Happy birthday Michael.
July 9th, 2017 14th Sunday in ordinary time
Oh Jesus, as we enjoy the days of summer, let us all relax and enjoy the gifts of Your sun,
the moon, and the stars.
Let us see Your order perfectly displayed in the universe.
Let us realize, that all of this universe was created by You, to give us a solar system
with a perfect planet that we could inhabit.
Let us be in awe of Your love, and let us realize that Your creation of the world was
ordained by You to show us that Your plan was, and is, carried out perfectly.
Let us meditate on Your love and care, and let us pray with a heartfelt awe of You, and
Your providence.
Let us never feel unloved, but always realize that this gift of the universe is only a small
showing of all the gifts You have ordained for us.
Let us be able to try to love others as You love us.
Let us be at peace in mind and heart, and let us be ambassadors of Your love to all those
around us.
Let us be "persona Christus" (person of Christ) to all.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SEEK MEEKNESS
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"See, your King shall come to you; a just Savior is He, meek..." -Zechariah 9:9
Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem "meek, and riding on an ass, on a
colt" (Zec 9:9). Jesus continues to invite us: "Learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of
heart" (Mt 11:29, our transl). Jesus promises: "Blessed are the meek; they shall inherit the
earth" (Mt 5:5, RSV-CE).
The Greek word translated "meek" is sometimes translated "gentle," "lowly," and "mild."
Meekness is not weakness. In fact, it is strength. The meek are so strong that they overcome
the temptations to be manipulative, controlling, or defensive. The meek do not try to get us
to do their will but God's will. The Lord reveals Himself to the meek (see Mt 11:25), gives
them the land as their inheritance (Mt 5:5), and gives them rest (Mt 11:29).
Nevertheless, despite the greatness and graces of meekness, we naturally want to be arrogant,
not meek. We choose meekness because Jesus is meek, and we are His followers. We become meek
through the Holy Spirit, for meekness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23). It can be
produced only by the Holy Spirit. Seek meekness.
Prayer: Father, may I be sick of my arrogance. May I be among the meekest people on the face
of the earth (see Nm 12:3).
Promise: "You are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in
you." -Rm 8:9
Praise: Praise Jesus, who made and maintains all, and Who gave all for each one of us. Glory
to You, Jesus, ''King of kings and Lord of lords'' (Rv 19:16).
Monday THE LANDSCAPE OF HOLINESS
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"Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head, set it up as a memorial stone, and
poured oil on top of it. He called that site Bethel." -Genesis 28:18-19
Tuesday CONTENDING OR TENDING?
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"You have contended with divine and human beings." -Genesis 32:29
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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· Additional Life-in-the-Spirit Seminars
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· Fund-Raising, Faith-Raising, and Parish Festivals
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· Gambling - Lottery, Raffles, Bingo
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
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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
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Thank You Lord for being with me and my family every now and then, thank You for everything that
You have given me, Thank You for always taking my burdens and solving my problems. Thank You Jesus.
Love You Jesus.
(Sushmita, Goa, India, 7/8/2017 3:29:26 AM)
Please pray for me and my family to be saved from every evil.I ask to pray for the good health of
my family and for peace, wisdom, happiness and blessings in the family.I ask to pray for my
daughter Pearl to do the right choice in her career and Lord help her to get her exact place.I ask
to pray for my son Pranoy to study and prepare well for Std. X without wasting time without any
phobia.I ask to bless his teachers and their families.I ask to pray for sick, poor, old age,
alcoholics, drug addicts,orphans, needy, broken hearted, childless couples, jobless, my colleaques,
friends, family, relatives, neighbours, priests, nuns to bless all.I ask to pray for all our family
deceased members souls and the souls in purgatory to grant them eternal peace.
(c.f, , 7/8/2017 2:44:33 AM)
For my husband who has an upcoming surgery scheduled. That it will not be postponed again. Pray
that it will be successful and that he will recover without any serious complications . Pray that
the medical staff doing the surgery and taking care,of him , will through the blessings of the
great "physician", Jesus Christ , will have the skills and knowledge they need. Glory be to the
Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be
world without end. AMEN!
(JVJ, Washington, DC, United States, 7/8/2017 2:25:12 AM)
Hello please could you pray for my husband Neil who will soon be having tests to see if he has
inherited a gene which predisposes him to motor neurone disease. Please pray that the tests will be
negative and that Neil does not have this faulty gene thank you for your prayers Hello, please
could you pray for my amazing Dad Jeffrey who has terminal cancer caused by asbestos. His cancer is
spreading aggresively and I am asking for prayer for his healing. He is becoming weak and needs
physical strength as well as inner healing from cancer. I also pray for a clear mind for my Dad.
Thank you so much
(Sarah, Uk, Uk, United Kingdom, 7/7/2017 5:26:09 PM)
Please pray for our 27 year old daughter who has aspergers, chronic health issues and depression
and anxiety. She lives several states away,and hit an elk with her car on Sunday. He car is totaled,
she doesn't make much money,and she is really struggling. Also today, our 21 year old called who
moved back to our home state of Oregon. She is having lower back pain and is headed to the ER. Our
life is always like this. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in December, my husband has an
autoimmune disease. We can't keep up financially, or emotionally.
(Marie, Owasso, Oklahoma, United States, 7/7/2017 2:07:17 PM)
For peace this weekend may my family be safe For Tom to have health Thank YOU DEAR LORD JESUS
(Anonymous, , 7/7/2017 12:19:02 PM)
Lord, bless our marriage with peace, joy, hope, and love. Strengthen our vocation and commitment.
Protect our marriage and children from all evil.
(aj, United States, 7/7/2017 11:48:10 AM)
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Catholic MP3 Talks & Teachings
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 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
COMMUNICATING GOOD NEWS
GOD IS AT WORK
Those who, in faith, entrust themselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit come to
realize how God is present and at work in every moment of our lives and history,
patiently bringing to pass a history of salvation. Hope is the thread with which this
sacred history is woven, and its weaver is none other than the Holy Spirit.
NURTURE HOPE
Hope is the humblest of virtues, for it remains hidden in the recesses of life, yet it
is like the yeast that leavens all the dough. We nurture it by reading ever anew the
Gospel, "reprinted" in so many editions in the lives of the saints who became icons of
God's love in this world.
BEACONS IN THE DARKNESS
... The Spirit continues to sow in us a desire for the Kingdom, thanks to all those
who, drawing inspiration from the Good News amid the dramatic events of our time,
shine like beacons in the darkness of this world , shedding light along the way and
opening ever new paths of confidence and hope.
(Source: Message for 51st World Communications Day, issued 1/24/2017)
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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
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2017 RETREATS
· Introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Overview of Part I: The Creed (Jul 10-14)
· How to Build Small, Homebased Christian Communities (Jul 15-19)
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Conference) (Sep 15-17)
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