Friday, January 6, 2017, St. André Bessette
1 John 5:5-13, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, Mark 1:7-11, or Luke 3:23-38
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POSSESSION
"The testimony is this: God gave us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. Whoever possesses the Son possesses life; whoever does not possess the Son of God does not possess life." -1 John 5:11-12
St. John puts it very directly and bluntly. Jesus is Life (Jn 11:25; 14:6). If you want life, you need Jesus. "Whoever believes in the Son has life eternal" (Jn 3:36).
John even tells us why he writes to us: that we may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through this belief we might have life in Jesus' name (see Jn 20:31). John tells us: "I have written this to you to make you realize that you possess eternal life - you who believe in the name of the Son of God" (1 Jn 5:13).
Do you possess Jesus? More importantly, does Jesus possess you? Have you given your life to Jesus? He died that you may have life, and life to the full (Jn 10:10). Live for Jesus now, and live with Him forever. Say with St. Paul: "I have been crucified with Christ, and the life I live now is not my own; Christ is living in me. I still live my human life, but it is a life of faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me" (Gal 2:19-20).
Prayer: Father, possess me and re-possess me. I am all Yours. "Keep me faithful to Your teaching and never let me be parted from You."
Promise: "Who, then, is conqueror of the world? The one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God." -1 Jn 5:5
Praise: St. André lived a humble life of faith in God and devotion to St. Joseph as a door-keeper at Notre Dame College in Montreal. Many people credit their healings to his prayers.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (The first Discipleship Retreat of the year is "Discipleship, Redemptive Suffering and Mary" on Feb. 17-18. The mother of God is our guide as we serve the Lord. Call 937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 for location and to register.)
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Thursday, January 5, 2017
LOVE MEETS THE GREATEST NEED - One Bread, One Body, 1/5/2017
Thursday, January 5, 2017, St. John Neumann
1 John 3:11-21, Psalm 100:1-5, John 1:43-51
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LOVE MEETS THE GREATEST NEED
"I ask you, how can God's love survive in a man who has enough of this world's goods yet closes his heart to his brother when he sees him in need?" -1 John 3:17
John points out the obvious connection between love and need. If we love someone, we will want to provide that person's needs. Otherwise, our talk about love is mere lip service (Mt 15:8; Is 29:13) and not authentic (1 Jn 3:18).
The greatest need of the human person is to know Jesus deeply and personally (see Jn 17:3). Therefore, evangelization is "the highest service that the Christian can offer his brother" or sister (Orientale Lumen, Pope St. John Paul II, 14). Consequently, if we don't share Jesus with others, we either don't believe in Jesus or don't love people. Not to share Jesus is worse than refusing food to a starving person. If we don't share our faith in Jesus, it is questionable whether we love Jesus and have accepted His salvation. Blessed Pope Paul VI taught: "It would be useful if every Christian and every evangelizer were to pray about the following thought...Can we gain salvation if through negligence or fear or shame - what St. Paul called 'blushing for the Gospel' - or as a result of false ideas we fail to preach it?" (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 80)
This Christmas season and new year, let us invite others to come and see Jesus for themselves (Jn 1:46). Then we are loving them and giving them a Christ-centered Christmas rather than a Christ-less one. Then we are giving them Life.
Prayer: Father, let me give the greatest Gift - Jesus, the Lord, and God.
Promise: "The way we came to understand love was that He laid down His life for us; we too must lay down our lives for our brothers." -1 Jn 3:16
Praise: St. John Neumann, the first male American citizen to be declared a saint, is the patron saint of sick children and immigrants. He gave immigrants what they most needed, Christ Himself.
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1 John 3:11-21, Psalm 100:1-5, John 1:43-51
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LOVE MEETS THE GREATEST NEED
"I ask you, how can God's love survive in a man who has enough of this world's goods yet closes his heart to his brother when he sees him in need?" -1 John 3:17
John points out the obvious connection between love and need. If we love someone, we will want to provide that person's needs. Otherwise, our talk about love is mere lip service (Mt 15:8; Is 29:13) and not authentic (1 Jn 3:18).
The greatest need of the human person is to know Jesus deeply and personally (see Jn 17:3). Therefore, evangelization is "the highest service that the Christian can offer his brother" or sister (Orientale Lumen, Pope St. John Paul II, 14). Consequently, if we don't share Jesus with others, we either don't believe in Jesus or don't love people. Not to share Jesus is worse than refusing food to a starving person. If we don't share our faith in Jesus, it is questionable whether we love Jesus and have accepted His salvation. Blessed Pope Paul VI taught: "It would be useful if every Christian and every evangelizer were to pray about the following thought...Can we gain salvation if through negligence or fear or shame - what St. Paul called 'blushing for the Gospel' - or as a result of false ideas we fail to preach it?" (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 80)
This Christmas season and new year, let us invite others to come and see Jesus for themselves (Jn 1:46). Then we are loving them and giving them a Christ-centered Christmas rather than a Christ-less one. Then we are giving them Life.
Prayer: Father, let me give the greatest Gift - Jesus, the Lord, and God.
Promise: "The way we came to understand love was that He laid down His life for us; we too must lay down our lives for our brothers." -1 Jn 3:16
Praise: St. John Neumann, the first male American citizen to be declared a saint, is the patron saint of sick children and immigrants. He gave immigrants what they most needed, Christ Himself.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
A CLOSE CALL - One Bread, One Body, 1/4/2017
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Young Refugees Suffer Greatly
Everyone Has Right To Food And Water
Bishop Has Inspiring Story
God Brings Hope To Prisoners
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Changing Climate Requires Response
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
1 John 3:7-10, Psalm 98:1, 7-9, John 1:35-42
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A CLOSE CALL
"When Jesus turned around and noticed them following Him, He asked them, 'What are you looking for?' " -John 1:38
Andrew and another disciple of John the Baptizer followed Jesus from a distance. Likewise, today there are many long-distance followers of Jesus. Are you close to the Lord? Or are your prayers long-distance calls?
Jesus has become a man. He even gives Himself to us in the Eucharist to be closer than close to us. He challenges us to look into our hearts and ask ourselves what we are looking for (Jn 1:38). Jesus, our Rabbi and Teacher (see Jn 1:38), will show us which of these desires are distancing us from Him. All we have to do is give ourselves the chance to hear the truth about our hearts from the Truth Himself (see Jn 14:6). We must stay with Jesus for an extended time. We must not run away when He speaks of changing what we're looking for, repenting of our sins, and taking up the cross daily (see Lk 9:23).
Jesus wants to give us a real "make-over," to change our names (see Jn 1:42), our looks, and what we're looking for. Jesus wants to draw us close to Himself. This Christmas and this new year, stay close with Jesus.
Prayer: Father, You drew close to me in the Incarnation of Your Son. May I draw close to You (Jas 4:8).
Promise: "It was to destroy the devil's works that the Son of God revealed Himself." -1 Jn 3:8
Praise: St. Elizabeth lived her forty-six years of life totally abandoned to God's will as she raised her five children and opened the first American Catholic school.
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Wednesday, January 4, 2017, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
1 John 3:7-10, Psalm 98:1, 7-9, John 1:35-42
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A CLOSE CALL
"When Jesus turned around and noticed them following Him, He asked them, 'What are you looking for?' " -John 1:38
Andrew and another disciple of John the Baptizer followed Jesus from a distance. Likewise, today there are many long-distance followers of Jesus. Are you close to the Lord? Or are your prayers long-distance calls?
Jesus has become a man. He even gives Himself to us in the Eucharist to be closer than close to us. He challenges us to look into our hearts and ask ourselves what we are looking for (Jn 1:38). Jesus, our Rabbi and Teacher (see Jn 1:38), will show us which of these desires are distancing us from Him. All we have to do is give ourselves the chance to hear the truth about our hearts from the Truth Himself (see Jn 14:6). We must stay with Jesus for an extended time. We must not run away when He speaks of changing what we're looking for, repenting of our sins, and taking up the cross daily (see Lk 9:23).
Jesus wants to give us a real "make-over," to change our names (see Jn 1:42), our looks, and what we're looking for. Jesus wants to draw us close to Himself. This Christmas and this new year, stay close with Jesus.
Prayer: Father, You drew close to me in the Incarnation of Your Son. May I draw close to You (Jas 4:8).
Promise: "It was to destroy the devil's works that the Son of God revealed Himself." -1 Jn 3:8
Praise: St. Elizabeth lived her forty-six years of life totally abandoned to God's will as she raised her five children and opened the first American Catholic school.
(For a related teaching on Meeting the Risen Christ", order, listen to, or download our CD 4A-1 or DVD 4A on our website or order our tape on audio AV 4A-1 or video V 4A.)
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017
"WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN NOW" (1 Jn 3:2) - One Bread, One Body, 1/3/2017
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
Young Refugees Suffer Greatly
Everyone Has Right To Food And Water
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Most Holy Name of Jesus
1 John 2:29-3:6, Psalm 98:1, 3-6, John 1:29-34
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"WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN NOW" (1 Jn 3:2)
"See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 John 3:1
Something happened to St. John that needs to happen to all of us. Like many of us, John heard he was a child of God. But by the grace of the Holy Spirit, John realized radically what it means to be a child of God. The Spirit cried out in his heart: "Abba" (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15). It was as if John had heard the voice of God the Father saying: "You are My beloved son, in whom I am well pleased" (see Mt 3:17). After that, John walked and ran through life shocked into life by love as he kept saying: "We are God's children now" (1 Jn 3:2).
On each of the remaining eight days of the Christmas season, ask the Spirit to teach you (Jn 14:26) and cry out in your heart: "Abba." Begin this year by asking the Holy Spirit to impress on you the privileged glory of being a child of God. "Dearly beloved, we are God's children now" (1 Jn 3:2).
Prayer: Jesus, You became a child of man so that I can be a child of God. I accept You and live as God's child (see Jn 1:12).
Promise: "When you see the Spirit descend and rest on Someone, it is He Who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit." -Jn 1:33
Praise: "The reason [Jesus] revealed Himself was to take away sins" (1 Jn 3:5). Praise the Most Holy Name of Jesus!
(Exult in the glory of being a child of God by reading the Bible every day. We have several series to help you. "Overview of the Bible "is six CDs starting with CD 10A-1 or audio tape AV 10A-1, "15 Minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty CDs with detailed teaching as to chapter and verse starting with CD 700 or audio tape 700, "An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible" is thirty two CDs starting with CD 21-1 or audio tape AV 21-1.)
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Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Most Holy Name of Jesus
1 John 2:29-3:6, Psalm 98:1, 3-6, John 1:29-34
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"WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN NOW" (1 Jn 3:2)
"See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 John 3:1
Something happened to St. John that needs to happen to all of us. Like many of us, John heard he was a child of God. But by the grace of the Holy Spirit, John realized radically what it means to be a child of God. The Spirit cried out in his heart: "Abba" (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15). It was as if John had heard the voice of God the Father saying: "You are My beloved son, in whom I am well pleased" (see Mt 3:17). After that, John walked and ran through life shocked into life by love as he kept saying: "We are God's children now" (1 Jn 3:2).
On each of the remaining eight days of the Christmas season, ask the Spirit to teach you (Jn 14:26) and cry out in your heart: "Abba." Begin this year by asking the Holy Spirit to impress on you the privileged glory of being a child of God. "Dearly beloved, we are God's children now" (1 Jn 3:2).
Prayer: Jesus, You became a child of man so that I can be a child of God. I accept You and live as God's child (see Jn 1:12).
Promise: "When you see the Spirit descend and rest on Someone, it is He Who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit." -Jn 1:33
Praise: "The reason [Jesus] revealed Himself was to take away sins" (1 Jn 3:5). Praise the Most Holy Name of Jesus!
(Exult in the glory of being a child of God by reading the Bible every day. We have several series to help you. "Overview of the Bible "is six CDs starting with CD 10A-1 or audio tape AV 10A-1, "15 Minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty CDs with detailed teaching as to chapter and verse starting with CD 700 or audio tape 700, "An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible" is thirty two CDs starting with CD 21-1 or audio tape AV 21-1.)
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Monday, January 2, 2017
BODY PARTS - One Bread, One Body, 1/2/2017
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Monday, January 2, 2017, Sts. Basil the Great, & Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28, Psalm 98:1-4, John 1:19-28
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BODY PARTS
"Who are you?" -John 1:19
Throughout this year, we will be continually challenged with the question: "Who are you?" The correct answer is: "I am a part of the body of Christ" (see Rm 12:5; 1 Cor 12:13). Our true identity is based on our relationship with Christ (see Col 2:17).
An even better answer is to state the specific part of the body of Christ which you are. For example, John the Baptizer said he was a voice in Christ's body (Jn 1:23). You may be Christ's feet, hands, ears, or mind. It's ideal to know not only which part of Christ's body you are but also how the Lord primarily works through you. A voice can do several things - teach, sell, threaten, encourage, warn, etc. John knew that the main thing the Lord did through his voice was to cry out: "Make straight the way of the Lord!" (Jn 1:23)
Who are you? Who are you not? Which part of Christ's body are you? What is the primary way the Lord works through you? If, by the Spirit, you can answer these questions, you will know yourself as John the Baptizer knew himself. This will put you in the position to be used mightily by the Lord as John was. If you know who you are in Christ, this can be the greatest year of your life. Commit your life to Jesus and let the Spirit teach you (Jn 14:26).
Prayer: Father, may I know myself in Jesus and love myself in the Spirit.
Promise: "He Himself made us a promise and the promise is no less than this: eternal life." -1 Jn 2:25
Praise: At age 40, St. Basil was called from his hermitage to be a bishop and share his gifts.
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Monday, January 2, 2017, Sts. Basil the Great, & Gregory Nazianzen
1 John 2:22-28, Psalm 98:1-4, John 1:19-28
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BODY PARTS
"Who are you?" -John 1:19
Throughout this year, we will be continually challenged with the question: "Who are you?" The correct answer is: "I am a part of the body of Christ" (see Rm 12:5; 1 Cor 12:13). Our true identity is based on our relationship with Christ (see Col 2:17).
An even better answer is to state the specific part of the body of Christ which you are. For example, John the Baptizer said he was a voice in Christ's body (Jn 1:23). You may be Christ's feet, hands, ears, or mind. It's ideal to know not only which part of Christ's body you are but also how the Lord primarily works through you. A voice can do several things - teach, sell, threaten, encourage, warn, etc. John knew that the main thing the Lord did through his voice was to cry out: "Make straight the way of the Lord!" (Jn 1:23)
Who are you? Who are you not? Which part of Christ's body are you? What is the primary way the Lord works through you? If, by the Spirit, you can answer these questions, you will know yourself as John the Baptizer knew himself. This will put you in the position to be used mightily by the Lord as John was. If you know who you are in Christ, this can be the greatest year of your life. Commit your life to Jesus and let the Spirit teach you (Jn 14:26).
Prayer: Father, may I know myself in Jesus and love myself in the Spirit.
Promise: "He Himself made us a promise and the promise is no less than this: eternal life." -1 Jn 2:25
Praise: At age 40, St. Basil was called from his hermitage to be a bishop and share his gifts.
(For a related teaching on Jesus' Incarnation", order, listen to, or download our CD 52-3 or DVD 52 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 52-3 or video V 52.)
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Sunday, January 1, 2017
PM eNewsletter Mary, Mother of God
January 1st, Mary, Mother of God.
Jesus, help us to really realize how you enlighten the Church to guide us into this new year.
Today's feast is a feast of love and trust.
Your love of Mary, our Mom, and her trust in your eternal plan.
You, through an angel, told her to name you Jesus and so you are the name above all names.
A name that causes the demons to tremble.
A name that can and will change lives.
Oh Christ, you gave us your Mom to be our Mom and you gave us your Holy Name to protect us
and keep us safe in a very troubled world.
Lord, let us reverence your name and honor your Mom, so that we can keep on the right path
that will lead us to the heavenly kingdom.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FIRST BLOOD
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/1/2017
"When the eighth day arrived for His circumcision, the name Jesus was given the child." -Luke 2:21
On the eighth day of Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Mary, the Mother of God. On the eighth
day of His life, Jesus shed His blood for the first time as He endured circumcision. Mary, His
mother, would have been the one who nursed Jesus' wound, repeatedly washing off His blood during
the next few days as the infant Jesus healed.
This foreshadows Mary standing at the foot of Jesus' cross decades later as He would shed His
blood for our salvation. Many of you have seen the statue of the Pieta in which Mother Mary holds
the dead, bloody body of her Son Jesus. Even after He died, Mary treasured Jesus' body by cleaning
off His blood. During her entire life, Mary was devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus. This was
dramatically portrayed in the movie The Passion of the Christ and in the book by Anne Catherine
Emmerich, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Imitate Mother Mary. Devote yourself to the Precious Blood of Jesus in 2017. Receive the
eucharistic Jesus in Mass as often as possible, even daily. Commit yourself to frequent Eucharistic
adoration. "O, the blood of Jesus. It must not suffer loss."
Prayer: Father, "let [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children" (Mt 27:25).
Promise: "You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir,
by God's design." -Gal 4:7
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord Jesus, for making all things new (Rv 21:5). Be praised and glorified
in this new year.
Monday BODY PARTS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/2/2017
"Who are you?" -John 1:19
Tuesday "WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN NOW" (1 Jn 3:2)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/3/2017
"See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 John 3:1
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
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 Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Mother Mary
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
· The Secret of the Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SecretRosary.asp
· Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ChristmasPsalms.asp
· Fr. Al's Plan for Reading the Bible Each Year
http://presentationministries.com/publications/FrAlPlanReadingBible.asp
· The Book on Forgiveness
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BookOnForgiveness.asp
· Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LeadLoved.asp
· Through the Bible in One Year
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ThroughBible.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
For the financial blessing we need to pay our bills and help our daughter EB, please. Thank You,
Lord, and thanks to all the prayer warriors here. We are grateful for every penny we have
received.
(Carol, Arizona, , 12/31/2016 1:12:02 PM)
In 2017, let the lost sheep return to the fold of Christ and His Holy Apostolic Church. May God's
Mercy reach everyone in want and need of God's love.
(Anonymous, , 12/31/2016 1:07:43 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD as this year comes to an end please forgive me for my sins and for
my short comings. For what good I did last year thank you JESUS for your guidance and for the
good that happened to me thank you again.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 12/31/2016 12:29:48 PM)
Please pray for PF alone,weak, sick, finances depleting..waiting for the Lord to call her home..
Lord release her from her sufferings if it be your Holy Will..prepare her for that meeting with
you and admission to her eternal home.
(Ann , , 12/31/2016 9:46:56 AM)
Myself and my family want thank you God Almighty for the wonderful guidance and protection for
the year 2016.we ask for forgiveness of all our sins and asking for a renew spirit in the years
ahead.
(Angbebe, Tarkwa, Ghana, 12/31/2016 8:21:32 AM)
Thank you Lord for bring us to the end of 2016,Lord my prayers are please forgive us our sins
and wash us with your blood for the year 2017.I pray that we will be closer to you,walk with you,
in the the of Jesus Christ Amen
(Naa, , 12/31/2016 7:55:59 AM)
A prayer of thanks for all blessings this year. Especially for keeping my son Jacob safe
throughout his battle with depression and for each person who prayed for him. Family, friends,
fellow church members, ladies of charity of Nativity Church and all the faithful here especially
Jim who's prayers and reminders saw me through some very tough days. I am very grateful. Please
Dear Lord Special blessings to all. In Jesus' name, i pray. Happy Blessed New Year.
(Donna B, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 12/31/2016 7:19:56 AM)
That my dad Wilfred Thumbi Ndungu may be delivered from alcoholism and smoking so that he may go
back to serve the Lord as a catechist. Also my cousin Samuel Ndungu to be delivered from
alcoholism and lead a good life.
(Mercy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 12/31/2016 5:51:27
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 well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
________________________________________________
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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
________________________________________________
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 Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
WELCOME CHILDREN, MIGRANTS
"SURE PATH"
This phrase traces the sure path which leads to God: it begins with the smallest and, through the
grace of our Savior, it grows into the practice of welcoming others.
"NECESSARY CONDITION"
To be welcoming is a necessary condition for making this journey a concrete reality: God made
Himself one of us. In Jesus God became a child, and the openness of faith to God, which nourishes
hope, is expressed in loving proximity to the smallest and the weakest.
"I FEEL COMPELLED"
... I feel compelled to draw attention to the reality of child migrants, especially the ones who
are alone. .. I ask everyone to take care of the young ... I ask everyone to help those who ...
are forced to live far.
(Source: Message for the 103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2017, September 8, 2016)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-12.asp?navlink=latest
_______________________________________________
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/bi2016Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople29-4.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter17-3.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2017 RETREATS
Online Registration
2017 RETREATS
· Discipleship, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Feb 17-18)
· The Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mar 18)
· Life in the Spirit Seminar (Apr 21-23)
· More Retreats
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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Catholic Retreats
http://presentationministries.com/retreat/retreat.asp
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Jesus, help us to really realize how you enlighten the Church to guide us into this new year.
Today's feast is a feast of love and trust.
Your love of Mary, our Mom, and her trust in your eternal plan.
You, through an angel, told her to name you Jesus and so you are the name above all names.
A name that causes the demons to tremble.
A name that can and will change lives.
Oh Christ, you gave us your Mom to be our Mom and you gave us your Holy Name to protect us
and keep us safe in a very troubled world.
Lord, let us reverence your name and honor your Mom, so that we can keep on the right path
that will lead us to the heavenly kingdom.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday FIRST BLOOD
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/1/2017
"When the eighth day arrived for His circumcision, the name Jesus was given the child." -Luke 2:21
On the eighth day of Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Mary, the Mother of God. On the eighth
day of His life, Jesus shed His blood for the first time as He endured circumcision. Mary, His
mother, would have been the one who nursed Jesus' wound, repeatedly washing off His blood during
the next few days as the infant Jesus healed.
This foreshadows Mary standing at the foot of Jesus' cross decades later as He would shed His
blood for our salvation. Many of you have seen the statue of the Pieta in which Mother Mary holds
the dead, bloody body of her Son Jesus. Even after He died, Mary treasured Jesus' body by cleaning
off His blood. During her entire life, Mary was devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus. This was
dramatically portrayed in the movie The Passion of the Christ and in the book by Anne Catherine
Emmerich, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Imitate Mother Mary. Devote yourself to the Precious Blood of Jesus in 2017. Receive the
eucharistic Jesus in Mass as often as possible, even daily. Commit yourself to frequent Eucharistic
adoration. "O, the blood of Jesus. It must not suffer loss."
Prayer: Father, "let [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children" (Mt 27:25).
Promise: "You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir,
by God's design." -Gal 4:7
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord Jesus, for making all things new (Rv 21:5). Be praised and glorified
in this new year.
Monday BODY PARTS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/2/2017
"Who are you?" -John 1:19
Tuesday "WE ARE GOD'S CHILDREN NOW" (1 Jn 3:2)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=1/3/2017
"See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God!" -1 John 3:1
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Mother Mary
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
· The Secret of the Rosary
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SecretRosary.asp
· Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ChristmasPsalms.asp
· Fr. Al's Plan for Reading the Bible Each Year
http://presentationministries.com/publications/FrAlPlanReadingBible.asp
· The Book on Forgiveness
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BookOnForgiveness.asp
· Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LeadLoved.asp
· Through the Bible in One Year
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ThroughBible.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
For the financial blessing we need to pay our bills and help our daughter EB, please. Thank You,
Lord, and thanks to all the prayer warriors here. We are grateful for every penny we have
received.
(Carol, Arizona, , 12/31/2016 1:12:02 PM)
In 2017, let the lost sheep return to the fold of Christ and His Holy Apostolic Church. May God's
Mercy reach everyone in want and need of God's love.
(Anonymous, , 12/31/2016 1:07:43 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD as this year comes to an end please forgive me for my sins and for
my short comings. For what good I did last year thank you JESUS for your guidance and for the
good that happened to me thank you again.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 12/31/2016 12:29:48 PM)
Please pray for PF alone,weak, sick, finances depleting..waiting for the Lord to call her home..
Lord release her from her sufferings if it be your Holy Will..prepare her for that meeting with
you and admission to her eternal home.
(Ann , , 12/31/2016 9:46:56 AM)
Myself and my family want thank you God Almighty for the wonderful guidance and protection for
the year 2016.we ask for forgiveness of all our sins and asking for a renew spirit in the years
ahead.
(Angbebe, Tarkwa, Ghana, 12/31/2016 8:21:32 AM)
Thank you Lord for bring us to the end of 2016,Lord my prayers are please forgive us our sins
and wash us with your blood for the year 2017.I pray that we will be closer to you,walk with you,
in the the of Jesus Christ Amen
(Naa, , 12/31/2016 7:55:59 AM)
A prayer of thanks for all blessings this year. Especially for keeping my son Jacob safe
throughout his battle with depression and for each person who prayed for him. Family, friends,
fellow church members, ladies of charity of Nativity Church and all the faithful here especially
Jim who's prayers and reminders saw me through some very tough days. I am very grateful. Please
Dear Lord Special blessings to all. In Jesus' name, i pray. Happy Blessed New Year.
(Donna B, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 12/31/2016 7:19:56 AM)
That my dad Wilfred Thumbi Ndungu may be delivered from alcoholism and smoking so that he may go
back to serve the Lord as a catechist. Also my cousin Samuel Ndungu to be delivered from
alcoholism and lead a good life.
(Mercy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 12/31/2016 5:51:27
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 well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
________________________________________________
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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
________________________________________________
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 Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-12.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
WELCOME CHILDREN, MIGRANTS
"SURE PATH"
This phrase traces the sure path which leads to God: it begins with the smallest and, through the
grace of our Savior, it grows into the practice of welcoming others.
"NECESSARY CONDITION"
To be welcoming is a necessary condition for making this journey a concrete reality: God made
Himself one of us. In Jesus God became a child, and the openness of faith to God, which nourishes
hope, is expressed in loving proximity to the smallest and the weakest.
"I FEEL COMPELLED"
... I feel compelled to draw attention to the reality of child migrants, especially the ones who
are alone. .. I ask everyone to take care of the young ... I ask everyone to help those who ...
are forced to live far.
(Source: Message for the 103rd World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2017, September 8, 2016)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-12.asp?navlink=latest
_______________________________________________
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/bi2016Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople29-4.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter17-3.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2017 RETREATS
Online Registration
2017 RETREATS
· Discipleship, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Feb 17-18)
· The Dignity and Vocation of Women (Mar 18)
· Life in the Spirit Seminar (Apr 21-23)
· More Retreats
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2016Announce.asp
Catholic Retreats
http://presentationministries.com/retreat/retreat.asp
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· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
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FIRST BLOOD - One Bread, One Body, 1/1/2017
Happy Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God! Read our publications entitled "Mother Mary" and "The Secret of the Rosary"
http://www.presentationministries.com/brochures/MotherMary.asp
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/SecretRosary.asp
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Sunday, January 1, 2017, Mary, Mother of God
Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, Luke 2:16-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010117.cfm
FIRST BLOOD
"When the eighth day arrived for His circumcision, the name Jesus was given the child." -Luke 2:21
On the eighth day of Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Mary, the Mother of God. On the eighth day of His life, Jesus shed His blood for the first time as He endured circumcision. Mary, His mother, would have been the one who nursed Jesus' wound, repeatedly washing off His blood during the next few days as the infant Jesus healed.
This foreshadows Mary standing at the foot of Jesus' cross decades later as He would shed His blood for our salvation. Many of you have seen the statue of the Pieta in which Mother Mary holds the dead, bloody body of her Son Jesus. Even after He died, Mary treasured Jesus' body by cleaning off His blood. During her entire life, Mary was devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus. This was dramatically portrayed in the movie The Passion of the Christ and in the book by Anne Catherine Emmerich, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Imitate Mother Mary. Devote yourself to the Precious Blood of Jesus in 2017. Receive the eucharistic Jesus in Mass as often as possible, even daily. Commit yourself to frequent Eucharistic adoration. "O, the blood of Jesus. It must not suffer loss."
Prayer: Father, "let [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children" (Mt 27:25).
Promise: "You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir, by God's design." -Gal 4:7
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord Jesus, for making all things new (Rv 21:5). Be praised and glorified in this new year.
(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 December 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 10, 2016
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, January 1, 2017, Mary, Mother of God
Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, Luke 2:16-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010117.cfm
FIRST BLOOD
"When the eighth day arrived for His circumcision, the name Jesus was given the child." -Luke 2:21
On the eighth day of Christmas, we celebrate the feast of Mary, the Mother of God. On the eighth day of His life, Jesus shed His blood for the first time as He endured circumcision. Mary, His mother, would have been the one who nursed Jesus' wound, repeatedly washing off His blood during the next few days as the infant Jesus healed.
This foreshadows Mary standing at the foot of Jesus' cross decades later as He would shed His blood for our salvation. Many of you have seen the statue of the Pieta in which Mother Mary holds the dead, bloody body of her Son Jesus. Even after He died, Mary treasured Jesus' body by cleaning off His blood. During her entire life, Mary was devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus. This was dramatically portrayed in the movie The Passion of the Christ and in the book by Anne Catherine Emmerich, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Imitate Mother Mary. Devote yourself to the Precious Blood of Jesus in 2017. Receive the eucharistic Jesus in Mass as often as possible, even daily. Commit yourself to frequent Eucharistic adoration. "O, the blood of Jesus. It must not suffer loss."
Prayer: Father, "let [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children" (Mt 27:25).
Promise: "You are no longer a slave but a son! And the fact that you are a son makes you an heir, by God's design." -Gal 4:7
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord Jesus, for making all things new (Rv 21:5). Be praised and glorified in this new year.
(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 December 1, 2016 through January 31, 2017
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 10, 2016
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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