August 13th 19th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the assumption of the blessed virgin Mary
into Your eternal kingdom.
Christ, what a fitting end to Mary's life that right after death, she was assumed into
Your heavenly kingdom, body and soul.
Jesus, help us to have that love for Mary, our mother, that You have.
Help us to intercede to her as a very strong mediator to You for all the needs that we
have.
Jesus, You gave us Mary as an example of what trust in You can cause.
She was full of grace and love.
Jesus, continue to shower down on us some of that grace, so that we can trust You all
the days of our life.
Thank you Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FIGHTING TO HEAR
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"After the earthquake there was fire - but the Lord was not in the fire. After the fire
there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak
and went and stood at the entrance of the cave." -1 Kings 19:12-13
Possibly the greatest thing Elijah ever did was to hear God whisper. God whispered for
Elijah to anoint Elisha. This led to two other anointings through which the perverted and
oppressive kingdom of Ahab and Jezebel was destroyed (see 1 Kgs 19:15-17).
Because hearing God's whisper is so important, Satan tried to prevent Elijah from hearing
God. Elijah had to fight through despair (1 Kgs 19:4). Then he walked forty days and forty
nights (1 Kgs 19:8). He climbed Mt. Horeb to endure a violent, rock-crushing wind, an
earthquake, and fire (1 Kgs 19:11-12). Then he heard God whisper. The devil sometimes
makes it very hard for us to hear God. However, God will always get through to us if we
want to hear Him and persevere in trying to hear Him.
Daniel also wanted to hear God. He mourned, fasted, and did not wash for three weeks
(Dn 10:2-3). Finally, an angel, probably the Archangel Gabriel, delivered God's message
to Daniel. The angel had been held up for twenty-one days by a demon, called "the prince
of the kingdom of Persia," until St. Michael, the greatest angel, helped the other angel
(Dn 10:13). We must fight to hear God. Nonetheless, we will always hear Him if we are
willing and persevering (see Jn 8:47). Hear God!
Prayer: Father, deepen my faith as I hear Your Word (Rm 10:17).
Promise: "So Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water, moving toward Jesus.
But when he perceived how strong the wind was, becoming frightened, he began to sink and
cried out, 'Lord, save me!' " -Mt 14:29-30
Praise: Praise Jesus, risen Lord and God, "Who inspires and perfects our faith"! (Heb 12:2)
Monday FEAR YE, FEAR YE
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"And now, Israel, what does the Lord, your God, ask of you but to fear the Lord, your God?"
-Deuteronomy 10:12
Tuesday THE DAY HE'S BEEN WAITING FOR
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"Now have salvation and power come." -Revelation 12:10
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Brochures
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· Spiritual Warfare
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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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We found out late last night that the growth they removed from Ryan's forehead we melanoma, the
doctor said it could either be an aggressive tumor or just satellites from the original tumor. A
plastic surgeon will do a wide margin surgery then Ryan will be closely monitored, scans & lymph
node checks every 6 months...they have time for a much needed vacation next week before surgery.
(HELEN, READING, PA, US Minor Outlying Islands, 8/12/2017 6:54:42 AM)
Abba Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit I place A into your loving hands. Send your healing touch to melt,
mould, touch, fill and heal her so she will be perfectly fit to travel soon. Mary our dearest
Mother, all you angels and saints, St. Philomena, St. Jude, St. Michael, St. Ann and her guardian
angel together with our family souls in purgatory please intercede for her. Amen
(M, , 8/12/2017 6:14:22 AM)
Please pray for me and my family, better family health and relations. pray for our children to
study hard and score good. For protection, happiness and to break the evil eye effects. Keep us
safe and out of others curses.
(Sushmita, Goa, India, 8/12/2017 4:22:02 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. Through you LORD all is possible. Please guide me LORD
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 8/12/2017 12:14:47 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.
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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
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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
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR
"SIGN OF CHRIST'S CHARITY"
At the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, I wanted to offer the Church a World Day of the Poor,
so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an even greater sign of Christ's
charity for the least and those most in need.
LOVE FOR THE POOR
To the World Days instituted by my Predecessors .... I wish to add this one, which adds to them
an exquisitely evangelistic fullness, that is, Jesus' preferential love for the poor.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
I invite the whole Church, and men and women of good will everywhere, to turn their gaze on this
day to all those who stretch out their hands and plead for our help and solidarity. They are our
brothers and sisters, created and loved by the one Heavenly Father.
(Source: Message for World Day of the Poor, issued June 13, 2017)
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