February 11th The Sixth Sunday in ordinary time
This week oh! Jesus, we begin Lent.
Jesus, help us to make this Lent truly a time of conversion and
the start of a new and deeper relationship with You.
Let us really see, through You, what we have to give up or get
rid of from our lives.
Let us give up whatever is keeping us from truly being one in You.
Let Your light of love open our hearts so that we may see You as
our Lord, God, and King of Kings.
Let this Lent truly be the beginning of a new life of love and service.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday A. M. D. G.
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"Whatever you do - you should do all for the glory of God." -1 Corinthians 10:31
It's the middle of winter; it's bitterly cold; it's so tempting to hide away and just go through
the motions. However, Lent begins on Wednesday. Lent is a great antidote for the temptation to go
through the motions and do the bare minimum in our work, school, marriage, parenting, ministry, etc.
The Church gives us Lent to break through the drudgery of life (see Jb 7:1). There can be no going
through the motions at the foot of the cross. When we place ourselves in the glory of God's presence
in heaven, there is also no minimalism and no going through the motions. God's glory is one of the
greatest motivating factors in this life. We Christians do all "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam," for the
greater glory of God.
When we are concerned for the glory of God, we do not take a day off. When we relax, get skeptical,
or express bitterness or unforgiveness, or commit sins, we do not give God glory in the sight of
others (e.g. Nm 20:12). We might interact with someone for the first and only time today, and our
actions and attitudes might influence them to decide for or against the Lord. The great baseball
player, Joe DiMaggio, was once asked why he played so hard, even in meaningless games. He replied:
"There might be a boy in the stands who may only see me play this one time. He deserves to see my
best, so I always give my best." How much more must we, who serve Almighty God, do our very best at
all times, for the glory of God is at stake!
Prayer: Father, like the prophets Moses and Ezekiel, "let me see Your glory" (Ex 33:18). May I spend
my life doing all for your glory.
Promise: "I said, 'I confess my faults to the Lord,' and You took away the guilt of my sin." -Ps 32:5
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, for rising to new life and for vanquishing sin and death. Alleluia!
Monday LOOKING FOR A SIGN?
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"[The Pharisees] were looking for some heavenly sign from Him as a test. With a sigh from the depths
of His spirit He said, 'Why does this age seek a sign? I assure you, no such sign will be given it!' "
-Mark 8:11-12
Tuesday FOOT-NOTES
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"When I say, 'My foot is slipping,' Your kindness, O Lord, sustains me." -Psalm 94:18
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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 a women I love to be with her soon
(brian, amherst, ohio, United States, 2/10/2018 7:28:49 PM)
Lord Jesus, help me to be more patient and tolerant in all things. May I be more aware of my
surroundings and the things that stir up intolerance and anger in me. I am weak Lord, but let your
strength be made more perfect in these times of my weakness that I may glorify you in my words and
actions. Amen.
(Gertrude , Accra , Accra , Ghana, 2/10/2018 7:11:49 PM)
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 , , 2/10/2018 1:24:09 PM)
Through the intercession of Mother Mary, St. Joseph, St. Michael, St. George, St. Gemma, St. Pio,
St. Benedict, St. Gemma, St. Francis, St. Martha, Fr. Amorth, Fr. Amantini, St. Rita, St. Monica,
St. Ambrose, all catholic saints, our guardian angels, family angels, and holy children, in the mighty
name of your son Lord our God Jesus Christ we implore thee and storm heavens to cast out right now,
bind, burn and destory Satan and all evil spirits affecting my wife J and my in-laws
(CA, , 2/10/2018 12:44:20 PM)
Bring the healing presence of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit to our 15 year-old son D who suffers
from anger, anxiety, and depression. He is acting as if possessed and we pray that any evilness
attacking him is cast out and our family of six is filled with the love, peace, hope, and joy of God
in heaven. Mother Mary, St. Joseph, and all the angels and saints, guide us, protect us, pray for us.
St. Valentine, pray for us. Thank you, Jesus.
(Anonymous, , 2/10/2018 12:34:35 PM)
For Sean G. as he has lost his way and is following a path of destruction, violence, and abuse. He has
turned against his marriage and his children and needs help finding his faith in God.
(Anonymous, , 2/10/2018 11:27:49 AM)
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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
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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