December 4th, 2nd Sunday of Advent
This week, oh! Christ, we celebrate the beginning of our salvation history, with Mary our
mother, being conceived without sin in her mothers womb.
Let us celebrate our mother Mary who loves us with a love that can't be fully explained or
understood.
Let us give You thanks and praise for how You set up our salvation, so that You did it all,
and we get the benefit of eternal life.
Thank You Jesus, for loving us and giving us so great a witness of Your never ending love,
Mary, our intercessor with You to the Father.
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 ADVENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
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"The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him." -Isaiah 11:2
Imagine a world without violence, injustice, tragedy, "harm or ruin" (Is 11:9). Imagine a
world where everyone knows the Lord deeply and lives and loves accordingly (see Is 11:9).
This is the kind of world that the Holy Spirit is re-creating at this very moment (Ps 104:30).
Get out of the "culture of death" (Pope St. John Paul II). Be a part of the "new civilization
of love" (Blessed Pope Paul VI). Renew your Baptism and Confirmation. Be immersed in the Holy
Spirit and fire (Mt 3:11). May the Spirit of the Lord rest upon you: "a Spirit of wisdom and
of understanding, a Spirit of counsel and of strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of fear of
the Lord" (Is 11:2).
Therefore, receive the Holy Spirit as never before. Receive a new and greatest Pentecost.
Receive the only true Christmas Spirit: the Holy Spirit. This Advent, go into the upper room
and remain there until you are immersed in the Holy Spirit and in fire (see Acts 1:13). Come,
Holy Spirit!
Prayer: "May God, the Source of all patience and encouragement, enable you to live in perfect
harmony with one another according to the Spirit of Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and
voice you may glorify God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (Rm 15:5-6).
Promise: "Justice shall flower in His days, and profound peace." -Ps 72:7
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Who baptizes us in the Holy Spirit!
Monday WANTED: STRETCHER-BEARERS AND ROOFERS
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"They were trying to bring him in and lay him before Jesus; but they found no way of getting
him through because of the crowd, so they went up on the roof." -Luke 5:18-19
Tuesday THE POWER OF ONE
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"Here comes with power the Lord God.like a shepherd." -Isaiah 40:10, 11
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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 ...................................
· Conversion Conversations
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· The Secret of Confession
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· An Isaiah Advent
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December 4 Isaiah 13-17
December 5 Isaiah 18-21
December 6 Isaiah 22-23
December 7 Isaiah 24-25
December 8 Isaiah 26-27
December 9 Isaiah 28-29
December 10 Isaiah 30-33
· Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
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· Thankful to be Catholic
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· The Secret of Fasting
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Father I thank you that you have brough T and J back home safe, thank you that T is home with
the family so they can look after him and support him mentally, physically and spiritually. Pour
out your spirit of wisdom, understanding, discernment. Let your precious blood wash away any
trace of infection in his system to cleanse him of any allergy that is causing a reaction. Give
them all a good night;s restful sleep to wake up refreshed in body, mind and spirit. Be with N
on her study tour keep her safe blessed and protected. St. Andrew, St. Teresa of Kolkata, St.
Padre Pio and all the angels and saints and family souls please intercede for them. Amen
(Ana, , 12/3/2016 12:59:37 PM)
Lord I thank you that you have taken upon yourself my sickness and my pain when you died upon the
cross. You took upon yourself the sins of all the world so we may be well and happy and do your
will. Lord, I believe that by your stripes I am healed and I claim this healing through the power
of your precious blood which you shed for me. Thank you Jesus, Praise you Jesus, glory and honor
to you Lord. Spirit of the living God you who are living in me, melt, mould, touch, fill and heal
every nerve and artery that needs your healing touch. Amen and Amen
(Cini, , 12/3/2016 12:55:22 PM)
Father, we ask 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, , 12/3/2016 12:00:40 PM)
Jesus breaches the wall of our sins to call us back to His tender love. Ask the Spirit of God to
give you the grace to return to the Way of Jesus's love and mercy.
(Anonymous, , 12/3/2016 10:53:20 AM)
I am going through a hard time. I long for an end to some of the chaos. I need clarity to make
decisions that will allow me to move forward. I want my home to be my respite of beauty, peace,
and love for Christ. Family issues with my mom and sister are extremely hurtful and I don't see a
solution without divine intervention. I put these longings of my heart at the foot of the cross.
Please Blessed Mother Mary, with great devotion I ask you to pray for me and all the requests on
this site.
(Mary, United States, 12/3/2016 9:34:38 AM)
Thank you Lord for another day.Lord i thank you for your healing hands on my fingers, Father I
can feel your spirit bless me and my family members in the name of Jesus Christ Amen
(Naa, , 12/3/2016 6:00:30 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
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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
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).
MARY, OUR MODEL
... We are given a model, indeed the model, to whom we can look: Mary, our Mother. After
hearing the message of the Angel, she lifted up her heart in a song of praise and
thanksgiving to God.
(Source: Homily, Marian Jubilee, October 9, 2016)
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2016 RETREATS
Online Registration
2016 RETREATS
· 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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