see Jn 6:61). He challenges us not to think
about His words merely with our human capabilities, for "the flesh is
useless" (Jn 6:63) and His words "are spirit and life" (Jn 6:63).
Faith in Jesus' eucharistic presence is a matter of hearing God's Word
in the light of the Spirit, for faith comes through hearing and hearing
through the Word of God (Rm 10:17). Thus, Peter responded to Jesus'
challenge to believe by saying: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have
the words of eternal life" (Jn 6:68). We believe in Jesus' eucharistic
presence because we have faith in what we have heard (see Gal 3:5) and
in Jesus Who is speaking.
When we walk by God's Word and not by sight, then we walk by faith
(see 2 Cor 5:7). If we walk by sight, we walk away from Jesus
(see Jn 6:66). If we walk by faith, we walk with Jesus. Don't live by
what you see but by faith in Jesus, the Word.
Prayer: Father, my sight makes me susceptible to optical illusions. By
Your Word, protect me from being deceived.
Promise: "As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord." -Jos 24:15
Praise: Alleluia! The tomb is empty! The stone is rolled away! Jesus is
risen! Alleluia!
Monday THE FIG TREE
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"Jesus responded: 'Do you believe just because I told you I saw you under
the fig tree? You will see much greater things than that.' " -John 1:50
Tuesday A MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH
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"The exhortation we deliver does not spring from deceit or impure motives."
-1 Thessalonians 2:3
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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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Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with
your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Bless my son monchris
and his Father Moneck that they will be take care each other.
(antang4, , 8/22/2015 4:13:12 PM)
For my daughter EB who is going through a very difficult time right
now. I ask for the wisdom of the Holy Spirit for her. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, , 8/22/2015 3:38:23 PM)
I pray today in thanksgiving for our Blessed Virgin Mary who
celebrates her feast of her Queenship in Heaven. She is the most gentle
and amiable Queen and she loves us more than words can describe. I
hope each of us can grow in her likeness and we can then be messengers
of peace, love, hope and goodness to all our brothers and sisters in
Christ. I ask for her Powerful intercession to pray for all our needs
and to pray for all who are dear to us. Amen. She will never disappoint
us but will make us closer to her Son, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Happy Feast Day of Mary, Queen of Peace. Amen.
(Diane, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 8/22/2015 1:54:05 PM)
It has been six years and my adult son has found no relief from his
suicidal thoughts and depression. No job, seldom leaves his room. No
future, no joy. I love him dearly and no pills or therapy have helped.
Please pray for him to find meaning in this life and some measure of
joy. Jesus touch his mind and soul.
(Anonymous, United States, 8/22/2015 10:20:55 AM)
Help me let go of bitterness, resentment, past hurts. Forgive me for
holding on to them. I put in your hands to resolve.
(Anonymous, , 8/22/2015 10:19:25 AM)
I am a Pharmacy Graduate. I completed my course in last december. First
of all, I wished to join for M.Pharm. Then there was a study abroad
plan too. But very unfortunately, I couldn't joined for M.Pharm. Study
abroad plan also in trouble. Really, now everything is in problem and I
don't know what to do? I kindly requesting prayer for the blessings to
wait for GOD'S wish with belief to receive it.
(SONU, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, India, 8/22/2015 4:53:38 AM)
I need a miracle! My husband has not had a job almost 3 years. He has
been trying to find funding to start a business but is unsuccessful. I
am the only one bringing in an income and I have a very stressful job
where I am underpaid and our youngest daughter still has a year of
college that we want to help to pay. Our oldest daughter has left the
church.
(Cathy K., Cedar Park, Texas, United States, 8/22/2015 4:05:51 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
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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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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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
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Retreat) (Sep 18-20)
· Comfort and Challenge (Widows and Widowers Conference) (Sep 19)
· The Joy of the Word Revealed (The Gospel of Luke) (Oct 16-18)
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