November 13th, 33rd Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, next week is the last week in ordinary time.
Please grace us to know where we are with You in our lives.
Help us to become totally focused and centered on You.
Jesus, help us to realize that You truly are the Lord, and King, and Redeemer of all.
Help us, Christ, to know, love and serve You with all of our being.
And bring us all into Your eternal kingdom.
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 TESTIMONY TEST
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"It will lead to your giving testimony." -Luke 21:13, RNAB
Persecutions are great opportunities for giving testimony to Jesus. A testimony is our personal
witness to what the Lord Jesus has done in our life. Did you know that Satan is defeated by our
testimony to Jesus? "They defeated [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their
testimony" (see Rv 12:11). Jesus uses our testimony to soften the hearts of those who listen.
People can disagree with our theological positions, but no one can deny what happened to us and
our personal experience of and relationship with Jesus.
Do not be terrified or perturbed (see Lk 21:9). Jesus promises you this: "I will give you words
and a wisdom which none of your adversaries can take exception to or contradict" (Lk 21:15).
Your testimony to what Jesus has done in your life is a valuable witness in favor of the Lord in
the court of each human heart and mind who will hear you. God is constantly planting seeds in
each heart. Who knows when that heart will open to Jesus? Perhaps your testimony will cause that
person to give their life to Jesus or bring them one step closer. Therefore, "never be ashamed
of your testimony to our Lord" (2 Tm 1:8).
The court is in session, and Jesus is on trial. The Spirit is calling you to the witness stand.
Will you pass the testimony test?
Prayer: Lord, Your Word promises that if I open wide my mouth, You will fill it (Ps 81:11). Give
me a grateful and willing spirit, and an obedient heart.
Promise: "For you who fear My name, there will arise the sun of justice with its healing rays."
-Mal 3:20
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6). Alleluia!
Monday EYE-OPENING FREEDOM
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"At that very moment he was given his sight and began to follow Him, giving God the glory." -Luke 18:43
Tuesday JESUS SAYS: "REPENT!"
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"...heed the Spirit's word to the churches." -Revelation 3:22
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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 ...................................
· How To Renew Your Parish
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· The Bible on Money
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· The Secret of the Rosary
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· Seek Prophecy
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· The Challenge of Making Disciples in a "Culture of Death"
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I pray for unmerited favour in my exams that God should grant me sucess in my forthcomming exams
(Emmanuella O., Ife, Osun, Nigeria, 11/12/2016 12:41:58 PM)
Father God, all praises and thanksgiving be to you. I lift up to you our ministry that we may
continue to serve with gifts of faith, hope, and charity, truly abounding with your love. Thank
you for giving us your Son our Lord Jesus. Merciful Father, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom
come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive
us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Do not lead us into temptation but deliver us
from evil. Amen.
(mike, CA, , 11/12/2016 12:00:33 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Through JESUS all is possible. May the unborn gain rights in the USA. May
Lila be cured.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 11/12/2016 11:59:42 AM)
Kenny is ok.
(Anonymous, , 11/12/2016 11:42:42 AM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter EB. And that she return home
to the Catholic Church. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, , 11/12/2016 11:34:13 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
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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
THANKFULNESS AND GRATITUDE
THANKSGIVING IS IMPORTANT
To be able to offer thanks, to be able to praise the Lord for what He has done for us: this is
important!
ASK YOURSELF
... We can ask ourselves: Are we capable of saying "Thank you"? How many times do we say "Thank
you" in our family, our community, and in the Church? How many times do we say "Thank you" to
those who help us, to those close to us, to those who accompany us through life?
TAKING GOD FOR GRANTED
Often we take everything for granted! This also happens with God. It is easy to approach the
Lord to ask for something, but to return and give thanks... This is why Jesus so emphasizes the
failure of the nine ungrateful lepers: "Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are
they? Was no one found to return and give praise to give praise to God except this foreigner?"
(Lk 17:17-18).
(Source: Homily, Marian Jubilee, October 9, 2016)
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PM Ministry List
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2016 RETREATS
Online Registration
2016 RETREATS
· Men's Day of Renewal: Set the Captives Free (Dec 3)
· Praying with the Church: The Liturgy of the Hours (Dec 9-11)
· Discipleship, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Feb 17-18)
· More Retreats
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