July 16th 15th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, again and again, we try to walk with You, but our
life gets in the way.
We start to worry and fret, we get anxious and fearful,
instead of just trusting You.
Jesus, give us the grace to truly trust you.
Let us truly realize that we don't have the answer, except You.
You, Christ, are the true answer to all of life, with all
of its twists and turns.
Lord, help us truly realize that You have a plan, we may
not understand it, or even realize it, but Your plan will
work out when You say it will.
Give us the courage to go forward everyday into trusting
You and Your ways.
Keep us in the arms of You and Mary our mother.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SOW THE WORD CONSTANTLY
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"A farmer went out sowing." -Matthew 13:4
How often have you heard a Scripture passage twenty times and on the twenty-first time you hear
it, the Holy Spirit makes the passage finally "jump off the page"? You receive a profound new
insight into the meaning of the passage. The Word of God comes alive for you.
The Holy Spirit does this work in us. The Spirit is also working the same way in the hearts of
others. That's why we must constantly sow the Word of God (Mt 13:4). The Word that we sow might
be that twenty-first time the Holy Spirit requires to touch a person's heart. Our sowing might
be that juicy bait the Lord uses to finally catch a hungry soul He has been working on for
years (see Lk 5:4). Our evangelizing might be the seed that next year will produce a harvest
thirty-, sixty-, or a hundredfold (Mt 13:8).
A farmer sowing seed can't see what's under the surface of the soil. A fisherman usually can't
see what's under the surface of the water, though sometimes he might get a glimpse. When we
evangelize for Jesus, if we go only by what we see on the surface, we might make a wrong
judgment and decide not to drop a line or plant a seed. We might miss a good catch or a
fruitful harvest, even in an unlikely place, if we don't try to evangelize.
God spreads the seed and the water everywhere in today's readings. God never stops sowing, and
He always gets results (Is 55:11). The Lord doesn't go by what is on the surface
(see 1 Sm 16:7). We must do the same, and sow the Word of God in all places, even those that
seem unlikely for success.
Prayer: Father, I will spread Your Word at all times, whether convenient or inconvenient
(2 Tm 4:2).
Promise: "I consider the sufferings of the present to be as nothing compared to the glory to
be revealed in us." -Rm 8:18
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You are "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life'' (Jn 14:6).
Alleluia!
Monday DEATH-DEFYING?
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"Look how numerous and powerful the Israelite people are growing, more so than we ourselves!
Come, let us deal shrewdly with them to stop their increase." -Exodus 1:9-10
Tuesday ''I DO NOT NEED YOU'' (1 Cor 12:21)
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"There was a baby boy, crying!'' -Exodus 2:6
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Who Am I in Christ?
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I am petitioning the assistance of God to change the heart of my lost companion Valerie. It was
wonderful to be with her and I miss her immensely. Please remind her of the joy we shared together.
She was not only a friend but also a mentor with great advice who lifted my spirits greatly. It
would mean so much to have her back in my life again.
(james, toronto, Ontario, Canada, 7/15/2017 8:02:43 PM)
Plz pray for my son Kevin healing he his possess with evil thoughts plz ask God to clear his mind
and give him peace plz God help my child
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I am asking for prayers for two family members who are desperate and possibly suicidal-but
refusing any help or medical intervention. They also believe God has abandoned them. Oh Lord and
Blessed Mother please heal them.
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Dear Lord Jesus, please hear my pray, please heal me completely of all my anxiety and depression
and bring peace, love and happiness into my life. Please forgive my sins, for which I am truly
sorry we bless your name for ever and ever Amen. Thank you all for yours prayers and may God
bless each and everyone who prays for us
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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.
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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
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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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
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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
TRANSFORMED BY THE SPIRIT
"COURAGEOUS WITNESSES"
The coming of the Holy Spirit changes fearful men, enclosed behind shut doors, into
courageous witnesses of Jesus.
"A FLOOD OF GRACE"
Fifty years of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. A flood of grace of the Spirit!
"MOST PRECIOUS GIFT"
The most precious gift that all of us have received is Baptism. And now the Spirit
is leading us on this journey of conversion sweeping across the entire Christian
world. It is one more reason why the Catholic Charismatic renewal is a privileged
place for pursuing the path to unity!
(Source: Address at Pentecost Vigil of Prayer, June 3, 2017)
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