January 21st The third Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, we celebrate the conversion of St. Paul this week.
Help us to always be converting to a more intimate relationship to You.
Help us see that in the life of service that You call us to, that we have to keep renewing our
committments to You.
We can never be satisfied until like You, in true faith we can walk on water.
Help us, Christ, to be always and everywhere trying to be more apostalic in our lives and more
evangelical in our being You to 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 DROP EVERYTHING
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"Jesus said to them, 'Come after Me.' " -Mark 1:17
Jesus is here. Drop everything. Imitate the Ninevites who stopped the workings of their whole
society in order to fast, put on sackcloth, and repent (Jon 3:5). When Simon and Andrew met Jesus,
they dropped their fishing business (Mk 1:18). James and John did the same thing in addition to
leaving behind their father, Zebedee (Mk 1:20).
Because Jesus is here and will come again in glory, husbands should live as though they did not
have wives (1 Cor 7:29), that is, they should at times temporarily abstain from marital relations
so that they can pray and fast (1 Cor 7:5). Those who are weeping or rejoicing (1 Cor 7:30) should
stop thinking about how they feel, because "the time is short" (1 Cor 7:29) and "the kingdom of God
is at hand" (Mk 1:15, our transl). Moreover, those who are buyers and involved in the world's system
(see 1 Cor 7:30-31) need to start financial planning foar the time when a person will not be allowed
"to buy or sell anything unless he was first marked with the name of the beast" (Rv 13:17). "The
world as we know it is passing away" (1 Cor 7:31).
Christ has died. Drop everything. Christ is risen. Drop everything. Christ will come again. Drop
everything. Jesus is Lord!
Prayer: Father, free me from being possessed by my possessions.
Promise: "Repent and believe in the gospel." -Mk 1:15, our transl.
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25) I rejoice in You forever!
Monday WATER AND BLOOD
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"Here we are, your bone and your flesh." -2 Samuel 5:1
Tuesday CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS
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"David went to bring up the ark of God from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David amid
festivities." -2 Samuel 6:12
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Who Am I in Christ?
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Pray This Prayer Over My Life: God I ask You in Jesus name today and forever honor Psalm 31:1,
Psalm 91:11, Psalm 121:8, Isaiah 54:17, Jeremiah 20:11, and 3John 1:2 over Ms. Linda's life. Bless
Ms. Linda with the desire, strength, spirit of obedience to always obey Your Word and will for her
life. Let her live her life only for Your approval and applause. Protect her from all hurt, harm,
danger and the plans of the enemy of her soul. Deliver her of anything in her life that is not of
you. Bless her to prosper, be in excellent health, and bless her soul to prosper in the Word and
Ways of God. May she never cease to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Lead, guide, and
direct her footsteps daily. Bless her to dream the dreams of God, live her life to please You,
fulfill the purpose You created her for, and be a success in Christ Jesus. God forever honor this
prayer over her life today and for always. Thank You Jesus. Amen. Thank You, Ms. Linda
(Linda , Houston, Texas, United States, 1/20/2018 12:34:56 PM)
Pray that the people of Peru and Chile will not waste the opportunities, gifts and blessing
bestowed on them by the Pope, who is guided by the Holy Trinity and the Blessed Mother.
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2018 12:11:05 PM)
Open our hearts, O Lord, to listen to the words of your Son.
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2018 11:32:27 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in our hearts. LORD please forgive this sinner and please guide me and us here to a closer life
with You. Guide me to be a true Christian presence and a true Christian inside. Please help me to
bring myself and others closer to You. I ask this in the name of JESUS,
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 1/20/2018 9:51:39 AM)
Pray for those nations suffering from drought, especially South Africa. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 1/20/2018 8:35:40 AM)
I wish to submit my petition at the Holy Feet of Mother Mary and Jesus Christ; that I get married
to the man I love. I love him deeply and I wish to spend my entire life with him (as his spouse).
Mother Mary and Jesus Christ, never was it know, who came to you with their heartfelt desires was
ever left disappointed; with this faith, confidence and belief, I come to you. Oh Mother Mary and
Jesus Christ, please hear and answer me!
(KD, UAE, UAE, United Arab Emirates, 1/20/2018 3:43:18 AM)
Thank you Lord for another week. Fathere I thank you for your help with the clearing of the
container, the second one is in your hands,we need your help in finding the money and your favor,
we trust in you to help us with the ssles,in Jesus name we pray Amen
(Naa, , 1/20/2018 1:46:09 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
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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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
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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
WELCOME, LOVE, HELP
All life, from life in the mother's womb to that of the elderly, the suffering and the sick, and to
that of the troublesome and even repellent, is to be welcomed, loved and helped.
WHAT GOD WANTS US TO BE
... Mary is what God wants us to be, what He wants His Church to be: a Mother who is tender and
lowly, poor in material goods and rich in love, free of sin and united to Jesus, keeping God in our
hearts and our neighbor in our lives. To set out anew, let us look to our Mother. In her heart beats
the heart of the Church.
LEAVE BEHIND USELESS BAGGAGE
Devotion to Mary is not spiritual etiquette; it is a requirement of the Christian life. Looking to
the Mother, we are asked to leave behind all sorts of useless baggage and to rediscover what really
matters.
(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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2018 RETREATS
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