November 29th First Sunday of Advent
Jesus, we have four weeks to prepare a home for You in our hearts,
and give You the gift that You really want from us.
Lord, help us to pray this week, to see with Your eyes what needs to
be changed or let go of in our lives.
Lord, help us to not only know, but give us the grace to be willing to
do it.
Jesus, maybe we need to let go of anger, or resentment.
Maybe we need to let go of a life style that doesn't come from You.
Maybe we just need a change of heart.
Lord, what ever it is, prepare us to do it, thank You, Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday HAPPY NEW YEAR?
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"Men will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with great power and glory."
-Luke 21:27
Happy New Year! Today is the first day of Advent and of the Church year. The
Church's new year not only begins earlier than that of the world, but is
also ushered in differently. The world's new year is inaugurated with New
Year's Eve parties, much drinking, and self-indulgence. The Church begins
its new year with the warning: "Be on guard lest your spirits become bloated
with indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares" (Lk 21:34).
Another difference between our new year and the world's is that our new year
actually is new. The only new thing about the world's so-called new year is
new numbers on a calendar. The world's new year is nothing but a rerun of a
rerun - just more selfishness, escapism, compulsive behavior, confusion, and
sin (see Eccl 1:9-10). Conversely, the Church's new year is truly new. It is
centered as always on Jesus and begins with His Christmas coming (Rv 21:5-6).
Moreover, Jesus is infinite; with Him we always have more, always something
new (2 Cor 5:17). When Jesus comes into our hearts during Christmas, we will
experience His love in a new way.
One other difference between the Church's new year and the world's is that
ours really is happy because it is Christ-centered. Happy new year!
Prayer: Lord, increase us and make us "overflow with love for one another and
for all" (1 Thes 3:12). Strengthen our "hearts, making them blameless and
holy before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His
holy ones" (1 Thes 3:13).
Promise: "The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise
I made." -Jer 33:14
Praise: Praise our Lord Jesus Christ, "the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning
and the End" (Rv 21:6), for Whom we await with joyful hope.
Monday ARE YOU SAVED?
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"If you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." -Romans 10:9
Tuesday SEEDS OF HOPE
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"A Shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse." -Isaiah 11:1
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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 .........................
· Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
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· Seek Prophecy
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· An Isaiah Advent
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· Seek First the Kingdom
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· Mother Mary
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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In today's society we have to be connected electronically to all sorts of
devices at a cost.let us pray and realize that we can all be connected to
Our Lord Spiritually.free of charge! Our Lord waits at the door of your
heart. Open the door and connect/unite yourself with Him. Jesus I Trust
in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, , 11/28/2015 7:45:11 PM)
Lord the devil is still attacking my family.Please father God in heaven I
pray you rebuke the devil in the name of Jesus Christ. Please father bless
me financially and save my soul.Please watch over me and protect me and
all my children and grandchildren. Please pray for Maria,Shawna,Ashley,
Willy,Charles and especially Michael please bring him back in my life as I
miss him father and need my friend.Please pray for the world and all those
in need.In your sons most precious name I pray. Amen
(Teresa, , 11/28/2015 4:14:22 PM)
Heavenly father please help my son monchris not to take drugs and stay away
from his friends who influence to him
(antang4, , 11/28/2015 3:13:32 PM)
Please pray that God will lead me to my future christian wife.
(Henry, United Kingdom, 11/28/2015 12:05:32 PM)
Please pray for Jerold, that the Holy Spirit, through the intercession of
Jesus and Mary, may enlighten and strengthen him to know how much they love
him and to know his true vocation in Christ. Please pray for his consolation
by God's holy angels as he lets go of his own hopes for love and embraces
God's plan for him.
(Megan, Clio, MI, United States, 11/28/2015 11:52:27 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
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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
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
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Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
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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
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MERCY, LOVE AND MIGRATION
REACHES OUT
God's love is meant to reach out to each and every person. Those who welcome
the Father's embrace, for their part, become so many other open arms and
embraces, enabling every person to feel loved like a child and "at home" as
part of the one human family.
"GOD'S FATHERLY CARE"
God's fatherly care extends to everyone ..., but it is particularly
concerned for the needs of the... wounded, weary or ill. Jesus told us that
the Father stoops to help those overcome by physical or moral poverty; the
more serious their condition, the more powerfully is His divine mercy
revealed.
"GROWING WORLDWIDE"
... Migration is growing worldwide. Refugees and people fleeing from their
homes challenge individuals and communities, and their traditional ways of
life; at times they upset the cultural and social horizons which they
encounter. Increasingly, the victims of violence and poverty, leaving their
homelands, are exploited by human traffickers during their journey towards
a better future.
(Source: Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, dated 9/12/15,
the Memorial of the Holy Name of Mary)
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2015 RETREATS
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2015 RETREATS
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