July 24th 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Jesus Your church celebrates the feast of St. James, the apostle.
He was an ordinary person, who through Your grace, became a pillar of Your church.
He followed You without question, and gave up all of his known beliefs and was converted
to You.
Jesus, give us that grace to constantly be converted to following You without fear.
Let us be truly Catholic christians, who love all as best they can, and evangelize by how
they live and love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PRAYER CHANGES ?
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"One of His disciples asked Him, 'Lord, teach us to pray.' " -Luke 11:1
Sometimes our prayer is a projection of our own self-hatred rather than a communication
with God. For instance, Abraham began interceding for Sodom and Gomorrah by saying: "See
how I am presuming to speak to my Lord, though I am but dust and ashes!" (Gn 18:27) Later
in his prayer, Abraham begged God not to become impatient (Gn 18:30) or angry (Gn 18:32)
with him, as if God could be impatient or angry. Abraham projected his own problems onto
God. Eventually, Abraham quit interceding for Sodom and Gomorrah. He may have thought
these cities didn't deserve to be saved or that God wouldn't save them, although God had
repeatedly said He would. Abraham was impatient with God's timing.
When we pray, may we not project our self-hatred, problems, and limitations onto God.
Rather, may we let God project His love, holiness, and power onto us. We pray not in order
to change God but to allow Him to change us. Praying is not God-changing; rather, it is
"us-changing," which makes it life-changing. "Lord, teach us to pray" (Lk 11:1).
Prayer: Father, change me, then my prayer, and then change me more.
Promise: "He pardoned all our sins. He canceled the bond that stood against us with all its
claims, snatching it up and nailing it to the cross." -Col 2:13-14
Praise: Mighty, omnipotent Lord, we lay our lives before You in homage. All glory be to You,
Alleluia!
Monday "LIFT HIGH THE CROSS!"
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"Death is at work in us, but life in you." -2 Corinthians 4:12
Tuesday "JESUS WEPT" (See Lk 19:41)
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"Let my eyes stream with tears day and night." -Jeremiah 14:17
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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"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 .....................................
· 14 Questions on Forgiveness
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· Mission Impossible?
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· Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
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· Hearing God
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· Mother Mary
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· Healing Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for me; me and my husband are trying to concieve for now 4 years, its a very
difficult situation, also pray for my husband to get back to God and trust him, thanks,
let God increase my faith ,sometimes i loose faith,
(AM, GERMANTOWN, MD, United States, 7/23/2016 6:53:39 PM)
In the name of the Lord Jesus, please God the Father and the Holy Spirit for health,
forgiveness of sins, protection from evil and abundant blessings.
(Jan, Wieruszów , £ódzkie , Poland, 7/23/2016 5:21:37 PM)
Please pray for me I had a miserable life.Please pray that in Geogia I will have a much
better life, that I will be healthy, happier, that I will be treated with kindness and
respect by all. Pray that I will make good friends for life with good people. Please pray
that I will buy the house that my heart desire where i will be happy, peaceful healthy
and prosperous, and I will be able to drive a car anywhere, safely. Pray that I never
will have fights with my husband only peace and joy. Please pray that I should be free
from any oppression and persecution of any kind. Thank you Jesus, praise Jesus
(Enza, georgia, , 7/23/2016 4:44:36 PM)
Please Lord, and the blessed trinity, give me the power, to lead a faithfull life, each
day, for the benefit, of all the people on earth, and the powers in Heaven.
(Anonymous, Rochester, New Hampshire, United States, 7/23/2016 2:53:18 PM)
Father, we ask please that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels.
Protect her from any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or
evil and bring her home safely. Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona, , 7/23/2016 2:27:58 PM)
Please pray that I get a court date soon and I win my court case to get disability that
I need desperately so I don't become homeless. Thank you and God Bless u all.
(Cheryl , west deptford, New Jersey, United States, 7/23/2016 12:45:45 PM)
Grateful to God for a wonderful Blessing today!!
(Cindy, , 7/23/2016 9:38:34 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 well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up leaders who will
form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day on a separate line.
Daily audio reflections are also available by email Tuesday through Friday. For automatic email
delivery send request to: bibleline@presentationministries.com
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
For automatic email
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Listen Online!
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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
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES
"SOURCE OF COMFORT"
The word of God is not a series of abstract ideas but rather a source of comfort and
companionship for every family that experiences difficulties or sufferings. (22)
NEEDED VALUES
As Christians, we can hardly stop advocating marriage simply to avoid countering
contemporary sensibilities, or out of a desire to be fashionable or a sense of helplessness
in the face of human and moral failings. We would be depriving the world of values that we
can and must offer. (35)
THE FAMILY'S STRENGTH
The strength of the family "lies in its capacity to love and to teach how to love. For all
a family's problems, it can always grow, beginning with love." (Relatio Finalis, 2015) (53)
(Source: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, issued March 19, 2016)
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ministries.
Bible Institute
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My People Newspaper
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2016 RETREATS
Online Registration
2016 RETREATS
· Be Still and Know That I Am God: Silent Retreat (Jul 30-Aug 2)
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Conference) (Sep 16-18)
· Comfort and Challenge (Widows and Widowers Conference) (Sep 17)
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