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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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE LONG-AWAITED ONE
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"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
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"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel." -Zephaniah 3:14
Tuesday THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
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"I have swallowed up my enemies; I rejoice in my victory." -1 Samuel 2:1
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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PREFACE
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who
brings himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we know .........................
· Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
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· Seek Prophecy
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· An Isaiah Advent
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December 19 Isaiah 56-57
December 20 Isaiah 58-60
December 21 Isaiah 61-64
December 22 Isaiah 65-66
· 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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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
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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leaders who will form communities
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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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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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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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)
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