Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Genesis 13:2, 5-18, Psalm 15:2-5, Matthew 7:6, 12-14
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THE MASTER'S-PIECE
"But how narrow is the gate that leads to life, how rough the road, and how few there are who find it!" -Matthew 7:14
God has a plan for your life. He knows exactly how many children He wants you to have. He's got a house picked out for you. He knows the day, hour, minute, and second of your death. The Lord is orchestrating the details of your life to create an unprecedented and unrepeatable symphony of praise to the Father through the Son and in the Spirit. The Master is painting a Master-piece, using the little pieces of your life as His brush strokes.
All we have to do is obey Him, "not turning aside to the right or to the left, but following exactly the way prescribed" for us (Dt 5:32-33). We should get out of God's way, lose our lives (Lk 9:24), choose the narrow way (Mt 7:13), let God do His thing, have His way, and be Lord of our lives. He knows what He's doing, even if we don't. We should trust Him rather than trust ourselves. He died for us and rose from the dead. His love and power are proven. To run our own lives would be the height of foolishness. We are privileged to have the opportunity to surrender our lives to Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, I repent of my sins. Take over my whole life now and forever.
Promise: "Look about you, and from where you are, gaze to the north and south, east and west; all the land that you see I will give to you and your descendants forever. I will make your descendants like the dust of the earth." -Gn 13:14-16
Praise: Roger and his family gave Jesus all the details of their lives and have never looked back with regret.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Am I Going to Heaven?" on audio AV 54-3 or video V-54.)
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND DEATHDAY - One Bread, One Body, 6/24/2013
Monday, June 24, 2013, Birth of St. John the Baptizer
Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15, Luke 1:57-66, 80
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND DEATHDAY
"She gave birth to a son." -Luke 1:57
The birthday of John the Baptizer is halfway between Christmases. Are you ready for Christmas? Today Jesus may come back and the world may end. Are you ready for Jesus' final coming? If Jesus decided to make this your dying day, would that be fine with you?
Many people, even Christians, are not ready for Christ's comings at Christmas, at the end of the world, or at their deaths. They need John the Baptizer, for his mission is to prepare the way of the Lord (Mk 1:3). He does this by calling us to repentance (Acts 13:24). He also turns "the hearts of fathers to their children and the rebellious to the wisdom of the just, and to prepare for the Lord a people well-disposed" (Lk 1:17). In these ways, John prepares us for the Lord's coming at any time or in any way.
On this birthday, get ready for your deathday, last day, and Christmas day. Respond to John's prophetic message by repenting, forgiving, and changing your lifestyle.
Prayer: Father, I will confess my sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as soon as possible. St. John the Baptizer, pray for me.
Promise: "Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, yet my reward is with the Lord." -Is 49:4
Praise: St. John the Baptizer was overjoyed to hear the voice of Jesus (Jn 3:29). He obeyed Jesus' command, and thereby enabled Jesus to be confirmed in the Father's love and baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mt 3:16-17).
(Learn how redemptive suffering can bring help and healing to our world; attend the Discipleship retreat entitled "Discipleship, Leadership, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary". We look to our Blessed Lady as a model and guide. She brought Jesus to John the Baptist and John prepared the people to receive Jesus. Call 513-373-2397 or e-mail retreats@presentationministries.com to register or for information.)
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Isaiah 49:1-6, Acts 13:22-26, Psalm 139:1-3, 13-15, Luke 1:57-66, 80
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062413.cfm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND DEATHDAY
"She gave birth to a son." -Luke 1:57
The birthday of John the Baptizer is halfway between Christmases. Are you ready for Christmas? Today Jesus may come back and the world may end. Are you ready for Jesus' final coming? If Jesus decided to make this your dying day, would that be fine with you?
Many people, even Christians, are not ready for Christ's comings at Christmas, at the end of the world, or at their deaths. They need John the Baptizer, for his mission is to prepare the way of the Lord (Mk 1:3). He does this by calling us to repentance (Acts 13:24). He also turns "the hearts of fathers to their children and the rebellious to the wisdom of the just, and to prepare for the Lord a people well-disposed" (Lk 1:17). In these ways, John prepares us for the Lord's coming at any time or in any way.
On this birthday, get ready for your deathday, last day, and Christmas day. Respond to John's prophetic message by repenting, forgiving, and changing your lifestyle.
Prayer: Father, I will confess my sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation as soon as possible. St. John the Baptizer, pray for me.
Promise: "Though I thought I had toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent my strength, yet my reward is with the Lord." -Is 49:4
Praise: St. John the Baptizer was overjoyed to hear the voice of Jesus (Jn 3:29). He obeyed Jesus' command, and thereby enabled Jesus to be confirmed in the Father's love and baptized in the Holy Spirit (Mt 3:16-17).
(Learn how redemptive suffering can bring help and healing to our world; attend the Discipleship retreat entitled "Discipleship, Leadership, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary". We look to our Blessed Lady as a model and guide. She brought Jesus to John the Baptist and John prepared the people to receive Jesus. Call 513-373-2397 or e-mail retreats@presentationministries.com to register or for information.)
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Sunday, June 23, 2013
PM eNewsletter 12th Sunday in ordinary time
June 23rd, 12th Sunday in Ordinary time
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist.
He was the last of the prophets, and the greatest.
His greatness came because he saw You, and believed that You were the Lamb of God, who
came to take away the sins of the world.
Let us also believe with that same intensity as St. John did, so that we may be as
willing to live for the soul purpose of just focusing our lives on You.
Let all our work, our living, and our loving, give praise and glory to You.
Let us be prophets to all, and let us be willing to proclaim You, to all who ask "why
are you different?"
Let us truly help others come to know and believe, that You, truly are the Lamb of God.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PRAYING FOR RENEWAL
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"I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace
and petition." -Zechariah 12:10
In renewing a parish, family, or ministry, the Lord often raises the level of prayer. Several
parishioners, family members, or ministry workers pray for a few months as they've never
prayed before or as they've never prayed for years. The Lord makes this prayer a leaven for
renewing great numbers of people.
The Church was born after a nine-day gestation period of intensified prayer (see Acts 1:14).
After this experience, the first Christians devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 2:42). The
apostles concentrated "on prayer and the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4). On one occasion,
"the place where they were gathered shook as they prayed" (Acts 4:31).
Paul tried to renew the church of Ephesus by raising the level of prayer. The Lord inspired
him to exhort Timothy and the Ephesians: "First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for all" (1 Tm 2:1). "The fervent petition of a
holy man is powerful indeed" (Jas 5:16).
A praying church is on the threshold of renewal. If we can get several more people to turn
off their TVs and computers, simplify their lives, and thereby free themselves to pray for a
few hours a day, we can open the door for the Lord to renew His Church.
Prayer: Father, may I have "great, intense, and growing prayer" (see Pope John Paul II,
Redeemer of Man, 22).
Promise: "Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each
day, and follow in My steps." -Lk 9:23
Praise: Alleluia! By faith in Jesus risen, we will live forever in the perfect happiness of
heaven!
Monday HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND DEATHDAY
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"She gave birth to a son." -Luke 1:57
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"But how narrow is the gate that leads to life, how rough the road, and how few there are
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Let us pray for the intercession to Blessed John Paul II who while on earth during our life
time defeated communism. Dear Blessed John Paul II we pray for your intercession to defeat
those in this current administration and government who want to take away our Religious
Freedom. Blesses John Paul II please intercede for us. Be not afraid..
(Ken, Texas, 6/22/2013 3:55:09 PM)
Please pray for Margaret Villers. Margo is submitting applications for an MFM fellowship.
Please let Margo be accepted in a fellowship. Love Margo this will help her to save her
career.
(Barbara V., New York, NY, United States, 6/22/2013 3:05:02 PM)
Saints of God, come to his aid! Come to meet him, angels of the Lord!Receive his soul and
present him to God the Most High.May Christ, Who called you, take you to Himself;may angels
lead you to Abraham's side.Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.Give him
eternal rest, O Lord, and may Your light shine upon him forever.Receive his soul and present
him to God the Most High.Let us pray: We commend our brother Simeon Franco to you, Lord. Now
that he has passed from this life, may he live on in Your presence. In Your mercy and love,
forgive whatever sins he may have committed through human weakness. We ask this through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
(bolelot, Rizal, NCR, Philippines, 6/22/2013 2:52:32 PM)
Thank you LORD for this site and all those that come to it with their petitions. Thank you
for the opportunity to pray with and for all our needs. Thank you LORD for all our answered
prayers and for all those LORD that pray here. Thank you LORD for our dogs life or death
surgery that appears successful. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 6/22/2013 1:41:23 PM)
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Father. For it is only through their continuous praying for others that prayers are answered.
My daughter-in-law was healed after her surgery on June 7, 2013, thanks to all the prayers
prayed. My prayer is for all the wonderful prayer warriors at Presentation Ministries, that
they continue their mission with your gift of patience and fortitude. In the Name of Jesus
Christ I pray.
(Anonymous, 6/22/2013 12:01:14 PM)
Pls. pray for my granddaughter Fran who is making very bad choices and needs guidance and
wisdom and the fam. needs strength, thanks and God bless, Mary
(Mary, NH, NY, United States, 6/22/2013 11:40:39 AM)
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THE HOLY SPIRIT
"VERY DANGEROUS!"
Having a sense of the Church is something fundamental for every Christian, every
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Christ; parallel journeys are very dangerous!
ASK YOURSELF
... Let us ask ourselves: Am I open to the harmony of the Holy Spirit, overcoming
every form of exclusivity? Do I let myself be guided by Him, living in the Church
and with the Church?
"OPEN THE DOORS"
The Holy Spirit draws us into the mystery of the living God and saves us from the
threat of a Church which is gnostic and self-referential, closed in on herself; He
impels us to open the doors and go forth to proclaim and bear witness to the good
news of the Gospel, to communicate the joy of faith, the encounter with Christ.
(Source: Homily, Mass with ecclesial movements, Pentecost Sunday, 5/19/2013)
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This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the birth of St. John the Baptist.
He was the last of the prophets, and the greatest.
His greatness came because he saw You, and believed that You were the Lamb of God, who
came to take away the sins of the world.
Let us also believe with that same intensity as St. John did, so that we may be as
willing to live for the soul purpose of just focusing our lives on You.
Let all our work, our living, and our loving, give praise and glory to You.
Let us be prophets to all, and let us be willing to proclaim You, to all who ask "why
are you different?"
Let us truly help others come to know and believe, that You, truly are the Lamb of God.
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.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PRAYING FOR RENEWAL
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"I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace
and petition." -Zechariah 12:10
In renewing a parish, family, or ministry, the Lord often raises the level of prayer. Several
parishioners, family members, or ministry workers pray for a few months as they've never
prayed before or as they've never prayed for years. The Lord makes this prayer a leaven for
renewing great numbers of people.
The Church was born after a nine-day gestation period of intensified prayer (see Acts 1:14).
After this experience, the first Christians devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 2:42). The
apostles concentrated "on prayer and the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4). On one occasion,
"the place where they were gathered shook as they prayed" (Acts 4:31).
Paul tried to renew the church of Ephesus by raising the level of prayer. The Lord inspired
him to exhort Timothy and the Ephesians: "First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for all" (1 Tm 2:1). "The fervent petition of a
holy man is powerful indeed" (Jas 5:16).
A praying church is on the threshold of renewal. If we can get several more people to turn
off their TVs and computers, simplify their lives, and thereby free themselves to pray for a
few hours a day, we can open the door for the Lord to renew His Church.
Prayer: Father, may I have "great, intense, and growing prayer" (see Pope John Paul II,
Redeemer of Man, 22).
Promise: "Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each
day, and follow in My steps." -Lk 9:23
Praise: Alleluia! By faith in Jesus risen, we will live forever in the perfect happiness of
heaven!
Monday HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND DEATHDAY
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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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Let us pray for the intercession to Blessed John Paul II who while on earth during our life
time defeated communism. Dear Blessed John Paul II we pray for your intercession to defeat
those in this current administration and government who want to take away our Religious
Freedom. Blesses John Paul II please intercede for us. Be not afraid..
(Ken, Texas, 6/22/2013 3:55:09 PM)
Please pray for Margaret Villers. Margo is submitting applications for an MFM fellowship.
Please let Margo be accepted in a fellowship. Love Margo this will help her to save her
career.
(Barbara V., New York, NY, United States, 6/22/2013 3:05:02 PM)
Saints of God, come to his aid! Come to meet him, angels of the Lord!Receive his soul and
present him to God the Most High.May Christ, Who called you, take you to Himself;may angels
lead you to Abraham's side.Receive his soul and present him to God the Most High.Give him
eternal rest, O Lord, and may Your light shine upon him forever.Receive his soul and present
him to God the Most High.Let us pray: We commend our brother Simeon Franco to you, Lord. Now
that he has passed from this life, may he live on in Your presence. In Your mercy and love,
forgive whatever sins he may have committed through human weakness. We ask this through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
(bolelot, Rizal, NCR, Philippines, 6/22/2013 2:52:32 PM)
Thank you LORD for this site and all those that come to it with their petitions. Thank you
for the opportunity to pray with and for all our needs. Thank you LORD for all our answered
prayers and for all those LORD that pray here. Thank you LORD for our dogs life or death
surgery that appears successful. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 6/22/2013 1:41:23 PM)
I'm praying for the Prayer Team at Presentation Ministries. Please bless these holy ones
Father. For it is only through their continuous praying for others that prayers are answered.
My daughter-in-law was healed after her surgery on June 7, 2013, thanks to all the prayers
prayed. My prayer is for all the wonderful prayer warriors at Presentation Ministries, that
they continue their mission with your gift of patience and fortitude. In the Name of Jesus
Christ I pray.
(Anonymous, 6/22/2013 12:01:14 PM)
Pls. pray for my granddaughter Fran who is making very bad choices and needs guidance and
wisdom and the fam. needs strength, thanks and God bless, Mary
(Mary, NH, NY, United States, 6/22/2013 11:40:39 AM)
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The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
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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
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE HOLY SPIRIT
"VERY DANGEROUS!"
Having a sense of the Church is something fundamental for every Christian, every
community and every movement. It is the Church which brings Christ to me and me to
Christ; parallel journeys are very dangerous!
ASK YOURSELF
... Let us ask ourselves: Am I open to the harmony of the Holy Spirit, overcoming
every form of exclusivity? Do I let myself be guided by Him, living in the Church
and with the Church?
"OPEN THE DOORS"
The Holy Spirit draws us into the mystery of the living God and saves us from the
threat of a Church which is gnostic and self-referential, closed in on herself; He
impels us to open the doors and go forth to proclaim and bear witness to the good
news of the Gospel, to communicate the joy of faith, the encounter with Christ.
(Source: Homily, Mass with ecclesial movements, Pentecost Sunday, 5/19/2013)
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PRAYING FOR RENEWAL - One Bread, One Body, 6/23/2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12th Sunday Ordinary Time
Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1, Galatians 3:26-29, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, Luke 9:18-24
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062313.cfm
PRAYING FOR RENEWAL
"I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and petition." -Zechariah 12:10
In renewing a parish, family, or ministry, the Lord often raises the level of prayer. Several parishioners, family members, or ministry workers pray for a few months as they've never prayed before or as they've never prayed for years. The Lord makes this prayer a leaven for renewing great numbers of people.
The Church was born after a nine-day gestation period of intensified prayer (see Acts 1:14). After this experience, the first Christians devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 2:42). The apostles concentrated "on prayer and the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4). On one occasion, "the place where they were gathered shook as they prayed" (Acts 4:31).
Paul tried to renew the church of Ephesus by raising the level of prayer. The Lord inspired him to exhort Timothy and the Ephesians: "First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for all" (1 Tm 2:1). "The fervent petition of a holy man is powerful indeed" (Jas 5:16).
A praying church is on the threshold of renewal. If we can get several more people to turn off their TVs and computers, simplify their lives, and thereby free themselves to pray for a few hours a day, we can open the door for the Lord to renew His Church.
Prayer: Father, may I have "great, intense, and growing prayer" (see Pope John Paul II, Redeemer of Man, 22).
Promise: "Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in My steps." -Lk 9:23
Praise: Alleluia! By faith in Jesus risen, we will live forever in the perfect happiness of heaven!
(For a related teaching, order our tape Renewing Our Culture" on audio AV 80-3 or video V-80.)
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Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1, Galatians 3:26-29, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, Luke 9:18-24
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062313.cfm
PRAYING FOR RENEWAL
"I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and petition." -Zechariah 12:10
In renewing a parish, family, or ministry, the Lord often raises the level of prayer. Several parishioners, family members, or ministry workers pray for a few months as they've never prayed before or as they've never prayed for years. The Lord makes this prayer a leaven for renewing great numbers of people.
The Church was born after a nine-day gestation period of intensified prayer (see Acts 1:14). After this experience, the first Christians devoted themselves to prayer (Acts 2:42). The apostles concentrated "on prayer and the ministry of the word" (Acts 6:4). On one occasion, "the place where they were gathered shook as they prayed" (Acts 4:31).
Paul tried to renew the church of Ephesus by raising the level of prayer. The Lord inspired him to exhort Timothy and the Ephesians: "First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for all" (1 Tm 2:1). "The fervent petition of a holy man is powerful indeed" (Jas 5:16).
A praying church is on the threshold of renewal. If we can get several more people to turn off their TVs and computers, simplify their lives, and thereby free themselves to pray for a few hours a day, we can open the door for the Lord to renew His Church.
Prayer: Father, may I have "great, intense, and growing prayer" (see Pope John Paul II, Redeemer of Man, 22).
Promise: "Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in My steps." -Lk 9:23
Praise: Alleluia! By faith in Jesus risen, we will live forever in the perfect happiness of heaven!
(For a related teaching, order our tape Renewing Our Culture" on audio AV 80-3 or video V-80.)
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Saturday, June 22, 2013
NOT A WORRY IN THE WORLD? - One Bread, One Body, 6/22/2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013, St. Paulinus of Nola, Sts. John Fisher, & Thomas More
2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 34:8-13, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062213.cfm
NOT A WORRY IN THE WORLD?
"Stop worrying, then, over questions like, 'What are we to eat, or what are we to drink, or what are we to wear?' " -Matthew 6:31
Many people today are learning about stress management. The Lord wants to do better than that. He teaches us stress banishment. He commands us: "Do not worry about your livelihood, what you are to eat or drink or use for clothing" (Mt 6:25, 31). Jesus questions us: "Which of you by worrying can add a moment to his life-span?" (Mt 6:27) He commands us again: "Enough, then, of worrying about tomorrow" (Mt 6:34).
How can we obey Jesus' commands to stop worrying?
* Serve only one master, that is, God (Mt 6:24).
* "Give yourself to God" alone (Mt 6:24).
* "Look at the birds in the sky" (Mt 6:26).
* "Learn a lesson from the way the wild flowers grow" (Mt 6:28).
* Believe in your heavenly Father (Mt 6:32).
* "Seek first His kingship over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides" (Mt 6:33).
Give your life to Jesus, and you won't have a worry in the world.
Prayer: Father, give me Your "peace, which is beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7).
Promise: "Therefore I am content with weakness, with mistreatment, with distress, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ; for when I am powerless, it is then that I am strong." -2 Cor 12:10
Praise: After the death of his infant son, St. Paulinus did not become embittered, but only committed his life even more to God.
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2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Psalm 34:8-13, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062213.cfm
NOT A WORRY IN THE WORLD?
"Stop worrying, then, over questions like, 'What are we to eat, or what are we to drink, or what are we to wear?' " -Matthew 6:31
Many people today are learning about stress management. The Lord wants to do better than that. He teaches us stress banishment. He commands us: "Do not worry about your livelihood, what you are to eat or drink or use for clothing" (Mt 6:25, 31). Jesus questions us: "Which of you by worrying can add a moment to his life-span?" (Mt 6:27) He commands us again: "Enough, then, of worrying about tomorrow" (Mt 6:34).
How can we obey Jesus' commands to stop worrying?
* Serve only one master, that is, God (Mt 6:24).
* "Give yourself to God" alone (Mt 6:24).
* "Look at the birds in the sky" (Mt 6:26).
* "Learn a lesson from the way the wild flowers grow" (Mt 6:28).
* Believe in your heavenly Father (Mt 6:32).
* "Seek first His kingship over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides" (Mt 6:33).
Give your life to Jesus, and you won't have a worry in the world.
Prayer: Father, give me Your "peace, which is beyond all understanding" (Phil 4:7).
Promise: "Therefore I am content with weakness, with mistreatment, with distress, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ; for when I am powerless, it is then that I am strong." -2 Cor 12:10
Praise: After the death of his infant son, St. Paulinus did not become embittered, but only committed his life even more to God.
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Friday, June 21, 2013
PROBLEMS?I'LL TELL YOU ABOUT PROBLEMS - One Bread, One Body, 6/21/2013
Friday, June 21, 2013, St. Aloysius Gonzaga
2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30, Psalm 34:2-7, Matthew 6:19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062113.cfm
PROBLEMS?I'LL TELL YOU ABOUT PROBLEMS
"If I must boast, I will make a point of my weaknesses." -2 Corinthians 11:30
Have you ever been so flabbergasted in ministry you just want to blow off some steam? Have you ever needed to "speak with absolute foolishness" (2 Cor 11:21) to get the point across about Jesus and His Resurrection? "Now I am really talking like a fool" (2 Cor 11:23). St. Paul must have discerned that deploying such "foolish" speech might be the way to combat false apostles (see 2 Cor 11:13).
St. Paul was inspired to give us his laundry list of sufferings, proving his sincerity as a true apostle. Yet his real boasting was in the Lord (see 2 Cor 12:9). Paul told the fledgling church in Corinth: "we have always acted from God-given holiness and candor; this has been prompted, not by debased human wisdom, but by God's goodness" (2 Cor 1:12).
From the world's perspective, St. Aloysius Gonzaga was also a fool. He was born into nobility and grew up in royal courts. After an emotional tug-of-war with his father, he was permitted to renounce his hereditary right to succession and join the Jesuits. Aloysius further proved his righteous foolishness as he contracted the plague while tending the sick. "Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones" (Ps 116:15).
How will Paul and Aloysius inspire you to be a fool for Christ? (see 1 Cor 4:10) "Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart is also" (Mt 6:21).
Prayer: Father, inspire me to seek Godly wisdom.
Promise: "I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears." __Ps 34:5
Praise: St. Aloysius fought hard for four years to have the freedom to accept his religious vocation.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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2 Corinthians 11:18, 21-30, Psalm 34:2-7, Matthew 6:19-23
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062113.cfm
PROBLEMS?I'LL TELL YOU ABOUT PROBLEMS
"If I must boast, I will make a point of my weaknesses." -2 Corinthians 11:30
Have you ever been so flabbergasted in ministry you just want to blow off some steam? Have you ever needed to "speak with absolute foolishness" (2 Cor 11:21) to get the point across about Jesus and His Resurrection? "Now I am really talking like a fool" (2 Cor 11:23). St. Paul must have discerned that deploying such "foolish" speech might be the way to combat false apostles (see 2 Cor 11:13).
St. Paul was inspired to give us his laundry list of sufferings, proving his sincerity as a true apostle. Yet his real boasting was in the Lord (see 2 Cor 12:9). Paul told the fledgling church in Corinth: "we have always acted from God-given holiness and candor; this has been prompted, not by debased human wisdom, but by God's goodness" (2 Cor 1:12).
From the world's perspective, St. Aloysius Gonzaga was also a fool. He was born into nobility and grew up in royal courts. After an emotional tug-of-war with his father, he was permitted to renounce his hereditary right to succession and join the Jesuits. Aloysius further proved his righteous foolishness as he contracted the plague while tending the sick. "Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones" (Ps 116:15).
How will Paul and Aloysius inspire you to be a fool for Christ? (see 1 Cor 4:10) "Remember, where your treasure is, there your heart is also" (Mt 6:21).
Prayer: Father, inspire me to seek Godly wisdom.
Promise: "I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears." __Ps 34:5
Praise: St. Aloysius fought hard for four years to have the freedom to accept his religious vocation.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
FALLEN AWAY? - One Bread, One Body, 6/20/2013
Come to the 27th Annual Bible Institute, July 26 - Aug 3, 2013 in Cincinnati, OH. Join us for over 20 seminars, stirring liturgies, healing and worship services and more! Featured speakers include Jesse Romero, Fr. Gregory Bramlage, Deacon Ralph Poyo, Fr. Rob Jack, Fr. David Endres and Bill Richart.
Online registration now available.
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
2 Corinthians 11:1-11, Psalm 111:1-4, 7-8, Matthew 6:7-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062013.cfm
FALLEN AWAY?
"You may fall away." -2 Corinthians 11:3
The Corinthian church had a "sincere and complete devotion to Christ" (2 Cor 11:3). Nevertheless, Paul feared that they would be seduced by the devil, corrupted in their thoughts, and fall away from their commitment to Christ (2 Cor 11:3). Paul said this because the Corinthian church endured it "quite well" when someone came preaching another gospel (2 Cor 11:4).
Many false gospels are being preached today. The gospels of secularism, consumerism, psychology, new age, self-realization, and prosperity are just a few of the most popular false gospels. Like the Corinthian church, the American church seems to endure these other gospels quite well. We even go so far as to espouse aspects of these gospels in our preaching, books, churches, seminaries, and schools.
Our openness to false gospels is a sign that we are in danger of falling away from "our sincere and complete devotion to Christ." Let's repent, confess our sins in the sacrament of Reconciliation, and make or renew a sincere and complete commitment to Christ. "Be solicitous to make your call and election permanent, brothers; surely those who do so will never be lost" (2 Pt 1:10).
Prayer: Father, grant that I may never "fall away," but love You more each day.
Promise: "If you forgive the faults of others, your heavenly Father will forgive you yours. If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive you." -Mt 6:14-15
Praise: Mary is ever cautious in teaching what the Church teaches by constantly seeking truth through credible sources.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet The Secret of Confession "or our tape on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
2 Corinthians 11:1-11, Psalm 111:1-4, 7-8, Matthew 6:7-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/062013.cfm
FALLEN AWAY?
"You may fall away." -2 Corinthians 11:3
The Corinthian church had a "sincere and complete devotion to Christ" (2 Cor 11:3). Nevertheless, Paul feared that they would be seduced by the devil, corrupted in their thoughts, and fall away from their commitment to Christ (2 Cor 11:3). Paul said this because the Corinthian church endured it "quite well" when someone came preaching another gospel (2 Cor 11:4).
Many false gospels are being preached today. The gospels of secularism, consumerism, psychology, new age, self-realization, and prosperity are just a few of the most popular false gospels. Like the Corinthian church, the American church seems to endure these other gospels quite well. We even go so far as to espouse aspects of these gospels in our preaching, books, churches, seminaries, and schools.
Our openness to false gospels is a sign that we are in danger of falling away from "our sincere and complete devotion to Christ." Let's repent, confess our sins in the sacrament of Reconciliation, and make or renew a sincere and complete commitment to Christ. "Be solicitous to make your call and election permanent, brothers; surely those who do so will never be lost" (2 Pt 1:10).
Prayer: Father, grant that I may never "fall away," but love You more each day.
Promise: "If you forgive the faults of others, your heavenly Father will forgive you yours. If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive you." -Mt 6:14-15
Praise: Mary is ever cautious in teaching what the Church teaches by constantly seeking truth through credible sources.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet The Secret of Confession "or our tape on audio AV 44-3 or video V-44.)
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