September 3rd 22nd Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, thank You for Your plan of salvation for us.
Thank You for giving us a new beautiful ark of the everlasting covenant.
Thank You for giving us a women conceived with out the stain of original sin.
Thank You so much for our heavenly mother Mary, and please help us to celebrate
her birthday this week as Mary would want us to, with prayer, and praise, and
thanksgiving.
Jesus, Your plan for our eternal life started in Mary, and ends with Your death
and resurrection.
Your plan starts out so simple and beautiful, and ends up so glorious in Your
act of absolute love.
Thank You Jesus for our mom and intercessor.
Thank You Jesus.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SUFFERING TOO MUCH?
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"Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will
find it." -Matthew 16:25
Although Jeremiah had expected to suffer for being God's prophet, the degree of suffering
was much greater than he had expected. Thus, Jeremiah decided to quit serving the Lord
(Jer 20:9).
Jesus told His disciples He would "suffer greatly" and "be put to death" (Mt 16:21). Peter
knew that disciples follow their masters and that he didn't want to suffer. Consequently,
Peter tried to talk Jesus out of suffering. Then "Jesus turned on Peter and said, 'Get out
of My sight, you satan! You are trying to make Me trip and fall. You are not judging by
God's standards but by man's' " (Mt 16:23).
We, like Jeremiah and Peter, want no suffering, or at least less suffering, in the
Christian life. However Jesus insists: "If a man wishes to come after Me, he must deny his
very self, take up his cross, and begin to follow in My footsteps" (Mt 16:24). Although
Jesus will remove some of our sufferings by forgiving, healing, and freeing us, He will
also call us to take His yoke on us and learn from Him (Mt 11:29), bear our "share of the
hardship which the gospel entails" (2 Tm 1:8), "know how to share in His sufferings by
being formed into the pattern of His death" (Phil 3:10), and rejoice "in the measure that"
we "share Christ's sufferings" (1 Pt 4:13).
A cross-less, painless Christianity is not true Christianity. "Lift high the cross!"
Prayer: Father, may "I find my joy in the suffering I endure" for the sake of Christ's
body, the Church (Col 1:24).
Promise: "I beg you through the mercy of God to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice
holy and acceptable to God, your spiritual worship." -Rm 12:1
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25)
Monday GOD'S GOOD LOOKS BAD
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"He has sent Me to bring good news to the poor." -Luke 4:18, our transl.
Tuesday BODY BUILD
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"Build one another up." -1 Thessalonians 5:11, RSV-CE
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· How To Renew Your Parish
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· Life-Decisions
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· Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ
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· An Urgent Message to Godparents
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
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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 .....................................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
I am asking for prayers. Jesus tells us to "have no anxiety" but I have difficulty letting
Him be in complete control. I want to truly trust in God.
(Henry, Illinois, , 9/2/2017 7:21:01 PM)
Father in heaven please forgive me for all my sins and for all my families sins. Please
help myself and my brother eric succeed in our new career. Please help us God. In jesus
mighty name I have prayed. Amen!
(Fernando, Elgin, Il, , 9/2/2017 4:44:00 PM)
As we continue to pray for the people devastated by storms and flooding in the United
States, let us pray for the people around the world who are experiencing similar devastation
in the following areas: 1. Africa: Freetown, Sierra Leone. 2. Nigeria: Benue. 3. South Asia:
Much of the subcontinent. 4. Bangladesh. 5. India: Munbai, Assam, Bihar, Uttar Prodesh and
West Bengal. 6. Nepal. 7. Pakistan: Karachi. Dear Lord, through the intercession of Our
Blessed Mother please hear our prayers for all Your people.
(Anonymous, , 9/2/2017 1:44:13 PM)
My friend is stuck feeling that she doesn't have enough money. She can not see the steps to
get out of her rut and repeats the same motions instead of trusting God and trying something
different. Blessed Mother Mary, pray that she will find a new way. All the angels and saints,
pray for her and for all who post their desires on this site. Help us prepare our hearts to
receive God's goodness, mercy, love and blessings. Holy Spirit guide us.
(Mary, United States, 9/2/2017 12:21:26 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her
from any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her
home safely. Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona, , 9/2/2017 11:00:39 AM)
Please pray for the conversion of Noah, that his heart may open up and to accept the truths
of the Catholic faith. I've been asking people to pray the St. Jospeh's Prayer everyday for
9 mornings, but as always all prayers are welcomed! Thank you so very much.
(Leah E, Midland , Texas , United States, 9/2/2017 9:46:42 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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
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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
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
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2017-08.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
WORLD DAY OF THE POOR
"SIGN OF CHRIST'S CHARITY"
At the conclusion of the Jubilee of Mercy, I wanted to offer the Church a World Day of the
Poor, so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an even greater sign of
Christ's charity for the least and those most in need.
LOVE FOR THE POOR
To the World Days instituted by my Predecessors .... I wish to add this one, which adds to
them an exquisitely evangelistic fullness, that is, Jesus' preferential love for the poor.
BROTHERS AND SISTERS
I invite the whole Church, and men and women of good will everywhere, to turn their gaze on
this day to all those who stretch out their hands and plead for our help and solidarity.
They are our brothers and sisters, created and loved by the one Heavenly Father.
(Source: Message for World Day of the Poor, issued June 13, 2017)
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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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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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2017 RETREATS
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2017 RETREATS
· Healing the Broken Hearted (Divorced & Separated Conference) (Sep 15-17)
· Widows and Widowers Retreat (Sep 16)
· The Gospel of Mark and How to Teach the Bible in the Power of the Holy Spirit (Oct 18-22)
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