September 11th, 24th Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates a new feast, the "Most Holy Name of Mary".
Jesus, we know that at the mention of Your name every knee in heaven, on earth, and
under the earth must bend to You.
So why is Mary's name most holy?
Is it because of how she loves all her children and intercedes for us always?
Is it because she is the mother of God?
Or is it simply that she is a virgin who gave birth to You, and still remained a virgin?
What ever it is, Mary is our perfect example.
Jesus, this week we also celebrate the triumph of the cross.
Thank You Jesus, for carrying all of our sins to the cross, and thank You for gracing us
to carry our crosses daily.
Thank You for truly showing us the way to face all the problems of life.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LONGING TO BELONG
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"Why, O Lord, should Your wrath blaze up against Your own people?" -Exodus 32:11
After the Israelites sinned by adoring the golden calf, the Lord gave Moses the impression that
the people belonged to Moses, not Him (Ex 32:7). Moses implored the Lord and referred to the
people as belonging to the Lord (Ex 32:11).
The prodigal son felt that he no longer belonged in his father's family after what he had done
(Lk 15:18, 21). His older brother agreed with him (see Lk 15:30). However, the prodigal son's
father would hear none of this. He spoke of the prodigal son as "this son of mine" (Lk 15:24).
"Once you were no people, but now you are God's people" (1 Pt 2:10). We belong to God (Rm 14:8).
We are a people peculiarly His own (Dt 26:18). He created and redeemed us. "You are not your own.
You have been purchased, and at a price" (1 Cor 6:19-20). We are doubly owned by God.
Acknowledge that you belong to God. Rejoice to be owned by the all-powerful Creator and the
all-loving Redeemer. Every day, pray and say with Paul: "I have been crucified with Christ, and
the life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me" (Gal 2:19-20). You belong to Him alone.
Prayer: Father, may I know to Whom I belong and therefore where I belong.
Promise: "But we had to celebrate and rejoice! This brother of yours was dead, and has come back
to life. He was lost, and is found." -Lk 15:32
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who died so that we may live. Glory, honor, and might be to our God forever!
Monday PAINFUL UNITY
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"There may even have to be factions among you for the tried and true to stand out clearly."
-1 Corinthians 11:19
Tuesday SEEK THE GIFTS
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"God has set up in the Church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracle
workers, healers, assistants, administrators, and those who speak in tongues."
-1 Corinthians 12:28
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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 ...................................
· Living in Reality
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· The Secret of Confession
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· The Truth Will Set You Free
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· Life-Decisions
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· The Lord Laughs
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my family as my small kids have been molested for years by their mother. I have
barely managed to get the kids away from her but she wants to see them for my daughter's
birthday. Police, physicians and social work are no help and many times have acted in the wrong
way by giving the kids to their mother. Please pray very hard as I have been praying for five
years but still she has managed to rape our children during those difficult years. Also pray for
our finances as we are bankrupted over these problems, having lost home and career to save the
kids. Lord have mercy.
(Paul H., Calgary, AB, Canada, 9/10/2016 4:53:41 PM)
Prayers for a great weekend Prayers for Keith and mom Prayers for us Prayers for job and finances
(Anonymous, , 9/10/2016 11:53:35 AM)
Please pray for my marriage with A. which is to be on the 19 November 2016. May God please bless
our marriage with peace, love, happiness and protection. God's will be done. Blessed be God
forever. Amen.
(L, , 9/10/2016 11:51:13 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD please forgive this sinner. LORD have mercy on me.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 9/10/2016 10:19:03 AM)
Pray for Sue Long, Marie Clewis, Marsha Collins, Brown, Edwin, Jessie, Mark, Martin, and Moeen.
Sure would like to date Sue regularly but I never see her
(Anonymous, , 9/10/2016 8:44:42 AM)
Lord Thank you for another week. Father give me Patience for job. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
(Naa, , 9/10/2016 8:38:20 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
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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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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://www.presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES
"THE POWER OF GRACE"
We must be grateful that most people do value family relationships that are permanent and
marked by mutual respect. They appreciate the Church's efforts to offer guidance and
counseling in areas related to growth in love, overcoming conflict and raising children.
Many are touched by the power of grace experienced in sacramental Reconciliation and in the
Eucharist, grace that helps them face the challenges of marriage and the family. (38)
"KEEP MOVING FORWARD"
I thank God that many families, which are far from considering themselves perfect, live in
love, fulfilling their calling and keep moving forward, even if they fall many times along
the way. (51)
"ENTHUSIASM AND COURAGE"
We need to find the right language, arguments and forms of witness that can help us reach
the hearts of young people, appealing to their capacity for generosity, commitment, love,
and even heroism, and in this way inviting them to take up the challenge of marriage with
faith and courage. (40)
(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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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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