July 15th 15th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, again and again, we try to walk with You, but our life gets in the way.
We start to worry and fret, we get anxious and fearful, instead of just trusting You.
Jesus, give us the grace to truly trust you.
Let us truly realize that we don't have the answer, except You.
You, Christ, are the true answer to all of life, with all of its twists and turns.
Lord, help us truly realize that You have a plan, we may not understand it, or even realize it,
but Your plan will work out when You say it will.
Give us the courage to go forward everyday into trusting You and Your ways.
Keep us in the arms of You and Mary our mother.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CUSTOM-MADE FOR PRAISE
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"Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." -Ephesians 1:3
Before we were created, the Lord destined us to "praise His glory" (Eph 1:12). Our bodies are not
ideal for thinking, working, or running. Our human limitations are obvious when we forget
information, stumble over our words, stumble over our feet, or get tired. However, our bodies are
tailor-made to praise God. From our renewed minds (see Rm 12:2), singing tongues, praying lips, open
hearts, raised hands, to our dancing feet - we are created to praise God always and forever.
Our greatest praise of God is Eucharistic worship. At Mass, Jesus, the eternal High Priest, is not
only the Object of our praises but also the Leader of our praise and worship to the Father and in
the Holy Spirit. Through, with, and in Jesus we share at Mass in the heavenly praises offered by the
angels and saints to the Holy Trinity.
In this book, One Bread, One Body, we try to help you better understand, appreciate, and apply the
readings for Mass. Thus, you will better celebrate the Liturgy of the Word, the first part of our
praise and worship at Mass. If we are helping you praise the Lord and worship in the Eucharist,
please let us know, for this is the purpose of our ministry.
Praise the Lord always and forever! Praise our Eucharistic Lord!
Prayer: Father, fashion perfect praise in my life (see Ps 8:3). "Let the high praises of God" be in
my throat (Ps 149:6).
Promise: "They went off, preaching the need of repentance. They expelled many demons, anointed the
sick with oil, and worked many cures." -Mk 6:12-13
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus! You are "the Way, and the Truth and the Life" (Jn 14:6). Alleluia!
Monday NOTHING BUT THE CROSS
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"He who will not take up his cross and come after Me is not worthy of Me." -Matthew 10:38
Tuesday WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON JUDGMENT DAY?
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"I assure you, it will go easier for Tyre and Sidon than for you on the day of judgment."
-Matthew 11:22
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Publications
· Simple Bible Reading Guide
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· The Presentation Story
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· The Beatitudes
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· Healing the Family Tree
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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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I am a man of all anxiety and so always worried about things. I know I need to have trust in the Lord,
which I lack drastically. Please pray that I increase my trust in the Lord so much that my faith
always overpowers my unwanted imaginations and thoughts and anxiety. And my prayer life is increased
70 times 7. And also that my obsession to worry for my newly ordained Priest Brother not only
decreases but transforms into complete and explicit Trust and Faith in Jesus Christ. Amen, Amen
(Anonymous, , 7/14/2018 6:58:55 PM)
We are still praying for some healing ! Please father ,God send your Holy Spirit to heal us ! thank
you Jesus for touching us with your LOVE !
(Anonymous, United States, 7/14/2018 4:10:50 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently in
our hearts. Through JESUS all is [possible. JESUS please forgive my sins. JESUS please help us.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 7/14/2018 2:32:02 PM)
Please help me Lord Jesus to be an LPN with someone to help me & that my son find a good job, Amen &
thank you
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Bravado is false courage, and it ought to be seen for what it is.
(Anonymous, , 7/14/2018 12:12:28 PM)
Courage inspires courage. True courage comes from the Lord. Cowardice and hatred is inspired by the
devil.
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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:
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Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
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Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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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
CALLED TO HOLINESS
ASK THE SPIRIT
Always ask the Spirit what Jesus expects from you at every moment of your life and in every decision
you must make, so as to discern its place in the mission you have received. Allow the Spirit to
forge in you the personal mystery that can reflect Jesus Christ in today's world. (23)
DON'T BE AFRAID
Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the
contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when He created you, and you will be faithful
to your deepest self. To depend on God sets us free from every form of enslavement and leads us to
recognize our great dignity. (32)
AIM HIGH
Do not be afraid to set your sights higher, to allow yourself to be loved and liberated by God. Do
not be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. Holiness does not make you less human,
since it is an encounter between your weakness and the power of God's grace. For in the words of
Leon Bloy, when all is said and done, "the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint."
(34)
(Source: Apostolic Exhortation Guadete et Exsultate, dated 3/19/2018)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about some of our
ministries.
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2018 RETREATS
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2018 RETREATS
· St. Paul's Letters to Timothy (Jul 13-15)
· Healing the Broken-Hearted - Retreat for the Divorced and Separated (Sep 14-16)
· The Consolation of the Holy Spirit: Strength in the Challenge of Widowhood (Sep 14-15)
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