January 1st, Mary, Mother of God.
Jesus, help us to really realize how you enlighten the Church to guide us into this new year.
Today's feast is a feast of love and trust.
Your love of Mary, our Mom, and her trust in your eternal plan.
You, through an angel, told her to name you Jesus and so you are the name above all names.
A name that causes the demons to tremble.
A name that can and will change lives.
Oh Christ, you gave us your Mom to be our Mom and you gave us your Holy Name to protect us
and keep us safe in a very troubled world.
Lord, let us reverence your name and honor your Mom, so that we can keep on the right path
that will lead us to the heavenly 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 FIRST BLOOD
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"When the eighth day arrived for His circumcision, the name Jesus was given the child." -Luke 2:21
On the eighth day of Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Mary, the Mother of God. On the eighth
day of His life, Jesus shed His blood for the first time as He endured circumcision. Mary, His
mother, would have been the one who nursed Jesus' wound, repeatedly washing off His blood during
the next few days as the infant Jesus healed.
This foreshadows Mary standing at the foot of Jesus' cross decades later as He would shed His
blood for our salvation. Many of you have seen the statue of the Pieta in which Mother Mary holds
the dead, bloody body of her Son Jesus. Even after He died, Mary treasured Jesus' body by cleaning
off His blood. During her entire life, Mary was devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus. This was
dramatically portrayed in the movie The Passion of the Christ and in the book by Anne Catherine
Emmerich, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Imitate Mother Mary. Devote yourself to the Precious Blood of Jesus in 2017. Receive the
eucharistic Jesus in Mass as often as possible, even daily. Commit yourself to frequent Eucharistic
adoration. "O, the blood of Jesus. It must not suffer loss."
Prayer: Father, "let [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children" (Mt 27:25).
Promise: "You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir,
by God's design." -Gal 4:7
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord Jesus, for making all things new (Rv 21:5). Be praised and glorified
in this new year.
Monday BODY PARTS
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"Who are you?" -John 1:19
Tuesday "WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN NOW" (1 Jn 3:2)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/3/2017
"See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 John 3:1
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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
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
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 ...................................
· The Secret of the Rosary
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· Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ChristmasPsalms.asp
· Fr. Al's Plan for Reading the Bible Each Year
http://presentationministries.com/publications/FrAlPlanReadingBible.asp
· The Book on Forgiveness
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BookOnForgiveness.asp
· Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LeadLoved.asp
· Through the Bible in One Year
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ThroughBible.asp
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
For the financial blessing we need to pay our bills and help our daughter EB, please. Thank You,
Lord, and thanks to all the prayer warriors here. We are grateful for every penny we have
received.
(Carol, Arizona, , 12/31/2016 1:12:02 PM)
In 2017, let the lost sheep return to the fold of Christ and His Holy Apostolic Church. May God's
Mercy reach everyone in want and need of God's love.
(Anonymous, , 12/31/2016 1:07:43 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD as this year comes to an end please forgive me for my sins and for
my short comings. For what good I did last year thank you JESUS for your guidance and for the
good that happened to me thank you again.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 12/31/2016 12:29:48 PM)
Please pray for PF alone,weak, sick, finances depleting..waiting for the Lord to call her home..
Lord release her from her sufferings if it be your Holy Will..prepare her for that meeting with
you and admission to her eternal home.
(Ann , , 12/31/2016 9:46:56 AM)
Myself and my family want thank you God Almighty for the wonderful guidance and protection for
the year 2016.we ask for forgiveness of all our sins and asking for a renew spirit in the years
ahead.
(Angbebe, Tarkwa, Ghana, 12/31/2016 8:21:32 AM)
Thank you Lord for bring us to the end of 2016,Lord my prayers are please forgive us our sins
and wash us with your blood for the year 2017.I pray that we will be closer to you,walk with you,
in the the of Jesus Christ Amen
(Naa, , 12/31/2016 7:55:59 AM)
A prayer of thanks for all blessings this year. Especially for keeping my son Jacob safe
throughout his battle with depression and for each person who prayed for him. Family, friends,
fellow church members, ladies of charity of Nativity Church and all the faithful here especially
Jim who's prayers and reminders saw me through some very tough days. I am very grateful. Please
Dear Lord Special blessings to all. In Jesus' name, i pray. Happy Blessed New Year.
(Donna B, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 12/31/2016 7:19:56 AM)
That my dad Wilfred Thumbi Ndungu may be delivered from alcoholism and smoking so that he may go
back to serve the Lord as a catechist. Also my cousin Samuel Ndungu to be delivered from
alcoholism and lead a good life.
(Mercy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 12/31/2016 5:51:27
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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
http://http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
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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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
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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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
WELCOME CHILDREN, MIGRANTS
"SURE PATH"
This phrase traces the sure path which leads to God: it begins with the smallest and, through the
grace of our Savior, it grows into the practice of welcoming others.
"NECESSARY CONDITION"
To be welcoming is a necessary condition for making this journey a concrete reality: God made
Himself one of us. In Jesus God became a child, and the openness of faith to God, which nourishes
hope, is expressed in loving proximity to the smallest and the weakest.
"I FEEL COMPELLED"
... I feel compelled to draw attention to the reality of child migrants, especially the ones who
are alone. .. I ask everyone to take care of the young ... I ask everyone to help those who ...
are forced to live far.
(Source: Message for the 103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2017, September 8, 2016)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about some of our
ministries.
Bible Institute
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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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
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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Catholic Retreats
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