Saturday, October 27, 2018
Ephesians 4:7-16, Psalm 122:1-5, Luke 13:1-9
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CHILDREN NO MORE
"Be children no longer." -Ephesians 4:14
We Christians are called to be child-like, not childish (1 Cor 14:20). Being childish means being "tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of doctrine that originates in human trickery and skill in proposing error" (Eph 4:14). It means being manipulated and enslaved.
The way to freedom from childishness is to profess the truth in love (Eph 4:15). The truth will set us free (Jn 8:32) and have us "grow to the full maturity of Christ the Head" (Eph 4:15).
We grow up and grow out of childishness by obeying apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers who will equip us for the work of service to build up the body of Christ (Eph 4:11-12). Thus, the truth that sets us free from childishness is not just general spiritual information; it is the truth that prepares us for full-time service to Christ and His body. This is the call of all baptized people.
Furthermore, the truth that frees and equips us for service is based on the Bible. "All Scripture is inspired of God and is useful for teaching - for reproof, correction, and training in holiness so that the man of God may be fully competent and equipped for every good work" (2 Tm 3:16-17).
Therefore, study and know God's Word in the Scriptures to prepare for God's service, or else live the enslaved, confused life of a child. Grow up or be manipulated. It's the Bible and God's service, or confusion and darkness. "Let us, then, be children no longer" (Eph 4:14).
Prayer: Father, may I give You reason to rejoice in my growth. May I be "fully mature and lacking in nothing" (Jas 1:4).
Promise: "Through [Jesus] the whole body grows, and with the proper functioning of the members joined firmly together by each supporting ligament, builds itself up in love." -Eph 4:16
Praise: Ben has run his small business for the Lord for over fifteen years, prayerfully trusting in God to supply his needs.
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Friday, October 26, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
THE SEVENFOLD UNITY - One Bread, One Body, 10/26/2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 12:54-59
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THE SEVENFOLD UNITY
"Make every effort to preserve the unity." -Ephesians 4:3
From prison, Paul pleaded with his Christian brothers and sisters to "live a life worthy" of their calling (Eph 4:1). This meant being humble, meek, long-suffering, and lovingly forebearing (Eph 4:2). This radically different way of life was necessary to preserve and deepen the early Church's unity in the Spirit (Eph 4:3). One very high priority was unity in the body, the Spirit, and in hope, unity in the Lord, faith, and Baptism, and in the God and Father of all (Eph 4:4-6). This sevenfold unity is necessary for our lives to be worthy of our calling by the Lord.
Jesus is continuing to pray that we be one as He and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). Despite hundreds of years of disunity among the various Christian denominations, despite millions of divorces, despite an all too frequent disregard for a practical living out of our baptismal brotherhood and sisterhood, despite the utter divisiveness and disunity of sin, the Lord will never change (see Mal 3:6; Heb 13:8). He wants us to be in unity with Him and with each other. We must be united even if we have to die for it, because He already has died for it (Jn 11:51-52).
Repent! Live a worthy, humble life of unity.
Prayer: Father, unite the Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox in the next decade.
Promise: "There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is over all, and works through all, and is in all." -Eph 4:5-6
Praise: After a trial separation, Richard and Linda reunited in a much better and more prayer-filled marriage.
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Ephesians 4:1-6, Psalm 24:1-6, Luke 12:54-59
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THE SEVENFOLD UNITY
"Make every effort to preserve the unity." -Ephesians 4:3
From prison, Paul pleaded with his Christian brothers and sisters to "live a life worthy" of their calling (Eph 4:1). This meant being humble, meek, long-suffering, and lovingly forebearing (Eph 4:2). This radically different way of life was necessary to preserve and deepen the early Church's unity in the Spirit (Eph 4:3). One very high priority was unity in the body, the Spirit, and in hope, unity in the Lord, faith, and Baptism, and in the God and Father of all (Eph 4:4-6). This sevenfold unity is necessary for our lives to be worthy of our calling by the Lord.
Jesus is continuing to pray that we be one as He and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). Despite hundreds of years of disunity among the various Christian denominations, despite millions of divorces, despite an all too frequent disregard for a practical living out of our baptismal brotherhood and sisterhood, despite the utter divisiveness and disunity of sin, the Lord will never change (see Mal 3:6; Heb 13:8). He wants us to be in unity with Him and with each other. We must be united even if we have to die for it, because He already has died for it (Jn 11:51-52).
Repent! Live a worthy, humble life of unity.
Prayer: Father, unite the Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox in the next decade.
Promise: "There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, Who is over all, and works through all, and is in all." -Eph 4:5-6
Praise: After a trial separation, Richard and Linda reunited in a much better and more prayer-filled marriage.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
THE POWER UNKNOWN - One Bread, One Body, 10/25/2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, Luke 12:49-53
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THE POWER UNKNOWN
"May He strengthen you inwardly through the working of His Spirit." -Ephesians 3:16
When the Holy Spirit came to us in Baptism, Confirmation, and other occasions, we received power (Acts 1:8). In fact, we were clothed from head to toe with power from on high (Lk 24:49). We can move mountains with only a tiny use of our power (Mt 17:20). There is nothing impossible for us in the power of Jesus (Mt 17:20).
A problem for Christians is not that we need more power but that we need to open the eyes of our hearts to know "the immeasurable scope of His power in us who believe" (Eph 1:19) and use it.
The Holy Spirit, Who has given us a share in His power, will also open our eyes to this power. Therefore, renew your Baptism and Confirmation. Repent of quenching the Holy Spirit (1 Thes 5:19). Stir into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit (2 Tm 1:6-7). Praise "to Him Whose power now at work in us can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine" (Eph 3:20). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, may I use the power You have given me to save lives, evangelize, restore families, and build a new civilization of love and life.
Promise: "Thus you will be able to grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love." -Eph 3:18
Praise: After ten days of waiting for work for his newly formed business, John made a nine-hour novena to Jesus under the title of "The Infant of Prague." The next day, calls came in for as much work as he could handle.
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Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, Luke 12:49-53
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THE POWER UNKNOWN
"May He strengthen you inwardly through the working of His Spirit." -Ephesians 3:16
When the Holy Spirit came to us in Baptism, Confirmation, and other occasions, we received power (Acts 1:8). In fact, we were clothed from head to toe with power from on high (Lk 24:49). We can move mountains with only a tiny use of our power (Mt 17:20). There is nothing impossible for us in the power of Jesus (Mt 17:20).
A problem for Christians is not that we need more power but that we need to open the eyes of our hearts to know "the immeasurable scope of His power in us who believe" (Eph 1:19) and use it.
The Holy Spirit, Who has given us a share in His power, will also open our eyes to this power. Therefore, renew your Baptism and Confirmation. Repent of quenching the Holy Spirit (1 Thes 5:19). Stir into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit (2 Tm 1:6-7). Praise "to Him Whose power now at work in us can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine" (Eph 3:20). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, may I use the power You have given me to save lives, evangelize, restore families, and build a new civilization of love and life.
Promise: "Thus you will be able to grasp fully, with all the holy ones, the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love." -Eph 3:18
Praise: After ten days of waiting for work for his newly formed business, John made a nine-hour novena to Jesus under the title of "The Infant of Prague." The next day, calls came in for as much work as he could handle.
(For a related teaching on "Power in the Spirit", order, listen to, or download our CD 64-1 or DVD 64 on our website.)
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
"TOO MUCH?" (MK 6:3) - One Bread, One Body, 10/24/2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018, St. Anthony Mary Claret
Ephesians 3:2-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 12:39-48
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"TOO MUCH?" (MK 6:3)
"When much has been given a man, much will be required of him. More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted." -Luke 12:48
Jesus makes it very clear in today's Gospel reading that He expects His disciples to continue to bear ever-increasing fruit. "This sort of talk is hard to endure!" (Jn 6:60) Do we, as His disciples, find this divine expectation of "more" and "much" (Lk 12:48) to be "too much" for us? (Mk 6:3) "Does it shake your faith?" (Jn 6:61)
Or does Jesus' challenge prompt you to embrace His expectation of you, obey the Lord, receive the "still more" responsibilities, and get stretched and enlarged (see Acts 20:32) to become a more significant vessel for Him? (2 Tm 2:21) If so, you are allowing Jesus to do His will in and through you.
Are you willing to pay the price to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world? Are you willing to be entrusted with much, more, and still more? Jesus trusts you. Will you trust Him? Fr Al Lauer, founder and long-time author of One Bread, One Body, said near the end of his life, "The more I say 'No' to myself, the more I say 'Yes' to the Holy Spirit." Trust the Lord to keep pouring out the love and power of the Holy Spirit in your heart (Rm 5:5).
Prayer: Father, give me the enthusiasm and zeal of St. Anthony Mary Claret.
Promise: "Now, therefore, through the Church, God's manifold wisdom is made known." -Eph 3:10
Praise: St. Anthony evangelized in both Spain and Cuba.
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Ephesians 3:2-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 12:39-48
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"TOO MUCH?" (MK 6:3)
"When much has been given a man, much will be required of him. More will be asked of a man to whom more has been entrusted." -Luke 12:48
Jesus makes it very clear in today's Gospel reading that He expects His disciples to continue to bear ever-increasing fruit. "This sort of talk is hard to endure!" (Jn 6:60) Do we, as His disciples, find this divine expectation of "more" and "much" (Lk 12:48) to be "too much" for us? (Mk 6:3) "Does it shake your faith?" (Jn 6:61)
Or does Jesus' challenge prompt you to embrace His expectation of you, obey the Lord, receive the "still more" responsibilities, and get stretched and enlarged (see Acts 20:32) to become a more significant vessel for Him? (2 Tm 2:21) If so, you are allowing Jesus to do His will in and through you.
Are you willing to pay the price to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the world? Are you willing to be entrusted with much, more, and still more? Jesus trusts you. Will you trust Him? Fr Al Lauer, founder and long-time author of One Bread, One Body, said near the end of his life, "The more I say 'No' to myself, the more I say 'Yes' to the Holy Spirit." Trust the Lord to keep pouring out the love and power of the Holy Spirit in your heart (Rm 5:5).
Prayer: Father, give me the enthusiasm and zeal of St. Anthony Mary Claret.
Promise: "Now, therefore, through the Church, God's manifold wisdom is made known." -Eph 3:10
Praise: St. Anthony evangelized in both Spain and Cuba.
(This teaching has been submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Monday, October 22, 2018
JESUS THE SAVIOR: OUR HOPE, - One Bread, One Body, 10/23/2018
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018, St. John of Capistrano
Ephesians 2:12-22, Psalm 85:9-14, Luke 12:35-38
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JESUS THE SAVIOR: OUR HOPE,
OUR LORD, OUR GOD! "But now in Christ Jesus..." -Ephesians 2:13
Almost everyone reading One Bread, One Body is a Gentile, that is, not Jewish. In the Bible, we Gentiles were described as:
* having "no part in Christ" (Eph 2:12),
* "excluded from the community of Israel" (Eph 2:12),
* "strangers to the covenant and its promise" (Eph 2:12), and
* "without hope and without God in the world" (Eph 2:12).
"But now in Christ Jesus" (Eph 2:13), we Gentiles:
* "have been brought near through the blood of Christ" (Eph 2:13),
* have been reconciled to God "in one body through His cross" (Eph 2:16),
* "have access in one Spirit to the Father" (Eph 2:18),
* "are strangers and aliens no longer" (Eph 2:19),
* "are fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God" (Eph 2:19),
* "form a building which rises on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the Capstone" (Eph 2:20),
* are "a holy temple in the Lord" (Eph 2:21), and
* are "a dwelling place for God in the Spirit" (Eph 2:22).
Jesus has changed our nature and changed our future. He has changed us from weeping in the night to rejoicing with the dawn (Ps 30:6). He has changed our mourning into dancing (Ps 30:12). He has changed our lives from living death (see 1 Jn 3:14) into eternal life. Thank Jesus. Love Jesus. Worship Jesus. Live and die for Jesus.
Prayer: "Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All!"
Promise: "It will go well with those servants whom the Master finds wide-awake on His return." -Lk 12:37
Praise: St. John, a lawyer and a governor, offered his intellect and life to Jesus and became a fruitful preacher.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018, St. John of Capistrano
Ephesians 2:12-22, Psalm 85:9-14, Luke 12:35-38
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JESUS THE SAVIOR: OUR HOPE,
OUR LORD, OUR GOD! "But now in Christ Jesus..." -Ephesians 2:13
Almost everyone reading One Bread, One Body is a Gentile, that is, not Jewish. In the Bible, we Gentiles were described as:
* having "no part in Christ" (Eph 2:12),
* "excluded from the community of Israel" (Eph 2:12),
* "strangers to the covenant and its promise" (Eph 2:12), and
* "without hope and without God in the world" (Eph 2:12).
"But now in Christ Jesus" (Eph 2:13), we Gentiles:
* "have been brought near through the blood of Christ" (Eph 2:13),
* have been reconciled to God "in one body through His cross" (Eph 2:16),
* "have access in one Spirit to the Father" (Eph 2:18),
* "are strangers and aliens no longer" (Eph 2:19),
* "are fellow citizens of the saints and members of the household of God" (Eph 2:19),
* "form a building which rises on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the Capstone" (Eph 2:20),
* are "a holy temple in the Lord" (Eph 2:21), and
* are "a dwelling place for God in the Spirit" (Eph 2:22).
Jesus has changed our nature and changed our future. He has changed us from weeping in the night to rejoicing with the dawn (Ps 30:6). He has changed our mourning into dancing (Ps 30:12). He has changed our lives from living death (see 1 Jn 3:14) into eternal life. Thank Jesus. Love Jesus. Worship Jesus. Live and die for Jesus.
Prayer: "Jesus, my Lord, my God, my All!"
Promise: "It will go well with those servants whom the Master finds wide-awake on His return." -Lk 12:37
Praise: St. John, a lawyer and a governor, offered his intellect and life to Jesus and became a fruitful preacher.
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Sunday, October 21, 2018
FILTHY RICH OR GODLY RICH? - One Bread, One Body, 10/22/2018
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Monday, October 22, 2018, Pope St. John Paul II
Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:13-21
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FILTHY RICH OR GODLY RICH?
"There was a rich man." -Luke 12:16
The man of today's Gospel reading was a fool because he grew "rich for himself instead of growing rich in the sight of God" (Lk 12:21). God our Father is rich in mercy (Eph 2:4). He also possesses the great and unfathomable wealth of His grace (Eph 2:7; 3:8). As God the Father's children, we inherit even now "the wealth of His glorious heritage to be distributed among the members of the Church" (Eph 1:18). God's children are the richest people in the world, but not necessarily rich by worldly standards.
We grow "rich in the sight of God" by inheriting as fully as possible His riches. We do this by living fully our Baptisms as faithful sons and daughters of God our Father. We store up riches in heaven by selling what we have and giving alms (Lk 12:33; see also Mt 19:21). To build a secure foundation for the future, we should "be rich in good works and generous, sharing what" we have (1 Tm 6:18).
Jesus "made Himself poor though He was rich, so that you might become rich by His poverty" (2 Cor 8:9). God the Father wants His children to be rich with His riches and by His standards. Forfeit everything: count "all else rubbish so that Christ may be" your Wealth (Phil 3:8). Grow "rich in the sight of God."
Prayer: Father, enlighten the eyes of my heart to know my riches as Your child (Eph 1:18).
Promise: "He brought us to life with Christ when we were dead in sin." -Eph 2:5
Praise: Pope St. John Paul II shared with the world the spiritual wealth God gave him, especially concerning the Theology of the Body.
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Monday, October 22, 2018, Pope St. John Paul II
Ephesians 2:1-10, Psalm 100:1-5, Luke 12:13-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102218.cfm
FILTHY RICH OR GODLY RICH?
"There was a rich man." -Luke 12:16
The man of today's Gospel reading was a fool because he grew "rich for himself instead of growing rich in the sight of God" (Lk 12:21). God our Father is rich in mercy (Eph 2:4). He also possesses the great and unfathomable wealth of His grace (Eph 2:7; 3:8). As God the Father's children, we inherit even now "the wealth of His glorious heritage to be distributed among the members of the Church" (Eph 1:18). God's children are the richest people in the world, but not necessarily rich by worldly standards.
We grow "rich in the sight of God" by inheriting as fully as possible His riches. We do this by living fully our Baptisms as faithful sons and daughters of God our Father. We store up riches in heaven by selling what we have and giving alms (Lk 12:33; see also Mt 19:21). To build a secure foundation for the future, we should "be rich in good works and generous, sharing what" we have (1 Tm 6:18).
Jesus "made Himself poor though He was rich, so that you might become rich by His poverty" (2 Cor 8:9). God the Father wants His children to be rich with His riches and by His standards. Forfeit everything: count "all else rubbish so that Christ may be" your Wealth (Phil 3:8). Grow "rich in the sight of God."
Prayer: Father, enlighten the eyes of my heart to know my riches as Your child (Eph 1:18).
Promise: "He brought us to life with Christ when we were dead in sin." -Eph 2:5
Praise: Pope St. John Paul II shared with the world the spiritual wealth God gave him, especially concerning the Theology of the Body.
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PM eNewsletter 29th Sunday in ordinary time
October 21st 29th Sunday in ordinary time.
Oh! Christ, always and everywhere, remind us through the Holy Spirit to come and adore Your living
presense in the tabernacle.
Let us sit or kneel, and just adore, and thank You for Your love for all of us.
Keep us from getting so busy in our daily life that we forget that You, and You alone, are the way,
the truth, and the life.
Ask Your loving mother to come and adore with us, so that we will stay focused on Your true presense.
Inspire us through this adoration to realize that all things work to good for those who love You.
Give us the faith to always trust You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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"The Lord was pleased to crush Him in infirmity." -Isaiah 53:10
Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be "pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins" (Is 53:5).
Jesus was crushed because "the Lord laid upon Him the guilt of us all" (Is 53:6). One person's
guilt can cause him or her to collapse (see Hos 14:2) or even be crushed. Imagine (if you can) all
the weight of all the guilt of all sins of every person who has lived or will ever live. Imagine
this weight pressing upon one person at one time. Then you can understand why "so marred was
[Jesus'] look beyond that of man, and His appearance beyond that of mortals" (Is 52:14). Jesus
suffered on the cross more than can ever be imagined.
Jesus died because of our sins. Consequently, each of us is partly responsible for Jesus' brutal
death (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 598). Nevertheless, Jesus suffered dreadfully and died
for each of us personally. Therefore, the least we can do is to:
* live lives of thanksgiving to our crucified Savior,
* love Him "with all [our] heart, with all [our] soul, with all [our] strength, and with all [our]
mind" (Lk 10:27),
* tell as many people as possible about the One Who has loved us even to death on the cross
(see Phil 2:8), and
* be eager to die a martyr's death in imitation of Jesus.
When a person comes to the realization that he partly caused Jesus' death and was perfectly loved
by Jesus in His death, that person lives no longer for himself, "but for Him Who for their sakes
died and was raised up" (2 Cor 5:15). Enter the new life of the crucified Jesus (Gal 2:19).
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit so that I will take Jesus' crucifixion and death personally.
Promise: "The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve - to give His life in ransom for
the many." -Mk 10:45
Praise: All praise and thanksgiving to You, Jesus our Savior. We adore You now and forever.
Monday FILTHY RICH OR GODLY RICH?
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minister to, every grace and blessing
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Requesting your prayers for my husband who is still in hospital. That our loving mighty merciful and
faithful healer and mighty God will melt mould touch fill and heal his hairline fracture and wash away
all the side effects of heavy meds and bring him home soon. For all his doctors, caregivers, nursing
staff every grace and blessing. Mother Mary, all you angels and saints and family souls please
intercede
(Ann, , 10/20/2018 5:23:19 AM)
God is good. He has granite all of my prayer request in regards yo my granddaughter whom I've asked
through this prayer room. I would like to request prayers for funds and help to fix up my house to so
it can pass inspection so my granddaughter can be place with my husband and me. We are looking into
adopting her. As of today she has been with CPS for 3 years and its time for her to come home. She is
now 12 years old and 9 months. In Jesus name I pray.
(Cecilia, Texas, United States, 10/20/2018 4:42:26 AM)
For a special retreat this weekend, please bless them Jesus. For evil people cursing good people, your
justice Jesus. For all prayer warriors and their families and all prayers posted, hear our prayers,
Jesus. Virgin Mary mother of God, pray to Jesus for us. Amen.
(Lori, Spokane, , 10/20/2018 2:36:42 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently in
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WATER AND CARE OF CREATION
"SISTER WATER"
... I feel the need to give thanks to God for "Sister Water", simple and useful for life like nothing
else on our planet. Precisely for this reason, care for water sources and water basins is an urgent
imperative... We urgently need shared projects and concrete gestures that recognize that every
privatization of the natural good of water , at the expense of the human right to have access to this
good, is unacceptable.
PURIFICATION AND LIFE
For us Christians, water represents an essential element of purification and of life.
FOLLOWING JESUS
Jesus ... promised a water capable of quenching human thirst for ever. He prophesied, "If any one
thirst, let him come to Me and drink (Jn 7:37). To drink from Jesus means to encounter Him personally
as the Lord, drawing from His words the meaning of life. May the words He spoke from the cross - "I
thirst" (Jn 19:28) - echo constantly in our hearts.
(Source: Message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 9/1/2018)
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Oh! Christ, always and everywhere, remind us through the Holy Spirit to come and adore Your living
presense in the tabernacle.
Let us sit or kneel, and just adore, and thank You for Your love for all of us.
Keep us from getting so busy in our daily life that we forget that You, and You alone, are the way,
the truth, and the life.
Ask Your loving mother to come and adore with us, so that we will stay focused on Your true presense.
Inspire us through this adoration to realize that all things work to good for those who love You.
Give us the faith to always trust You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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Please take a look.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday TAKING IT PERSONALLY
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/21/2018
"The Lord was pleased to crush Him in infirmity." -Isaiah 53:10
Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be "pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins" (Is 53:5).
Jesus was crushed because "the Lord laid upon Him the guilt of us all" (Is 53:6). One person's
guilt can cause him or her to collapse (see Hos 14:2) or even be crushed. Imagine (if you can) all
the weight of all the guilt of all sins of every person who has lived or will ever live. Imagine
this weight pressing upon one person at one time. Then you can understand why "so marred was
[Jesus'] look beyond that of man, and His appearance beyond that of mortals" (Is 52:14). Jesus
suffered on the cross more than can ever be imagined.
Jesus died because of our sins. Consequently, each of us is partly responsible for Jesus' brutal
death (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 598). Nevertheless, Jesus suffered dreadfully and died
for each of us personally. Therefore, the least we can do is to:
* live lives of thanksgiving to our crucified Savior,
* love Him "with all [our] heart, with all [our] soul, with all [our] strength, and with all [our]
mind" (Lk 10:27),
* tell as many people as possible about the One Who has loved us even to death on the cross
(see Phil 2:8), and
* be eager to die a martyr's death in imitation of Jesus.
When a person comes to the realization that he partly caused Jesus' death and was perfectly loved
by Jesus in His death, that person lives no longer for himself, "but for Him Who for their sakes
died and was raised up" (2 Cor 5:15). Enter the new life of the crucified Jesus (Gal 2:19).
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit so that I will take Jesus' crucifixion and death personally.
Promise: "The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve - to give His life in ransom for
the many." -Mk 10:45
Praise: All praise and thanksgiving to You, Jesus our Savior. We adore You now and forever.
Monday FILTHY RICH OR GODLY RICH?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/22/2018
"There was a rich man." -Luke 12:16
Tuesday JESUS THE SAVIOR: OUR HOPE,
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=10/23/2018
OUR LORD, OUR GOD! "But now in Christ Jesus..." -Ephesians 2:13
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· The Bible on Sex
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· Additional Life-in-the-Spirit Seminars
http://presentationministries.com/publications/MoreLife.asp
· Unforgiveness is the Cause
http://presentationministries.com/publications/UnforgivenessCause.asp
· The Book on Forgiveness
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BookOnForgiveness.asp
· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BeHoly.asp
Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
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Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
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Pray please God will help my husband, D, that God gives comfort to him, restores his faith and
confidence -Please God watch over D today, help him through his stress today and grant him a peaceful
night sleep tonight. Lord Jesus Christ son of our living God please have mercy on my husband. I ask
this through Christ our Lord, Amen. Thank you.
(Virginia, Nevada, , 10/20/2018 7:38:58 AM)
For Fr. AV and his team working tirelessly among the poorest of the poor, every spiritual grace,
blessing and good health. For Fr. T who will be preaching a retreat wisdom understanding discernment
good health and every grace and blessing. Holy Spirit prepare minds hearts spirits and prepare the
soil of hearts of retreatants to receive every grace and blessing. Fr AC and team and all who they
minister to, every grace and blessing
(Ann, , 10/20/2018 5:26:37 AM)
Requesting your prayers for my husband who is still in hospital. That our loving mighty merciful and
faithful healer and mighty God will melt mould touch fill and heal his hairline fracture and wash away
all the side effects of heavy meds and bring him home soon. For all his doctors, caregivers, nursing
staff every grace and blessing. Mother Mary, all you angels and saints and family souls please
intercede
(Ann, , 10/20/2018 5:23:19 AM)
God is good. He has granite all of my prayer request in regards yo my granddaughter whom I've asked
through this prayer room. I would like to request prayers for funds and help to fix up my house to so
it can pass inspection so my granddaughter can be place with my husband and me. We are looking into
adopting her. As of today she has been with CPS for 3 years and its time for her to come home. She is
now 12 years old and 9 months. In Jesus name I pray.
(Cecilia, Texas, United States, 10/20/2018 4:42:26 AM)
For a special retreat this weekend, please bless them Jesus. For evil people cursing good people, your
justice Jesus. For all prayer warriors and their families and all prayers posted, hear our prayers,
Jesus. Virgin Mary mother of God, pray to Jesus for us. Amen.
(Lori, Spokane, , 10/20/2018 2:36:42 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently in
our hearts. Thank you for the many blessings given me.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 10/20/2018 12:32:23 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
Audio by Topic
Catholic MP3 Talks & Teachings
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://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/fst2018-09.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
WATER AND CARE OF CREATION
"SISTER WATER"
... I feel the need to give thanks to God for "Sister Water", simple and useful for life like nothing
else on our planet. Precisely for this reason, care for water sources and water basins is an urgent
imperative... We urgently need shared projects and concrete gestures that recognize that every
privatization of the natural good of water , at the expense of the human right to have access to this
good, is unacceptable.
PURIFICATION AND LIFE
For us Christians, water represents an essential element of purification and of life.
FOLLOWING JESUS
Jesus ... promised a water capable of quenching human thirst for ever. He prophesied, "If any one
thirst, let him come to Me and drink (Jn 7:37). To drink from Jesus means to encounter Him personally
as the Lord, drawing from His words the meaning of life. May the words He spoke from the cross - "I
thirst" (Jn 19:28) - echo constantly in our hearts.
(Source: Message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 9/1/2018)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2018-09.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/bi2018Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople31-5.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter19-1.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
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Online Registration
2018 RETREATS
· GBC Bible Study Retreat: Overview of the Psalms (Oct 19-21)
· Married Couples' Retreat (Nov 16-18)
· Men's Retreat: Practicing the Presence of God (Dec 1)
· Living in Reality (Feb 15-16)
Catholic Retreats
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