September 16th 24th Sunday in ordinary time.
This week, oh! Christ, Your church celebrates the feast of
an apostle who lived the good life till You called him.
Then he lived the great life of knowing You.
St. Matthew was a tax collector and enjoyed the
pleasure of a big house, and lots of friends.
But, You, Jesus called him and he gave it all away.
Please Lord, give us the true understanding, that only
in knowing You, will we ever find the real meaning of life.
Let us see that all the things of this world will pass
away, but being with You will never pass away.
You Christ are the way and truth of life.
Thank You for your love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday JUST YOU
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"Whoever would preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the
gospel's will preserve it." -Mark 8:35
Jesus' first question to His disciples was not "Who do you say that I am?" (Mk 8:29) Jesus felt
compelled to introduce the big question with another question: "Who do people say that I am?"
(Mk 8:27) He intentionally set up the contrast between what others say and what we individually say.
When we give our lives to Jesus, we make a personal, individual decision. The saying goes: "God has
no grandchildren." That means we are all called to relate to Him directly and not "once removed." We
can't live on what our fathers, mothers, pastors, or teachers told us. We must know Jesus personally,
not just know about Him. We have to stand on our own faith, not on anyone else's.
As individuals, "we shall all have to appear before the judgment seat of God" (Rm 14:10). It won't
matter if we're better or worse. God does not compare His children. Each of us lives, dies, and is
judged on the basis of his or her individual response to God's grace. Jesus' question remains: "Who
do you say that I am?"
Prayer: Jesus, I repent of my sins. Forgive me, come into my heart, take over my life. Fill me with
Your Spirit. You are my Lord.
Promise: "Morning after morning He opens my ear that I may hear; and I have not rebelled, have not
turned back." -Is 50:4-5
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus, God of forgiveness, mercy, and love.
Monday THE FOOD OF UNITY
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"Do this in remembrance of Me." -1 Corinthians 11:24
Tuesday WHO'S WHO IN CHRIST'S BODY
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"The body is one and has many members, but all the members, many though they are, are one body; and
so it is with Christ." -1 Corinthians 12:12
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Publications
· Speak the Truth in Love
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· Seek First the Kingdom
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· Thankful to be Catholic
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· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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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
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Thank you Lord for another week. Father I pray for my brothers,please help the oldest to put his
pride aside and talk to the youngest brother from his heart, please remove any hurt from him and
help them to be together again. I pray the their wife too will forgive each other for the family
to be together, in Jesus name we pray Amen.
(Naa, , 9/15/2018 5:53:43 AM)
I pray for healing from the loss of a relationship, that I may be restored to wholeness and purity
in God's eyes. May I do His will from this day forward Amen
(Marsha, Sylvania, Ohio, United States, 9/15/2018 4:49:51 AM)
Heavenly Father in jesus mighty name I pray to you right now for you to please protect me bless me
and help me always be the best I can be for my daughter and for my partner. Help me become a
contractor for FDX and let me financially grow to help my family in the long run. In Jesus mighty
name I pray. Amen!
(Anonymous, IL, , 9/15/2018 2:57:53 AM)
Please pray for the late Miss Go Eun-bi who passed away on September 3, 2014 because of the car
accident. Pray for her soul to rest in peace. Thank you very much for your prayers. God bless you
always.
(Arthur K., Malaysia, 9/15/2018 1:24:40 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said silently
in pour hearts. LORD let the HOLY SPIRIT in me
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 9/15/2018 12:21:09 AM)
Please pray that the doctor my diagnose the illness correctly and mom be cured quickly. Please
provide strength courage and all the help for my Dad who is taking care of it all.
(J, Katy, TX, United States, 9/14/2018 11:52:32 PM)
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
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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
WATER AND CARE OF CREATION
SIMPLE AND PRECIOUS
... Water ... is a very simple and precious element, yet access to it is, sadly, for many people
difficult if not impossible. Nonetheless, "access to safe drinkable water is a basic and universal
human right, since it is essential to human survival and ... is a condition for the exercise of other
human rights. Our world owes a great social debt towards the poor who lack access to drinking water,
because they are denied the right to a life consistent with their inalienable dignity"
(Laudato Si', 30).
"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.
(Source: Message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 9/1/2018)
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PM Ministry List
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ministries.
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2018 RETREATS
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2018 RETREATS
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· Married Couples' Retreat (Nov 16-18)
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