July 21st 16th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, we have all sinned and fallen far from Your presence.
We need to see examples of those who You have touched and
freed them from their sinful ways.
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates a feast of a lady
who loved You dearly and followed You all the way to the cross.
Mary Magdalene was a sinner who You freed from the clasp of satan.
When she was freed, she walked with You everyday for the rest
of Your earthly life.
Give us all that same freedom from serious sin, and help us
to follow You everyday, by picking up our crosses of life,
and knowing that You are with us always.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PRAYER IS EVEN BETTER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/21/2013
"Mary has chosen the better portion and she shall not be deprived
of it." -Luke 10:42
Hospitality was a responsibility and privilege highly valued by
the Jewish people. In offering hospitality, we may be entertaining
angels (Heb 13:2) or even God Himself (Gn 18:17ff). Abraham and
Sarah, for example, offered hospitality to God and two angels. As
a result, God promised them they would miraculously have a son,
although both were almost a hundred years old (see Gn 18:10).
Hospitality is the breeding ground of promise, blessing, and
miracles.
As awesome as hospitality is, Jesus claimed that prayer is even
better (Lk 10:42). This was a surprising revelation. Jesus even
maintained the necessity of praying always (Lk 18:1; cf 1 Thes 5:17).
He did this Himself, praying early in the morning and late at night
(Mk 1:35; Lk 22:39ff). Jesus prayed in such a new way that people
who had prayed for years asked Him to teach them to pray (Lk 11:1).
After Jesus ascended into heaven, His disciples caught onto Jesus'
message on prayer and devoted themselves to constant prayer for
nine days (Acts 1:14). The Church was born after this nine-day
gestation period of prayer. From that point on, the Spirit has
empowered the followers of Jesus to devote themselves to prayer
(see Acts 2:42).
Prayer: Jesus, teach me to pray (Lk 11:1). Holy Spirit, help me
overcome my weakness in prayer (Rm 8:26).
Promise: "Even now I find my joy in the suffering I endure for
you. In my own flesh I fill up what is lacking in the sufferings
of Christ for the sake of His body, the church." -Col 1:24
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who opened wide the doors to His Father's
house! "Praise the name of the Lord, for His name alone is exalted;
His majesty is above earth and heaven" (Ps 148:13).
Monday "GOD IS AGAPE" (1 Jn 4:16, our transl.)
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"Tell me where you have laid Him and I will take Him away." -John 20:15
Tuesday "A STRONG, DRIVING WIND" (Acts 2:2)
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"The Lord swept the sea with a strong east wind throughout the night
and so turned it into dry land." -Exodus 14:21
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Healing & Forgiveness
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The Book on Forgiveness
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Forgiveness and Evangelization
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ForgiveEvangel.asp
"When God saw by their actions how they turned from their evil way. He repented of the evil
that He had threatened to do to them; He did not carry it out. But this was greatly
displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry." -Jonah 3:10-4:1
For years I have taught seminars on evangelization. In my early seminars, I focused on
information. I assumed that if we only knew that the Lord had commanded us to evangelize,
we would evangelize, after learning a few techniques on how to share our faith. I was wrong.
Next, I focused on ..............................
14 Questions on Forgiveness
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/14Quest.asp
Guilt, Guilt-Trips, and Scrupulosity
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/Guilt.asp
Healing Adult Children from Dysfunctional Families
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Heavenly father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us by your Holy spirit as we go along
with our work.Lord help us in our daily needs and help my son in law to go back in his work and
also my son touch his heart and mind and put God in the center of his heart we ask this through
Christ our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 7/20/2013 4:16:51 PM)
OH GOD,PLEASE HAVE MERCY! July 20,2013 Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing
Sorrows... Thank you for standing with us in daily(2013)prayer for God's Mercy & Peace Now & in the
Days ahead..? 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night
for His Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..Sept..2013.?Please pray(2013)with us daily for
recovery! Recovery for God's Healing,Protectin Peace & Hope in our Broken Hearts,Health Issues,
Relief from Severe Financial Misery & Other Ongoing Sorrows... Feel free to pass Prayer Request on:
Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Older Saints & Others?
Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of your Daily Prayers &
God's Mercy! Thank you, Bill & Carol. usa
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 7/20/2013 3:33:34 PM)
Please, join me in prayers for Y. and all the youths who'll travel this week-end, to participate at
he World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They go to see Christ in a special way in the person
of the Holy Father, Pope Francis.May the Almighty God Bless their time together, Help them find
themselves the meaning of their lives, Keep them safe from all harm, Refresh them in body and
spirit, Be with them through the ways of their journey and Guide them safely home by His Loving
Hand. I ask this through Jesus- Christ our Lord. Amen. Thank you
(Maggie, United States, 7/20/2013 3:27:49 PM)
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME MY PASSPORT COME BACK FROM HOME OFFICE ITS ALREDAY DUE DATE OF THE PROCESSING.
THE PROBLEM I CANT CONTACT OR INQUIRE MY APPLICATION.I WANT MY PASSPORT BACK BEFORE OUR FLIGHT THIS
COMING SEPTEMBER LORD PLEASE HEAR MY PRAYER. I LOVE YOU LORD GOD
(MARILOU T., 3 A WETHERBY CLOSE, UB5 4ED , United Kingdom, 7/20/2013 2:43:39 PM)
For Garrett to get out of very negative job situation. I praise You, God for what You will do for
my son.
(Anonymous, 7/20/2013 2:39:27 PM)
Lord bless each one who will attend the WYD - let your Holy Spirit fill their minds, hearts and
spirits so they will be new creations, filled with the fire of divine love. Mama Mary guard, guide
and protect them and always lead them closer to Jesus your Son. Amen
(Anonymous, 7/20/2013 1:48:37 PM)
Some time back I had requested prayer for Hans who was doing his final exams - Praise God and
thanks for your prayers, he has secured a First Class. Our God is a faithful and loving God. Praise
Glory and Honour to our God for ever and ever Amen
(Ana, 7/20/2013 1:44:50 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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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
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)
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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.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GOSPEL OF LIFE
A FREE AND FULFILLING LIFE
I ... think of the gift of the Ten Commandments: a path God points out to us towards a
life which is truly free and fulfilling
"A YES TO GOD, TO LOVE, TO LIFE"
The commandments are not a litany of prohibitions - you must not do this, you must not
do that, you must not do the other ; on the contrary, they are a great "Yes!": a yes to
God, to Love, to life. Dear friends, our lives are fulfilled in God alone, because only
He is the Living One!
A CHRISTIAN IS ...
The Christian is someone who thinks and acts in everyday life according to God's will,
someone who allows his or her life to be guided and nourished by the Holy Spirit, to be
a full life, a life worthy of true sons and daughters.
(Source: Homily, Mass for 'The Gospel of Life' Day, 6/16/13)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2013-07.asp?navlink=latest
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Discipleship, Leadership, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Jul 22-24)
· Silent Retreat with Possible Small Group Discussion and Further Study (Aug 4-7)
· Healing the Broken Hearted (For Divorced and Separated) (Sep 6-8)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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