December 13th Third Sunday of Advent
Jesus, as we get closer to the greatest moment in all of history,
Your birth.
Let us stop all the Christmas preparation, and come and just sit
with You in adoration.
Let us just sit before the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings, and let
us just be in awe of the fact, that You are really present in the
Most Blessed Eucharist.
You love us so much that You want us to eat the Bread of Life, and
slowly become truly Christ to others.
Let us see in the breaking of the Bread, the love, the help and the
healing that You always give us.
Let us become new creations in, to and through You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
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"Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" -Philippians 4:4
Paul made one of the greatest proclamations in history when he commanded
the Philippians: "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!"
On Paul's initial mission to the Philippians, he and Silas were beaten,
stripped, scourged, thrown in jail, and had their feet tied to a stake
(Acts 16:22-24). Under these terrible conditions, Paul and Silas decided
to rejoice and sing praises to the Lord (Acts 16:25). This joyful praise
was catalytic. It was followed by an earthquake, which resulted in
freedom from chains and prison (Acts 16:26). Next, the jailer and his
family were converted to Christ (Acts 16:33). At Philippi, Paul
personally experienced the power of praise and joy. So he knew what he
was talking about when he commanded: "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say
it again. Rejoice!"
Paul came to realize that he had joy not in spite of sufferings but
rather by means of sufferings. Sufferings are not incompatible with joy;
instead, they are even necessary to rejoice always. Paul proclaimed:
"Even now I find my joy in the suffering I endure for you" (Col 1:24). We
rejoice in the measure that we share Christ's sufferings (1 Pt 4:13).
Therefore, it is impossible to rejoice in the Lord always unless we
suffer with Christ.
Joy is catalytic. It sets off a chain-reaction of miracles leading to
salvation. Redemptive suffering is a catalyst of catalysts. It leads to
joy.
Prayer: Father, on this Gaudete (Rejoice) Sunday, reveal to me the
mysteries of joy.
Promise: "Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel!" -Zep 3:14
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, Emmanuel, "God-with-us" (see Mt 1:23). Alleluia!
Monday ARROGANCE AND SIGHT
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"The utterance of one who.sees what the Almighty sees" -Numbers 24:4
Tuesday ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS
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"This son said in reply, 'No, I will not'; but afterward he regretted it and
went." -Matthew 21:30
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
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PREFACE
"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 know .........................
· Your Christmas Present: The Psalms
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· Seek Prophecy
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· An Isaiah Advent
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December 13 Isaiah 40-42
December 14 Isaiah 43-45
December 15 Isaiah 46-48
December 16 Isaiah 49-51
December 17 Isaiah 52-53
December 18 Isaiah 54-55
December 19 Isaiah 56-57
· Seek First the Kingdom
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· Mother Mary
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my friend Brandon who has eye cancer and has lost sight in
his eye. Pray that the Lord heal him and prevent the spread of it. Guide
the doctors and comfort his family. Thank you.
(Theresa, Massillon, Ohio, United States, 12/12/2015 7:56:03 PM)
For TR who has had a mild stroke. May his family come to his aid with love
and support and trust in God.
(Anonymous, , 12/12/2015 7:15:43 PM)
Heavenly Father please guide us with your Holy spirit as we go along with
our work.Lord please help me give me wisdom and knowledge.
(antang4, , 12/12/2015 1:31:06 PM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter EB.
And that she return home to the Catholic Church. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, , 12/12/2015 12:05:57 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all
the requests said silently in our hearts. LORD please forgive this sinner.
LORD please protect the almost born today. In JESUS I trust.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 12/12/2015 11:52:24 AM)
Please Holy Trinity answer lovingly the prayers of your faithful below.
Cancer, marital frustration, joblessness, debt, pain, ignorance and the
like are blindsiding so many of Your children. End world violence and
abortion. We love You and only seek You most in our lives. Remove that
which blinds & binds are hearts. Let us all live in peace with love for
the one and only....YOU Amen
(Anonymous, Omaha, NE, , 12/12/2015 11:24:23 AM)
I have been jobless for the last 4 months.Please pray for me to get a job
with better salary than my old job , before the end of December 2015. In
the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit . Amen
(Prasad, Coonoor, Tamil nadu, India, 12/12/2015 10:11:01 AM)
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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
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leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community 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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years.
Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now continues with one deacon of the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short
teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the
next day on a separate line. Daily audio reflections are also
available by email Tuesday through Friday. For automatic email
delivery send request to: bibleline@presentationministries.com
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
MERCY, LOVE AND MIGRATION
"CHURCH STANDS AT THE SIDE"
The Church stands at the side of all who work to defend each person's right
to live with dignity, first and foremost by exercising the right not to
emigrate and to contribute to the development of one's country or origin.
DON'T BE ROBBED
Welcoming others means welcoming God in person! Do not let yourselves be
robbed of the hope and joy of life born of your experience of God's mercy,
as manifested in the people you meet on your journey!
ENTRUSTED TO MARY AND JOSEPH
I entrust you to the Virgin Mary, Mother of migrants and refugees, and to
Saint Joseph, who experienced the bitterness of emigration to Egypt. To
their intercession I also commend those who invest so much energy, time
and resources to the pastoral and social care of migrants.
(Source: Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, dated 9/12/15,
the Memorial of the Holy Name of Mary)
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