August 27th 21st Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, Jesus, Your church heralds another tremendous man of faith.
St. John the Baptist, who without fear, proclaimed what was truth till he was
finally beheaded.
Jesus, give us that steadfastness of heart that we will first of all learn the
truth as taught by the catechism of the Catholic church, and then be willingly in
love, as we proclaim it to others.
Let us be heralds of Your love and let others see the Christ in us.
Let us stand for Your law of love, and let us be as fearless as St. John was in
standing for what was right.
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 THE CROSS ROAD
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"Blest are you, Simon son of Jonah! No mere man has revealed this to you, but My
heavenly Father." -Matthew 16:17
God the Father revealed to Simon that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of the living God
(Mt 16:16). As with all divine revelations, this was a catalyst leading to Simon's name
being changed to Peter (Mt 16:18), Jesus building His Church on Peter (Mt 16:18), Peter
being given the authority symbolized by the keys to the kingdom of heaven (Mt 16:19),
and Jesus insisting on the cross as the essence of discipleship (Mt 16:24). Peter
naturally did not understand all these further revelations, and did not initially
accept the cross (Mt 16:22).
The Lord also reveals Himself to us. For example, He may penetrate our hearts with the
message of His mercy. This revelation is a catalyst leading us to realize the necessity
of giving mercy (Mt 5:7). This implies taking up the cross of forgiving and loving even
our enemies. Once again, a divine revelation transports us to the cross. Then we are
faced with Simon Peter's dilemma. We are pleased to receive some revelation from the
Lord, but we may be reluctant to accept the message of the cross. Will we embrace the
cross, or hear the words of Jesus to Peter: "Get out of My sight, you satan! You are
trying to make Me trip and fall. You are not judging by God's standards but by man's"?
(Mt 16:23) By faith, in love, take up your daily cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23).
Prayer: Father, may I proclaim Christ crucified, the power and the wisdom of God
(1 Cor 1:24).
Promise: "How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! How
inscrutable His judgments, how unsearchable His ways!" -Rm 11:33
Praise: "The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice" (Ps 97:1). Alleluia to the risen King
of Kings!
Monday THE TRIPLE CROWN
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"You are proving your faith, and laboring in love, and showing constancy of hope in our
Lord Jesus Christ." -1 Thessalonians 1:3
Tuesday THE GROWN-UPS
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"The Lord answered me, 'Say not, "I am too young." To whomever I send you, you shall go;
whatever I command you, you shall speak.' " -Jeremiah 1:7
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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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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.
(Carol, Arizona, , 8/26/2017 12:45:03 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the request
said silently in our hearts. LORD thank you for this day you created. LORD for those
in Texas may this storm end soon. For those without food may food for the belly and
food for the soul come soon. LORD please allow me to be a true Christian presence and
a true Christian inside. In JESUS I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 8/26/2017 10:44:22 AM)
Thank you Lord for today,thank you for you protection with the Strom.Lord please help
people who don't have anybody at this time,and watch over us in the name of Jesus
Christ Amen.
(Naa, , 8/26/2017 9:06:50 AM)
Please pray that St Christopher will be with my husband and me, we are driving long
distance to visit with family. St Christopher please be with us - guide and protect
us along the way. Bring us safely to the end of our journey each day. Give us rest
and peace where we stay. Bless us with a happy and successful visit. Amen
(Virginia, , 8/26/2017 7:51:07 AM)
Healing of my cancer. Transformation in my family. Kids may love God and that my
husband will take on his leadership role.
(Jeanne, CINCINNATI, Ohio, United States, 8/26/2017 7:00:27 AM)
Mighty and Everlasting God I thank you you for this far that I have come. I pray that
you may forgive me the sins that I have committed knowingly or unknowingly. Thank you
for my family and I pray for peace and unity. God I pray that you may open my way for
a job with the government as has been my hearts desire for the past ten years. Please
God Open the Doors to my new working place for I know you hold the keys to our hearts
desires. God I thank you for I have never lacked and you have always been my provider.
Have mercy on me oh God. In Jesus name I pray and receive. Amen.
(Caren, Nairobi, KE, Kenya, 8/26/2017 6:43:15 AM)
Lord JESUS l pray that you make me humble in nature and simple at heart. Also l pray
for sis Jane who is sick . Almighty God send the Holy Spirit to heal her amen .
(Ayaxxo, Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana, 8/26/2017 5:49:11 AM)
Lord Jesus, into your loving hands I commend the people of Texas who are in the path
of Hurricane Harvey..that you will keep them safe blessed and protected and provide
all they need. Mary our Mother be a mother to them and keep them under your mantle of
love.
(Ann, , 8/26/2017 5:34:23 AM)
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Audio by Topic
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 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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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
LEARN FROM THE POOR
... Let us welcome them as honored guests at our table; they can be teachers who help us to
live the faith more consistently. With their trust and readiness to receive help, they show
us in a quiet and joyful way, how essential it is to live simply and to abandon ourselves to
God's providence.
PRAYER OF THE POOR
Let us not forget that the Our Father is the prayer of the poor. Our asking for bread
expresses our entrustment to God for our basic needs in life. Everything that Jesus taught
us in this prayer expresses and brings together the cry of all who suffer from life's
uncertainties and the lack of what they need.
"POWERFUL APPEAL"
This ... Day ... should become a powerful appeal to our consciences as believers, allowing
us to grow in the conviction that sharing with the poor enables us to understand the deepest
truth of the Gospel. The poor are not a problem: they are a resource from which to draw as
we strive to accept and practice in our lives the essence of the Gospel.
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2017 RETREATS
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2017 RETREATS
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