September 13th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
Oh! Jesus, what sorrow can be more painful then a mother
watching her beloved Son die a most horrible death.
This week our church honors Mary of "Lady of sorrows" who
stood at Your cross and saw You die.
Yet her faith was not dimmed, because her trust in the
Father continued.
Please, oh! Jesus, give us some of that faith that we might
continue to face all the problems of life with the faith of Mary.
Lord, let us give You praise and glory throughout our lives.
Lord, let us have the peace that only You can give, and let
Your love guide us always.
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 PRIVILEGE OF SUFFERING (Phil 1:29)
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"He began to teach them that the Son of Man had to suffer much, be rejected
by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, be put to death, and rise
three days later. He said these things quite openly." -Mark 8:31-32
Jesus is very open about the fact that we will have to suffer and bear our
"share of the hardship which the gospel entails" (2 Tm 1:8). He bluntly
states that we who follow Him must deny ourselves and take up the cross
(Mk 8:34). Suffering is the way of salvation, necessary for the completion
of God's plan of salvation. We fill up in our own flesh "what is lacking in
the sufferings of Christ for the sake of His body, the Church" (Col 1:24).
This does not mean that all suffering is God's will. Jesus repeatedly takes
people out of suffering by healing and delivering them. Every hospital,
doctor's office, and social service agency exists to alleviate suffering.
Yet some sufferings are in the pattern of Jesus' death (Phil 3:10). These
we should not relieve but accept as our sharing in the sufferings of Christ.
"See to it none of you suffers for being a murderer, a thief, a malefactor,
or a destroyer of another's rights. If anyone suffers for being a Christian,
however, he ought not to be ashamed. He should rather glorify God in virtue
of that name" (1 Pt 4:15-16).
Prayer: King Jesus, may I be found worthy of Your kingdom and suffer for it
(2 Thes 1:5).
Promise: "The Lord God is my Help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set
my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame." -Is 50:7
Praise: Praise be to the risen Jesus, Whose Word rouses the weary! (Is 50:4)
Monday NO LOSS AT THIS CROSS
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"He humbled Himself, obediently accepting even death, death on a cross!
Because of this, God highly exalted Him." -Philippians 2:8-9
Tuesday MOTHER OF SORROWS
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"Near the cross of Jesus there stood His mother." -John 19:25
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· Who Am I in Christ?
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PREFACE
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who
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· The Truth Will Set You Free
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for the immediate healing of my asthma.
(DJ, Etna, United States, 9/12/2015 1:27:39 PM)
Please pray for Diane who has had heart surgery and is not doing well.
Her daughter, Amy, is very distraught as she has had several tragic
happenings in her life.
(Joyce G., North Providence, RHODE ISLAND, United States, 9/12/2015 1:01:46 PM)
Lord Jesus, I pray for myself and others who have started a new job and
need your guidance so that we can have success and be productive in our
work responsibilities. May you guide our decisions as we work so that we
can give you all the glory and honor as you are the source of all of our
abilities and talents. Thank you Dear Jesus for everything. Amen.
(Diane, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 9/12/2015 12:26:11 PM)
Feeling so badly mentally/ emotionally. Please pray for me.
(Anonymous, , 9/12/2015 8:58:32 AM)
Please storm heaven for Marina who is hospitalised and undergoing Radiation
- that the Lord Jesus is in complete control of every aspect of her
treatment guiding the doctors and surgeons and all who are attending to her.
That her husband is filled with grace, strength and courage at this time of
his wife's illness.
(Anonymous, , 9/12/2015 8:50:52 AM)
Thank you Lord for the blessings you have showered on N and her family.
Thank you for all the gifts of mind, heart and spirit you have blessed her
with. Even as she feels lonely in her univ campus, fill her with your ever
all pervading presence. Let her have a deep and personal encounter with you
Lord. As she prepares for her exams coming up on 21Sept, fill her with every
grace and blessing to stay healthy, blessed, strong, focussed so she does
well for your glory. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have
recourse to thee. All you angels and saints and her guardian angel, please
intercede for her. Amen
(Aunt, , 9/12/2015 8:24:21 AM)
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MP3 4 You
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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.
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years.
Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now continues with one deacon of the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. 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 on a separate line. Daily audio reflections are also
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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
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI AND CREATION
"OUR COMMON HOME"
... St. Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister
with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to
embrace us. "Praise be to You, my Lord, through our Sister, Mother Earth,
who sustains and governs us, and who produces various fruit with colored
flowers and herbs." (Canticle of the Creatures) (1)
A GREAT EXAMPLE
I believe that Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the
vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically
... He was particularly concerned for God's creation and for the poor and
the outcast. He loved, and was deeply loved for his joy, his generous
self-giving, his openheartedness. (10)
SIMPLICITY AND HARMONY
He was a mystic and a pilgrim who lived in simplicity and in wonderful
harmony with God, with others, with nature and with himself. He shows us
just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for
the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace. (10)
(Source: Encyclical Laudato Si, issued 5/24/15)
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