September 15th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of an apostle who lived the good life till You
called him.
Then he lived the great life of knowing You.
St. Matthew was a tax collector and enjoyed the pleasure of a big house, and lots of friends.
But, You, Jesus called him and he gave it all away.
Please Lord, give us the true understanding, that only in knowing You, will we ever find the real meaning
of life.
Let us see that all the things of this world will pass away, but being with You will never pass away.
You, Christ, are the way and truth of life.
Thank You for your love.
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 CANCER HARDEST TO GET
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"While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was deeply moved. He ran out to
meet him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him." -Luke 15:20
Unforgiveness is like cancer. If we don't "get it all," it will eventually kill us. Therefore, we should
focus on the person we are least willing to forgive.
Sometimes the "worst offenders" are our worst problem (see 1 Tm 1:15). We need to be willing to accept
God's grace to forgive the cruelest murderers, rapists, and terrorists. Only by the grace of Jesus can
we forgive anyone, in particular these worst offenders.
Sometimes the "repeat offenders" present the most formidable challenge. Yet Jesus commands us to forgive
seventy times seven times (Mt 18:22). His grace is sufficient (2 Cor 12:9).
For many people, the closest offenders are the worst. Spouses, children, parents, or people we see every
day have the greatest potential to hurt us. How humanly impossible it is to forgive prodigal children and
prodigal brothers! (see Lk 15:28)
Which person are you least willing to forgive? Right now, turn to Jesus and say: "Only by Your grace,
Jesus, I decide to forgive the person I am least willing to forgive." The cancer of unforgiveness is
totally gone. You can live with Jesus forever.
Prayer: Father, thank You for the miracle of forgiveness. Make me a minister of reconciliation (2 Cor 5:18).
Promise: "So the Lord relented in the punishment He had threatened to inflict on His people." -Ex 32:14
Praise: Praise You, Jesus. You have revealed the Father's unconditional love for us all. We lift our hearts
in love to You forever.
Monday HANDS UP!
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"In every place the men shall offer prayers with blameless hands held aloft." -1 Timothy 2:8
"Hear the sound of my pleading, when I cry to You, lifting up my hands toward Your holy shrine." -Psalm 28:2
Tuesday THE VISITATION OF JESUS
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"God has visited His people." -Luke 7:16
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please heal us inside and out. Please help scott, melanie, and brother jerry. Help us have a great weekend.
Thanks for all the blessings love and acceptance.
(Anonymous, , 9/14/2019 8:12:33 AM)
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. Through JESUS there is hope. Through JESUS there is love.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 9/13/2019 11:49:08 PM)
Please pray for Chris who is contemplating suicide. Pray he will give himself over to God. Pray for his
sons and all his family. Pray he and his family will get the help that they need. Pray for Mike, Delores,
Justin, Livi, Billy, Adrienne and all their family. Pray for their conversions and healing Thanks God bless
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Please pray for Dolly to see her great grandchildren soon, that someone will take her to them or they come
visit her. Also, special intention for her. Thank you!
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Jesus told his disciples a parable: "Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit?
No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. Why
do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own? How can
you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye,' when you do not even notice the
wooden beam in your own eye? You hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see
clearly to remove the splinter in your brother's eye."
(Anonymous, , 9/13/2019 12:55:12 PM)
Please watch over our daughter EB and my husband CWB and keep them safe. Thank You Lord and thanks to all the
prayer warriors here.
(Carol , Arizona, , 9/13/2019 12:04:18 PM)
R N as they seek Gods will for a life of togetherness and love. Abba Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit take complete
control of their hearts minds and spirits. Let every aspect of their preparation be blessed and holy. Let
every member of both families experience love joy peace happiness as they plan their special day. May this be
a time of grace and blessing for all. That they make the right choices and decisions and all is covered under
their budget. Mother Mary please intercede for them now and always. Amen
(Ann, India, 9/13/2019 11:32:26 AM)
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 27 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
END HUNGER
WE CAN DO IT
We do indeed have the adequate means and framework so that beautiful words and good wishes may become an
action plan of substance that leads effectively to the eradication of hunger in our world. To this end we
need joint efforts, upright hearts, and persistent concern to firmly and resolutely make the other's
problems one's own.
"LACK OF POLITICAL WILL"
There is a fundamental lack of political will. What is needed is the willingness to end hunger, and this
ultimately will not happen without a moral conviction that is shared by all peoples and all religious
persuasions, where the integral good of the person is at the heart of all initiatives and consists in
"doing to another what we would want done to ourselves."
DON'T BE INDIFFERENT
... These are some reflections I wish to share with those men and women who do not allow themselves to
succumb to indifference; who hear the cry of those who do not have the minimum needed to lead a dignified
life.
(Source: Message for World Food Day 2018, issued 10/16/2018)
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