January 14th The second Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, being Your brothers and sisters should always keep us from ever being ordinary.
We, through prayer and actions, should be stars that shine in Your heavenly kingdom.
We should be on fire with love for You and love for others.
Please help us to come and adore You in the Eucharist, and grow in wisdom, and grace, and forgivness.
Help us to be free from the ordinariness of the world and just be stewards of Your gifts to us.
Help us to love, laugh and really care for others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday OUR ONLY HOPE
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"Look! There is the Lamb of God!" -John 1:36
For generations we have fashioned a culture of death - step by step, war by war, abortion by abortion,
injustice by injustice, sin by sin. Our seeds of unfaithfulness, lust, and greed have grown into a
sickeningly rich harvest of injustice. Is there any hope?
In Christ alone there is hope. He is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world (Jn 1:29).
Jesus is "the Messiah! (This term means the Anointed)" (Jn 1:41) and "Rabbi (which means Teacher)"
(Jn 1:38). He is "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life" (Jn 14:6). He will call our names
(see 1 Sm 3:4) and change our names (see Jn 1:42). Jesus will bring good news to the poor, "proclaim
liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind and release to prisoners, to announce a year of
favor from the Lord" (Lk 4:18-19). Jesus is bringing down the culture of death and replacing it with
a civilization of love and life.
There is hope; there is certain hope in Jesus - in Jesus alone. Alleluia!
Prayer: Father, thank You for Jesus: Life and Hope.
Promise: "You must know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, Who is within - the Spirit you
have received from God. You are not your own. You have been purchased, and at a price. So glorify God
in your body." -1 Cor 6:19-20
Praise: Praise the risen, eucharistic Jesus! Alleluia! "To Him be glory forever and ever" (2 Tm 4:18).
Monday UNDER THE BAN
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"Fight against them until you have exterminated them." -1 Samuel 15:18
Tuesday PARALYZED OR ENERGIZED?
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"How long will you grieve?" -1 Samuel 16:1
"How can I go?" -1 Samuel 16:2
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Publications
· Simple Bible Reading Guide
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· The Bible on Money
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· Gambling - Lottery, Raffles, Bingo
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· Life-Changing Prayers from the Bible
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· The Pro-Life Scriptural/Encyclical Rosary
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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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Pray for all who suffer heart conditions today.
(Anonymous, , 1/13/2018 11:49:15 AM)
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 , , 1/13/2018 11:36:53 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in our hearts. 12 years ago today I had bypass surgery. 17-19 blockages. A surgeon who thought I
would not make it. A surgery team thinking the worse. The surgeon said after all was done I was
given a gift and pointed upward. Thank you LORD. Fear is useless; Trust in the JESUS.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 1/13/2018 11:01:24 AM)
I do not need a perfect life, just a life knowing God is with me through all of it. Pray that I feel
God's love, know God's peace, God's strength, protection and comfort - please God bring peace to my
husband's and my troubled souls. Some financial relief would help. Please hear my prayer and the
prayers of all the faithful. I ask this through Christ our Lord .. Amen - Thank you.
(VRAS , United States, 1/13/2018 7:35:28 AM)
Pray please God will help my husband, Doug, that God gives comfort to him, restores his faith and
confidence -Please God watch over Doug today, help him through his stress today and grant him a
peaceful night sleep tonight. Lord Jesus Christ son of our living God please have mercy on my husband.
I ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen. Thank you.
(Virginia , United States, 1/13/2018 7:33:14 AM)
Thank you Lord for a home and all of the gifts you have given me. Give me strength through my crosses.
(Anonymous, , 1/13/2018 7:27:51 AM)
Thank you Lord for another day. Father pray for your wisdom and direction. There is a lot going on
which I don't have control over them,open my eyes and walk with me. In Jesus name we pray Amen.
(Naa, , 1/13/2018 1:31:41 AM)
Dear Lord Please bless Crystal & Cheryl - Please keep them safe and in Your loving care Please bless
them with life partners. Please bless them in their jobs. Please bless them with Your Peace. Thank You
Lord Jesus.
(Don D. , NASIK, MAHARASHTRA, India, 1/13/2018 12:09:19 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.
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
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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
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
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
"MOST IMPORTANT"
Mother of God is the most important title of Our Lady.
GOD IS CLOSE TO US
To call Mary the Mother of God reminds us of this: God is close to humanity, even as a child is
close to the mother who bears him in her womb.
"BELOVED CHILDREN"
Ours is the joy of knowing that our solitude has ended. It is the beauty of knowing that we are
beloved children, of knowing that this childhood of ours can never be taken away from us. It is
to see a reflection of ourselves in the frail and infant God resting in His mother's arms, and to
realize that humanity is precious and sacred to the Lord. Henceforth, to serve human life is to
serve God.
(Source:
Homily, Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the 51st World Day of Peace, 1/1/2018)
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PM Ministry List
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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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2018 RETREATS
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2018 RETREATS
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· How Do I Seek the Kingdom of God? (Feb 16-17)
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