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Thursday, June 6, 2013, St. Norbert
Tobit 6:10-11; 7:1, 9-17; 8:4-9, Psalm 128:1-5, Mark 12:28-34
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THE MARRIAGE DECISION
"Your marriage to her has been decided in heaven!" -Tobit 7:11
In our Western culture, there are secular matchmaking services, ads for singles, and "reality" TV shows for bachelors and bachelorettes battling for a mate. God's Word teaches differently. Ponder these words: "Are you free of a wife [or husband]? If so, do not go in search of one" (1 Cor 7:27). This passage does not say to never get married. What it advises is not to take the marriage decision into our own hands. We are to seek the kingdom of God rather than a mate (see Mt 6:33). We seek to spend ourselves in His service and in trust allow Him to bring our future spouse into our lives in His time.
If God has "decided" (Tb 7:11) that you are to have a married vocation, then He has already "decided" on a mate who is custom-made for you, hand-picked by your Creator. God decided Tobiah and Sarah should be married (Tb 7:11). Rather than feeling impersonally manipulated like a pawn, Tobiah "fell deeply in love with her" (Tb 6:18; see also Gn 2:23). "The love of God" was "poured out in [their] hearts" (Rm 5:5).
There is no better decision than that made by God in the heavenly court. "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:8). What more loving marriage could be found than one created and decided upon by Love Himself? Those joined together by God's decision can forever say with confidence: "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Rm 8:31) Allow God to decide on your marriage in His time. May you hear the Lord tell you: "She is yours...Your marriage to her has been decided in heaven!...From now on you are her love, and she is your beloved. She is yours today and ever after" (Tb 7:11).
Prayer: Father, into Your hands I place my future. I trust in You.
Promise: "Happy are you who fear the Lord, who walk in His ways!" -Ps 128:1
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013, St. Boniface
Tobit 3:1-11, 16-17, Psalm 25:2-9, Mark 12:18-27
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THE SCRIPTURES OR DARKNESS
"You are badly misled, because you fail to understand the Scriptures or the power of God." -Mark 12:24
How many people in our society, even in our churches, understand the Scriptures? How many are even trying to understand them? Never in history has the Bible been more available to the average person than today, but Biblical illiteracy continues to abound. We read millions of newspapers, magazines, and books daily; we're on-line constantly, nevertheless, most people, even Christians, have no hunger to receive nourishment from God's Word (see Jer 15:16). We are Biblically anorexic.
Our Biblical illiteracy and anorexia result in our being "badly misled" (Mk 12:24) and "very much mistaken" (Mk 12:27). We are deceived, self-deceived, brainwashed, duped, and manipulated. We need the light of God's Word (Ps 119:105) to come out of this darkness. We need the hammer of God's Word (Jer 23:29) to break our chains and set the captives free.
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Prayer: Father, may over a billion people understand and live the Scriptures for the first time next year.
Promise: "The prayer of these two suppliants was heard in the glorious presence of Almighty God. So Raphael was sent to heal them both." -Tb 3:16
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Tobit 3:1-11, 16-17, Psalm 25:2-9, Mark 12:18-27
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THE SCRIPTURES OR DARKNESS
"You are badly misled, because you fail to understand the Scriptures or the power of God." -Mark 12:24
How many people in our society, even in our churches, understand the Scriptures? How many are even trying to understand them? Never in history has the Bible been more available to the average person than today, but Biblical illiteracy continues to abound. We read millions of newspapers, magazines, and books daily; we're on-line constantly, nevertheless, most people, even Christians, have no hunger to receive nourishment from God's Word (see Jer 15:16). We are Biblically anorexic.
Our Biblical illiteracy and anorexia result in our being "badly misled" (Mk 12:24) and "very much mistaken" (Mk 12:27). We are deceived, self-deceived, brainwashed, duped, and manipulated. We need the light of God's Word (Ps 119:105) to come out of this darkness. We need the hammer of God's Word (Jer 23:29) to break our chains and set the captives free.
Because One Bread, One Body helps people "understand the Scriptures," this book is important. Pray for this book to reach as many people as possible as deeply as possible. Consider distributing One Bread, One Body to your city, parish, family, and friends. Obey the Lord in paying for this book. Let's lead those who are "badly misled" and "very much mistaken" out of the darkness and into the light.
Prayer: Father, may over a billion people understand and live the Scriptures for the first time next year.
Promise: "The prayer of these two suppliants was heard in the glorious presence of Almighty God. So Raphael was sent to heal them both." -Tb 3:16
Praise: St. Boniface went to the monastery at age thirteen to be educated in the Faith. He was martyred while preparing candidates for Confirmation.
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IMAGE-CONSCIOUS - One Bread, One Body, 6/4/2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Tobit 2:9-14, Psalm 112:1-2, 7-9, Mark 12:13-17
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IMAGE-CONSCIOUS
"Whose head is this and whose inscription is it?" -Mark 12:16
The Pharisees and Herodians were able to identify the owner of the Roman coin because of "the stamp" on it. The seal on the coin marked it as belonging to Caesar.
When we were baptized into Christ, we too were stamped with an image, "sealed" with the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13; 2 Cor 1:22). We were "formed anew in the image of [our] Creator" (Col 3:10), and now we "share the image of His Son," Jesus (Rm 8:29). God marked us with His own seal to identify us as His property (Rm 14:8). Isn't this amazing? The same God Who forbade the making of any graven images out of concern for our falling into idol worship (see Ex 20:4) has now engraved His very own seal upon us (Eph 4:30).
Are you aware that you are marked with the seal of God? Can others tell Who you belong to merely by looking at you? If not, polish up your image. Concentrate on your Owner and gaze "on the Lord's glory." Then you will be "transformed from glory to glory into His very image by the Lord Who is the Spirit" (2 Cor 3:18).
Prayer: Father, may all who see me think of You.
Promise: "Happy the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed." -Ps 112:1-2
Praise: A silent prayer for another child after years of infertility resulted in the birth of a son just ten months later.
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Tobit 2:9-14, Psalm 112:1-2, 7-9, Mark 12:13-17
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IMAGE-CONSCIOUS
"Whose head is this and whose inscription is it?" -Mark 12:16
The Pharisees and Herodians were able to identify the owner of the Roman coin because of "the stamp" on it. The seal on the coin marked it as belonging to Caesar.
When we were baptized into Christ, we too were stamped with an image, "sealed" with the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13; 2 Cor 1:22). We were "formed anew in the image of [our] Creator" (Col 3:10), and now we "share the image of His Son," Jesus (Rm 8:29). God marked us with His own seal to identify us as His property (Rm 14:8). Isn't this amazing? The same God Who forbade the making of any graven images out of concern for our falling into idol worship (see Ex 20:4) has now engraved His very own seal upon us (Eph 4:30).
Are you aware that you are marked with the seal of God? Can others tell Who you belong to merely by looking at you? If not, polish up your image. Concentrate on your Owner and gaze "on the Lord's glory." Then you will be "transformed from glory to glory into His very image by the Lord Who is the Spirit" (2 Cor 3:18).
Prayer: Father, may all who see me think of You.
Promise: "Happy the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed." -Ps 112:1-2
Praise: A silent prayer for another child after years of infertility resulted in the birth of a son just ten months later.
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Monday, June 3, 2013
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - One Bread, One Body, 6/3/2013
Monday, June 3, 2013, St. Charles Lwanga, & Companions
Tobit 1:3; 2:1-8, Psalm 112:1-6, Mark 12:1-12
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
"On our festival of Pentecost, the feast of Weeks, a fine dinner was prepared for me, and I reclined to eat." -Tobit 2:1
Possibly your Pentecost celebration two weeks ago left something to be desired. Tobit had a similar problem. When Tobit celebrated Pentecost, he lived in exile. Tobit's Pentecost meal was interrupted when he found the body of a strangled, murdered man and hid him in his house so that he could bury him in secret after nightfall (Tb 2:3-4). Under these conditions, Tobit's Pentecost was turned "into mourning" (Tb 2:6). He ate his food in sorrow and wept (Tb 2:5, 7). Then things got worse, as Tobit was blinded in a freak accident (Tb 2:10).
Your Pentecost was probably not that bad, but was it very good? Were you filled with the Holy Spirit? Have you led or even tried to lead many others to a saving love for Jesus? If not, return to the beginning of Lent. Repent in ashes, and fast as Jesus fasted. Renew your baptismal promises as the Church did on Easter Sunday. "Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).
Pentecost does not have to be over; we can do it over. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, may I not settle for anything less than a new Pentecost.
Promise: "The Stone rejected by the builders has become the Keystone of the structure. It was the Lord Who did it and we find it marvelous to behold." -Mk 12:10-11
Praise: St. Charles and his companions stood up against the sin of sexual impurity, risking their very lives to be true to the Gospel. They refused to submit to sexual sin to save their lives, and died faithfully as martyrs.
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
"On our festival of Pentecost, the feast of Weeks, a fine dinner was prepared for me, and I reclined to eat." -Tobit 2:1
Possibly your Pentecost celebration two weeks ago left something to be desired. Tobit had a similar problem. When Tobit celebrated Pentecost, he lived in exile. Tobit's Pentecost meal was interrupted when he found the body of a strangled, murdered man and hid him in his house so that he could bury him in secret after nightfall (Tb 2:3-4). Under these conditions, Tobit's Pentecost was turned "into mourning" (Tb 2:6). He ate his food in sorrow and wept (Tb 2:5, 7). Then things got worse, as Tobit was blinded in a freak accident (Tb 2:10).
Your Pentecost was probably not that bad, but was it very good? Were you filled with the Holy Spirit? Have you led or even tried to lead many others to a saving love for Jesus? If not, return to the beginning of Lent. Repent in ashes, and fast as Jesus fasted. Renew your baptismal promises as the Church did on Easter Sunday. "Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38).
Pentecost does not have to be over; we can do it over. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, may I not settle for anything less than a new Pentecost.
Promise: "The Stone rejected by the builders has become the Keystone of the structure. It was the Lord Who did it and we find it marvelous to behold." -Mk 12:10-11
Praise: St. Charles and his companions stood up against the sin of sexual impurity, risking their very lives to be true to the Gospel. They refused to submit to sexual sin to save their lives, and died faithfully as martyrs.
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Sunday, June 2, 2013
PM eNewsletter Body and Blood of Christ
June 2nd Body and Blood of Christ
Jesus, praise and glorify You always.
You gave us a gift beyond compare, You gave us Your Body
and Blood so that we may have the real food of eternal life.
You told us that You would be with us always and so You are
in the beautiful sacrament of the Eucharist.
You ask us to receive You in as purified a condition as we can
be, so that we can share in You in an intimate way, that causes
us to have You, God, inside us.
Jesus open our hearts that we may truly see You in the breaking
of the bread, and come and adore You with contrite hearts.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday "A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
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"This is My body, which is for you." -1 Corinthians 11:24
The Mass makes present the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Therefore, to enter
into the spirit of the Mass, we must "proclaim the death of the Lord" (1 Cor 11:26) and offer our
bodies to the Lord as living sacrifices (Rm 12:1). The spirit of the Mass is the spirit of
sacrifice. Thus it is important to fast before Mass, deny ourselves, and take up our crosses each
day (Lk 9:23) with the intention of uniting ourselves to Jesus crucified (see Gal 2:19) and
sacrificed (see Heb 9:26). Through our "good deeds and generosity" (Heb 13:16), we make
sacrifices pleasing to the Lord. We can unite these sacrifices with Jesus' sacrifice on Calvary
and fill up in our own bodies what is lacking in the "sufferings of Christ" (Col 1:24).
The Mass is not the proclamation and perpetuation of our sacrifices but rather of His sacrifice.
However, the Mass is the participation of our sacrifices in His. Live the Mass. Live a life of
sacrifice. Through Jesus, "let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise" (Heb 13:15).
Prayer: Father, do a miracle of multiplication in today's Mass (see Lk 9:16ff).
Promise: "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in
remembrance of Me." -1 Cor 11:25
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Your Body and Blood bring us eternal life. All praise and honor
be to You!
Monday BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
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One pair of hands healed the cripple, gave hearing to the deaf, gave sight to the blind,
casted out demons, raised the dead, Instituted Eucharist ( so we would have the physical
presence of God), and were then pierced and nailed to a Cross, to save our souls. Jesus's
hands were opened in generosity, because His heart was opened to us, out of His great love,
for us. God made Himself a "Gift" to us. Now what are we going to do with this "Gift". So,
now ask the Holy Spirit, how to move forward with this knowledge of God, by becoming a "gift"
for God, through sainthood.,,,,Do we believe at the core of our being, Jesus is The Lord and
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For a St Paul conversion for my sister.
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I made a mistake at work God, please pour your precious blood over me and let it pass over me.
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Father, I am in prayer constantly and hope you can hear me. Tuck me into your blessings. Allow
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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.
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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
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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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.**
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-05.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S MERCY
"GOD ALWAYS WAITS FOR US"
Let us remember this in our lives as Christians: God always waits for us, even when we have
left Him behind! He is never far from us, and if we return to Him, He is ready to embrace us.
COURAGE TO RETURN TO GOD
...God's patience has to call forth in us the courage to return to Him, however many mistakes
and sins there may be in our lives.
"BOUNDLESS LOVE"
It is ... in the wounds of Jesus, that we are truly secure; there we encounter the boundless
love of His heart.
(Source: homily at Mass, 4/7/13, Divine Mercy Sunday, Basilica of St. John Lateran)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-05.asp?navlink=latest
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
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Bible Institute
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
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Jesus, praise and glorify You always.
You gave us a gift beyond compare, You gave us Your Body
and Blood so that we may have the real food of eternal life.
You told us that You would be with us always and so You are
in the beautiful sacrament of the Eucharist.
You ask us to receive You in as purified a condition as we can
be, so that we can share in You in an intimate way, that causes
us to have You, God, inside us.
Jesus open our hearts that we may truly see You in the breaking
of the bread, and come and adore You with contrite hearts.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/2/2013
"This is My body, which is for you." -1 Corinthians 11:24
The Mass makes present the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Therefore, to enter
into the spirit of the Mass, we must "proclaim the death of the Lord" (1 Cor 11:26) and offer our
bodies to the Lord as living sacrifices (Rm 12:1). The spirit of the Mass is the spirit of
sacrifice. Thus it is important to fast before Mass, deny ourselves, and take up our crosses each
day (Lk 9:23) with the intention of uniting ourselves to Jesus crucified (see Gal 2:19) and
sacrificed (see Heb 9:26). Through our "good deeds and generosity" (Heb 13:16), we make
sacrifices pleasing to the Lord. We can unite these sacrifices with Jesus' sacrifice on Calvary
and fill up in our own bodies what is lacking in the "sufferings of Christ" (Col 1:24).
The Mass is not the proclamation and perpetuation of our sacrifices but rather of His sacrifice.
However, the Mass is the participation of our sacrifices in His. Live the Mass. Live a life of
sacrifice. Through Jesus, "let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise" (Heb 13:15).
Prayer: Father, do a miracle of multiplication in today's Mass (see Lk 9:16ff).
Promise: "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in
remembrance of Me." -1 Cor 11:25
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Your Body and Blood bring us eternal life. All praise and honor
be to You!
Monday BETTER LATE THAN NEVER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=6/3/2013
"On our festival of Pentecost, the feast of Weeks, a fine dinner was prepared for me, and I
reclined to eat." -Tobit 2:1
Tuesday IMAGE-CONSCIOUS
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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
What Happens When You Fall in Love
"All of us, gazing on the Lord's glory with unveiled faces, are being transformed from
glory to glory into His very image by the Lord Who is the Spirit." -2 Corinthians 3:18
Jesus promised to be with us always even to the end of the world (Mt 28:20). At the
Last Supper, He said: "This is My body," "This is My blood" (Mk 14:22, 24), and "Do
this as a remembrance of Me" (Lk 22:19). After receiving the Holy Spirit, the early
Church began to realize ..............................................
Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Holy Spirit
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Life Changing Masses, No Matter What
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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One pair of hands healed the cripple, gave hearing to the deaf, gave sight to the blind,
casted out demons, raised the dead, Instituted Eucharist ( so we would have the physical
presence of God), and were then pierced and nailed to a Cross, to save our souls. Jesus's
hands were opened in generosity, because His heart was opened to us, out of His great love,
for us. God made Himself a "Gift" to us. Now what are we going to do with this "Gift". So,
now ask the Holy Spirit, how to move forward with this knowledge of God, by becoming a "gift"
for God, through sainthood.,,,,Do we believe at the core of our being, Jesus is The Lord and
He is leading us,,,,
(Anonymous, 6/1/2013 9:14:46 PM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, 6/1/2013 9:14:09 PM)
For a St Paul conversion for my sister.
(Anonymous, United States, 6/1/2013 8:04:42 PM)
I made a mistake at work God, please pour your precious blood over me and let it pass over me.
Thank you, Amen.
(Anonymous, 6/1/2013 5:26:26 PM)
Father, I am in prayer constantly and hope you can hear me. Tuck me into your blessings. Allow
for the answers. Bless and heal us all. Amen
(Susan, ft collins, co, United States, 6/1/2013 2:42:24 PM)
Please help JJ. Please help kendra. Help with finances. Please hold rain off from 12 to 6. I
am sorry I have been lost
(Anonymous, 6/1/2013 9:14:50 AM)
OH GOD,PLEASE HAVE MERCY! June 1,2013 Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other
Ongoing Sorrows... Thank you for standing with us in daily(2013)prayer for God's Mercy & Peace!
3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His
Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..Sept..2013.?Plesse pray(2013)with us daily for recovery!
Recvovery for God's Healing,Protecting Peace,Health Issues,Other Sorrows & Severe Financial
Misery which is making our recovery so much harder!Please pray for relief! Feel free to pass
Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Older
Saints & Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of
your Daily Prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you, Bill & Carol. usa
(Bill & Carol,Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out..., United States, 6/1/2013 8:43:01 AM)
Please pray...... Continued healing for Brother Craig *** Joan... successful diagnosis and
healing *** Pat... her special intentions. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU
(Anonymous, 6/1/2013 7:55:10 AM)
pray for Ali, a teenager whose cancer has returned and Jessica who is also battling cancer and
for their families. For all those recently affected by layoffs in our area. Pray for all those
affected by damaging tornados in Texas and Oklahoma.
(Susan, United States, 6/1/2013 6:56:53 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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
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
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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 Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-05.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S MERCY
"GOD ALWAYS WAITS FOR US"
Let us remember this in our lives as Christians: God always waits for us, even when we have
left Him behind! He is never far from us, and if we return to Him, He is ready to embrace us.
COURAGE TO RETURN TO GOD
...God's patience has to call forth in us the courage to return to Him, however many mistakes
and sins there may be in our lives.
"BOUNDLESS LOVE"
It is ... in the wounds of Jesus, that we are truly secure; there we encounter the boundless
love of His heart.
(Source: homily at Mass, 4/7/13, Divine Mercy Sunday, Basilica of St. John Lateran)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-05.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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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 21-23)
· Discipleship, Leadership, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Jul 22-24)
· Silent Retreat with Possible Small Group Discussion and Further Study (Aug 4-7)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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"A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1) - One Bread, One Body, 6/2/2013
Sunday, June 2, 2013, Body and Blood of Christ, (Corpus Christi)
Genesis 14:18-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 110:1-4, Luke 9:11-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060213.cfm
"A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
"This is My body, which is for you." -1 Corinthians 11:24
The Mass makes present the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Therefore, to enter into the spirit of the Mass, we must "proclaim the death of the Lord" (1 Cor 11:26) and offer our bodies to the Lord as living sacrifices (Rm 12:1). The spirit of the Mass is the spirit of sacrifice. Thus it is important to fast before Mass, deny ourselves, and take up our crosses each day (Lk 9:23) with the intention of uniting ourselves to Jesus crucified (see Gal 2:19) and sacrificed (see Heb 9:26). Through our "good deeds and generosity" (Heb 13:16), we make sacrifices pleasing to the Lord. We can unite these sacrifices with Jesus' sacrifice on Calvary and fill up in our own bodies what is lacking in the "sufferings of Christ" (Col 1:24).
The Mass is not the proclamation and perpetuation of our sacrifices but rather of His sacrifice. However, the Mass is the participation of our sacrifices in His. Live the Mass. Live a life of sacrifice. Through Jesus, "let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise" (Heb 13:15).
Prayer: Father, do a miracle of multiplication in today's Mass (see Lk 9:16ff).
Promise: "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of Me." -1 Cor 11:25
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Your Body and Blood bring us eternal life. All praise and honor be to You!
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Spirit", or our tape on "Every Mass Should be Spirit-filled" on audio AV 49-1 or video V-49.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 18, 2013
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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Genesis 14:18-20, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 110:1-4, Luke 9:11-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060213.cfm
"A LIVING SACRIFICE" (Rm 12:1)
"This is My body, which is for you." -1 Corinthians 11:24
The Mass makes present the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Therefore, to enter into the spirit of the Mass, we must "proclaim the death of the Lord" (1 Cor 11:26) and offer our bodies to the Lord as living sacrifices (Rm 12:1). The spirit of the Mass is the spirit of sacrifice. Thus it is important to fast before Mass, deny ourselves, and take up our crosses each day (Lk 9:23) with the intention of uniting ourselves to Jesus crucified (see Gal 2:19) and sacrificed (see Heb 9:26). Through our "good deeds and generosity" (Heb 13:16), we make sacrifices pleasing to the Lord. We can unite these sacrifices with Jesus' sacrifice on Calvary and fill up in our own bodies what is lacking in the "sufferings of Christ" (Col 1:24).
The Mass is not the proclamation and perpetuation of our sacrifices but rather of His sacrifice. However, the Mass is the participation of our sacrifices in His. Live the Mass. Live a life of sacrifice. Through Jesus, "let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise" (Heb 13:15).
Prayer: Father, do a miracle of multiplication in today's Mass (see Lk 9:16ff).
Promise: "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of Me." -1 Cor 11:25
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Your Body and Blood bring us eternal life. All praise and honor be to You!
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, Celebrating Mass in the Power of the Spirit", or our tape on "Every Mass Should be Spirit-filled" on audio AV 49-1 or video V-49.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 18, 2013
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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Saturday, June 1, 2013
POP THE QUESTION - One Bread, One Body, 6/1/2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013, St. Justin
Sirach 51:12-20, Psalm 19:8-11, Mark 11:27-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060113.cfm
POP THE QUESTION
"Jesus said to them, 'I will ask you a question.' " -Mark 11:29
Did you ever notice that Jesus was constantly asking questions to those around Him? "Search the Scriptures" (Jn 5:39), especially the gospels, and notice the contexts in which He asks these questions. At times, he asks a question to elicit a response of faith (see Lk 18:41). Sometimes, he asks a question as the grand finale to a teaching (see Mt 21:31, 42). At other times, he asks a question which He knows that no one will answer, simply to drive home a point (see Mk 3:4; Mt 22:45).
Some of Jesus' most interesting questions were delivered in response to bad faith (see Mk 2:24-25). Jesus often defended the faith not so much by giving an answer; rather, He would come right back at His challengers by questioning them. Jesus and the apostles did not shrink from taking authority and challenging those who challenged them. In the same way, we who follow Jesus can take our cue from Him. We Christians often humble ourselves before those who seek to discredit us. We can tend to be meek and humble, patiently answering all challenges to what we believe. However, the foundation for our Christian faith is rock-solid and time-tested. Instead, we can operate from a position of confidence and authority, and insist that our challengers try to defend their own position.
Learn from Jesus. One well-timed question from our lips can open a hostile heart forever.
Prayer: Father, may my words be pleasing to You.
Promise: "In the short time I paid heed, I met with great instruction. Since in this way I have profited, I will give my Teacher grateful praise." -Sir 51:16-17
Praise: St. Justin used his natural talent for philosophy for God's glory. His last words were: "No right-minded man forsakes truth for falsehood."
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 18, 2013
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Sirach 51:12-20, Psalm 19:8-11, Mark 11:27-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060113.cfm
POP THE QUESTION
"Jesus said to them, 'I will ask you a question.' " -Mark 11:29
Did you ever notice that Jesus was constantly asking questions to those around Him? "Search the Scriptures" (Jn 5:39), especially the gospels, and notice the contexts in which He asks these questions. At times, he asks a question to elicit a response of faith (see Lk 18:41). Sometimes, he asks a question as the grand finale to a teaching (see Mt 21:31, 42). At other times, he asks a question which He knows that no one will answer, simply to drive home a point (see Mk 3:4; Mt 22:45).
Some of Jesus' most interesting questions were delivered in response to bad faith (see Mk 2:24-25). Jesus often defended the faith not so much by giving an answer; rather, He would come right back at His challengers by questioning them. Jesus and the apostles did not shrink from taking authority and challenging those who challenged them. In the same way, we who follow Jesus can take our cue from Him. We Christians often humble ourselves before those who seek to discredit us. We can tend to be meek and humble, patiently answering all challenges to what we believe. However, the foundation for our Christian faith is rock-solid and time-tested. Instead, we can operate from a position of confidence and authority, and insist that our challengers try to defend their own position.
Learn from Jesus. One well-timed question from our lips can open a hostile heart forever.
Prayer: Father, may my words be pleasing to You.
Promise: "In the short time I paid heed, I met with great instruction. Since in this way I have profited, I will give my Teacher grateful praise." -Sir 51:16-17
Praise: St. Justin used his natural talent for philosophy for God's glory. His last words were: "No right-minded man forsakes truth for falsehood."
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 18, 2013
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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