July 5th 14th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, even though the church calls this time of the year, ordinary, in to and through You nothing is ordinary.
It is amazing that You, who are God, love us with a love that is impossible to comprehend.
We are so blessed to be called children of God, for that is what we really are.
Jesus, thank You for continuing to intercede for us to the Father.
And thank You Father, for all the graces You give us.
Help us to try to love more with the kind of love that is truly Christ like.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday IMPOSSIBLE CHRISTIANITY
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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you." -Matthew 11:28
The Lord has made living the Christian life humanly impossible. We must be made perfect as our heavenly
Father is perfect (Mt 5:48). We must become holy in every aspect of our conduct (1 Pt 1:15) or we will not
see God (Heb 12:14), that is, we will not see Jesus face to face in heaven (see 1 Cor 13:12). Furthermore,
we must be compassionate as our Father is compassionate (Lk 6:36) and pure as Jesus is pure (1 Jn 3:3). If
we fall into sin on one point of God's law, we become guilty on all counts (Jas 2:10).
Because living the Christian life is humanly impossible, many people don't even try. Some are honest enough
to admit that they don't try. Others try to water down Christianity to make it more humanly possible, and
then rationalize their lukewarmness (see Rv 3:16). Some even try to live Christianity by their own power.
They eventually get frustrated and burn out. At this point, they are tempted to dismiss Christianity
completely. Instead, they should come to Jesus and learn from Him (Mt 11:28-29). Jesus will teach us that
Christianity is not a do-it-yourself religion, but one in which we let it be done to us (see Lk 1:38). Then
the burden of Christianity, while still humanly impossible, is easy and light (Mt 11:30).
Prayer: Father, may I give up trying to do the impossible and let You do it.
Promise: "You are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you." -Rm 8:9
Praise: The Lord Jesus, after He rose, was "taken up into glory" (see 1 Tm 3:16). Praise You, Jesus!
Monday HE LOVES EVEN MORE
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"I will espouse you to Me forever: I will espouse you in right and in justice, in love and in mercy."
-Hosea 2:21
Tuesday THE WORKS
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"The harvest is good but laborers are scarce. Beg the Harvest Master to send out laborers to gather His
harvest."-Matthew 9:37-38
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the
devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host - by the Divine Power
of God - cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of
souls. Amen.
Anonymous
July 4, 2020
Please pray for good results on all of my husband's pre-op tests so he can have his hip replacement surgery.
Like in Mathew's Gospel - 9:1-8, Jesus curing the paralytic, let Jesus have mercy on my husband and grant
successful surgery so my husband can walk better and pain free. I ask this through Christ our Lord.
Thank you.
Virginia
Las Vegas, NV
USA
July 4, 2020
Please heal us inside and out. Please help our marriage. Thanks for all rhe blessings love and acceptance.
Anonymous
July 4, 2020
Please open Churches back up! Holy Spirit, Blessed Mother help us now in these uncertain times. Give us
prudence, one of Thy Gifts. Through Christ amen.
Anonymous
July 3, 2020
Oh Lord, on Independence Day I pray for America to live in accordance with Your love. Mary, Immaculate
Conception America is under Your patronage, pray for us. Convert Russia too
Anonymous
July 3, 2020
First Friday of the month, pray to The Sacred Heart of Jesus to unite your heart with His.
Anonymous
July 3, 2020
Pray for the conversion of sinners.
Anonymous
July 3, 2020
Saint Thomas, please pray for my wife's transformation and her reunion with her family, her husband and son.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Anonymous
July 3, 2020
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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
Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 28 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with Deacon Ken Meade from the Archdiocese of Cleveland and two lay teachers, Jon Smith of
Fortville, IN and Darlene Davis of Greenfield, IN.. 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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