October 23rd, 30th Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, as we prepare for a change of seasons, help us also prepare for a change in our attitude
toward learning more about You everyday of our lives.
Let us come to realize that You are really the way, the truth and the only way to live life.
Let us focus on adoring You everyday by prayer and mass if possible.
Let us spend time in adoration to You.
Let us sit in Your presence and get the graces we need to truly be Your representatives on earth.
Let us bring others to You by how we live our lives.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "I MUST DECREASE" (Jn 3:30)
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Jesus "spoke this parable addressed to those who believed in their own self-righteousness..."
-Luke 18:9
The Pharisee's piety was admirable. He tithed ten percent of his gross income. He fasted two
days a week, probably a very severe fast. How many of us tithe and fast to that extent?
However, St. Luke points out specifically that his "prayer" was directed to himself, not to
God (Lk 18:11, JB, RSV-CE). He compared his virtue to the standards of other people, not to
the standards of God.
The tax collector's piety was not admirable. The tax collectors of Jesus' time were Jews who
worked for the Romans. They routinely extorted their own people to get a better commission.
Perhaps this was the only time this man had even been to the Temple. But this tax collector
possessed the vision to see his own lowliness before God. He also avoided comparing himself
to others. Instead, He compared his own sinful life to the holiness of God, and cast himself
upon the mercy of God (Lk 18:13).
In today's second reading, St. Paul seems to resemble the Pharisee more than the tax collector.
He "boasts" about how he, too, has been faithful to God (see 2 Tm 4:7). However, St. Paul's
comments were a testimony to the Lord's faithfulness rather than a litany of self-praise meant
for God to overhear. Paul gives credit to God for any good he has done. The Pharisee gives
credit to himself, rejecting God's goodness in his life.
Any good thing in our lives is God's doing (Phil 2:13). "Name something you have that you have
not received," particularly a spiritual talent or gift. "If, then, you have received it, why
are you boasting as if it were your own?" (1 Cor 4:7)
Prayer: Jesus, You "must increase, while I must decrease" (Jn 3:30).
Promise: "The Lord redeems the lives of His servants." -Ps 34:23
Praise: Praise Jesus, Redeemer, Messiah, and risen King!
Monday THE SLIDE RULES?
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"Make no mistake about this: no fornicator, no unclean or lustful person - in effect an idolater
- has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God." -Ephesians 5:5
Tuesday VOCATION SHORTAGE
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"Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church. He gave Himself up for her." -Ephesians 5:25
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Brochures
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· 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
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· The Secret of the Rosary
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· How to Stop Abortion: Claiming Our Victory Over Satan
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· Seek First the Kingdom
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· The Beatitudes
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Am praying that God. continues to heal my mum of stoke heal my brother completely of addictions
grant my younger brother success in his academics as well as my younger sister. that before the
year runs out all my wishes and desires will come to pass. Grant me a good helpmeet before the
year runs out. Amen
(mercy, warri, Delta state, Nigeria, 10/22/2016 1:37:50 AM)
Please pray for Michelle who had brain surgery and its recovering and fighting for her life. She
has pneumonia and a fever she need all the prayers that she ca get. God Bless you!
(Gladys, , 10/22/2016 12:58:04 AM)
My wife JISHA had to go through 2 back to back mis carriages in the past , now she is 6 weeks
pregnant again but today she saw some spotting and bleeding . we are soo worried ..please please
we need all your prayers ....thank you all
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Amen.
(Anonymous, , 10/21/2016 9:20:10 PM)
Hello. My son, Colton, is 16 years old & received a terrible hit to thigh in a football game. As
a result, a huge calcification has formed (bone) which means bone is woven into a large portion
of his thigh muscle. This cannot be operated on. We are asking for a speedy recovery & for our
son to have full range of motion & be 100% again. We believe in prayer & we ask our Lord in
heaven to please make this calcification reabsorb into his body. Thank you so much.
(Darla H., West Monroe, La, United States, 10/21/2016 8:47:01 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.
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Small Christian 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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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
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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
"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.
A GIFT FOR ALL
All peoples and cultures have the right to receive the message of salvation which is God's
gift to every person... Missionaries know from experience that the Gospel of forgiveness and
mercy can bring joy and reconciliation, justice and peace.
(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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