January 29th, The 4th Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Lord, we celebrate You and Mary, our mother, being presented in the temple.
Mary, our mother, had to be purified approximately forty days after Your birth, and You had
to be given to the Father.
and so You, mom and St. Joseph came to the temple to fullfil the law.
St. Simeon was told by the Holy Spirit that he would see the messiah that day.
Jesus, help us to all realize that when ever we come to Your temple [the church], we truly
see You, the Messiah and Lord, there, waiting for us to give You thanks and adoration.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday JESUS: THE BEATITUDE
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Jesus "began to teach them: 'How blest...' " -Matthew 5:2-3
The eight Beatitudes go together. For example, we will never be poor in spirit, that is,
voluntarily live below our means, unless we have mourned for our sins, have the strength of
meekness, and are seeking first God's kingdom and righteousness (see Mt 6:33). Yet if we hunger
and thirst for righteousness, we will certainly be persecuted (see 2 Tm 3:12). However, only
those committed to the Lord and repentant of sin, that is, those who are clean of heart, will
accept the privilege of being persecuted. The clean of heart mourn for their sins and hunger and
thirst for righteousness. The eight Beatitudes are eight ways of looking at one thing.
The basic Beatitude is: "Blessed are the disciples of Jesus, who live to imitate Him."
Blessedness is found by living in and for Jesus. The main thing about the Beatitudes is that
they are revealed to us by Jesus and are revelations of Jesus' character. Jesus is the only name
by which we can be saved and ultimately blessed (see Acts 4:12). Jesus is our only Way, Truth,
and Life (Jn 14:6). God has made Jesus "our Wisdom and also our Justice, our Sanctification, and
our Redemption" (1 Cor 1:30). Jesus is our Love, Hope, Joy, Lord, Savior, and God. Blessed are
those living in Jesus.
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit so that I will love Jesus much more deeply.
Promise: "Seek the Lord, all you humble of the earth, who have observed His law; seek justice,
seek humility." -Zep 2:3
Praise: All praise to You, Jesus, our Savior, risen Lamb of God. You are the King of kings and
Lord of lords. Alleluia!
Monday LEFT-OVERS
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Jesus "gave the word, and with it the unclean spirits came out and entered the swine." -Mark 5:13
Tuesday SECOND WIND
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"Since we for our part are surrounded by this cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every
encumbrance of sin which clings to us and persevere in running the race which lies ahead."
-Hebrews 12:1
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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 ...................................
· How to Stop Abortion: Claiming Our Victory Over Satan
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· Seek Prophecy
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· Additional Life-in-the-Spirit Seminars
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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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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my son Joel D'souza age 3.5 yrs he is suffering with high fever with chest
congestion.
(JUDE D., Ambernath, Maharashtra, India, 1/28/2017 4:17:08 PM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 1/28/2017 3:33:12 PM)
I am 7 weeks plus pregnant. 4 ultrasound has been done plus weekly blood work. The Hcg keeps
going up and down which is not good because it is suppose to keep going up. My baby's
"heartbeat"(Dr. John Ugochukwu Jr Ekeh) has not been seen at 7 weeks. Doctors are saying it's
a miscarriage. But I don't believe it because I am still pregnant and I am not bleeding.
Doctors are planning abortion two weeks from now if babies "heartbeat" doesn't appear by
February 9, 2017.
(Juliana , , 1/28/2017 2:11:44 PM)
Father I am a weak , lost soul trying to get bac into church . I want to be born again and to
live a meaningful life. PLEASE give me the strength to be a good christan. In Jesus name amen
(Anonymous, , 1/28/2017 12:54:40 PM)
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, , 1/28/2017 11:56:38 AM)
FOR JIMMY FOR MENTAL HEALING AND DELIVERANCE
(Anonymous, , 1/28/2017 10:33:50 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.
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Small Christian Communities
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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 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:
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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
TURN TO MARY
... I ask you to join me in praying to Mary. May her maternal intercession sustain and accompany
our faith, and obtain for us from Christ her Son hope along our journey of healing and of health,
a sense of fraternity and responsibility, a commitment to integral human development and the joy
of feeling gratitude whenever God amazes us by His fidelity and His mercy.
MOTHER MARY
Mary, our Mother, in Christ you welcome each of us as a son or daughter. Sustain the trusting
expectation of our hearts, succor us in all our infirmities and sufferings, and guide us to
Christ, your Son and our brother. Help us to entrust ourselves to the Father who accomplishes
great things.
OPPORTUNITY TO REFLECT
... The ... World Day of the Sick (Feb. 11) ... is an opportunity to reflect ... on the needs of
the sick and ... of all those who suffer. It is also an occasion for those who generously assist
the sick, beginning with family members, health workers and volunteers, to give thanks for their
God-given vocation of accompanying our infirm brothers and sisters.
(Message for 2017 World Day of the Sick, dated 12/18/2016)
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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)
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