September 13th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
Oh! Jesus, what sorrow can be more painful then a mother watching her beloved Son die a most horrible
death.
This week our church honors Mary of "Lady of sorrows" who stood at Your cross and saw You die.
Yet her faith was not dimmed, because her trust in the Father continued.
Please, oh! Jesus, give us some of that faith that we might continue to face all the problems of life
with the faith of Mary.
Lord, let us give You praise and glory throughout our lives.
Lord, let us have the peace that only You can give, and let Your love guide us always.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THANK YOU FOR COMMANDING THE IMPOSSIBLE
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"Then in anger the master handed him over to the torturers until he paid back all that he owed. My
heavenly Father will treat you in exactly the same way unless each of you forgives his brother from his
heart." -Matthew 18:34-35
If we don't accept the grace to forgive those who have sinned against us:
. the Lord remembers our sins in detail (see Sir 28:1),
. we should not expect to be healed by the Lord (Sir 28:3),
. we will not be forgiven (Sir 28:2, 4-5), and
. we will be handed over to torturers, such as compulsiveness, fear, depression, self-hatred, anxiety,
and other evils (Mt 18:34-35).
Therefore, we must accept the grace to forgive our brothers and sisters in Christ immediately
(see Mt 5:25), repeatedly (Mt 18:22), and from the heart (Mt 18:35). This applies not only to those who
have stopped sinning against us but also to those continuing to sin against us. This applies even to our
enemies.
Obviously, it is humanly impossible to forgive. "To err is human; to forgive is divine" (quoted from
Alexander Pope). Our only hope is to turn to the Lord, Who is divine. He always provides the grace to
obey His commands. He raises us above our human limitations to empower us to choose to forgive immediately
all who have sinned against us. Jesus gives us the privilege to live in the new world of grace and mercy.
How awesome it is to share in the miracle and mystery of forgiving! Thank You, Jesus, for Your command
that we forgive from the heart 70 x 7 times! (Mt 18:22) Thank You for grace and mercy beyond measure!
Alleluia!
Prayer: Father, may I look at forgiving others the way You do.
Promise: "None of us lives as his own master and none of us dies as his own master. While we live we are
responsible to the Lord, and when we die we die as His servants." -Rm 14:7-8
Praise: Lord, You are descended from David yet Son of God (Rm 1:3-4). Praise You Jesus!
Monday WHAT JESUS DID ON THE CROSS
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Jesus "was known to be of human estate, and it was thus that He humbled Himself, obediently accepting even
death, death on a cross!" -Philippians 2:7-8
Tuesday MOM'S CRYING
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"Jesus said to His mother, 'Woman, there is your son.' In turn He said to the disciple, 'There is your
mother.' " -John 19:26-27
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· Who Am I in Christ?
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For the spiritual and physical protection of our daughter EB and my husband CWB. Thank you.
Carol.
September 12, 2020
Mary always points us to God, reminding us of God's infinite goodness. She helps us to open our hearts
to God's ways, wherever those may lead us. Honored under the title "Queen of Peace," Mary encourages us
to cooperate with Jesus in building a peace based on justice, a peace that respects the fundamental
human rights of all peoples.
Anonymous
September 12, 2020
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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 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
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2020 RETREATS
Healing the Broken Hearted: A Retreat for Divorced or Separated (Sep 18-20)
Consolation of the Holy Spirit: Strength in the Challenge of Widowhood (Sep 18-20)
The Gospel of Luke: The Holy Spirit Forms Disciples (Oct 16-18)
Married Couples' Retreat (Nov 13)
Men's Retreat: Answer the Holy Spirit's Call: "Ignite the Holy Fire!" (Dec 4-6)
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