October 2nd, 27th Sunday in ordinary time
This week, oh! Jesus, Your church celebrates "Our Lady of the Rosary".
What a gift You and mom have given us through the rosary.
We can intercede, we can praise, and we can meditate on Your life and on moms.
We need to constantly give You praise, honor and glory, for Your love is an unconditional
love that constantly draws us to relationship with You.
Let us see that by meditating on the mysteries, we can draw closer to You and so walk with
You toward heaven.
Thank You for the gift.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FAITH, NOT PESSIMISM
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"Increase our faith." -Luke 17:5
When Habakkuk prayed, he cried out, "Violence!" (Hab 1:2) He described his situation as
"ruin," "misery," "destruction," "strife," and "clamorous discord" (Hab 1:3). He begged
God to intervene (Hab 1:2), but God didn't seem to do anything.
We live in times which fit Habakkuk's description. We live in the most violent and
murderous of times for several reasons. One major reason is the mass murders occurring
through abortions. We tend to feel depressed and hopeless. However, the Lord calls this a
"rash" response to the violence and evil in our society (see Hab 2:4). Rather, our response
should be one of faith (Hab 2:4). If we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can uproot
the violence and death entrenched in our society (Lk 17:6).
Pope St. John Paul II taught: "If we look at today's world, we are struck by many negative
factors that can lead to pessimism. But this feeling is unjustified: we have faith in God our
Father and Lord, in His goodness and mercy" (Mission of the Redeemer, 86). Therefore, despite
violence and sin, don't be pessimistic, but have even greater faith. Walk by faith, not sight
(2 Cor 5:7).
Prayer: Father, may my faith become stronger, especially when conditions become worse.
Promise: "I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God bestowed when my hands were laid on
you. The Spirit God has given us is no cowardly spirit, but rather One that makes us strong,
loving, and wise." -2 Tm 1:6-7
Praise: Alleluia! "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death,
where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:54-55) Jesus is risen! Alleluia!
Monday IT DOESN'T ADD UP
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"What must I do to inherit everlasting life?" -Luke 10:25
Tuesday THE SEED OF CONVERSION
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"I went to extremes in persecuting the Church of God and tried to destroy it." -Galatians 1:13
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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 .....................................
· 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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· Job Performance for Jesus
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· Paying and Receiving Interest
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· The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
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· Novena of Mary, "The Mother of Forgiveness"
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Praise the lord, last week 25th September I attend interview. Pray for my interview to pass and
get that job .that you lord .amen
(Lekshmi, Abudhabi, Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10/1/2016 3:14:04 AM)
Papa God please please please heal my wife and keep our family intact
(Joseph, , 10/1/2016 2:22:12 AM)
Divine Mercy Incarnate Jesus, I want to thank you for the glimpses of hope and joy that you
have gifted to me in Your gentle, merciful love. These moments with You are everything that
keeps me hoping and loving. I prostrate humbly at Your feel in overwhelming gratitude for these
glimpses. I also want to thank you for the deliverance prayer that You guided me in finding and
the healing and tears that flowed from my heart into Yours. I realize now that the many perils
that I have ensnared myself into are as a result of past traumas and false guilt that i tend to
internalize in trying to inappropriately help or protect others at the cost of my health,
well-being, and other's journey to You. Help me not to sin in this area, that is, sins against
myself. Help me to be strong and not curl under the flood of false shame and guilt. Deliver me
from the core lies and memories and immerse my little wounds into Your perfect wounds on Your
beautiful cross.
(Theresa M, USA, PA, United States, 10/1/2016 12:28:22 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in pur hearts. Through JESUS all is possible. Thank you JESUS
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 10/1/2016 12:06:45 AM)
Pray. For. Me to. Get. Relaxed. To. Go. To. Sleep
(Steve. Gunter, Kennesaw, Ga, United States, 9/30/2016 11:44:30 PM)
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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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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
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MISSION AND MERCY
"LIVES BY THE MERCY OF CHRIST"
The Church ... is ... the community that lives by the mercy of Christ: she senses His gaze
and feels He has chosen her with His merciful love. It is through this love that the Church
discovers its mandate, lives it and makes it known to all peoples through a respectful
dialogue with every culture and religious belief.
"GOD'S GIFT"
Faith is God's gift and not the result of proselytizing; rather it grows thanks to the faith
and charity of evangelizers who witness to Christ.
"A LOVE WITHOUT LIMITS"
As they travel through the streets of the world, the disciples of Jesus need to have a love
without limits, the same measure of love that our Lord has for all people. We proclaim the
most beautiful and greatest gifts that he has given us: His life and His love.
(Source: Message for World Mission Day 2016, issued May 15, 2016, the Solemnity of Pentecost)
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2016 RETREATS
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2016 RETREATS
· On Fire with the Spirit: Acts of the Apostles (Oct 21-23)
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· Men's Day of Renewal: Set the Captives Free (Dec 3)
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