September 27th 26th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week Jesus, Your church celebrates three
great archangels, St. Michael, St. Gabriel and St. Raphael.
These three angels are shining examples of how You
love us, and protect us, by sending them to be Your
messengers to us, and with all of our own guardian
angels to be with us everyday.
Jesus, Your plan of loving us is so amazing that we
can't really understand it or truly appreciate it.
But that doesn't stop You from giving us help that we
need to get through this life, so that someday we will
come home and spend eternity with you.
Thank You for loving us.
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 THE CUT
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"If your hand is your difficulty, cut it off! Better for you to enter
life maimed than to keep both hands and enter Gehenna with its
unquenchable fire." -Mark 9:43
Years ago, I had to change a flat tire at night. While attempting to
remove the tire, the jack shifted unexpectedly, and the car fell off
the jack. My fingers were pinned underneath the tire. Because the full
weight of the car kept my fingers pressed to the road, I could not pull
my fingers free, no matter how hard I tried. After some time, praise
God, some passersby found me and lifted the van just enough to allow me
to pull my fingers free.
My pinned fingers were my "difficulty" (Mk 9:43). Although my fingers
are a small part of my body, they prevented my entire body from being
free. If no one came to help me, I would have faced two choices: 1) cut
off my fingers so my body would be free to live (Mk 9:43), or 2) keep
my fingers and have my whole body die because a small part of it was
captive (Mk 9:43).
If you are a captive in even a small part of your life, you can be
spiritually paralyzed, and headed toward a future in hell (Mk 9:45, 47).
Sin can cling to us and keep us immobile (Heb 12:1). Cut out artificial
contraception, unforgiveness, gossip, anger, and all other sins. Does
anything else hold you captive, such as watching TV, leisure, luxuries,
the pursuit of money, or overeating? Make the cut! Be free. Enter
eternal life.
Prayer: Father, I rate all as rubbish if it separates me from You (Phil 3:8).
May I throw out all my spiritual trash today.
Promise: "Would that the Lord might bestow His Spirit on them all!" -Nm 11:29
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, the risen Lord! You are "merciful and gracious...
slow to anger and abounding in kindness" (Ps 103:8).
Monday FAITH-FIGHT
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"Even if this should seem impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this
people, shall it in those days be impossible in My eyes also, says the
Lord of hosts?" -Zechariah 8:6
Tuesday THE COMING OF RAPHAEL
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"I solemnly assure you, you shall see..." -John 1:51
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
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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 .........................
· Seek First the Kingdom
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekFirst.asp
· Mission Impossible?
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/MissionImpossible.asp
· An Urgent Message to Godparents
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Godparents.asp
· The Lord Laughs
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/TheLordLaughs.asp
· Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/LifePrayers.asp
· The Secret of Fasting
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SecretFasting.asp
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
For Sonny, who is grieving the recent passing of his wife and is suicidal.
(Terri C., Trinidad and Tobago, 9/26/2015 9:38:44 PM)
I am feeling so low Father. Please never leave my side at this very moment.
Depression is upon me. Let me feel the joy in your presence and hope that
everything will be done according to your will. Help me Lord for I am
getting weak.
(Anonymous, , 9/26/2015 6:50:36 PM)
Please pray for me.
(Anonymous, , 9/26/2015 5:23:45 PM)
We need a financial blessing, please. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, , 9/26/2015 4:48:48 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, , 9/26/2015 4:43:08 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the graces and thank you for the answered
prayer that you give me a signal that will help me to pull out my son in
safe keeping area i want my son direct to rehab.Lord that are already 12 but
the area is not enough for 12 persons
(antang4, , 9/26/2015 4:02:01 PM)
Lord please heal my wife if it is your will. Thank you Jesus
(Terry C., Woodstock, GA, United States, 9/26/2015 3:49:26 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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"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
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
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
For automatic email
delivery send request to: bibleline@presentationministries.com
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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
"A MAGNIFICENT BOOK"
What is more, Saint Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to see
nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a
glimpse of His infinite beauty and goodness. (12)
"A JOYFUL MYSTERY"
Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be
contemplated with gladness and praise. (12)
"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)
(Source: Encyclical Laudato Si, issued 5/24/15)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-09.asp?navlink=latest
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
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
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2015 RETREATS
Online Registration
2015 RETREATS
· The Joy of the Word Revealed (The Gospel of Luke) (Oct 16-18)
· The Sanctity of Marriage and Family (Married Couples' Retreat) (Nov 6-7)
· The NOW Word of God Breaks Chains (Prophecy and Deliverance) (Dec 5-6)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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Catholic Retreats
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