Sept 20th Twenty fifth Sunday in ordinary time
We call this season of the year, ordinary time, yet in You
nothing is ordinary.
Just to know You in the Eucharist, and see You in the breaking
of the bread, should be for us a cause of great joy.
The fact that You are always with us in all the tabernacles of
the world, ready to listen and help us, should give us a
tremendous sense of peace.
We know that You are truly there, just waiting for us to visit,
and give You praise and glorify, thank You, the Christ.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday MAKING AND BEING THE SIGN OF THE CROSS
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"The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men who will
put Him to death." -Mark 9:31
The Lord's favorite subject is the cross. However, we naturally don't
understand His message of the cross (Mk 9:32). Moreover, we are afraid
of the cross (Mk 9:32). Therefore, we don't want to understand Jesus
regarding the cross. We will not even question Him about it (Mk 9:32)
but merely talk about something else - like ourselves. However, Jesus
will question us if we won't question Him. He'll ask us: "What were you
discussing?" (Mk 9:33) We may fall silent because we are ashamed of
ourselves and our preoccupation with ourselves (see Mk 9:34). This shame
and guilt can be the beginning of our repentance, of the restoration of
our communication with Jesus, and of our acceptance of the way of the cross.
I invite you to look at a crucifix or a picture of Jesus on the cross
for at least one minute a day for nine days. God will give you the grace
to speak of nothing but the cross (1 Cor 2:2) and boast of nothing but the
cross (Gal 6:14). You will find joy (see Col 1:24) in carrying the crosses
of being persecuted, giving forgiveness, doing penance, making sacrifices,
fasting, serving, loving enemies, choosing poverty, making commitments, and
loving your vocation. Fix your eyes on Christ crucified.
Prayer: Father, make my life a "sign of the cross."
Promise: "Let us condemn Him to a shameful death; for according to His own
words, God will take care of Him." -Wis 2:20
Praise: Praise Jesus, condemned "to a shameful death" (Wis 2:20), Who rose
again in glory!
Monday I'D LOVE TO...
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"As He moved on, Jesus saw a man named Matthew at his post where taxes were
collected. He said to him, 'Follow Me.' " -Matthew 9:9
Tuesday DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM
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"Let the governor and the elders of the Jews continue to work on that house
of God; they are to rebuild it on its former site." -Ezra 6:7
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Brochures
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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 .........................
· Seek First the Kingdom
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· Mission Impossible?
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· An Urgent Message to Godparents
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· The Lord Laughs
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· Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible
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· The Secret of Fasting
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Loving Father if it is Your Will show me a way to make my aunt's
funeral that is 10 hrs away. May everything fall in place especially
my health issues. Thank You
(Anonymous, MO, United States, 9/19/2015 10:22:51 AM)
Please Dear God send a good Catholic friend to my sister and by the
graces of her Baptism I pray that she will give up all her New Age
practices, repent and follow You.
(R S, , 9/19/2015 10:19:09 AM)
My husband and I need help. Please pray for our relationship, that
God will intervene and we understand His plan for us. That God will
help us work through our current life circumstances. That God will
guide us and bring us to a happy ending. Please pray for us. Thank you.
(Virginia, United States, 9/19/2015 9:43:33 AM)
I pray for faith for my children, and for Christian good friends in
their lives. For them to see themselves as you do. Thank you Jesus for
all your answered prayers and help you give me everyday.
(Anonymous, , 9/19/2015 9:33:32 AM)
I don't know what went wrong with certain relationships because i try
to be nice person all the time. Please help me have understanding of
this, and heal relationships, Lord, or help me to let go.
(Anonymous, , 9/19/2015 9:25:11 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
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leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community 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
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
available by email Tuesday through Friday. For automatic email
delivery send request to: bibleline@presentationministries.com
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
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Canada:
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Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-09.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI AND CREATION
COMMUNING WITH ALL CREATION
... Whenever he would gaze at the sun, the moon or the smallest of animals,
he burst into song, drawing all other creatures into his praise. He
communed with all creation, even preaching to the flowers, inviting them
to "praise the Lord, just as if they were endowed with reason." (11)
"BONDS OF AFFECTION"
His response to the world around him was so much more than intellectual
appreciation or economic calculus, for to him each and every creature was
a sister united to him by bonds of affection. That is why he felt called to
care for all that exists. (11)
"AWE AND WONDER"
If we approach nature and the environment without this openness to awe and
wonder, if we no longer speak the language of fraternity and beauty in our
relationship with the world, our attitude will be that of masters,
consumers, ruthless exploiters, unable to set limits on their immediate
needs. By contrast if we feel intimately united with all that exists, then
sobriety and care will well up spontaneously. The poverty and austerity of
St. Francis were no mere veneer of asceticism, but something much more
radical: a refusal to turn reality into an object simply to be used and
controlled. (11)
(Source: Encyclical Laudato Si, issued 5/24/15)
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2015 RETREATS
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2015 RETREATS
· Comfort and Challenge (Widows and Widowers Conference) (Sep 19)
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