Saturday, February 18, 2017
Hebrews 11:1-7, Psalm 145:2-5, 10-11, Mark 9:2-13
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"INCREASE OUR FAITH" (Lk 17:5)
"Faith is confident assurance concerning what we hope for, and conviction about things we do not see." -Hebrews 11:1
Faith is confidence, assurance, conviction. "Because of faith the men of old were approved by God" (Heb 11:2). Without faith, we don't understand the origins of creation or life, for "what is visible came into being through the invisible" (Heb 11:3). "Without faith, it is impossible to please" God (Heb 11:6).
Examples of faith are:
* Abel offering sacrifice acceptable to God (Heb 11:4),
* Enoch being "pleasing to God" and being taken to heaven without dying (Heb 11:5),
* Noah building the ark (Heb 11:7),
* Abraham going forth "not knowing where he was going" (Heb 11:8),
* Sarah at the age of ninety conceiving a child (Heb 11:11),
* Abraham being willing to sacrifice His son Isaac (Heb 11:17),
* Moses' parents "disregarding the king's edict" (Heb 11:23),
* Moses wishing "to be ill-treated along with God's people rather than enjoy the fleeting rewards of sin" (Heb 11:25),
* the Israelites crossing the Red Sea (Heb 11:29), and
* Israel bringing down the walls of Jericho (Heb 11:30).
"What more shall I recount? I have no time to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, who by faith conquered kingdoms, did what was just, obtained the promises; they broke the jaws of lions, put out raging fires, escaped the devouring sword; though weak they were made powerful, became strong in battle..." (Heb 11:32-34).
Prayer: Father, "increase our faith" (Lk 17:5).
Promise: "A cloud came, overshadowing them, and out of the cloud a voice: 'This is My Son, My Beloved. Listen to Him.' " -Mk 9:7
Praise: Theresa's newborn survived despite serious health issues and amazed the doctors. Praise You, Lord, for Your healing mercy.
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Friday, February 17, 2017
"ONE NATION, UNDER GOD" - One Bread, One Body, 2/17/2017
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Friday, February 17, 2017, Seven Founders of, the Order of Servites
Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 33:10-15, Mark 8:34-9:1
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"ONE NATION, UNDER GOD"
"Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the sky, and so make a name for ourselves." -Genesis 11:4
The future of a nation which excludes God is dispersion (Gn 11:9), not unity. If a nation's faith in God is not firm, that nation shall not be firm (Is 7:9). "A nation of firm purpose [God keeps] in peace; in peace, for its trust in" the Lord (Is 26:3).
Any lasting unity comes from the Holy Spirit, Who is the Source of unity (Eph 4:3). A nation seeking this lasting national unity must focus on lifting up the name of God, rather than making its own name great (cf Gn 11:4).
The most patriotic thing we can do for our country is to make Jesus the Ruler of our life. "He is the blessed and only Ruler" (1 Tm 6:15). He is the Way to national security (Jn 14:6). The next most patriotic action we can take is to lead many others to Jesus. Jesus brought together such diverse people as radical patriots (Simon the Zealot) and people who sold out their patriotism for profit (Matthew the tax collector). Jesus overcame the incredible chasm between these two men and molded them together to become part of the foundation of the Church (Rv 21:14).
In the USA, we proclaim in our pledge of allegiance that we are "one nation, under God." In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we pledge to be soldiers of God, under His rule. Let's live our pledges and live under God's rule. Make Him Lord of every aspect of your life (1 Pt 1:15). He will use your obedient life to build "a holy nation" (1 Pt 2:9).
Prayer: Father, use me to be "a light for the nations" (Is 42:6).
Promise: "Happy the nation whose God is the Lord." -Ps 33:12
Praise: The seven men who founded the Servite order possessed such a unity that they were described as being like seven stars forming one constellation.
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Friday, February 17, 2017, Seven Founders of, the Order of Servites
Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 33:10-15, Mark 8:34-9:1
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"ONE NATION, UNDER GOD"
"Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the sky, and so make a name for ourselves." -Genesis 11:4
The future of a nation which excludes God is dispersion (Gn 11:9), not unity. If a nation's faith in God is not firm, that nation shall not be firm (Is 7:9). "A nation of firm purpose [God keeps] in peace; in peace, for its trust in" the Lord (Is 26:3).
Any lasting unity comes from the Holy Spirit, Who is the Source of unity (Eph 4:3). A nation seeking this lasting national unity must focus on lifting up the name of God, rather than making its own name great (cf Gn 11:4).
The most patriotic thing we can do for our country is to make Jesus the Ruler of our life. "He is the blessed and only Ruler" (1 Tm 6:15). He is the Way to national security (Jn 14:6). The next most patriotic action we can take is to lead many others to Jesus. Jesus brought together such diverse people as radical patriots (Simon the Zealot) and people who sold out their patriotism for profit (Matthew the tax collector). Jesus overcame the incredible chasm between these two men and molded them together to become part of the foundation of the Church (Rv 21:14).
In the USA, we proclaim in our pledge of allegiance that we are "one nation, under God." In the Sacrament of Confirmation, we pledge to be soldiers of God, under His rule. Let's live our pledges and live under God's rule. Make Him Lord of every aspect of your life (1 Pt 1:15). He will use your obedient life to build "a holy nation" (1 Pt 2:9).
Prayer: Father, use me to be "a light for the nations" (Is 42:6).
Promise: "Happy the nation whose God is the Lord." -Ps 33:12
Praise: The seven men who founded the Servite order possessed such a unity that they were described as being like seven stars forming one constellation.
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
FRUIT STAND - One Bread, One Body, 2/16/2017
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
Genesis 9:1-13, Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23, Mark 8:27-33
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FRUIT STAND
"Be fertile, then, and multiply; abound on earth and subdue it." -Genesis 9:7
The first recorded words to human beings are the words of the following blessing from God: "Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it" (Gn 1:28; see also 1:22). After the flood, "God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: 'Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth' " (Gn 9:1, 7).
Jesus said:
* "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him, will produce abundantly" (Jn 15:5).
* "My Father has been glorified in your bearing much fruit and becoming My disciples" (Jn 15:8).
* "It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you to go forth and bear fruit. Your fruit must endure" (Jn 15:16).
God has made it abundantly clear that we His children must be like Him and bear fruit abundantly. Otherwise, we will be "picked up to be thrown in the fire and burnt" (Jn 15:6). Therefore, let us bear the fruit of evangelization and of holiness. Let us lead others to new birth (see Jn 3:3, 5) by manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23).
Prayer: Father, prune me to bear more fruit (Jn 15:2).
Promise: "The nations shall revere Your Name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth Your glory." -Ps 102:16
Praise: By praying as a family, the Thompsons have all remained in the Faith for generations.
(For a related teaching on Gifts of the Spirit", order, listen to or download our series starting with CD 3A-1 or DVD 3-A on our website or order our tape series starting with audio AV 3A-1 or video V 3-B.)
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
Genesis 9:1-13, Psalm 102:16-21, 29, 22-23, Mark 8:27-33
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FRUIT STAND
"Be fertile, then, and multiply; abound on earth and subdue it." -Genesis 9:7
The first recorded words to human beings are the words of the following blessing from God: "Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it" (Gn 1:28; see also 1:22). After the flood, "God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them: 'Be fertile and multiply and fill the earth' " (Gn 9:1, 7).
Jesus said:
* "I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who lives in Me and I in him, will produce abundantly" (Jn 15:5).
* "My Father has been glorified in your bearing much fruit and becoming My disciples" (Jn 15:8).
* "It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you to go forth and bear fruit. Your fruit must endure" (Jn 15:16).
God has made it abundantly clear that we His children must be like Him and bear fruit abundantly. Otherwise, we will be "picked up to be thrown in the fire and burnt" (Jn 15:6). Therefore, let us bear the fruit of evangelization and of holiness. Let us lead others to new birth (see Jn 3:3, 5) by manifesting the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23).
Prayer: Father, prune me to bear more fruit (Jn 15:2).
Promise: "The nations shall revere Your Name, O Lord, and all the kings of the earth Your glory." -Ps 102:16
Praise: By praying as a family, the Thompsons have all remained in the Faith for generations.
(For a related teaching on Gifts of the Spirit", order, listen to or download our series starting with CD 3A-1 or DVD 3-A on our website or order our tape series starting with audio AV 3A-1 or video V 3-B.)
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
REST AREA - One Bread, One Body, 2/15/2017
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22, Psalm 116:12-15, 18-19, Mark 8:22-26
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REST AREA
"But the dove could find no place to alight and perch, and it returned to him in the ark." -Genesis 8:9
After forty days and nights of the flood, Noah sent out a raven. Then he sent out a dove three times. On the final occasion, the dove did not return to the ark, for it had found a place to rest (Gn 8:12). That meant destruction had ended and re-creation had begun.
The dove resting on Jesus at His baptism meant the Spirit was beginning to re-create the face of the earth (Ps 104:30). "When you see the Spirit descend and rest on Someone, it is He Who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit" (Jn 1:33). When the Spirit comes to rest on us, we become part of the new creation by the Spirit's power. "The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him: a Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a Spirit of counsel and of strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord" (Is 11:2). This passage from Isaiah inspired the prayer the bishop or priest prayed over us at our confirmation. The Church prayed for the Spirit to rest on us. Then we became a threat to the devil, and therefore persecutable.
"Happy are you when you are insulted for the sake of Christ, for then God's Spirit in Its glory has come to rest on you" (1 Pt 4:14). "Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up Thy rest."
Prayer: Lord, may I not merely have experiences of the Spirit, but may the Spirit rest on me.
Promise: "He saw perfectly; his sight was restored and he could see everything clearly." -Mk 8:25
Praise: Sarah prayed for the Holy Spirit and the life of the Spirit in her was rekindled.
(For a related teaching on Baptism in the Holy Spirit", order, listen to, or download our CD 43-1 or DVD 43 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 43-1 or video V 43.)
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Genesis 8:6-13, 20-22, Psalm 116:12-15, 18-19, Mark 8:22-26
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REST AREA
"But the dove could find no place to alight and perch, and it returned to him in the ark." -Genesis 8:9
After forty days and nights of the flood, Noah sent out a raven. Then he sent out a dove three times. On the final occasion, the dove did not return to the ark, for it had found a place to rest (Gn 8:12). That meant destruction had ended and re-creation had begun.
The dove resting on Jesus at His baptism meant the Spirit was beginning to re-create the face of the earth (Ps 104:30). "When you see the Spirit descend and rest on Someone, it is He Who is to baptize with the Holy Spirit" (Jn 1:33). When the Spirit comes to rest on us, we become part of the new creation by the Spirit's power. "The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him: a Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a Spirit of counsel and of strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord" (Is 11:2). This passage from Isaiah inspired the prayer the bishop or priest prayed over us at our confirmation. The Church prayed for the Spirit to rest on us. Then we became a threat to the devil, and therefore persecutable.
"Happy are you when you are insulted for the sake of Christ, for then God's Spirit in Its glory has come to rest on you" (1 Pt 4:14). "Come Holy Ghost, Creator blest, and in our hearts take up Thy rest."
Prayer: Lord, may I not merely have experiences of the Spirit, but may the Spirit rest on me.
Promise: "He saw perfectly; his sight was restored and he could see everything clearly." -Mk 8:25
Praise: Sarah prayed for the Holy Spirit and the life of the Spirit in her was rekindled.
(For a related teaching on Baptism in the Holy Spirit", order, listen to, or download our CD 43-1 or DVD 43 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 43-1 or video V 43.)
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017
UNDER THE INFLUENCE - One Bread, One Body, 2/14/2017
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10, Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10, Mark 8:14-21
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE
"Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod." -Mark 8:15
I worked in a bakery long ago. The baker would break up a solid block of yeast into small crumbs. Next he painstakingly kneaded the crumbs of yeast all throughout the batch of dough. Then he set aside the dough on the baking table for a while "until the whole mass of dough began to rise" (Lk 13:21). It was amazing to watch such small crumbs of yeast cause the dough to rise so much. "A little yeast can affect the entire dough" (Gal 5:9).
Jesus told us to be on guard about what we allow to influence our lives (Mk 8:15). The secular culture constantly sprinkles its crumbs of yeast into our lives, such as:
* "If you're cool, you'll watch this movie." The sprinkling of immorality from the ungodly movie leads from shock to neutrality to a life of sin.
* "Stop going to Mass now that you're in college. Otherwise, no one will go out with you." That crumb of yeast leads to a lack of faith, sexual sin, and unfaithfulness.
* "Don't pray with your children. That's too boring for them. Let them decide for themselves about God when they grow up." This yeast leads to broken families and lost vocations.
Jesus says: "Be on your guard" (Mk 8:15). "Do you not know that a little yeast has its effect all through the dough? Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough" (1 Cor 5:6-7). Let the unleavened bread of the Holy Eucharist be your bread. Receive the Eucharist frequently, even daily if possible. Toss out the yeast of the world. Let the Eucharist raise you up.
Prayer: Father, open my eyes so I may see how the world is trying to lead me away from You.
Promise: "The Lord is enthroned as King forever." -Ps 29:10
Praise: Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers who worked the mission field together.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017, Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Genesis 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10, Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10, Mark 8:14-21
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE
"Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod." -Mark 8:15
I worked in a bakery long ago. The baker would break up a solid block of yeast into small crumbs. Next he painstakingly kneaded the crumbs of yeast all throughout the batch of dough. Then he set aside the dough on the baking table for a while "until the whole mass of dough began to rise" (Lk 13:21). It was amazing to watch such small crumbs of yeast cause the dough to rise so much. "A little yeast can affect the entire dough" (Gal 5:9).
Jesus told us to be on guard about what we allow to influence our lives (Mk 8:15). The secular culture constantly sprinkles its crumbs of yeast into our lives, such as:
* "If you're cool, you'll watch this movie." The sprinkling of immorality from the ungodly movie leads from shock to neutrality to a life of sin.
* "Stop going to Mass now that you're in college. Otherwise, no one will go out with you." That crumb of yeast leads to a lack of faith, sexual sin, and unfaithfulness.
* "Don't pray with your children. That's too boring for them. Let them decide for themselves about God when they grow up." This yeast leads to broken families and lost vocations.
Jesus says: "Be on your guard" (Mk 8:15). "Do you not know that a little yeast has its effect all through the dough? Get rid of the old yeast to make of yourselves fresh dough" (1 Cor 5:6-7). Let the unleavened bread of the Holy Eucharist be your bread. Receive the Eucharist frequently, even daily if possible. Toss out the yeast of the world. Let the Eucharist raise you up.
Prayer: Father, open my eyes so I may see how the world is trying to lead me away from You.
Promise: "The Lord is enthroned as King forever." -Ps 29:10
Praise: Saints Cyril and Methodius were brothers who worked the mission field together.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Monday, February 13, 2017
TRUTH-SEEKERS - One Bread, One Body, 2/13/2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
Genesis 4:1-15, 25, Psalm 50:1, 8, 16-17, 20-21, Mark 8:11-13
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TRUTH-SEEKERS
"With a sigh from the depths of His spirit He said..." -Mark 8:12
After Jesus had twice multiplied loaves and fish, had healed countless people of many different ailments, and had delivered many from demons, the Pharisees wanted Jesus to give them a sign (Mk 8:11). The Pharisees were obviously not sincere. They were testing Jesus (Mk 8:11). Jesus refused to play their game. "He left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore" (Mk 8:13).
"The chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him and said: 'On what authority are You doing these things?' " (Mt 21:23) Jesus would have answered their question if they would have answered His. However, they were more concerned with public relations than with truth (see Mt 21:25-26). As a result, Jesus refused to answer their question.
"Herod was extremely pleased to see Jesus. From the reports about Him he had wanted for a long time to see Him, and he was hoping to see Him work some miracle. He questioned Jesus at considerable length, but Jesus made no answer" (Lk 23:8-9).
Pontius Pilate knew that Jesus was a king (Jn 18:37), but he refused to testify to the truth. Pilate said: "Truth!" "What does that mean?" (Jn 18:38) Pilate "said to Jesus, 'Where do You come from?' Jesus would not give him any answer" (Jn 19:9).
Jesus is very merciful to those who seek the truth. Jesus has little to say to those who do not. Seek the truth. Seek Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I make any sacrifice to be a "truth-seeker."
Promise: "If you do well, you can hold up your head; but if not, sin is a demon lurking at the door: his urge is toward you, yet you can be his master." -Gn 4:7
Praise: Seeking truth, George read the writings of the Church fathers and so converted to the Catholic Church.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "The Truth Will Set You Free.")
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Genesis 4:1-15, 25, Psalm 50:1, 8, 16-17, 20-21, Mark 8:11-13
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021317.cfm
TRUTH-SEEKERS
"With a sigh from the depths of His spirit He said..." -Mark 8:12
After Jesus had twice multiplied loaves and fish, had healed countless people of many different ailments, and had delivered many from demons, the Pharisees wanted Jesus to give them a sign (Mk 8:11). The Pharisees were obviously not sincere. They were testing Jesus (Mk 8:11). Jesus refused to play their game. "He left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore" (Mk 8:13).
"The chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him and said: 'On what authority are You doing these things?' " (Mt 21:23) Jesus would have answered their question if they would have answered His. However, they were more concerned with public relations than with truth (see Mt 21:25-26). As a result, Jesus refused to answer their question.
"Herod was extremely pleased to see Jesus. From the reports about Him he had wanted for a long time to see Him, and he was hoping to see Him work some miracle. He questioned Jesus at considerable length, but Jesus made no answer" (Lk 23:8-9).
Pontius Pilate knew that Jesus was a king (Jn 18:37), but he refused to testify to the truth. Pilate said: "Truth!" "What does that mean?" (Jn 18:38) Pilate "said to Jesus, 'Where do You come from?' Jesus would not give him any answer" (Jn 19:9).
Jesus is very merciful to those who seek the truth. Jesus has little to say to those who do not. Seek the truth. Seek Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I make any sacrifice to be a "truth-seeker."
Promise: "If you do well, you can hold up your head; but if not, sin is a demon lurking at the door: his urge is toward you, yet you can be his master." -Gn 4:7
Praise: Seeking truth, George read the writings of the Church fathers and so converted to the Catholic Church.
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "The Truth Will Set You Free.")
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
PM eNewsletter 6th Sunday in ordinary time
February 12th, The 6th Sunday in ordinary time
Next week, Jesus, we start the season of Lent.
Help us to start, right now, to prepare for this Lent, to be the best Lent we have ever had.
Help us to get to adoration, right now, so we can know what it is that You want us to really
give up, or do for Lent.
Help us to just sit in front of You, in awe, and expectation.
Help us to always, see You, in the breaking of the bread and help us to be willing to trust
that You have a plan for Lent that You want us to follow.
Thank You Jesus for this season of reparation.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OR DEATH IN THE WORLD
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/12/2017
"Yet God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit. The Spirit scrutinizes all matters,
even the deep things of God." -1 Corinthians 2:10
There is a certain wisdom which is not of this age or of the rulers of this age who are headed
for destruction (1 Cor 2:6). If we do not have this wisdom, we will be so ultimately foolish as
to crucify the Lord of glory (1 Cor 2:8; Heb 6:6). The only way to receive this wisdom is
through the Holy Spirit.
The Lord requires us to have a holiness which surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees
(Mt 5:20). He even commands us to be holy as He is holy (1 Pt 1:16). We must not be angry with
our brothers and sisters but reconciled (Mt 5:22-24). We must be sexually pure not only in deed
but in thought (Mt 5:28ff). Our marriages and conversations are to be under Jesus' lordship
(see Mt 5:32, 37). We must even love our enemies as Jesus loves them (Mt 5:44). Jesus expects us
to meet the highest standards ever set for morality. We do this not by our power but only by the
Spirit Who makes us holy (see Zec 4:6).
We need the Holy Spirit in order to be wise, holy, pure, and free. Without the Holy Spirit, we
cannot please God (see Rm 8:8-9). Therefore, repent and pray for the Spirit, Whom we have
received in Baptism and Confirmation, to be stirred into flame (2 Tm 1:6-7). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, I repent of quenching (1 Thes 5:19) and grieving the Spirit (Eph 4:30).
Promise: "Before man are life and death, whichever he chooses shall be given him." -Sir 15:17
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, for rising to new life and for vanquishing sin and death. Alleluia!
Monday TRUTH-SEEKERS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/13/2017
"With a sigh from the depths of His spirit He said..." -Mark 8:12
Tuesday UNDER THE INFLUENCE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/14/2017
"Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod." -Mark 8:15
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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"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 ...................................
· Living in Reality
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· Pastoral Plan for Presentation Ministries
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PastoralPlanforPM.asp
· How to Get Your Kids to go to Church and go to Heaven
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· Mission Impossible?
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Intercession.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
Please I implore for your help as I can't do this on my own. Please help my sister. Let her stay
positive and don't let her lose her job or license. Please let Monday morning's meeting be
something where they let her know she will be moved from grade only. She is devastated and she's
falling apart. All I could do to help her is ask for your all's help in prayer. Please if you
read my petition please pray for my sister. Don't let her lose her job and let her just be moved
from grade for now. Please she is a good person and helps everyone in need. Please I beg you...
I'll be praying for all of you... Amen.
(Elizabeth, , 2/11/2017 7:17:58 AM)
Thank you Father for another week.Lord you took us through this journey and brought us back
safely, we thank you for all the favor you bestow on us.Father I pray for for the married couple,
Lord please bless them with. the fruit of the womb, we ask you to protect them from the evil one,
in Jesus name we pray Amen.
(Naa, , 2/11/2017 4:01:30 AM)
Please pray for Mr. R.speedy and safe recovery at home . May our Blessed Mother,Jesus and HIS
Angels watch over him and prevent him from all surgical complications. Thank you.
(SB, Culver City, CA, United States, 2/11/2017 2:49:54 AM)
Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray to you for the healing of our hearts, body's and our souls. We pray
for healing of our families and our nation. We ask this the holy name of your son, Jesus Christ.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
(Lori, , 2/11/2017 1:11:40 AM)
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in prayer. I thank you for my blessing and your grace. Father
please keep my family close, please lay your hands upon my daughter and her doctors. In your
precious holy name, Amen
(SA, , 2/10/2017 10:35:55 PM)
For hope fulfilled prayer intentions
(Anonymous, , 2/10/2017 10:29:42 PM)
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 26 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/fst2017-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE SICK AND SUFFERING
"A GIFT OF THEIR OWN"
Let us ask Mary Immaculate for the grace always to relate to the sick as persons who certainly
need assistance, at times even for the simplest of things, but who have a gift of their own to
share with others.
A BRIGHTER FACE
The gaze of Mary, Comfort of the Afflicted, brightens the face of the Church in her daily
commitment to the suffering and those in need. The precious fruits of this solicitude for the
world of suffering and sickness are a reason for gratitude to the Lord Jesus, who out of
obedience to the will of the Father became one of us, even enduring death on the cross for the
redemption of mankind.
TURN TO MARY
... I ask you to join me in praying to Mary. May her maternal intercession sustain and
accompany our faith, and obtain for us from Christ her Son hope along our journey of healing
and of health, a sense of fraternity and responsibility, a commitment to integral human
development and the joy of feeling gratitude whenever God amazes us by His fidelity and His
mercy.
(Message for 2017 World Day of the Sick, dated 12/18/2016)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-01.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
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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)
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Next week, Jesus, we start the season of Lent.
Help us to start, right now, to prepare for this Lent, to be the best Lent we have ever had.
Help us to get to adoration, right now, so we can know what it is that You want us to really
give up, or do for Lent.
Help us to just sit in front of You, in awe, and expectation.
Help us to always, see You, in the breaking of the bread and help us to be willing to trust
that You have a plan for Lent that You want us to follow.
Thank You Jesus for this season of reparation.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OR DEATH IN THE WORLD
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/12/2017
"Yet God has revealed this wisdom to us through the Spirit. The Spirit scrutinizes all matters,
even the deep things of God." -1 Corinthians 2:10
There is a certain wisdom which is not of this age or of the rulers of this age who are headed
for destruction (1 Cor 2:6). If we do not have this wisdom, we will be so ultimately foolish as
to crucify the Lord of glory (1 Cor 2:8; Heb 6:6). The only way to receive this wisdom is
through the Holy Spirit.
The Lord requires us to have a holiness which surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees
(Mt 5:20). He even commands us to be holy as He is holy (1 Pt 1:16). We must not be angry with
our brothers and sisters but reconciled (Mt 5:22-24). We must be sexually pure not only in deed
but in thought (Mt 5:28ff). Our marriages and conversations are to be under Jesus' lordship
(see Mt 5:32, 37). We must even love our enemies as Jesus loves them (Mt 5:44). Jesus expects us
to meet the highest standards ever set for morality. We do this not by our power but only by the
Spirit Who makes us holy (see Zec 4:6).
We need the Holy Spirit in order to be wise, holy, pure, and free. Without the Holy Spirit, we
cannot please God (see Rm 8:8-9). Therefore, repent and pray for the Spirit, Whom we have
received in Baptism and Confirmation, to be stirred into flame (2 Tm 1:6-7). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, I repent of quenching (1 Thes 5:19) and grieving the Spirit (Eph 4:30).
Promise: "Before man are life and death, whichever he chooses shall be given him." -Sir 15:17
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, for rising to new life and for vanquishing sin and death. Alleluia!
Monday TRUTH-SEEKERS
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/13/2017
"With a sigh from the depths of His spirit He said..." -Mark 8:12
Tuesday UNDER THE INFLUENCE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=2/14/2017
"Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod." -Mark 8:15
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 ...................................
· Living in Reality
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LivingInReality.asp
· Pastoral Plan for Presentation Ministries
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PastoralPlanforPM.asp
· How to Get Your Kids to go to Church and go to Heaven
http://presentationministries.com/publications/KidsChurch.asp
· Mission Impossible?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/MissionImpossible.asp
· Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Intercession.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Please I implore for your help as I can't do this on my own. Please help my sister. Let her stay
positive and don't let her lose her job or license. Please let Monday morning's meeting be
something where they let her know she will be moved from grade only. She is devastated and she's
falling apart. All I could do to help her is ask for your all's help in prayer. Please if you
read my petition please pray for my sister. Don't let her lose her job and let her just be moved
from grade for now. Please she is a good person and helps everyone in need. Please I beg you...
I'll be praying for all of you... Amen.
(Elizabeth, , 2/11/2017 7:17:58 AM)
Thank you Father for another week.Lord you took us through this journey and brought us back
safely, we thank you for all the favor you bestow on us.Father I pray for for the married couple,
Lord please bless them with. the fruit of the womb, we ask you to protect them from the evil one,
in Jesus name we pray Amen.
(Naa, , 2/11/2017 4:01:30 AM)
Please pray for Mr. R.speedy and safe recovery at home . May our Blessed Mother,Jesus and HIS
Angels watch over him and prevent him from all surgical complications. Thank you.
(SB, Culver City, CA, United States, 2/11/2017 2:49:54 AM)
Our Lady of Lourdes, we pray to you for the healing of our hearts, body's and our souls. We pray
for healing of our families and our nation. We ask this the holy name of your son, Jesus Christ.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
(Lori, , 2/11/2017 1:11:40 AM)
Dear Heavenly Father, I come to you in prayer. I thank you for my blessing and your grace. Father
please keep my family close, please lay your hands upon my daughter and her doctors. In your
precious holy name, Amen
(SA, , 2/10/2017 10:35:55 PM)
For hope fulfilled prayer intentions
(Anonymous, , 2/10/2017 10:29:42 PM)
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 26 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/fst2017-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE SICK AND SUFFERING
"A GIFT OF THEIR OWN"
Let us ask Mary Immaculate for the grace always to relate to the sick as persons who certainly
need assistance, at times even for the simplest of things, but who have a gift of their own to
share with others.
A BRIGHTER FACE
The gaze of Mary, Comfort of the Afflicted, brightens the face of the Church in her daily
commitment to the suffering and those in need. The precious fruits of this solicitude for the
world of suffering and sickness are a reason for gratitude to the Lord Jesus, who out of
obedience to the will of the Father became one of us, even enduring death on the cross for the
redemption of mankind.
TURN TO MARY
... I ask you to join me in praying to Mary. May her maternal intercession sustain and
accompany our faith, and obtain for us from Christ her Son hope along our journey of healing
and of health, a sense of fraternity and responsibility, a commitment to integral human
development and the joy of feeling gratitude whenever God amazes us by His fidelity and His
mercy.
(Message for 2017 World Day of the Sick, dated 12/18/2016)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-01.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 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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