September 16th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
Oh! Jesus, what sorrow can be more painful then a mother
watching her beloved Son die a most horrible death.
This week our church honors Mary of "Lady of sorrows" who
stood at Your cross and saw You die.
Yet her faith was not dimmed, because her trust in the
Father continued.
Please, oh! Jesus, give us some of that faith that we might
continue to face all the problems of life with the faith of Mary.
Lord, let us give You praise and glory throughout our lives.
Lord, let us have the peace that only You can give, and let
Your love guide us always.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CROSS-PURPOSES
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"If a man wishes to come after Me, he must deny his very self, take up his cross, and follow
in My steps." -Mark 8:34
To be Jesus' disciples, we must both deny ourselves and accept the cross. Denial is never an
end in itself, but is for the purpose of accepting something. Acceptance is impossible
without denial. For example, accepting a life of selfishness means denying the cross and
vice versa. Many Christians try to deceive themselves into thinking they have accepted
Jesus' cross, although they have not denied the world. However, at the cross we are
crucified to the world and the world to us (Gal 6:14). Cross-accepting always requires
self-denial, world-denial, and sin-denial. The self-realization of the world is
cross-rejection.
Compromise with the worldly system which ignores Jesus' lordship is not merely refusing to
accept the cross, but deciding to become an "enemy of the cross" (see Phil 3:18).
Consequently, the cross is either a stumbling block and absurdity or the power and wisdom of
God (1 Cor 1:23-24). There is no in-between. As the popular hymn says, "The cross before us,
the world behind us."
Prayer: Father, may I boast of nothing but the cross (Gal 6:14).
Promise: "The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to
the weary a word that will rouse them. Morning after morning He opens my ear that I may
hear." -Is 50:4
Praise: "We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You because by Your holy cross You have
redeemed the world."
Monday AMEN!
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"Just give the order and my servant will be cured." -Luke 7:7
Tuesday GRAVE-SINS
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Jesus "said, 'Young man, I bid you get up.' The dead man sat up and began to speak." -Luke 7:14-15
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Mother Mary
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
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"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman."
-Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain Mary is the most important human being in God's
plan, except for her Son, the God-Man, Jesus. Others think that by honoring Mary we
take away from the worship of Jesus. However, Catholics and the Orthodox say Mary
will lead a person to Jesus, just as all good Christians try to lead their friends
to the Lord. After all, Mary's last recorded words in the Bible were: "Do whatever
He (Jesus) tells you" (Jn 2:5). What is Mary's part in God's plan? Does she mother,
minister, and intercede today?
Mary
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Jesus, Mary, I Love You, please save souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 9/15/2012 8:42:20 PM)
Please pray for the healing of both my knees. I am 53 years old and the doctor has set dates
for total knee replacement for both my knees. I request your prayers for the healing of my
knees so that I do not need surgery. I am very, very scared. I suffer from panic attacks and
severe anxiety whenever I think of the surgery. This is a constant nightmare. I am also
unable to sleep. I request prayers for the healing of both my knees and good health. Thank
you.
(Pamela M, London, ON, Canada, 9/15/2012 8:30:11 PM)
Our Lady of Sorrows pray for U.S.
(Ken, Texas, 9/15/2012 5:53:28 PM)
Jesus; forgive me for I have sinned against you. Please pray for me that my Visa is
transferred without problem, I will be able to receive orders I am working in sales and have
not yet put in any order after joining the company.
(godwin, 9/15/2012 4:11:00 PM)
Dear God, This is your servant adolph, Please grant me a permanent job lord and Help me to
straighten out my financial problems. I place this need before You knowing that You will
guide me to a good solution. Please grant me the patience and tolerance necessary to calm my
spirit and help me to remember that You have everything under Your control and I have nothing
to fear or worry. In Jesus' name, Amen.
(adolph, 9/15/2012 4:03:23 PM)
I have been suffering past one year without a proper job, Please pray for me to find a
permanent job and clear all my financial problems soon.
(adolph, sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 9/15/2012 4:01:59 PM)
T.E.D.S and families
(Anonymous, 9/15/2012 3:30:53 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go
along with our work.help us O Lord that we can perform our duties give us a healthy body .and
help not to be flooded anymore,we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 9/15/2012 3:28:42 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
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Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE POWER OF PRAYER
TRANSFORMED LIVES
... The more room we make for prayer the more we will see our life transformed and
enlivened by the tangible power of God's love.
NOT ALIENATED FROM REALITY
Contemplation of Christ in our life does not alienate us ... from reality. Rather it
enables us to share even more in human events, because the Lord, in attracting us to
Him through prayer, enables us to make ourselves present and close to every brother
and sister in His love.
OPEN MINDS AND HEARTS
The daily encounter with the Lord and regular acceptance of the Sacraments enable us
to open our mind and heart to His presence, His words and His action.
(Source: General Audience, 6/13/12)
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PM Newsletter
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
· Worship: Key to Evangelization (Nov 9-11)
· Men's Retreat (Dec 1)
· Let the Spirit Lead You Into the Desert of Lent with His Gifts (Feb 15-16)
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