August 28th, 22nd Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates the "martyrdom of St. John the baptist", the last of the
prophets.
He was beheaded by Herod to please his wife's daughter because of a dance she did at his
birthday celebration.
Jesus, John was on a mission to herald You to all the jews.
Help us to herald You to all who are in our lives.
Help us to show others Your love, by our actions to others.
Thank You Jesus for the examples of trust You give us.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE HUMBLEST HUMBLENESS
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"For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
-Luke 14:11
Jesus invites us to humble ourselves by taking the lowest place (Lk 14:10) and by inviting
"beggars and the crippled, the lame and the blind" to eat with us (Lk 14:13). Most people take
Jesus' words as a suggestion and encouragement to be humble and help the poor. Jesus, however,
indicates that His words are to be taken much more seriously when He concluded His command with
the words: "You should be pleased that they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid in the
resurrection of the just" (Lk 14:14). Jesus' call to humility and service is of ultimate
significance.
When Jesus commands us to humble ourselves, it means much, much more than these words coming
from anyone else. Jesus washed the feet of the apostles (Jn 13:4ff) and "humbled Himself,
obediently accepting even death, death on a cross!" (Phil 2:8) Jesus has humbled Himself by
giving Himself to us in Holy Communion. He is so humbled that He doesn't look like God or even
like a man. He looks like bread and wine. When this crucified, eucharistic God-Man speaks of
humbling ourselves, He speaks with a depth and love far beyond anything we have ever heard.
Humble yourself - by Jesus' standards.
Prayer: Jesus, teach me to be "gentle and humble of heart" (Mt 11:29).
Promise: "Conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts.
Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God." -Sir 3:17-18
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who is the same yesterday, today, and forever! (Heb 13:8)
Monday HEAD LINES
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"Give me, at once, the head of John the Baptizer on a platter." -Mark 6:25
Tuesday SINGING SPIRITUALS
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"The spiritual man, on the other hand, can appraise everything." -1 Corinthians 2:15
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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"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 .....................................
· Mother Mary
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MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
· Simple Bible Reading Guide
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· Home-Schooling and Home-Discipling
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· Seek First the Kingdom
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· Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God
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· Healing the Family Tree
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Lord, guide, protect and encourage Matthew as he is now struggling emotionally. Let his heart
have peace and know that You are with him always.
(Dad, Illinois, , 8/27/2016 7:10:27 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, , 8/27/2016 3:30:01 PM)
Believe and Repent and you will receive God's Mercy...DO NOT BE DECEIVED!
(Anonymous, , 8/27/2016 2:50:21 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus, May You grant us wisdom to know your will and may are hearts grow with greater
love for You as we make time for prayer as prayer is our greatest power here on earth. May we
by the power of the Holy Spirit be made whole in our body and mind and may we be led to service
of others as we will speak Your compassionate voice to them and may we be Your precious feet
and generous hands as we reach out to them in their needs. Thank You Jesus, for strengthening
us to do good this day and giving You all the glory and honor. AMEN. Happy St. Monica's Day!!!
St. Monica, pray for us. Amen
(Diane, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 8/27/2016 2:11:59 PM)
Please pray for my healing. The spirit of glaucoma - an eye condition that leads to blindness
is wrecking havoc in my life. I was diagnosed with this conditions six years ago and now my
vision is gradually becoming cloudy leading me to having rainbow and hollow vision. I do not
want to go blind. Please prayer for me. I have also developed inflame lymph nodes around my
neck region with depression , and very painful gastritis. Please pray to Christ Jesus for my
healing. I believe your prayers will give me a miracle and change my life for the best.
(Nkuo F. A., Bamenda, NWR, Cameroon, 8/27/2016 2:08:02 PM)
Please pray for me. I have social anxiety and it is overcoming right now. I have a new job that
requires me to speak to others on a daily basis. This has led me to have constant panic, fear,
and apprehension. I fear I'm falling into depression. Please pray that our Lord will heal me
and help me to succeed at this new job. My family depend on me and I have a baby on the way. I
need the Lord desperately right now.
(Kenneth, Houston, , 8/27/2016 10:50:01 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Thank you LORD for this new day and for the rain which we could use.
LORD please guide me to use this day in a good Christian way. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 8/27/2016 10:30:07 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as 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.
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
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES
"DECISIVE FOR THE FUTURE"
The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church. (31)
FAMILY CALLINGS
The family is called to join in daily prayer, to read the word of God and to share in
Eucharistic communion and thus to grow in love and become ever more fully a temple in which the
Spirit dwells. (29)
"WE ARE GRATEFUL"
... We are grateful ... for the witness of marriages that have not only proved lasting, but
also fruitful and loving. (38)
(Source: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, issued March 19, 2016)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about some of our
ministries.
Bible Institute
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2016 RETREATS
Online Registration
2016 RETREATS
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Conference) (Sep 16-18)
· Comfort and Challenge (Widows and Widowers Conference) (Sep 17)
· On Fire with the Spirit: Acts of the Apostles (Oct 21-23)
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Catholic Retreats
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