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Saturday, October 27, 2012
Ephesians 4:7-16, Psalm 122:1-5, Luke 13:1-9
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CHILDREN NO MORE
"Be children no longer." -Ephesians 4:14
We Christians are called to be child-like, not childish (1 Cor 14:20). Being childish means being "tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of doctrine that originates in human trickery and skill in proposing error" (Eph 4:14). It means being manipulated and enslaved.
The way to freedom from childishness is to profess the truth in love (Eph 4:15). The truth will set us free (Jn 8:32) and have us "grow to the full maturity of Christ the Head" (Eph 4:15).
We grow up and grow out of childishness by obeying apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers who will equip us for the work of service to build up the body of Christ (Eph 4:11-12). The truth that sets us free from childishness is not just general spiritual information; it is the truth that prepares us for full-time service to the body of Christ. This is the call of all the baptized.
Furthermore, the truth that frees and equips us for service is based on the Bible. "All Scripture is inspired of God and is useful for teaching - for reproof, correction, and training in holiness so that the man of God may be fully competent and equipped for every good work" (2 Tm 3:16-17).
Therefore, study and know God's word in the Scriptures to prepare for God's service or else live the enslaved, confused life of a child. Grow up or be manipulated. It's the Bible and God's service, or confusion and darkness. "Let us, then, be children no longer" (Eph 4:14).
Prayer: Father, may I give You reason to rejoice in my growth. May I be "fully mature and lacking in nothing" (Jas 1:4).
Promise: "Through [Jesus] the whole body grows, and with the proper functioning of the members joined firmly together by each supporting ligament, builds itself up in love." -Eph 4:16
Praise: Jesus delivered Robert from a life of dealing and abusing drugs.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
DISMEMBERING - One Bread, One Body, 10/26/2012
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 12:54-59
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DISMEMBERING
"There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all." -Ephesians 4:4-6
The division of the Christian Church into thousands of denominations is directly opposed to God's will. Jesus prays that we would all be one as He and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). Yet we have resigned ourselves to this scandal of division for hundreds of years. We have become accustomed to Christians' willful disobedience to God. We feel helpless to do anything about our divisions. At best, we pray sporadically that the Lord may miraculously intervene and restore unity to His Church.
We must do more than pray. Unity has its origin in the Spirit but is preserved by our efforts (Eph 4:3). We must "make every effort" (Eph 4:3) "to live a life worthy of the calling" (Eph 4:1) we have received, "with perfect humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another lovingly" (Eph 4:2). Are we making "every effort" if we don't even talk or pray with our "separated brethren"? Are we as concerned about this problem as if our fingers, hands, or arms were cut off from our bodies? Will we tolerate the dismembering of Christ's body or will we do something?
The Lord is doing something about the condition of His Body. Seek His will and obey Him.
Prayer: Father, I'm sorry for my part in breaking up Your family by sin and apathy. Forgive me.
Promise: "He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, a reward from God his Savior. Such is the race that seeks for Him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob." -Ps 24:5-6
Praise: Louise led her kidnapper to give his life to Jesus. He felt Jesus take away the hatred from his life.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 12:54-59
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DISMEMBERING
"There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all." -Ephesians 4:4-6
The division of the Christian Church into thousands of denominations is directly opposed to God's will. Jesus prays that we would all be one as He and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). Yet we have resigned ourselves to this scandal of division for hundreds of years. We have become accustomed to Christians' willful disobedience to God. We feel helpless to do anything about our divisions. At best, we pray sporadically that the Lord may miraculously intervene and restore unity to His Church.
We must do more than pray. Unity has its origin in the Spirit but is preserved by our efforts (Eph 4:3). We must "make every effort" (Eph 4:3) "to live a life worthy of the calling" (Eph 4:1) we have received, "with perfect humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another lovingly" (Eph 4:2). Are we making "every effort" if we don't even talk or pray with our "separated brethren"? Are we as concerned about this problem as if our fingers, hands, or arms were cut off from our bodies? Will we tolerate the dismembering of Christ's body or will we do something?
The Lord is doing something about the condition of His Body. Seek His will and obey Him.
Prayer: Father, I'm sorry for my part in breaking up Your family by sin and apathy. Forgive me.
Promise: "He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, a reward from God his Savior. Such is the race that seeks for Him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob." -Ps 24:5-6
Praise: Louise led her kidnapper to give his life to Jesus. He felt Jesus take away the hatred from his life.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
MELT DOWN - One Bread, One Body, 10/25/2012
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, Luke 12:49-53
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MELT DOWN
"I have come to light a fire on the earth. How I wish the blaze were ignited!" -Luke 12:49
Jesus wants to set the world on fire (Lk 12:49). This fire is that of a blast furnace - a fire so hot it will separate impurities from metal (see 1 Pt 1:7). Jesus wants to set our families on fire. He wants to blast our families with such a fire that it will melt them down and divide anything in our families put together contrary to God's will (see Lk 12:51ff).
Will you pray for holy fire to consume your family? "Our God is a consuming Fire" (Heb 12:29). Therefore, it's a fearful but necessary thing to fall into His hands (see Heb 10:31). Pray for your family to be "fire-tried" (1 Pt 1:7) and fire-purified (see Mal 3:2-3). When your prayer is answered, you may initially be alarmed as you see the sin and unforgiveness in your family rise quickly to the surface. Nevertheless, pray on and pray through. Pray by faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7). The situation may have to look worse before it really gets better. Keep praying for God's fire and our repentance to finally result in family unity with each other and with God forever. "Let the fire fall."
Prayer: Father, may I not be so concerned about burnout that I never catch fire.
Promise: "That is why I kneel before the Father from Whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name; and I pray that He will bestow on you gifts in keeping with the riches of His glory." -Eph 3:14-16
Praise: Richard burned his pornographic magazines, went to Confession, gave his life to Jesus, and returned to the Church.
(For a related teaching, order our tape on Developing a Deep Personal Relationship with Jesus "on audio AV 52-1 or video V-52.)
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, Luke 12:49-53
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MELT DOWN
"I have come to light a fire on the earth. How I wish the blaze were ignited!" -Luke 12:49
Jesus wants to set the world on fire (Lk 12:49). This fire is that of a blast furnace - a fire so hot it will separate impurities from metal (see 1 Pt 1:7). Jesus wants to set our families on fire. He wants to blast our families with such a fire that it will melt them down and divide anything in our families put together contrary to God's will (see Lk 12:51ff).
Will you pray for holy fire to consume your family? "Our God is a consuming Fire" (Heb 12:29). Therefore, it's a fearful but necessary thing to fall into His hands (see Heb 10:31). Pray for your family to be "fire-tried" (1 Pt 1:7) and fire-purified (see Mal 3:2-3). When your prayer is answered, you may initially be alarmed as you see the sin and unforgiveness in your family rise quickly to the surface. Nevertheless, pray on and pray through. Pray by faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7). The situation may have to look worse before it really gets better. Keep praying for God's fire and our repentance to finally result in family unity with each other and with God forever. "Let the fire fall."
Prayer: Father, may I not be so concerned about burnout that I never catch fire.
Promise: "That is why I kneel before the Father from Whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name; and I pray that He will bestow on you gifts in keeping with the riches of His glory." -Eph 3:14-16
Praise: Richard burned his pornographic magazines, went to Confession, gave his life to Jesus, and returned to the Church.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
OUR JOB AND OUR JOY - One Bread, One Body, 10/24/2012
Wednesday, October 24, 2012, St. Anthony Mary Claret
Ephesians 3:2-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 12:39-48
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OUR JOB AND OUR JOY
"Who in your opinion is that faithful, farsighted steward whom the Master will set over His servants to dispense their ration of grain in season?" -Luke 12:42
When Jesus comes back today or later, what will you be doing? Will you be quarreling with the other servants of Jesus (Lk 12:45) or dispensing the "ration of grain in season"? (Lk 12:42) Will you be feeding His sheep (Jn 21:17) with God's Word? (Mt 4:4) Will you be sharing your faith in Jesus?
The Lord has given us so much. Many of us are privileged to receive daily in Holy Communion the Gift of gifts, Jesus Christ, God Himself. The Lord has made us new creations by His death and resurrection. The Holy Trinity even lives within us. "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man" (1 Cor 2:9) what God has already done for us.
"When much has been given a man, much will be required of him. More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted" (Lk 12:48). The Lord, out of love for a lost world, rightly expects us to share our faith at every opportunity (see 1 Pt 3:15). On Judgment Day, He will hold us accountable for doing this. When He returns, He will expect to see us dispensing the grain, feeding the sheep, sharing our faith.
Most of you have heard this message before. This is not the first time you have read today's Gospel reading. However, you may not have obeyed it. Repent, ask for the Holy Spirit, and give people the opportunity to hear about, know, and love Jesus.
Prayer: Father, I will not deceive myself by only hearing Your word but not doing it (Jas 1:22).
Promise: "Through the Church, God's manifold wisdom is made known to the principalities and powers of heaven, in accord with His age-old purpose, carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Eph 3:10-11
Praise: Living a life of love for Christ, St. Anthony wrote and published almost two-hundred spiritual books or pamphlets throughout the years of his apostolate.
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Ephesians 3:2-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 12:39-48
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OUR JOB AND OUR JOY
"Who in your opinion is that faithful, farsighted steward whom the Master will set over His servants to dispense their ration of grain in season?" -Luke 12:42
When Jesus comes back today or later, what will you be doing? Will you be quarreling with the other servants of Jesus (Lk 12:45) or dispensing the "ration of grain in season"? (Lk 12:42) Will you be feeding His sheep (Jn 21:17) with God's Word? (Mt 4:4) Will you be sharing your faith in Jesus?
The Lord has given us so much. Many of us are privileged to receive daily in Holy Communion the Gift of gifts, Jesus Christ, God Himself. The Lord has made us new creations by His death and resurrection. The Holy Trinity even lives within us. "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man" (1 Cor 2:9) what God has already done for us.
"When much has been given a man, much will be required of him. More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted" (Lk 12:48). The Lord, out of love for a lost world, rightly expects us to share our faith at every opportunity (see 1 Pt 3:15). On Judgment Day, He will hold us accountable for doing this. When He returns, He will expect to see us dispensing the grain, feeding the sheep, sharing our faith.
Most of you have heard this message before. This is not the first time you have read today's Gospel reading. However, you may not have obeyed it. Repent, ask for the Holy Spirit, and give people the opportunity to hear about, know, and love Jesus.
Prayer: Father, I will not deceive myself by only hearing Your word but not doing it (Jas 1:22).
Promise: "Through the Church, God's manifold wisdom is made known to the principalities and powers of heaven, in accord with His age-old purpose, carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord." -Eph 3:10-11
Praise: Living a life of love for Christ, St. Anthony wrote and published almost two-hundred spiritual books or pamphlets throughout the years of his apostolate.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
A.D. MEANS AFTER DEATH - One Bread, One Body, 10/23/2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012, St. John of Capistrano
Ephesians 2:12-22, Psalm 85:9-14, Luke 12:35-38
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A.D. MEANS AFTER DEATH
"This means that you are strangers and aliens no longer." -Ephesians 2:19
Before we were baptized into Jesus Christ (see Rm 6:3), we "were strangers to the covenant and its promise" (Eph 2:12). We "were without hope and without God in the world" (Eph 2:12). We were far from God (Eph 2:13, 17). Without Christ, a barrier stood between ourselves and God (see Mt 27:51) and between Gentiles and Jews (Eph 2:14).
Jesus changed all this through His cross (Eph 2:16). "This means that you are strangers and aliens no longer. No, you are fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God. You form a building which rises on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the Capstone" (Eph 2:19-20). "Once you were no people, but now you are God's people; once there was no mercy for you, but now you have found mercy" (1 Pt 2:10).
Before we lived in and for Christ, we were dead (Eph 2:1). After becoming new creations in Christ, we began to live. Therefore, we:
* owe the Lord constant thanks and praise forever,
* must love people enough to tell them the good news of Jesus, and
* should rejoice in the Lord always (Phil 4:4).
We are in A.D., not B.C. Praise; witness; rejoice!
Prayer: Father, may my every breath be a "thank-you" to You.
Promise: "It will go well with those servants whom the Master finds wide-awake on His return." -Lk 12:37
Praise: St. John was governor of his city. He was captured and imprisoned during a battle. While in prison, he gave his life to Jesus, and when released, he went into the seminary and eventually became a priest.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Meeting the Risen Christ "on audio AV 4A-1 or video V-4A.)
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Ephesians 2:12-22, Psalm 85:9-14, Luke 12:35-38
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A.D. MEANS AFTER DEATH
"This means that you are strangers and aliens no longer." -Ephesians 2:19
Before we were baptized into Jesus Christ (see Rm 6:3), we "were strangers to the covenant and its promise" (Eph 2:12). We "were without hope and without God in the world" (Eph 2:12). We were far from God (Eph 2:13, 17). Without Christ, a barrier stood between ourselves and God (see Mt 27:51) and between Gentiles and Jews (Eph 2:14).
Jesus changed all this through His cross (Eph 2:16). "This means that you are strangers and aliens no longer. No, you are fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God. You form a building which rises on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the Capstone" (Eph 2:19-20). "Once you were no people, but now you are God's people; once there was no mercy for you, but now you have found mercy" (1 Pt 2:10).
Before we lived in and for Christ, we were dead (Eph 2:1). After becoming new creations in Christ, we began to live. Therefore, we:
* owe the Lord constant thanks and praise forever,
* must love people enough to tell them the good news of Jesus, and
* should rejoice in the Lord always (Phil 4:4).
We are in A.D., not B.C. Praise; witness; rejoice!
Prayer: Father, may my every breath be a "thank-you" to You.
Promise: "It will go well with those servants whom the Master finds wide-awake on His return." -Lk 12:37
Praise: St. John was governor of his city. He was captured and imprisoned during a battle. While in prison, he gave his life to Jesus, and when released, he went into the seminary and eventually became a priest.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Meeting the Risen Christ "on audio AV 4A-1 or video V-4A.)
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Monday, October 22, 2012
ARE YOU SAVED? - One Bread, One Body, 10/22/2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:13-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102212.cfm
ARE YOU SAVED?
"By grace you have been saved." -Ephesians 2:5, RSV-CE
We were saved (see Ti 3:5) when we were baptized. As we live out our baptism by faith, we are being saved (see 1 Cor 15:2). We will finally be saved if we persevere in living out our faith in Jesus (see Rm 10:9). The Bible speaks of being saved in past, present, and future tenses.
We have been, are, and will be saved from death, sin, Satan, hell, damnation, slavery, self-hatred, self-destruction, etc. We are saved from giving "allegiance to the present age and to the prince of the air," being "among the rebellious" (Eph 2:2), living "at the level of the flesh," and deserving "God's wrath like the rest" (Eph 2:3).
We are saved in Christ for eternal life with Him, resurrection from the dead, "a place in the heavens" (Eph 2:6), "the life of good deeds" (Eph 2:10), etc.
We are saved by His grace richly expressed in mercy and love (Eph 2:4-5). "I repeat, it is owing to His favor that salvation is yours through faith. This is not your own doing, it is God's gift; neither is it a reward for anything you have accomplished" (Eph 2:8-9). We are saved by faith in the person of Jesus (Acts 16:31) and in His death and resurrection.
Are you saved and being saved? Will you be saved?
Prayer: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me." Thank You, Jesus, Savior and Lord. I decide to live my life totally for You.
Promise: "Avoid greed in all its forms. A man may be wealthy, but his possessions do not guarantee him life." -Lk 12:15
Praise: Bill returned to weekly Mass after an absence of a decade because some members of the parish evangelization team cared enough to knock on his door and invite him to join them.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" or on audio AV 43-3 or video V-43.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, May 10, 2012
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Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:13-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102212.cfm
ARE YOU SAVED?
"By grace you have been saved." -Ephesians 2:5, RSV-CE
We were saved (see Ti 3:5) when we were baptized. As we live out our baptism by faith, we are being saved (see 1 Cor 15:2). We will finally be saved if we persevere in living out our faith in Jesus (see Rm 10:9). The Bible speaks of being saved in past, present, and future tenses.
We have been, are, and will be saved from death, sin, Satan, hell, damnation, slavery, self-hatred, self-destruction, etc. We are saved from giving "allegiance to the present age and to the prince of the air," being "among the rebellious" (Eph 2:2), living "at the level of the flesh," and deserving "God's wrath like the rest" (Eph 2:3).
We are saved in Christ for eternal life with Him, resurrection from the dead, "a place in the heavens" (Eph 2:6), "the life of good deeds" (Eph 2:10), etc.
We are saved by His grace richly expressed in mercy and love (Eph 2:4-5). "I repeat, it is owing to His favor that salvation is yours through faith. This is not your own doing, it is God's gift; neither is it a reward for anything you have accomplished" (Eph 2:8-9). We are saved by faith in the person of Jesus (Acts 16:31) and in His death and resurrection.
Are you saved and being saved? Will you be saved?
Prayer: "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me." Thank You, Jesus, Savior and Lord. I decide to live my life totally for You.
Promise: "Avoid greed in all its forms. A man may be wealthy, but his possessions do not guarantee him life." -Lk 12:15
Praise: Bill returned to weekly Mass after an absence of a decade because some members of the parish evangelization team cared enough to knock on his door and invite him to join them.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" or on audio AV 43-3 or video V-43.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, May 10, 2012
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
PM eNewsletter 29th Sunday in ordinary time
October 21st 29th Sunday in ordinary time.
Oh! Christ, always and everywhere, remind us through the
Holy Spirit to come and adore Your living presense in the
tabernacle.
Let us sit or kneel, and just adore, and thank You for Your
love for all of us.
Keep us from getting so busy in our daily life that we
forget that You, and You alone, are the way, the truth, and
the life.
Ask Your loving mother to come and adore with us, so
that we will stay focused on Your true presense.
Inspire us through this adoration to realize that all things
work to good for those who love You.
Give us the faith to always trust You.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SUFFERING SERVANTS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/21/2012
"Through His suffering, My Servant shall justify many." -Isaiah 53:11
Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would not only be the Christ (the Anointed One)
and Emmanuel (God with us), but also God's "Servant." The Servant-Messiah would
transform the world primarily through suffering. This Suffering Servant would be
crushed in infirmity, burdened with all our guilt, afflicted, and put to death
"as an Offering for sin" (see Is 53:10-11). Jesus was the Fulfillment of Isaiah's
prophecy. He came not "to be served but to serve - to give His life in ransom for
the many" (Mk 10:45).
Jesus calls us to follow Him and "serve the needs of all" (Mk 10:44). At first,
we're open to this, but we later want to change our minds as we realize that our
service will also be primarily through suffering. We are tempted to contrive a
Christianity which minimizes suffering. Christianity does remove much suffering by
healing the sick and setting people free from the evil one. However, authentic
Christianity frees us from some sufferings to free us for other sufferings:
rejection, self-sacrifice, and persecution. We must decide whether or not to serve,
suffer, and be a Christian. Be a suffering servant; be a Christian.
Prayer: Father, may I rejoice in the measure I serve and suffer (see 1 Pt 4:13).
Promise: "Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and
favor and to find help in time of need." -Heb 4:16
Praise: "Exult, you just, in the Lord; praise from the upright is fitting" (Ps 33:1). Alleluia!
Monday ARE YOU SAVED?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/22/2012
"By grace you have been saved." -Ephesians 2:5, RSV-CE
Tuesday A.D. MEANS AFTER DEATH
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/23/2012
"This means that you are strangers and aliens no longer." -Ephesians 2:19
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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CelebratingMass.asp
Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
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One Bread, One Body
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This is My Body
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work bless my mother ,sister and other families,
help us o Lord and give us a healthy body we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 10/20/2012 6:17:42 PM)
Praise you Jesus! Thank you Jesus.
(godwin, 10/20/2012 2:13:26 PM)
Lillian: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Will have a mastectomy. Faith unshakable! Heart
heavy. Jesus hold her and keep her faith strong.
(Mary, Sandown, NH, United States, 10/20/2012 12:13:30 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Hardships & Sorrows... Oct.20,2012.
Thank you for praying with us daily for God's Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead...?? 3PM"HOUR
OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace
Now & in the Days ahead..Oct,Nov..Christmas 2012.?Please continue to pray(2012)with us daily for
recovery! Recovery is very slow!Never the less,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer!
Please continue to pray for recovery!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,
Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,Monks,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Older Saints & Others? For Now,We
continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy!
Thank you!
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts,..., United States, 10/20/2012 11:30:50 AM)
Please pray that the family therapy sessions are very helpful in reuniting me with my 2 children.
And that my children have the insight to see the manipulation that they went through and the
courage to move forward in a positive way.DA Thank you and God bless.DA
(Michael F., New York, NY, United States, 10/20/2012 11:28:18 AM)
Dear heavenly God open my eyes and my mum eyes to see you and to see what you want me to know...
help me in my dreams when you talk to me in my draems that I may understand you, also Father
grant me Wisdom , understand and knowledge in Jesus mighty name...... Amen
(Esther, london, southend-on-sea, United Kingdom, 10/20/2012 11:18:53 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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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
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, 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.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
WITNESS TO GOD'S PRESENCE
May Lebanon continue to be a place where men and women can live in harmony and peace
with each other, in order to give the world not only a witness to the presence of God ...
but also a witness to the communion between people, ... whatever their political, social
or religious standpoint.
PRAYER FOR LEBANON
I pray to God for Lebanon, that she may live in peace and courageously resist all that
could destroy or undermine that peace. I hope that Lebanon will continue to permit the
plurality of religious traditions and not listen to those who wish to prevent it.
"CHOOSE BROTHERHOOD"
I hope that Lebanon will fortify the communion among all her inhabitants, whatever their
community or religion, that she will resolutely reject all that could lead to disunity,
and with determination choose brotherhood.
(Sources: 9/16/12 Mass homily, 9/16/12 Angelus, 9/17/12 departure ceremony, all in Beirut, Lebanon)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
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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.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
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Oh! Christ, always and everywhere, remind us through the
Holy Spirit to come and adore Your living presense in the
tabernacle.
Let us sit or kneel, and just adore, and thank You for Your
love for all of us.
Keep us from getting so busy in our daily life that we
forget that You, and You alone, are the way, the truth, and
the life.
Ask Your loving mother to come and adore with us, so
that we will stay focused on Your true presense.
Inspire us through this adoration to realize that all things
work to good for those who love You.
Give us the faith to always trust You.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SUFFERING SERVANTS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/21/2012
"Through His suffering, My Servant shall justify many." -Isaiah 53:11
Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would not only be the Christ (the Anointed One)
and Emmanuel (God with us), but also God's "Servant." The Servant-Messiah would
transform the world primarily through suffering. This Suffering Servant would be
crushed in infirmity, burdened with all our guilt, afflicted, and put to death
"as an Offering for sin" (see Is 53:10-11). Jesus was the Fulfillment of Isaiah's
prophecy. He came not "to be served but to serve - to give His life in ransom for
the many" (Mk 10:45).
Jesus calls us to follow Him and "serve the needs of all" (Mk 10:44). At first,
we're open to this, but we later want to change our minds as we realize that our
service will also be primarily through suffering. We are tempted to contrive a
Christianity which minimizes suffering. Christianity does remove much suffering by
healing the sick and setting people free from the evil one. However, authentic
Christianity frees us from some sufferings to free us for other sufferings:
rejection, self-sacrifice, and persecution. We must decide whether or not to serve,
suffer, and be a Christian. Be a suffering servant; be a Christian.
Prayer: Father, may I rejoice in the measure I serve and suffer (see 1 Pt 4:13).
Promise: "Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and
favor and to find help in time of need." -Heb 4:16
Praise: "Exult, you just, in the Lord; praise from the upright is fitting" (Ps 33:1). Alleluia!
Monday ARE YOU SAVED?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/22/2012
"By grace you have been saved." -Ephesians 2:5, RSV-CE
Tuesday A.D. MEANS AFTER DEATH
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/23/2012
"This means that you are strangers and aliens no longer." -Ephesians 2:19
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Eucharist
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp#10
Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Adoration.asp
Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CelebratingMass.asp
Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/LifeChangingMasses.asp
One Bread, One Body
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obobArchive.asp
This is My Body
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThisIsMyBody.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Heavenly father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work bless my mother ,sister and other families,
help us o Lord and give us a healthy body we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 10/20/2012 6:17:42 PM)
Praise you Jesus! Thank you Jesus.
(godwin, 10/20/2012 2:13:26 PM)
Lillian: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Will have a mastectomy. Faith unshakable! Heart
heavy. Jesus hold her and keep her faith strong.
(Mary, Sandown, NH, United States, 10/20/2012 12:13:30 PM)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Hardships & Sorrows... Oct.20,2012.
Thank you for praying with us daily for God's Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead...?? 3PM"HOUR
OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace
Now & in the Days ahead..Oct,Nov..Christmas 2012.?Please continue to pray(2012)with us daily for
recovery! Recovery is very slow!Never the less,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer!
Please continue to pray for recovery!Pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,
Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,Monks,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Older Saints & Others? For Now,We
continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy!
Thank you!
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts,..., United States, 10/20/2012 11:30:50 AM)
Please pray that the family therapy sessions are very helpful in reuniting me with my 2 children.
And that my children have the insight to see the manipulation that they went through and the
courage to move forward in a positive way.DA Thank you and God bless.DA
(Michael F., New York, NY, United States, 10/20/2012 11:28:18 AM)
Dear heavenly God open my eyes and my mum eyes to see you and to see what you want me to know...
help me in my dreams when you talk to me in my draems that I may understand you, also Father
grant me Wisdom , understand and knowledge in Jesus mighty name...... Amen
(Esther, london, southend-on-sea, United Kingdom, 10/20/2012 11:18:53 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
Learn about the Communities in our Network
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, 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.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
WITNESS TO GOD'S PRESENCE
May Lebanon continue to be a place where men and women can live in harmony and peace
with each other, in order to give the world not only a witness to the presence of God ...
but also a witness to the communion between people, ... whatever their political, social
or religious standpoint.
PRAYER FOR LEBANON
I pray to God for Lebanon, that she may live in peace and courageously resist all that
could destroy or undermine that peace. I hope that Lebanon will continue to permit the
plurality of religious traditions and not listen to those who wish to prevent it.
"CHOOSE BROTHERHOOD"
I hope that Lebanon will fortify the communion among all her inhabitants, whatever their
community or religion, that she will resolutely reject all that could lead to disunity,
and with determination choose brotherhood.
(Sources: 9/16/12 Mass homily, 9/16/12 Angelus, 9/17/12 departure ceremony, all in Beirut, Lebanon)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-10.asp?navlink=latest
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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.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
http://presentationministries.com/JPS/johnpaulspeaks.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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