January 22nd, The 3rd Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, You called St. Paul, who was a sinner, a man who thought that You and Your followers
were to be eliminated.
When Paul asked You who You were that he was persecuting, You said that "when you persecute
the least of my people, you persecute me".
Jesus, continue to help all our brothers and sisters, who today are being persecuted for
their belief in You.
Help us to pray for them and assist them in every way possible.
Let us do what we can to bring religious freedom to all people.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DO-DROPS
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"They immediately abandoned their nets and became His followers." -Matthew 4:20
Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him and become fishers of men (Mt 4:19).
We too are repeatedly appealing for workers for the harvest (see Mt 9:38). Some very busy people
answer our appeals and thus become even busier, taking on more work and responsibilities. The
sacrificial love of these very busy people is beautiful. Although Jesus does assign more work to
the few existing workers (see Lk 12:48; Lk 19:17ff), He is constantly calling more and more
people to become workers. Jesus plans to give these prospective workers the time to follow Him
and work for Him by changing their jobs, habits, and lives.
Do more work for the Lord, but first ask the Lord what you should drop out of your life. If
you're very busy already, don't add on; instead substitute. If you don't do this first according
to God's will, you will probably do it later against His will. For example, if the Lord is
calling you to lead a Bible study, feed the starving, or heal the sick, drop something (like TV).
However, if you try to work more for Him and still watch TV as much, you may later drop prayer
time or time with your family.
Take on new jobs for Jesus. Drop something first, however, because what you will drop later will
usually not be the right thing.
Prayer: Father, may I get less busy before I get more busy. Purify me.
Promise: "Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel - not with wordy 'wisdom,'
however, lest the cross of Christ be rendered void of its meaning!" -1 Cor 1:17
Praise: Risen Jesus, we exalt You. King of Kings, we praise and worship You. Be glorified forever.
Monday SIN-CERE
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"Now He has appeared at the end of the ages to take away sins once for all by His sacrifice."
-Hebrews 9:26
Tuesday MYSTERY
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"By this 'will,' we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once
for all." -Hebrews 10:10
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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
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· How to Stop Abortion: Claiming Our Victory Over Satan
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· Sexual Sin, Abortion, and the Pill
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· The Challenge of Making Disciples in a "Culture of Death"
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· The Pro-Life Scriptural Rosary
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· The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Please help JESUS, Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 1/20/2017 11:27:53 PM)
For Faith intentions.
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2017 10:43:26 PM)
I pray for my wife who suffers from mental ilness and has become so negative towards everyone.
Please dear Jesus help her. Thank you.
(Anonymous, United States, 1/20/2017 10:36:52 PM)
I deal with constant anxiety about the future. I am concerned with where I will live when I
fully retire and if I will get married or not. Pray for God to help me get rid of this anger
that my choice of a career did not work out and I had to do something else. I really would
like to work in an office instead of for Home Depot in a store. Pray for God to strengthen
me this weekend. Pray I get to see my parents in Alabama. Pray for me a great rest of the
evening
(Steve G., Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, 1/20/2017 9:07:35 PM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2017 7:00:41 PM)
Please pray for Scott who has severe pain and probably a UTI. We are unable to get to the Dr
at this time.Please pray that he be healed ASAP! In Jesus Name we pray!!Thank you Father for
hearing our prayers. Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers. Thank you Holy Spirit for
hearing us!
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2017 6:44:22 PM)
Please pray for Philip that the Good Lord will soon send him a good wife, as he has been
searching for many years. Please make a miracle happen for him.
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2017 3:54:52 PM)
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
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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 26 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
THE SICK AND SUFFERING
"SURE SIGN"
I encourage all of you ... to see in Mary, Health of the Infirm, the sure sign of God's love
for every human being and a model of surrender to His will. May you always find in faith,
nourished by the Word and by the Sacraments, the strength needed to love God, even in the
experience of illness.
"A GIFT OF THEIR OWN"
Let us ask Mary Immaculate for the grace always to relate to the sick as persons who certainly
need assistance, at times even for the simplest of things, but who have a gift of their own to
share with others.
A BRIGHTER FACE
The gaze of Mary, Comfort of the Afflicted, brightens the face of the Church in her daily
commitment to the suffering and those in need. The precious fruits of this solicitude for the
world of suffering and sickness are a reason for gratitude to the Lord Jesus, who out of
obedience to the will of the Father became one of us, even enduring death on the cross for the
redemption of mankind.
(Message for 2017 World Day of the Sick, dated 12/18/2016)
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PM Ministry List
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PM Newsletter
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2017 RETREATS
Online Registration
2017 RETREATS
· Discipleship, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Feb 17-18)
· The Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mar 18)
· Life in the Spirit Seminar (Apr 21-23)
· More Retreats
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