Thursday, December 31, 2015, Pope St. Sylvester I
1 John 2:18-21, Psalm 96:1-2, 11-13, John 1:1-18
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CHRIST AND THE ANTICHRISTS
"Children, it is the final hour." -1 John 2:18
On this last day of the year, the Church declares that God the Father is warning His children that "it is the final hour." Many antichrists have appeared and are appearing (1 Jn 2:18). The ultimate Antichrist may even be alive and close to his temporary takeover of the world (see 2 Thes 2:3ff).
As deceptive and powerful as these antichrists are, we who have given our lives to Jesus have no reason to be afraid. We "have the anointing that comes from the Holy One, so that all knowledge is" ours (1 Jn 2:20). There is One greater in us "than there is in the world" (1 Jn 4:4). In Christ, we have "within" us the Holy Spirit (Jn 14:17), Who is Power from on high (Acts 1:8) and Who guides us to all truth (Jn 16:13).
"Therefore, brothers, stand firm. Hold fast to the traditions you received from us, either by our word or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ Himself...console your hearts and strengthen them for every good work and word" (2 Thes 2:15-16, 17).
End this year totally dedicated to Jesus by accepting Jesus totally - on His terms. He will empower you to become a child of God the Father (Jn 1:12) and fill you with the Holy Spirit. Then you cannot help but have a happy new year.
Prayer: Father, by Your grace, I forgive, repent, and obey. May I go into the new year with no unfinished business.
Promise: "My reason for having written you is not that you do not know the truth but that you do, and that no lie has anything in common with the truth." -1 Jn 2:21
Praise: Pope St. Sylvester I led the Church to the Truth through persecutions from outside and divisions within.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
WORLD WAR WON - One Bread, One Body, 12/30/2015
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
1 John 2:12-17, Psalm 96:7-10, Luke 2:36-40
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WORLD WAR WON
"If anyone loves the world, the Father's love has no place in him." -1 John 2:15
Most of us believe that love for the world could detract people from receiving God the Father's love. In contrast, the Lord maintains that love for the world will totally displace the Father's love from our lives. Therefore, we must have no love for the world (1 Jn 2:15), make no provisions for the desires of the flesh (Rm 13:14), and crucify the "flesh with its passions and desires" (Gal 5:24). Love for the world is like cancer. Even a little bit of it kills.
The Lord has been extremely clear about our relationship with the world. He chose us out of the world (Jn 15:19), and the world hates us (Jn 15:18; 17:14). Nevertheless, we can choose to be the world's friends and thereby become God's enemies (Jas 4:4; Phil 3:18-19).
As clear as the Lord is about our relationship with the world, many Christians have never gotten the message. Therefore, the Lord has sent as messengers Christians who, like little children, depend on God the Father (see 1 Jn 2:12, 14). These "little ones" are graced by the Holy Spirit to convict us of our worldliness (see Jn 16:8). Fathers especially are anointed to communicate the message of God the Father's all-sufficient love (1 Jn 2:13, 14). In our Father's love, we have everything. We don't need "the world with its seductions" (1 Jn 2:17). Finally, the Lord has chosen young men (1 Jn 2:13, 14) like Paul, Anthony, Benedict, Francis, Dominic, and others to rebel against the world. The message of these young men rocks the world. Because of them, many crucify themselves to the world and live in the Father's love (Gal 6:14).
Prayer: Father, this Christmas free me from the world.
Promise: "She was constantly in the temple, worshiping day and night in fasting and prayer. Coming on the scene at this moment, she gave thanks to God and talked about the Child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem." -Lk 2:37-38
Praise: James sought Jesus in silence, heard the call to monastic life, and accepted his new vocation.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2015
1 John 2:12-17, Psalm 96:7-10, Luke 2:36-40
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WORLD WAR WON
"If anyone loves the world, the Father's love has no place in him." -1 John 2:15
Most of us believe that love for the world could detract people from receiving God the Father's love. In contrast, the Lord maintains that love for the world will totally displace the Father's love from our lives. Therefore, we must have no love for the world (1 Jn 2:15), make no provisions for the desires of the flesh (Rm 13:14), and crucify the "flesh with its passions and desires" (Gal 5:24). Love for the world is like cancer. Even a little bit of it kills.
The Lord has been extremely clear about our relationship with the world. He chose us out of the world (Jn 15:19), and the world hates us (Jn 15:18; 17:14). Nevertheless, we can choose to be the world's friends and thereby become God's enemies (Jas 4:4; Phil 3:18-19).
As clear as the Lord is about our relationship with the world, many Christians have never gotten the message. Therefore, the Lord has sent as messengers Christians who, like little children, depend on God the Father (see 1 Jn 2:12, 14). These "little ones" are graced by the Holy Spirit to convict us of our worldliness (see Jn 16:8). Fathers especially are anointed to communicate the message of God the Father's all-sufficient love (1 Jn 2:13, 14). In our Father's love, we have everything. We don't need "the world with its seductions" (1 Jn 2:17). Finally, the Lord has chosen young men (1 Jn 2:13, 14) like Paul, Anthony, Benedict, Francis, Dominic, and others to rebel against the world. The message of these young men rocks the world. Because of them, many crucify themselves to the world and live in the Father's love (Gal 6:14).
Prayer: Father, this Christmas free me from the world.
Promise: "She was constantly in the temple, worshiping day and night in fasting and prayer. Coming on the scene at this moment, she gave thanks to God and talked about the Child to all who looked forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem." -Lk 2:37-38
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
RECEIVING BELIEVING - One Bread, One Body, 12/29/2015
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015, St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11, Psalm 96:1-3, 5-6, Luke 2:22-35
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RECEIVING BELIEVING
"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother: 'This Child is destined to be the Downfall and the Rise of many in Israel, a Sign That will be opposed.' " -Luke 2:34
On the fifth day of Christmas, what does God want to do in our lives? How will our lives be different after the Christmas season than before it? The Lord certainly wants us to grow in faith. He wants us to end the Christmas season and begin the new year with a greater faith than ever before.
The Lord calls us to see like Simeon and Anna. When Jesus was presented in the Temple, hundreds of people had the chance to see the Baby Jesus. Only Simeon and Anna, however, saw Him with the eyes of faith. By faith, they recognized that Jesus was not only a baby but the "revealing Light to the Gentiles" (Lk 2:32) and the Glory of God's people.
As Christmas continues, Jesus wants us to believe much more deeply that:
* He is God (see Mk 14:61-62). Therefore, we must worship and obey Him.
* At Mass, bread and wine become His Body and Blood (see 1 Cor 11:24-25).
* The teachings of the Church and the Bible are God's Word (cf 1 Tm 3:15).
* The Church is not merely a human institution but the Body of Christ (cf Eph 1:22-23, Catechism, 776-777).
* Prayer is communicating with God, and so, prayer is one of our most important and powerful privileges (cf Ps 17.6)
In our agnostic culture of death, receive the miracle of great faith through prayer (Jude 20) and God's Word (Rm 10:17). Receive the ultimate Christmas gift - great and growing faith.
Prayer: "Now, Master, You can dismiss Your servant in peace; You have fulfilled Your word" (Lk 2:29).
Promise: "On second thought, the commandment that I write you is new." -1 Jn 2:8
Praise: St. Thomas imitated Jesus by forgiving his murderers.
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015, St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11, Psalm 96:1-3, 5-6, Luke 2:22-35
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RECEIVING BELIEVING
"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother: 'This Child is destined to be the Downfall and the Rise of many in Israel, a Sign That will be opposed.' " -Luke 2:34
On the fifth day of Christmas, what does God want to do in our lives? How will our lives be different after the Christmas season than before it? The Lord certainly wants us to grow in faith. He wants us to end the Christmas season and begin the new year with a greater faith than ever before.
The Lord calls us to see like Simeon and Anna. When Jesus was presented in the Temple, hundreds of people had the chance to see the Baby Jesus. Only Simeon and Anna, however, saw Him with the eyes of faith. By faith, they recognized that Jesus was not only a baby but the "revealing Light to the Gentiles" (Lk 2:32) and the Glory of God's people.
As Christmas continues, Jesus wants us to believe much more deeply that:
* He is God (see Mk 14:61-62). Therefore, we must worship and obey Him.
* At Mass, bread and wine become His Body and Blood (see 1 Cor 11:24-25).
* The teachings of the Church and the Bible are God's Word (cf 1 Tm 3:15).
* The Church is not merely a human institution but the Body of Christ (cf Eph 1:22-23, Catechism, 776-777).
* Prayer is communicating with God, and so, prayer is one of our most important and powerful privileges (cf Ps 17.6)
In our agnostic culture of death, receive the miracle of great faith through prayer (Jude 20) and God's Word (Rm 10:17). Receive the ultimate Christmas gift - great and growing faith.
Prayer: "Now, Master, You can dismiss Your servant in peace; You have fulfilled Your word" (Lk 2:29).
Promise: "On second thought, the commandment that I write you is new." -1 Jn 2:8
Praise: St. Thomas imitated Jesus by forgiving his murderers.
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Monday, December 28, 2015
EMERGENCY CALL - One Bread, One Body, 12/28/2015
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Monday, December 28, 2015, Holy Innocents
1 John 1:5-2:2, Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8, Matthew 2:13-18
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EMERGENCY CALL
"A cry was heard at Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation: Rachel bewailing her children; no comfort for her, since they are no more." -Matthew 2:18
At the first Christmas, many innocent children were massacred by Herod. At this Christmas, the Herods of our time still convulse at the reality of God becoming man. They express their repulsion by killing children in and out of the womb through abortion, starvation, and abuse.
For every Herod, there is a Joseph. For every murderer, there is a disciple of Jesus, who will be told by the Lord how to save the lives of children. The Lord told Joseph to "take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt" (Mt 2:13). What is He telling you? You're not responsible to do everything, but you can do something. What is the Lord saying?
Can He talk to you? Are you open to surprises, sacrifices, corrections, or challenges? Are there things you refuse to hear, defenses you won't let down, sacrifices you won't make, and sin you won't admit? The first question is not: "What am I hearing?" but "What am I willing to hear?" The Lord can save lives through you if you let Him talk to you.
Prayer: Father, may I not stand idly by when people are dying (Lv 19:16).
Promise: "If anyone should sin, we have, in the presence of the Father, Jesus Christ, an Intercessor Who is just. He is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world." -1 Jn 2:1-2
Praise: "The Holy Innocents gave witness not by words but by their life's blood" (Liturgy of the Hours).
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Monday, December 28, 2015, Holy Innocents
1 John 1:5-2:2, Psalm 124:2-5, 7-8, Matthew 2:13-18
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EMERGENCY CALL
"A cry was heard at Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation: Rachel bewailing her children; no comfort for her, since they are no more." -Matthew 2:18
At the first Christmas, many innocent children were massacred by Herod. At this Christmas, the Herods of our time still convulse at the reality of God becoming man. They express their repulsion by killing children in and out of the womb through abortion, starvation, and abuse.
For every Herod, there is a Joseph. For every murderer, there is a disciple of Jesus, who will be told by the Lord how to save the lives of children. The Lord told Joseph to "take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt" (Mt 2:13). What is He telling you? You're not responsible to do everything, but you can do something. What is the Lord saying?
Can He talk to you? Are you open to surprises, sacrifices, corrections, or challenges? Are there things you refuse to hear, defenses you won't let down, sacrifices you won't make, and sin you won't admit? The first question is not: "What am I hearing?" but "What am I willing to hear?" The Lord can save lives through you if you let Him talk to you.
Prayer: Father, may I not stand idly by when people are dying (Lv 19:16).
Promise: "If anyone should sin, we have, in the presence of the Father, Jesus Christ, an Intercessor Who is just. He is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world." -1 Jn 2:1-2
Praise: "The Holy Innocents gave witness not by words but by their life's blood" (Liturgy of the Hours).
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Sunday, December 27, 2015
PM eNewsletter The Holy Family
December 26th Feast of the Holy family
Jesus, You, mom, and Joseph, showed us how to live as a family,
yet most of our families are fractured and broken.
We don't pray together, we don't really worship together, and we don't
really even care to be a family.
We are so wrapped up in our own needs that we don't usually see the
needs of our siblings or parents.
Help us to make the commitment to talk to each other, and spend
quality time together.
Lord, give us the grace to make it happen, and slowly change us all into
holy families, giving glory and prasie to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FAMILY PHOTOS
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"His parents used to go every year to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover,
and when He was twelve they went up for the celebration as was their custom."
-Luke 2:41-42
Many families have photographs of special occasions. Let's open the photo
album of the Holy Family. Here's a photo of Jesus placed in a manger after
being born in a stable (Lk 2:7). In addition to showing God's love and the
Holy Family's poverty, this photo indicates that the Holy Family was
rejected, as Mary and Joseph were forced to have their baby in a stable.
Families today are also rejected by our culture of death. Moreover, family
members even reject one another. When we see Jesus in the manger, let's
think not only of rejection, but also let us accept the grace to forgive
those who have sinned against us and rejected us.
On the next page of the photo album, we see a photo of the Holy Family's
flight to Egypt (Mt 2:13ff). Like the Holy Family, families are an
endangered species. Many families don't survive. Only by hearing the Lord and
by obeying Him exactly will families be saved and new Herods defeated.
Next we see a photo of the "finding" of Jesus in the Temple (see Lk 2:46).
Families and family members lose Jesus or, more accurately, are lost
themselves. They live separated from their Savior, Love, and only Hope. When
families seek the Lord, especially through spouses and families praying
together, they will find Jesus.
Holy families, forgive rejection, obey humbly, and pray together.
Prayer: Jesus, teach our families to pray together daily.
Promise: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called
children of God!" -1 Jn 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus, holy and risen Lord! Praise You, Father, for sending
Your Son to earth in the care of Mary and Joseph! Alleluia!
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"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother: 'This Child is destined to
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manageable finance and smooth daily affairs . Thank you be to God . Amen .
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That my ultrasound will not have any bad results on it.
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For my husband, Ed who was laid off as a petroleum geologist in Nov. that he
find work as soon as possible even in a down-turned industry. That his
contact and industry friends and peers help him successfully to find
employment....and that they promote and go to bat for him. That industry
improve far faster than anticipated and that OPEC, especially Saudi Arabia
abandon their production levels that are glutting the market. That all agree
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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
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
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Canada:
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For automatic email
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Listen Online!
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Care of Creation
"INSTRUMENTS OF GOD"
All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each
according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents. (14)
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental,
social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents
one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day. (25)
"WORST IMPACT"
Its worst impact will probably be felt by developing countries in coming decades.
Many of the poor live in areas particularly affected by phenomena related to
warming, and their means of subsistence are largely dependent on natural
resources and ecosystemic services such as agriculture, fishing and forestry. (25)
(Source: Encyclical Laudato si, dated May 24, 2015)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.asp?navlink=latest
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
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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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Jesus, You, mom, and Joseph, showed us how to live as a family,
yet most of our families are fractured and broken.
We don't pray together, we don't really worship together, and we don't
really even care to be a family.
We are so wrapped up in our own needs that we don't usually see the
needs of our siblings or parents.
Help us to make the commitment to talk to each other, and spend
quality time together.
Lord, give us the grace to make it happen, and slowly change us all into
holy families, giving glory and prasie to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FAMILY PHOTOS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/27/2015
"His parents used to go every year to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover,
and when He was twelve they went up for the celebration as was their custom."
-Luke 2:41-42
Many families have photographs of special occasions. Let's open the photo
album of the Holy Family. Here's a photo of Jesus placed in a manger after
being born in a stable (Lk 2:7). In addition to showing God's love and the
Holy Family's poverty, this photo indicates that the Holy Family was
rejected, as Mary and Joseph were forced to have their baby in a stable.
Families today are also rejected by our culture of death. Moreover, family
members even reject one another. When we see Jesus in the manger, let's
think not only of rejection, but also let us accept the grace to forgive
those who have sinned against us and rejected us.
On the next page of the photo album, we see a photo of the Holy Family's
flight to Egypt (Mt 2:13ff). Like the Holy Family, families are an
endangered species. Many families don't survive. Only by hearing the Lord and
by obeying Him exactly will families be saved and new Herods defeated.
Next we see a photo of the "finding" of Jesus in the Temple (see Lk 2:46).
Families and family members lose Jesus or, more accurately, are lost
themselves. They live separated from their Savior, Love, and only Hope. When
families seek the Lord, especially through spouses and families praying
together, they will find Jesus.
Holy families, forgive rejection, obey humbly, and pray together.
Prayer: Jesus, teach our families to pray together daily.
Promise: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called
children of God!" -1 Jn 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus, holy and risen Lord! Praise You, Father, for sending
Your Son to earth in the care of Mary and Joseph! Alleluia!
Monday EMERGENCY CALL
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/28/2015
"A cry was heard at Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation: Rachel bewailing her
children; no comfort for her, since they are no more." -Matthew 2:18
Tuesday RECEIVING BELIEVING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/29/2015
"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother: 'This Child is destined to
be the Downfall and the Rise of many in Israel, a Sign That will be opposed.' "
-Luke 2:34
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
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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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Dear Heavenly Father , please mercy Maria who will have a tel. resolution
on her ticketing previously . Please let her pass the questionaires without
any fine . Please mercy John so that he will secure his visa as soon as
possible . Please bless my family so that everybody has good health ,
manageable finance and smooth daily affairs . Thank you be to God . Amen .
(Anonymous, , 12/26/2015 7:08:40 PM)
That my ultrasound will not have any bad results on it.
(Sara, Bakersfield , California , , 12/26/2015 3:41:50 PM)
For my husband, Ed who was laid off as a petroleum geologist in Nov. that he
find work as soon as possible even in a down-turned industry. That his
contact and industry friends and peers help him successfully to find
employment....and that they promote and go to bat for him. That industry
improve far faster than anticipated and that OPEC, especially Saudi Arabia
abandon their production levels that are glutting the market. That all agree
to cut back quickly and be faithful to the agreed cuts and the price rises to
the level of putting Ed and the other 200,000 oil workers back to work.
(Denise, Spring, Texas, United States, 12/26/2015 2:21:25 PM)
In thanksgiving my dearest Trinity. May the needs of the faithful be lovingly
met, especially those of your children crying out for hope and meaning in
life. May they live better lives for faith shall warm their hears. We need
each other. We are family. All in appreciation of your embrace. Love, Tom
Happy Birthday
(Totus Tu, Omaha, NE, , 12/26/2015 12:09:42 PM)
Please answer my prayers- Father Lauer Thank you, Monica
(monica, pennsylvania, , 12/26/2015 12:05:33 PM)
Praying for all asking on these prayer requests. Thanking God all our family
was together Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Praying for son and
daughter-in-law to conceive, they want so much to be good parents. And for all
couples wanting children. Madre
(Madre, Long Beach, United States, 12/26/2015 11:06:03 AM)
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
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
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Care of Creation
"INSTRUMENTS OF GOD"
All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each
according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents. (14)
CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental,
social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents
one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day. (25)
"WORST IMPACT"
Its worst impact will probably be felt by developing countries in coming decades.
Many of the poor live in areas particularly affected by phenomena related to
warming, and their means of subsistence are largely dependent on natural
resources and ecosystemic services such as agriculture, fishing and forestry. (25)
(Source: Encyclical Laudato si, dated May 24, 2015)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.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
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/biArchive.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople28-11.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter17-2.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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· Women's Day of Renewal: Set the Captives Free (Mar 19)
· Seek First the Kingdom of God: The Beatitude Attitude (Apr 15-17)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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FAMILY PHOTOS - One Bread, One Body, 12/27/2015
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
World Youth Day Focuses On Mercy
Pope Defends Workers' Rights
Gifts That Help
Prison To Praise
Christians In Iraq Face Critical Crisis
Light to the Nations
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Sunday, December 27, 2015, Holy Family
1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28, 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24, Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10, Luke 2:41-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122715.cfm
FAMILY PHOTOS
"His parents used to go every year to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover, and when He was twelve they went up for the celebration as was their custom." -Luke 2:41-42
Many families have photographs of special occasions. Let's open the photo album of the Holy Family. Here's a photo of Jesus placed in a manger after being born in a stable (Lk 2:7). In addition to showing God's love and the Holy Family's poverty, this photo indicates that the Holy Family was rejected, as Mary and Joseph were forced to have their baby in a stable. Families today are also rejected by our culture of death. Moreover, family members even reject one another. When we see Jesus in the manger, let's think not only of rejection, but also let us accept the grace to forgive those who have sinned against us and rejected us.
On the next page of the photo album, we see a photo of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt (Mt 2:13ff). Like the Holy Family, families are an endangered species. Many families don't survive. Only by hearing the Lord and by obeying Him exactly will families be saved and new Herods defeated.
Next we see a photo of the "finding" of Jesus in the Temple (see Lk 2:46). Families and family members lose Jesus or, more accurately, are lost themselves. They live separated from their Savior, Love, and only Hope. When families seek the Lord, especially through spouses and families praying together, they will find Jesus.
Holy families, forgive rejection, obey humbly, and pray together.
Prayer: Jesus, teach our families to pray together daily.
Promise: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 Jn 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus, holy and risen Lord! Praise You, Father, for sending Your Son to earth in the care of Mary and Joseph! Alleluia!
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Gifts That Help
Prison To Praise
Christians In Iraq Face Critical Crisis
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Sunday, December 27, 2015, Holy Family
1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28, 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24, Psalm 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10, Luke 2:41-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122715.cfm
FAMILY PHOTOS
"His parents used to go every year to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover, and when He was twelve they went up for the celebration as was their custom." -Luke 2:41-42
Many families have photographs of special occasions. Let's open the photo album of the Holy Family. Here's a photo of Jesus placed in a manger after being born in a stable (Lk 2:7). In addition to showing God's love and the Holy Family's poverty, this photo indicates that the Holy Family was rejected, as Mary and Joseph were forced to have their baby in a stable. Families today are also rejected by our culture of death. Moreover, family members even reject one another. When we see Jesus in the manger, let's think not only of rejection, but also let us accept the grace to forgive those who have sinned against us and rejected us.
On the next page of the photo album, we see a photo of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt (Mt 2:13ff). Like the Holy Family, families are an endangered species. Many families don't survive. Only by hearing the Lord and by obeying Him exactly will families be saved and new Herods defeated.
Next we see a photo of the "finding" of Jesus in the Temple (see Lk 2:46). Families and family members lose Jesus or, more accurately, are lost themselves. They live separated from their Savior, Love, and only Hope. When families seek the Lord, especially through spouses and families praying together, they will find Jesus.
Holy families, forgive rejection, obey humbly, and pray together.
Prayer: Jesus, teach our families to pray together daily.
Promise: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 Jn 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus, holy and risen Lord! Praise You, Father, for sending Your Son to earth in the care of Mary and Joseph! Alleluia!
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Saturday, December 26, 2015
THE THREE "LAST WORDS" OF STEPHEN - One Bread, One Body, 12/26/2015
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
World Youth Day Focuses On Mercy
Pope Defends Workers' Rights
Gifts That Help
Prison To Praise
Christians In Iraq Face Critical Crisis
Light to the Nations
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Saturday, December 26, 2015, St. Stephen
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59, Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17, Matthew 10:17-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122615.cfm
THE THREE "LAST WORDS" OF STEPHEN
"Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." -Acts 7:59
On Good Friday, we often hear about the seven "last words" of Jesus, uttered as He hung dying in agony upon the cross. Today, we hear the three "last words" of St. Stephen, uttered as he was being stoned to death for his faith in the crucified and risen Jesus. In perfect imitation of Christ, St. Stephen said:
* "Look!...I see an opening in the sky, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand" (Acts 7:56). With St. Stephen, "let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2), so we will able to rejoice in the presence of persecution.
* "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59). Stephen prayed this "as [he] was being stoned" (Acts 7:59). Just before He died, Jesus had prayed, "Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit" (Lk 23:46). Disciples imitate Jesus in His character and in His ministry. Such a life trains us to respond as Jesus did in every moment of our life.
* "Lord, do not hold this sin against them" (Acts 7:60). This was the last word Stephen spoke before he died. Jesus likewise prayed from the cross: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing" (Lk 23:34). We speak out of the abundance of our heart (Lk 6:45). If we forgive always, we can speak forgiveness even when persecuted.
A young Jewish man named Saul of Tarsus was glad to witness St. Stephen's death (Acts 7:58; 8:1). Although Saul wanted Stephen killed, he nonetheless heard the three last words of St. Stephen, and eventually converted to become a great apostle. Be a Stephen. Imitate Jesus daily in word and deed.
Prayer: Jesus, may my words bring many to Your kingdom.
Promise: "The Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you." -Mt 10:20
Praise: St. Stephen was "a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit" (Acts 6:5).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 26, 2015
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World Youth Day Focuses On Mercy
Pope Defends Workers' Rights
Gifts That Help
Prison To Praise
Christians In Iraq Face Critical Crisis
Light to the Nations
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Saturday, December 26, 2015, St. Stephen
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59, Psalm 31:3-4, 6, 8, 16-17, Matthew 10:17-22
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122615.cfm
THE THREE "LAST WORDS" OF STEPHEN
"Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." -Acts 7:59
On Good Friday, we often hear about the seven "last words" of Jesus, uttered as He hung dying in agony upon the cross. Today, we hear the three "last words" of St. Stephen, uttered as he was being stoned to death for his faith in the crucified and risen Jesus. In perfect imitation of Christ, St. Stephen said:
* "Look!...I see an opening in the sky, and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand" (Acts 7:56). With St. Stephen, "let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2), so we will able to rejoice in the presence of persecution.
* "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit" (Acts 7:59). Stephen prayed this "as [he] was being stoned" (Acts 7:59). Just before He died, Jesus had prayed, "Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit" (Lk 23:46). Disciples imitate Jesus in His character and in His ministry. Such a life trains us to respond as Jesus did in every moment of our life.
* "Lord, do not hold this sin against them" (Acts 7:60). This was the last word Stephen spoke before he died. Jesus likewise prayed from the cross: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing" (Lk 23:34). We speak out of the abundance of our heart (Lk 6:45). If we forgive always, we can speak forgiveness even when persecuted.
A young Jewish man named Saul of Tarsus was glad to witness St. Stephen's death (Acts 7:58; 8:1). Although Saul wanted Stephen killed, he nonetheless heard the three last words of St. Stephen, and eventually converted to become a great apostle. Be a Stephen. Imitate Jesus daily in word and deed.
Prayer: Jesus, may my words bring many to Your kingdom.
Promise: "The Spirit of your Father will be speaking in you." -Mt 10:20
Praise: St. Stephen was "a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit" (Acts 6:5).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 26, 2015
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Friday, December 25, 2015
KEEP CHRISTMAS IN CHRIST - One Bread, One Body, 12/25/2015
We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very holy and blessed Christmas. We pray you will receive Jesus, the Word Incarnate, in a new way into your heart.
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Friday, December 25, 2015, Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, Psalm 98:1-6, John 1:1-18
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KEEP CHRISTMAS IN CHRIST
"This enduring love came through Jesus Christ." -John 1:17
For hundreds of years, the coming of the Messiah had been prophesied. "They name Him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful" (Is 9:5-6). However, when the Messiah finally was born, "there was in Him no stately bearing to make us look at Him, nor appearance that would attract us to Him. He was spurned and avoided by men" (Is 53:2-3). "The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their rulers failed to recognize Him, and in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets which we read sabbath after sabbath" (Acts 13:27). "He was in the world, and through Him the world was made, yet the world did not know Who He was. To His own He came, yet His own did not accept Him" (Jn 1:10-11). Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger because there was already no room for Him in the hearts of many (Lk 2:7).
Jesus, emptied of His glory (Phil 2:7), all too human, the suffering Messiah, continues to be easily rejected. He is so easily rejected that over a billion people can celebrate His birthday without giving Him a present, or even a thought. Will you be among the shepherds who notice Jesus - or even among the wise men who worship Him? Will you be like Mary and Joseph and let the Lord totally disrupt your life - all for the Baby Jesus? Will you put Christ ahead of Christmas? Reject anything in Christmas not pleasing to Christ. Accept Him as Lord and Savior of Christmas.
Prayer: Father, give me a "Mary" Christmas. May I love Jesus as Mary does.
Promise: God "has spoken to us through His Son." -Heb 1:2
Praise: Praise the Christ-Child, Love incarnate!
(We offer "The Joy of Living in the Spirit", Feb. 19-20, 2015, a retreat for everyone who needs the Lord's help in their life. The Lord has given us the Spirit to make us holy in every aspect of our conduct (1 Pt 1:15). Visit presentationministries.com or call (937) 587-5464 or (513) 373-2397.)
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Friday, December 25, 2015, Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10, Hebrews 1:1-6, Psalm 98:1-6, John 1:1-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122515.cfm
KEEP CHRISTMAS IN CHRIST
"This enduring love came through Jesus Christ." -John 1:17
For hundreds of years, the coming of the Messiah had been prophesied. "They name Him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful" (Is 9:5-6). However, when the Messiah finally was born, "there was in Him no stately bearing to make us look at Him, nor appearance that would attract us to Him. He was spurned and avoided by men" (Is 53:2-3). "The inhabitants of Jerusalem and their rulers failed to recognize Him, and in condemning Him they fulfilled the words of the prophets which we read sabbath after sabbath" (Acts 13:27). "He was in the world, and through Him the world was made, yet the world did not know Who He was. To His own He came, yet His own did not accept Him" (Jn 1:10-11). Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger because there was already no room for Him in the hearts of many (Lk 2:7).
Jesus, emptied of His glory (Phil 2:7), all too human, the suffering Messiah, continues to be easily rejected. He is so easily rejected that over a billion people can celebrate His birthday without giving Him a present, or even a thought. Will you be among the shepherds who notice Jesus - or even among the wise men who worship Him? Will you be like Mary and Joseph and let the Lord totally disrupt your life - all for the Baby Jesus? Will you put Christ ahead of Christmas? Reject anything in Christmas not pleasing to Christ. Accept Him as Lord and Savior of Christmas.
Prayer: Father, give me a "Mary" Christmas. May I love Jesus as Mary does.
Promise: God "has spoken to us through His Son." -Heb 1:2
Praise: Praise the Christ-Child, Love incarnate!
(We offer "The Joy of Living in the Spirit", Feb. 19-20, 2015, a retreat for everyone who needs the Lord's help in their life. The Lord has given us the Spirit to make us holy in every aspect of our conduct (1 Pt 1:15). Visit presentationministries.com or call (937) 587-5464 or (513) 373-2397.)
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
YOUR BIBLICAL MISSION STATEMENT - One Bread, One Body, 12/24/2015
We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very holy and blessed Christmas. We pray you will receive Jesus, the Word Incarnate, in a new way into your heart.
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16, Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29, Luke 1:67-79
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YOUR BIBLICAL MISSION STATEMENT
"And you, O child, shall be called prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the Lord to prepare straight paths for Him, giving His people a knowledge of salvation in freedom from their sins." -Luke 1:76-77
Do you have a Scripture verse which is a mission statement for your life? The above verse, Luke 1:76-77, serves as an apt mission statement for St. John the Baptizer's life, along with Isaiah 40:3, which reads "A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!" Luke 1:76-77 is also the Scriptural mission statement for my own life.
Fr. Al Lauer, founder and longtime author of One Bread, One Body, believed that each person has a Biblical verse as a mission statement from God. He considered the following verse to be the Biblical mission statement for his life: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; therefore He has anointed Me. He has sent Me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord" (Lk 4:18-19; see also Is 61:1-2).
From the foot of the manger in which the Infant Jesus lies, the reason for your life becomes ever clearer. With King David, we all are called to build God a house, and work so that His house may be full (see Lk 14:23). Stand in the presence of the Word-made-flesh, God Incarnate. Ask Him to give you a Christmas present by revealing and confirming for you the Biblical mission statement for your life.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to comprehend and live out the mission You have chosen for me. I give You my life.
Promise: "I will give you rest from all your enemies." -2 Sm 7:11
Praise: Martina's crippling arthritis could have led to bitterness. She surrendered her will to Jesus and learned to totally depend on the Lord for endurance and strength.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16, Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29, Luke 1:67-79
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122415.cfm
YOUR BIBLICAL MISSION STATEMENT
"And you, O child, shall be called prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the Lord to prepare straight paths for Him, giving His people a knowledge of salvation in freedom from their sins." -Luke 1:76-77
Do you have a Scripture verse which is a mission statement for your life? The above verse, Luke 1:76-77, serves as an apt mission statement for St. John the Baptizer's life, along with Isaiah 40:3, which reads "A voice cries out: In the desert prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!" Luke 1:76-77 is also the Scriptural mission statement for my own life.
Fr. Al Lauer, founder and longtime author of One Bread, One Body, believed that each person has a Biblical verse as a mission statement from God. He considered the following verse to be the Biblical mission statement for his life: "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me; therefore He has anointed Me. He has sent Me to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord" (Lk 4:18-19; see also Is 61:1-2).
From the foot of the manger in which the Infant Jesus lies, the reason for your life becomes ever clearer. With King David, we all are called to build God a house, and work so that His house may be full (see Lk 14:23). Stand in the presence of the Word-made-flesh, God Incarnate. Ask Him to give you a Christmas present by revealing and confirming for you the Biblical mission statement for your life.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to comprehend and live out the mission You have chosen for me. I give You my life.
Promise: "I will give you rest from all your enemies." -2 Sm 7:11
Praise: Martina's crippling arthritis could have led to bitterness. She surrendered her will to Jesus and learned to totally depend on the Lord for endurance and strength.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
"CLEAN UP YOUR ACT" - One Bread, One Body, 12/23/2015
For Christmas read the Psalms. Our brochure "Your Christmas Present: The Psalms" has a reading schedule.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015, St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122315.cfm
"CLEAN UP YOUR ACT"
"He will sit refining and purifying [silver], and He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Before Christ's coming this Christmas, we must be purified. In fact, that's putting it mildly. We need to be refined by fire and have our crimson-stained sins (Is 1:18) whitened by "the fuller's lye" (Mal 3:2). We need to be purged, detoxified, and baptized in repentance (Mk 1:4).
Most Christians don't consider themselves so dirty as to require such extreme forms of purification. I'm sure Zechariah, being a just man and a blameless priest (Lk 1:6), didn't think he needed nine months of being a mute to "clean up his act" (Lk 1:20). Most Christians think they need to be merely dusted off, not put in a blast furnace.
However, God knows His children better than they know themselves. Most little children don't recognize dirt the way their parents do. The children are quite content to make a mess and live in it. Children don't usually tell parents to clean their rooms, but vice versa. In today's Scripture readings and in this Advent season, God the Father is telling us, His children, that we may be dirtier than we think.
Ask the Spirit to convict you of sin (Jn 16:8). Repent! Go to Confession before Christmas. Be clean and pure - by the Father's standards.
Prayer: Jesus, this Christmas by Your grace I will be pure as You are pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Promise: " 'What will this child be?' and, 'Was not the hand of the Lord upon him?' " -Lk 1:66
Praise: "O Emmanuel, King and Lawgiver, Desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God."
(For a related teaching, order our tape" Effects of Sin" on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81 or download CD 81-3 or DVD 81 at presentationministries.com.)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015, St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122315.cfm
"CLEAN UP YOUR ACT"
"He will sit refining and purifying [silver], and He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Before Christ's coming this Christmas, we must be purified. In fact, that's putting it mildly. We need to be refined by fire and have our crimson-stained sins (Is 1:18) whitened by "the fuller's lye" (Mal 3:2). We need to be purged, detoxified, and baptized in repentance (Mk 1:4).
Most Christians don't consider themselves so dirty as to require such extreme forms of purification. I'm sure Zechariah, being a just man and a blameless priest (Lk 1:6), didn't think he needed nine months of being a mute to "clean up his act" (Lk 1:20). Most Christians think they need to be merely dusted off, not put in a blast furnace.
However, God knows His children better than they know themselves. Most little children don't recognize dirt the way their parents do. The children are quite content to make a mess and live in it. Children don't usually tell parents to clean their rooms, but vice versa. In today's Scripture readings and in this Advent season, God the Father is telling us, His children, that we may be dirtier than we think.
Ask the Spirit to convict you of sin (Jn 16:8). Repent! Go to Confession before Christmas. Be clean and pure - by the Father's standards.
Prayer: Jesus, this Christmas by Your grace I will be pure as You are pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Promise: " 'What will this child be?' and, 'Was not the hand of the Lord upon him?' " -Lk 1:66
Praise: "O Emmanuel, King and Lawgiver, Desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God."
(For a related teaching, order our tape" Effects of Sin" on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81 or download CD 81-3 or DVD 81 at presentationministries.com.)
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"CLEAN UP YOUR ACT" - One Bread, One Body, 12/23/2015
For Christmas read the Psalms. Our brochure "Your Christmas Present: The Psalms" has a reading schedule.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015, St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122315.cfm
"CLEAN UP YOUR ACT"
"He will sit refining and purifying [silver], and He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Before Christ's coming this Christmas, we must be purified. In fact, that's putting it mildly. We need to be refined by fire and have our crimson-stained sins (Is 1:18) whitened by "the fuller's lye" (Mal 3:2). We need to be purged, detoxified, and baptized in repentance (Mk 1:4).
Most Christians don't consider themselves so dirty as to require such extreme forms of purification. I'm sure Zechariah, being a just man and a blameless priest (Lk 1:6), didn't think he needed nine months of being a mute to "clean up his act" (Lk 1:20). Most Christians think they need to be merely dusted off, not put in a blast furnace.
However, God knows His children better than they know themselves. Most little children don't recognize dirt the way their parents do. The children are quite content to make a mess and live in it. Children don't usually tell parents to clean their rooms, but vice versa. In today's Scripture readings and in this Advent season, God the Father is telling us, His children, that we may be dirtier than we think.
Ask the Spirit to convict you of sin (Jn 16:8). Repent! Go to Confession before Christmas. Be clean and pure - by the Father's standards.
Prayer: Jesus, this Christmas by Your grace I will be pure as You are pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Promise: " 'What will this child be?' and, 'Was not the hand of the Lord upon him?' " -Lk 1:66
Praise: "O Emmanuel, King and Lawgiver, Desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God."
(For a related teaching, order our tape" Effects of Sin" on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81 or download CD 81-3 or DVD 81 at presentationministries.com.)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015, St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24, Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14, Luke 1:57-66
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122315.cfm
"CLEAN UP YOUR ACT"
"He will sit refining and purifying [silver], and He will purify the sons of Levi." -Malachi 3:3
Before Christ's coming this Christmas, we must be purified. In fact, that's putting it mildly. We need to be refined by fire and have our crimson-stained sins (Is 1:18) whitened by "the fuller's lye" (Mal 3:2). We need to be purged, detoxified, and baptized in repentance (Mk 1:4).
Most Christians don't consider themselves so dirty as to require such extreme forms of purification. I'm sure Zechariah, being a just man and a blameless priest (Lk 1:6), didn't think he needed nine months of being a mute to "clean up his act" (Lk 1:20). Most Christians think they need to be merely dusted off, not put in a blast furnace.
However, God knows His children better than they know themselves. Most little children don't recognize dirt the way their parents do. The children are quite content to make a mess and live in it. Children don't usually tell parents to clean their rooms, but vice versa. In today's Scripture readings and in this Advent season, God the Father is telling us, His children, that we may be dirtier than we think.
Ask the Spirit to convict you of sin (Jn 16:8). Repent! Go to Confession before Christmas. Be clean and pure - by the Father's standards.
Prayer: Jesus, this Christmas by Your grace I will be pure as You are pure (1 Jn 3:3).
Promise: " 'What will this child be?' and, 'Was not the hand of the Lord upon him?' " -Lk 1:66
Praise: "O Emmanuel, King and Lawgiver, Desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God."
(For a related teaching, order our tape" Effects of Sin" on audio AV 81-3 or video V-81 or download CD 81-3 or DVD 81 at presentationministries.com.)
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR - One Bread, One Body, 12/22/2015
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8, Luke 1:46-56
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THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
"I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory." -1 Samuel 2:1
Hannah prophesied that the bows of the mighty would be broken (1 Sm 2:4) and that the Lord would lift up the poor to be seated with nobles (1 Sm 2:8). Hannah does not explicitly prophesy the downfall of the powerful but only the empowerment of the poor.
Mary's prophecy in today's Gospel reading is much more revolutionary. She proclaimed that the proud would be confused and the mighty deposed from their thrones (Lk 1:51-52). In Mary's prophecy, the lowly will not join the powerful but displace them. Mary's prophecy was fulfilled in her Son, Jesus.
Herod understood the meaning of Christmas much better than most people. Herod realized that the birth of Jesus would be his own downfall (Lk 2:34), so he tried to kill Jesus (Mt 2:16).
Christmas is revolutionary. Christmas is colored with the blood-red of martyrdom. Christmas is an attack on the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Join Jesus' army. Live and die for His kingdom. Join the Christmas-revolution.
Prayer: Father, I repent of sin and rejoin the forces of Your revolution.
Promise: "The hungry He has given every good thing, while the rich He has sent empty away." -Lk 1:53
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust."
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Jesus, the Redeemer" on audio AV 50-3 or video V-50 or download CD 50-3 or DVD 50 at presentationministries.com.)
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Tuesday, December 22, 2015
1 Samuel 1:24-28, 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8, Luke 1:46-56
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122215.cfm
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
"I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory." -1 Samuel 2:1
Hannah prophesied that the bows of the mighty would be broken (1 Sm 2:4) and that the Lord would lift up the poor to be seated with nobles (1 Sm 2:8). Hannah does not explicitly prophesy the downfall of the powerful but only the empowerment of the poor.
Mary's prophecy in today's Gospel reading is much more revolutionary. She proclaimed that the proud would be confused and the mighty deposed from their thrones (Lk 1:51-52). In Mary's prophecy, the lowly will not join the powerful but displace them. Mary's prophecy was fulfilled in her Son, Jesus.
Herod understood the meaning of Christmas much better than most people. Herod realized that the birth of Jesus would be his own downfall (Lk 2:34), so he tried to kill Jesus (Mt 2:16).
Christmas is revolutionary. Christmas is colored with the blood-red of martyrdom. Christmas is an attack on the world, the flesh, and the devil.
Join Jesus' army. Live and die for His kingdom. Join the Christmas-revolution.
Prayer: Father, I repent of sin and rejoin the forces of Your revolution.
Promise: "The hungry He has given every good thing, while the rich He has sent empty away." -Lk 1:53
Praise: "O King of all the nations, the only Joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature You fashioned from the dust."
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Jesus, the Redeemer" on audio AV 50-3 or video V-50 or download CD 50-3 or DVD 50 at presentationministries.com.)
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Monday, December 21, 2015
HOW TO GET GOD TO SING - One Bread, One Body, 12/21/2015
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Monday, December 21, 2015, St. Peter Canisius
Song of Songs 2:8-14 or, Zephaniah 3:14-18, Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21, Luke 1:39-45
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HOW TO GET GOD TO SING
"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel." -Zephaniah 3:14
Christmas is Jesus' birthday. Birthday parties often feature shouting and singing. The birthday boy or girl usually shouts when opening the presents. Then, of course, everybody sings "Happy Birthday." If Jesus is going to have a real birthday party this Christmas, we must give Him presents that will get Him to shout and "sing joyfully...as one sings at festivals" (Zep 3:17-18). Pretty packages, a cake, and candles will not get Jesus to sing. In fact, it's difficult to give Him a birthday or Christmas gift because He already has everything - with one exception.
The present that gives God and all of heaven more joy than anything else is repentance and conversion (Lk 15:7). When we take the plank out of our own eye and then take the speck out of others' eyes, we get God to shout and sing (Mt 7:5). When we proceed "in haste into the hill country" (Lk 1:39) or into the highways and byways (Lk 14:23) and lead people to Christ, this also calls for a song. As He sings, we sing: "My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior" (Lk 1:46-47). Then we have a real birthday party and a real Christmas.
Prayer: Jesus, on this first day of winter I ask for a spiritual springtime.
Promise: "Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come! For see, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth." -Sg 2:10-12
Praise: "O Radiant Dawn, Splendor of eternal light, Sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death."
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Pray for Revival" on audio AV 56-1 or video V-56 or listen or download CD 56-1 or DVD 56 at presentationministries.com)
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Monday, December 21, 2015, St. Peter Canisius
Song of Songs 2:8-14 or, Zephaniah 3:14-18, Psalm 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21, Luke 1:39-45
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122115.cfm
HOW TO GET GOD TO SING
"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel." -Zephaniah 3:14
Christmas is Jesus' birthday. Birthday parties often feature shouting and singing. The birthday boy or girl usually shouts when opening the presents. Then, of course, everybody sings "Happy Birthday." If Jesus is going to have a real birthday party this Christmas, we must give Him presents that will get Him to shout and "sing joyfully...as one sings at festivals" (Zep 3:17-18). Pretty packages, a cake, and candles will not get Jesus to sing. In fact, it's difficult to give Him a birthday or Christmas gift because He already has everything - with one exception.
The present that gives God and all of heaven more joy than anything else is repentance and conversion (Lk 15:7). When we take the plank out of our own eye and then take the speck out of others' eyes, we get God to shout and sing (Mt 7:5). When we proceed "in haste into the hill country" (Lk 1:39) or into the highways and byways (Lk 14:23) and lead people to Christ, this also calls for a song. As He sings, we sing: "My being proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit finds joy in God my Savior" (Lk 1:46-47). Then we have a real birthday party and a real Christmas.
Prayer: Jesus, on this first day of winter I ask for a spiritual springtime.
Promise: "Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one, and come! For see, the winter is past, the rains are over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth." -Sg 2:10-12
Praise: "O Radiant Dawn, Splendor of eternal light, Sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death."
(For a related teaching, order our tape "Pray for Revival" on audio AV 56-1 or video V-56 or listen or download CD 56-1 or DVD 56 at presentationministries.com)
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Sunday, December 20, 2015
PM eNewsletter 4th Sunday of Advent
December 20th Fourth Sunday of Advent
Oh! Christ, You are about to come again as the babe in the manger.
Please help us to realize that You, as a baby, are all loving and all
forgiving.
That all of our sins can and should be washed away, so that this
year we can end on a note of praise and peace.
We can never truly have peace unless we are truly washed clean
in Your Blood.
Jesus, thank You so much for Your becoming like us in everything
but sin.
Let us be excited that You love us so much that You died that we
might have eternal life.
Let us, this joyous season, lift our voices in praise and glory to You.
Let us be freed from the bondage of sin and soar like the angels
in loving You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE LONG-AWAITED ONE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/20/2015
"Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" -Luke 1:43
During the days of the prophets Micah and Isaiah, things were bad and
getting worse. The poor were oppressed, the threat of war overshadowed
life, and God's people were not about to repent. In the midst of this
darkness, the Lord gave His people hope by announcing through Micah that
someday Someone would be born in Bethlehem Who would bring peace and be
Peace (Mi 5:4).
God's people waited over seven-hundred years for the Ruler-Shepherd of
Bethlehem. He was named "Jesus," that is, "Savior," and He is our Peace
(Eph 2:14). In fact, He is our Lord and God (see Jn 20:28).
This Christmas, this Advent, today, isn't it time to give everything to
Jesus - to live no longer for ourselves but for Him?
(2 Cor 5:15; Gal 2:20) Right now, by God's grace, make the most
important decision of your life. Holding nothing back, give your life to
Jesus, your Ruler, Shepherd, Peace, Savior, Lord, and God.
Prayer: Father, may I not just keep Christ in Christmas but put myself
and Christmas in Christ.
Promise: "By this 'will,' we have been sanctified through the offering
of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." -Heb 10:10
Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at Your will
the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those
who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive
people into freedom."
Monday HOW TO GET GOD TO SING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/21/2015
"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel." -Zephaniah 3:14
Tuesday THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/22/2015
"I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory." -1 Samuel 2:1
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
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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?
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ChristmasPsalms.asp
· Seek Prophecy
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekProphecy.asp
· An Isaiah Advent
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/AnIsaiahAdvent.asp
December 19 Isaiah 56-57
December 20 Isaiah 58-60
December 21 Isaiah 61-64
December 22 Isaiah 65-66
· Seek First the Kingdom
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekFirst.asp
· Mother Mary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/MotherMary.asp
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
I have been battling sinful tendencies for years.I'm exhausted,Lord Jesus
please help me,deliver me, strengthen me I am so weary. If you read this
please pray for me.. I need strength and wisdom that only come from Christ.
People depend on me.Jesus,I depend on you Thank you!
(Edward, New York, , 12/19/2015 8:46:06 PM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter EB.
Thank you
(Carol, Arizona, , 12/19/2015 3:27:33 PM)
I need to get presents for my Dad,Mom,and brother. Pray that God will give
me some ideas as to what to buy them. Pray that tonight will be an easy
night at work
(Steve G., Kennesaw, GA, United States, 12/19/2015 2:57:03 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all
the requests said silently in our hearts. LORD please take away the
Zechariah in me and replace with Mary. Take the doubts and replace with
total trust. Through you nothing is impossible.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 12/19/2015 1:33:24 PM)
The Lord is good all the time.Lord l'm thankful for my life and family ,
we ask for blesses in Jesus name Amen.
(Naa, , 12/19/2015 8:46:30 AM)
Please pray for me to find true love...
(Timea, , 12/19/2015 6:38:49 AM)
i am philomina .we r in the peek point of financial crisis.pls pray for
us all doors r closed only jesus is our way.
(philomina, puttur, karnataka, , 12/19/2015 3:30:28 AM
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)
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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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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Care of Creation
"TRAGIC CONSEQUENCE"
... Blessed Pope Paul VI referred to the ecological concern as "a tragic
consequence" of unchecked human activity: "Due to an ill-considered
exploitation of nature, humanity runs the risk of destroying it and
becoming in turn a victim of this degradation". (4)
"URGENT CHALLENGE"
The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to
bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral
development, for we know that things can change. (13)
URGENT APPEAL
I urgently appeal ... for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the
future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone,
since the environmental challenge we are undergoing and its human roots,
concern and affect us all. (14)
(Source: Encyclical Laudato si, dated May 24, 2015)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.asp?navlink=latest
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Oh! Christ, You are about to come again as the babe in the manger.
Please help us to realize that You, as a baby, are all loving and all
forgiving.
That all of our sins can and should be washed away, so that this
year we can end on a note of praise and peace.
We can never truly have peace unless we are truly washed clean
in Your Blood.
Jesus, thank You so much for Your becoming like us in everything
but sin.
Let us be excited that You love us so much that You died that we
might have eternal life.
Let us, this joyous season, lift our voices in praise and glory to You.
Let us be freed from the bondage of sin and soar like the angels
in loving You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE LONG-AWAITED ONE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/20/2015
"Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" -Luke 1:43
During the days of the prophets Micah and Isaiah, things were bad and
getting worse. The poor were oppressed, the threat of war overshadowed
life, and God's people were not about to repent. In the midst of this
darkness, the Lord gave His people hope by announcing through Micah that
someday Someone would be born in Bethlehem Who would bring peace and be
Peace (Mi 5:4).
God's people waited over seven-hundred years for the Ruler-Shepherd of
Bethlehem. He was named "Jesus," that is, "Savior," and He is our Peace
(Eph 2:14). In fact, He is our Lord and God (see Jn 20:28).
This Christmas, this Advent, today, isn't it time to give everything to
Jesus - to live no longer for ourselves but for Him?
(2 Cor 5:15; Gal 2:20) Right now, by God's grace, make the most
important decision of your life. Holding nothing back, give your life to
Jesus, your Ruler, Shepherd, Peace, Savior, Lord, and God.
Prayer: Father, may I not just keep Christ in Christmas but put myself
and Christmas in Christ.
Promise: "By this 'will,' we have been sanctified through the offering
of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." -Heb 10:10
Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at Your will
the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those
who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive
people into freedom."
Monday HOW TO GET GOD TO SING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/21/2015
"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel." -Zephaniah 3:14
Tuesday THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=12/22/2015
"I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory." -1 Samuel 2:1
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
________________________________________________
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?
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ChristmasPsalms.asp
· Seek Prophecy
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekProphecy.asp
· An Isaiah Advent
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/AnIsaiahAdvent.asp
December 19 Isaiah 56-57
December 20 Isaiah 58-60
December 21 Isaiah 61-64
December 22 Isaiah 65-66
· Seek First the Kingdom
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekFirst.asp
· Mother Mary
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/MotherMary.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
I have been battling sinful tendencies for years.I'm exhausted,Lord Jesus
please help me,deliver me, strengthen me I am so weary. If you read this
please pray for me.. I need strength and wisdom that only come from Christ.
People depend on me.Jesus,I depend on you Thank you!
(Edward, New York, , 12/19/2015 8:46:06 PM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter EB.
Thank you
(Carol, Arizona, , 12/19/2015 3:27:33 PM)
I need to get presents for my Dad,Mom,and brother. Pray that God will give
me some ideas as to what to buy them. Pray that tonight will be an easy
night at work
(Steve G., Kennesaw, GA, United States, 12/19/2015 2:57:03 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all
the requests said silently in our hearts. LORD please take away the
Zechariah in me and replace with Mary. Take the doubts and replace with
total trust. Through you nothing is impossible.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 12/19/2015 1:33:24 PM)
The Lord is good all the time.Lord l'm thankful for my life and family ,
we ask for blesses in Jesus name Amen.
(Naa, , 12/19/2015 8:46:30 AM)
Please pray for me to find true love...
(Timea, , 12/19/2015 6:38:49 AM)
i am philomina .we r in the peek point of financial crisis.pls pray for
us all doors r closed only jesus is our way.
(philomina, puttur, karnataka, , 12/19/2015 3:30:28 AM
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
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
________________________________________________
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
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2015-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Care of Creation
"TRAGIC CONSEQUENCE"
... Blessed Pope Paul VI referred to the ecological concern as "a tragic
consequence" of unchecked human activity: "Due to an ill-considered
exploitation of nature, humanity runs the risk of destroying it and
becoming in turn a victim of this degradation". (4)
"URGENT CHALLENGE"
The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to
bring the whole human family together to seek a sustainable and integral
development, for we know that things can change. (13)
URGENT APPEAL
I urgently appeal ... for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the
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THE LONG-AWAITED ONE - One Bread, One Body, 12/20/2015
"Care of Creation" is the title of the latest issue of Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth.
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Sunday, December 20, 2015, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:5-10, Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19, Luke 1:39-45
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THE LONG-AWAITED ONE
"Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" -Luke 1:43
During the days of the prophets Micah and Isaiah, things were bad and getting worse. The poor were oppressed, the threat of war overshadowed life, and God's people were not about to repent. In the midst of this darkness, the Lord gave His people hope by announcing through Micah that someday Someone would be born in Bethlehem Who would bring peace and be Peace (Mi 5:4).
God's people waited over seven-hundred years for the Ruler-Shepherd of Bethlehem. He was named "Jesus," that is, "Savior," and He is our Peace (Eph 2:14). In fact, He is our Lord and God (see Jn 20:28).
This Christmas, this Advent, today, isn't it time to give everything to Jesus - to live no longer for ourselves but for Him? (2 Cor 5:15; Gal 2:20) Right now, by God's grace, make the most important decision of your life. Holding nothing back, give your life to Jesus, your Ruler, Shepherd, Peace, Savior, Lord, and God.
Prayer: Father, may I not just keep Christ in Christmas but put myself and Christmas in Christ.
Promise: "By this 'will,' we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." -Heb 10:10
Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at Your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive people into freedom."
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet on "Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" or our audio AV 43-1 or video V-43 or download our leaflet or our digital teaching CD 43-1 or DVD 43 at presentationministries.com.)
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Sunday, December 20, 2015, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:5-10, Psalm 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19, Luke 1:39-45
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THE LONG-AWAITED ONE
"Who am I that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" -Luke 1:43
During the days of the prophets Micah and Isaiah, things were bad and getting worse. The poor were oppressed, the threat of war overshadowed life, and God's people were not about to repent. In the midst of this darkness, the Lord gave His people hope by announcing through Micah that someday Someone would be born in Bethlehem Who would bring peace and be Peace (Mi 5:4).
God's people waited over seven-hundred years for the Ruler-Shepherd of Bethlehem. He was named "Jesus," that is, "Savior," and He is our Peace (Eph 2:14). In fact, He is our Lord and God (see Jn 20:28).
This Christmas, this Advent, today, isn't it time to give everything to Jesus - to live no longer for ourselves but for Him? (2 Cor 5:15; Gal 2:20) Right now, by God's grace, make the most important decision of your life. Holding nothing back, give your life to Jesus, your Ruler, Shepherd, Peace, Savior, Lord, and God.
Prayer: Father, may I not just keep Christ in Christmas but put myself and Christmas in Christ.
Promise: "By this 'will,' we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." -Heb 10:10
Praise: "O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at Your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead Your captive people into freedom."
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet on "Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" or our audio AV 43-1 or video V-43 or download our leaflet or our digital teaching CD 43-1 or DVD 43 at presentationministries.com.)
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Saturday, December 19, 2015
I DID IT HIS WAY - One Bread, One Body, 12/19/2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25
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I DID IT HIS WAY
"O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked." -Psalm 71:4
The Lord rescues His people by creating new people. Samson (Jgs 13:24) and John the Baptizer (Lk 1:24) from today's readings are examples of this. However, our Western society is a "culture of death." It doesn't want many new people. It is contraceptive and abortifacient rather than fruitful and pro-life.
The Lord rescues His people by calling them to commitment. For example, Samson and John the Baptizer committed themselves to be lifelong Nazirites (Jgs 13:5; Lk 1:15). However, our society believes in avoiding commitment.
The Lord rescues His people by giving us the gift of faith. Those who have faith in Jesus as the Son of God conquer the world (1 Jn 5:5). However, through our secular humanistic culture, we have been programmed to be skeptical and doubtful. We are more like Zechariah (Lk 1:18) than Mary (Lk 1:34ff).
God's ways are as different from ours as the heavens are above the earth (Is 55:8-9). Therefore, we had better change our ways, or we will not let the Lord rescue us. Then we will perish. Do it His way.
Prayer: Father, in this Advent, grace me to change my ways greatly and permanently.
Promise: "In these days the Lord is acting on my behalf; He has seen fit to remove my reproach among men." -Lk 1:25
Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow down in worship before You. Come, let nothing keep You from coming to our aid."
(For a related teaching, order or download or listen to our leaflet "Clarity, Certainty and Commitment".)
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Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121915.cfm
I DID IT HIS WAY
"O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked." -Psalm 71:4
The Lord rescues His people by creating new people. Samson (Jgs 13:24) and John the Baptizer (Lk 1:24) from today's readings are examples of this. However, our Western society is a "culture of death." It doesn't want many new people. It is contraceptive and abortifacient rather than fruitful and pro-life.
The Lord rescues His people by calling them to commitment. For example, Samson and John the Baptizer committed themselves to be lifelong Nazirites (Jgs 13:5; Lk 1:15). However, our society believes in avoiding commitment.
The Lord rescues His people by giving us the gift of faith. Those who have faith in Jesus as the Son of God conquer the world (1 Jn 5:5). However, through our secular humanistic culture, we have been programmed to be skeptical and doubtful. We are more like Zechariah (Lk 1:18) than Mary (Lk 1:34ff).
God's ways are as different from ours as the heavens are above the earth (Is 55:8-9). Therefore, we had better change our ways, or we will not let the Lord rescue us. Then we will perish. Do it His way.
Prayer: Father, in this Advent, grace me to change my ways greatly and permanently.
Promise: "In these days the Lord is acting on my behalf; He has seen fit to remove my reproach among men." -Lk 1:25
Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow down in worship before You. Come, let nothing keep You from coming to our aid."
(For a related teaching, order or download or listen to our leaflet "Clarity, Certainty and Commitment".)
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I DID IT HIS WAY - One Bread, One Body, 12/19/2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121915.cfm
I DID IT HIS WAY
"O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked." -Psalm 71:4
The Lord rescues His people by creating new people. Samson (Jgs 13:24) and John the Baptizer (Lk 1:24) from today's readings are examples of this. However, our Western society is a "culture of death." It doesn't want many new people. It is contraceptive and abortifacient rather than fruitful and pro-life.
The Lord rescues His people by calling them to commitment. For example, Samson and John the Baptizer committed themselves to be lifelong Nazirites (Jgs 13:5; Lk 1:15). However, our society believes in avoiding commitment.
The Lord rescues His people by giving us the gift of faith. Those who have faith in Jesus as the Son of God conquer the world (1 Jn 5:5). However, through our secular humanistic culture, we have been programmed to be skeptical and doubtful. We are more like Zechariah (Lk 1:18) than Mary (Lk 1:34ff).
God's ways are as different from ours as the heavens are above the earth (Is 55:8-9). Therefore, we had better change our ways, or we will not let the Lord rescue us. Then we will perish. Do it His way.
Prayer: Father, in this Advent, grace me to change my ways greatly and permanently.
Promise: "In these days the Lord is acting on my behalf; He has seen fit to remove my reproach among men." -Lk 1:25
Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow down in worship before You. Come, let nothing keep You from coming to our aid."
(For a related teaching, order or download or listen to our leaflet "Clarity, Certainty and Commitment".)
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Judges 13:2-7, 24-25, Psalm 71:3-6, 16-17, Luke 1:5-25
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121915.cfm
I DID IT HIS WAY
"O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked." -Psalm 71:4
The Lord rescues His people by creating new people. Samson (Jgs 13:24) and John the Baptizer (Lk 1:24) from today's readings are examples of this. However, our Western society is a "culture of death." It doesn't want many new people. It is contraceptive and abortifacient rather than fruitful and pro-life.
The Lord rescues His people by calling them to commitment. For example, Samson and John the Baptizer committed themselves to be lifelong Nazirites (Jgs 13:5; Lk 1:15). However, our society believes in avoiding commitment.
The Lord rescues His people by giving us the gift of faith. Those who have faith in Jesus as the Son of God conquer the world (1 Jn 5:5). However, through our secular humanistic culture, we have been programmed to be skeptical and doubtful. We are more like Zechariah (Lk 1:18) than Mary (Lk 1:34ff).
God's ways are as different from ours as the heavens are above the earth (Is 55:8-9). Therefore, we had better change our ways, or we will not let the Lord rescue us. Then we will perish. Do it His way.
Prayer: Father, in this Advent, grace me to change my ways greatly and permanently.
Promise: "In these days the Lord is acting on my behalf; He has seen fit to remove my reproach among men." -Lk 1:25
Praise: "O Flower of Jesse's stem, You have been raised up as a Sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow down in worship before You. Come, let nothing keep You from coming to our aid."
(For a related teaching, order or download or listen to our leaflet "Clarity, Certainty and Commitment".)
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The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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