Saturday, July 26, 2014, Sts. Joachim & Ann
Jeremiah 7:1-11, Psalm 84:3-6, 8, 11, Matthew 13:24-30
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FIELD OF DREAMS?
"When the crop began to mature and yield grain, the weeds made their appearance as well." -Matthew 13:26
Some of you who are reading this have been serving the Lord in ministry for years. You have prayed and worked long and hard, toiling with all your heart in your desire to bear fruit for your Lord and Master. Perhaps you are beginning to see the good fruits of your efforts as those to whom you have ministered are progressing as disciples, making their own commitments to Jesus, or sharing their faith with others. The crop you have sowed is beginning "to mature and yield grain" (Mt 13:26).
This is the time when people Jesus describes as "the weeds" begin to make their appearance (Mt 13:26). Just when it looks like your efforts will result in a fruitful harvest and in glory to God, people appear within your ministry or community and begin to wantonly consume energy you intended to use to nourish "the wheat," that is, those bearing fruit as a result of your loving service. Now your "wheat" are not getting "fed" properly because your "weeds" are siphoning off their spiritual food.
Now it looks as if the entire ministry may be shelved under the threat of the weeds. Naturally you want to uproot the weeds. Yet Jesus says to let the weeds grow (Mt 13:30). This seems to make no sense, but God is the Vinegrower (Jn 15:1), and He knows how to produce fruit. Jesus prunes you and the wheat (Jn 15:2), and allows the weeds to consume nourishment meant to sustain you! Yet God has an even higher priority, and it is conversion. He wants the weeds to become wheat. Conversion is costly, inconvenient, and strength-sapping. It also brings great joy in heaven (Lk 15:7).
Prayer: Master, give me Your heart and mind (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Happy the men whose strength You are." -Ps 84:6
Praise: Walt prayed to St. Ann daily to reconcile a relationship between two of his loved ones that Walt considered irreconcilable. Several years later, Walt rejoiced as the reconciliation was more complete than he could have imagined (see Eph 3:20).
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Friday, July 25, 2014
THE HEAD OF THE CLASS - One Bread, One Body, 7/25/2014
Friday, July 25, 2014, St. James
2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28
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THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
"We believe and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us up along with Jesus." -2 Corinthians 4:13-14
James must have been one powerful apostle! When "King Herod started to harass" the Church, his first move was to cut off James' head (Acts 12:1, 2). "This pleased certain of the Jews" (Acts 12:3). Only after James was killed did Herod turn his attention to arresting Peter (Acts 12:3). James, who was the first apostle to die for love of Jesus, was obviously one giant headache for Herod and the Jews. James had the courage and the faith to speak out in the name of Jesus, knowing that he would share in the resurrection of Jesus (2 Cor 4:13-14).
Earlier, James was a headache for the other apostles (Mt 20:24). He sought to be elevated above them. Jesus patiently explained to James and the others that the way to aspire to greatness is to humbly descend into service (Mt 20:26-27). James eventually took Jesus' admonition to heart. After Pentecost, James did not try to preserve his own life. He was constantly teaching the people about the good news of Jesus the Messiah (Acts 5:42), working signs and wonders among the people (Acts 5:12). With great faith, James gave his own life for love of God and His people (Mt 20:28). Like James, may our lives be so powerful in Jesus that we are a headache to those who oppose Jesus and His kingdom.
Prayer: Father, may I be fearless in the Holy Spirit as was St. James.
Promise: "This treasure we possess in earthen vessels to make it clear that its surpassing power comes from God and not from us." -2 Cor 4:7
Praise: St. James, "Son of Thunder," was the first apostle to give his life in martyrdom for Jesus.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1-6, Matthew 20:20-28
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THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
"We believe and so we speak, knowing that He Who raised up the Lord Jesus will raise us up along with Jesus." -2 Corinthians 4:13-14
James must have been one powerful apostle! When "King Herod started to harass" the Church, his first move was to cut off James' head (Acts 12:1, 2). "This pleased certain of the Jews" (Acts 12:3). Only after James was killed did Herod turn his attention to arresting Peter (Acts 12:3). James, who was the first apostle to die for love of Jesus, was obviously one giant headache for Herod and the Jews. James had the courage and the faith to speak out in the name of Jesus, knowing that he would share in the resurrection of Jesus (2 Cor 4:13-14).
Earlier, James was a headache for the other apostles (Mt 20:24). He sought to be elevated above them. Jesus patiently explained to James and the others that the way to aspire to greatness is to humbly descend into service (Mt 20:26-27). James eventually took Jesus' admonition to heart. After Pentecost, James did not try to preserve his own life. He was constantly teaching the people about the good news of Jesus the Messiah (Acts 5:42), working signs and wonders among the people (Acts 5:12). With great faith, James gave his own life for love of God and His people (Mt 20:28). Like James, may our lives be so powerful in Jesus that we are a headache to those who oppose Jesus and His kingdom.
Prayer: Father, may I be fearless in the Holy Spirit as was St. James.
Promise: "This treasure we possess in earthen vessels to make it clear that its surpassing power comes from God and not from us." -2 Cor 4:7
Praise: St. James, "Son of Thunder," was the first apostle to give his life in martyrdom for Jesus.
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Thursday, July 24, 2014
ARE YOU LEAKING? - One Bread, One Body, 7/24/2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014, St. Sharbel Makhluf
Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13, Psalm 36:6-11, Matthew 13:10-17
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ARE YOU LEAKING?
"They have forsaken Me, the Source of living waters; they have dug themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that hold no water." -Jeremiah 2:13
Does your life hold water - the living waters of God's grace, baptism, and the Holy Spirit? The patterns that we develop in our lives can be likened to digging cisterns (see Jer 2:13). These patterns will either help us retain and grow in our faith or contribute to an erosion and loss of our faith. For instance, a cistern, or way of life, in which God's Word is not taken authoritatively will usually not hold water for long. A cistern in which the Pope is not obeyed will not hold water amid divisive or confusing circumstances. A cistern permissive toward TV is like a sieve. A cistern which emphasizes celebrating daily Mass and Holy Communion usually holds water even under the worst conditions. A cistern in which Christians live in Biblical community holds water better than any other type of cistern. Those in Christian community are very likely to keep the faith.
Christians are leaking badly. Although we have received rivers of living water (see Jn 7:38), we may be bone-dry. Sometimes we deal with this situation by pumping more living water into our lives. We have spurts of prayer, go to special conferences, or have revivals and renewals. However, the living water soon leaks out of our lives. We need more than additional water; we must fix the leaks, that is, dig an unbroken cistern, by repenting and significantly changing the patterns of our lives.
Prayer: Father, may I be filled with the Spirit (see Acts 2:4) and stay filled.
Promise: "O Lord, Your kindness reaches to heaven; Your faithfulness, to the clouds." -Ps 36:6
Praise: St. Sharbel Makhluf was a Lebanese monk who lived as a hermit in poverty, self-sacrifice, and prayer. He traded his previous life for a lifetime of serving Jesus, and thereby discovered who he was (Mt 10:39).
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Jeremiah 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13, Psalm 36:6-11, Matthew 13:10-17
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ARE YOU LEAKING?
"They have forsaken Me, the Source of living waters; they have dug themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that hold no water." -Jeremiah 2:13
Does your life hold water - the living waters of God's grace, baptism, and the Holy Spirit? The patterns that we develop in our lives can be likened to digging cisterns (see Jer 2:13). These patterns will either help us retain and grow in our faith or contribute to an erosion and loss of our faith. For instance, a cistern, or way of life, in which God's Word is not taken authoritatively will usually not hold water for long. A cistern in which the Pope is not obeyed will not hold water amid divisive or confusing circumstances. A cistern permissive toward TV is like a sieve. A cistern which emphasizes celebrating daily Mass and Holy Communion usually holds water even under the worst conditions. A cistern in which Christians live in Biblical community holds water better than any other type of cistern. Those in Christian community are very likely to keep the faith.
Christians are leaking badly. Although we have received rivers of living water (see Jn 7:38), we may be bone-dry. Sometimes we deal with this situation by pumping more living water into our lives. We have spurts of prayer, go to special conferences, or have revivals and renewals. However, the living water soon leaks out of our lives. We need more than additional water; we must fix the leaks, that is, dig an unbroken cistern, by repenting and significantly changing the patterns of our lives.
Prayer: Father, may I be filled with the Spirit (see Acts 2:4) and stay filled.
Promise: "O Lord, Your kindness reaches to heaven; Your faithfulness, to the clouds." -Ps 36:6
Praise: St. Sharbel Makhluf was a Lebanese monk who lived as a hermit in poverty, self-sacrifice, and prayer. He traded his previous life for a lifetime of serving Jesus, and thereby discovered who he was (Mt 10:39).
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014
RIGHT IN THE MOUTH - One Bread, One Body, 7/23/2014
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, St. Bridget of Sweden
Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Matthew 13:1-9
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RIGHT IN THE MOUTH
"My mouth shall declare Your justice, day by day Your salvation." -Psalm 71:15
The Lord has promised to place His words in your mouth, as He did for Jeremiah (Jer 1:9; see also Mt 10:20). From that day, He will "set you over nations and over kingdoms, to root up and to tear down, to destroy and to demolish, to build and to plant" (Jer 1:10). With God's Word in your mouth, you will be a world force. In fact, the Lord will not only occasionally place a word in your mouth; He will fill it (see Ps 81:11) with His words of spirit and life (Jn 6:63). You will be like Samuel in that God will not permit any word of yours to be without effect (1 Sm 3:19; see also Is 55:11).
The Lord will make your mouth a powerful, glorious instrument of His righteousness (Rm 6:13), if you repent. You must cry out as Isaiah did: "Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips" (Is 6:5). The Lord will send an angel to touch your mouth with a burning ember (Is 6:6) and then He will say: "Now that this has touched your lips, your wickedness is removed, your sin purged" (Is 6:7). The Lord has promised you: "If you repent, so that I restore you, in My presence you shall stand; if you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece" (Jer 15:19). You can be the mouthpiece of God.
Prayer: Father, use every part of my body for Your glory. Control every part of my body through my purified mouth (see Jas 3:2-3).
Promise: "Part of it, finally, landed on good soil and yielded grain a hundred- or sixty- or thirtyfold. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:8-9
Praise: St. Bridget dwelt more on practicing charity rather than receiving spiritual favors.
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Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, Matthew 13:1-9
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RIGHT IN THE MOUTH
"My mouth shall declare Your justice, day by day Your salvation." -Psalm 71:15
The Lord has promised to place His words in your mouth, as He did for Jeremiah (Jer 1:9; see also Mt 10:20). From that day, He will "set you over nations and over kingdoms, to root up and to tear down, to destroy and to demolish, to build and to plant" (Jer 1:10). With God's Word in your mouth, you will be a world force. In fact, the Lord will not only occasionally place a word in your mouth; He will fill it (see Ps 81:11) with His words of spirit and life (Jn 6:63). You will be like Samuel in that God will not permit any word of yours to be without effect (1 Sm 3:19; see also Is 55:11).
The Lord will make your mouth a powerful, glorious instrument of His righteousness (Rm 6:13), if you repent. You must cry out as Isaiah did: "Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips" (Is 6:5). The Lord will send an angel to touch your mouth with a burning ember (Is 6:6) and then He will say: "Now that this has touched your lips, your wickedness is removed, your sin purged" (Is 6:7). The Lord has promised you: "If you repent, so that I restore you, in My presence you shall stand; if you bring forth the precious without the vile, you shall be My mouthpiece" (Jer 15:19). You can be the mouthpiece of God.
Prayer: Father, use every part of my body for Your glory. Control every part of my body through my purified mouth (see Jas 3:2-3).
Promise: "Part of it, finally, landed on good soil and yielded grain a hundred- or sixty- or thirtyfold. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:8-9
Praise: St. Bridget dwelt more on practicing charity rather than receiving spiritual favors.
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
DOING YOUR OWN THING? - One Bread, One Body, 7/22/2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014, St. Mary Magdalene
Song of Songs 3:1-4 or, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, John 20:1-2, 11-18
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DOING YOUR OWN THING?
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up." -2 Corinthians 5:15
Many people think that living for themselves, doing their own thing, getting their way is the goal of life. However, after they try this for a while, they feel empty. At first, they think that the cause of their emptiness is failing to get their own way in everything. So they try to do their own thing even more, but this makes matters even worse. Finally, they begin to suspect that the constant, self-centering brainwashing they've received over the years was a big lie. Then these people hear about or remember when they heard about Jesus, the cross, dying to self (Lk 9:23), and following Jesus. Could it be that Jesus crucified is the Truth, the Way to happiness, and the Meaning of life? (see Jn 14:6)
Mary Magdalene found out that there's no such thing as doing your own thing. When she thought she was doing her own thing, she was being manipulated and enslaved into doing the devil's things. She was possessed by seven devils (Lk 8:2). Finally, she met Jesus and decided to do His thing - even if it meant weeping at the foot of His cross (Jn 19:25) and at His grave (Jn 20:11). Through, with, and in Jesus, she discovered the meaning of life. She met Jesus, Who is Life (Jn 14:6), when He rose from the dead.
Prayer: Father, may I live a life of love, not of self.
Promise: "I had hardly left them when I found Him Whom my heart loves." -Sg 3:4
Praise: St. Mary Magdalene evangelized the first pope (Jn 20:18).
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Song of Songs 3:1-4 or, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17, Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9, John 20:1-2, 11-18
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DOING YOUR OWN THING?
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up." -2 Corinthians 5:15
Many people think that living for themselves, doing their own thing, getting their way is the goal of life. However, after they try this for a while, they feel empty. At first, they think that the cause of their emptiness is failing to get their own way in everything. So they try to do their own thing even more, but this makes matters even worse. Finally, they begin to suspect that the constant, self-centering brainwashing they've received over the years was a big lie. Then these people hear about or remember when they heard about Jesus, the cross, dying to self (Lk 9:23), and following Jesus. Could it be that Jesus crucified is the Truth, the Way to happiness, and the Meaning of life? (see Jn 14:6)
Mary Magdalene found out that there's no such thing as doing your own thing. When she thought she was doing her own thing, she was being manipulated and enslaved into doing the devil's things. She was possessed by seven devils (Lk 8:2). Finally, she met Jesus and decided to do His thing - even if it meant weeping at the foot of His cross (Jn 19:25) and at His grave (Jn 20:11). Through, with, and in Jesus, she discovered the meaning of life. She met Jesus, Who is Life (Jn 14:6), when He rose from the dead.
Prayer: Father, may I live a life of love, not of self.
Promise: "I had hardly left them when I found Him Whom my heart loves." -Sg 3:4
Praise: St. Mary Magdalene evangelized the first pope (Jn 20:18).
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Monday, July 21, 2014
THE GREATEST - One Bread, One Body, 7/21/2014
Monday, July 21, 2014, St. Lawrence of Brindisi
Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
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THE GREATEST
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
At the Judgment Day, people who have made great commitments to mere human beings and activities will take the stand to testify against us, because they have shown more commitment in doing their thing than we have in serving Christ.
For example, the Ninevites listened to Jonah more than we may listen to Christ (Mt 12:41). The queen of Sheba came farther to see Solomon than we may come to see Jesus (Mt 12:42). Jehovah's Witnesses have been more committed to witnessing for falsehood than we have been to witnessing for Jesus, the Truth. Corporate executives are more committed to their work than we are to God's kingdom. Athletes try harder to win games than we try to win souls.
Jesus is greater than Jonah and Solomon, denominations and corporations. Jesus is greater than the U.S.A., psychology and technology, money, and sex. Jesus is Savior, Lord, and God (see Jn 20:28). Serve Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, at Your name may my knee bow and my tongue proclaim: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! (Phil 2:11)
Promise: "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." -Mi 6:8
Praise: St. Lawrence spread the seed of truth as he traveled as emissary, missionary, and peacemaker from country to country.
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Micah 6:1-4, 6-8, Psalm 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23, Matthew 12:38-42
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THE GREATEST
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
At the Judgment Day, people who have made great commitments to mere human beings and activities will take the stand to testify against us, because they have shown more commitment in doing their thing than we have in serving Christ.
For example, the Ninevites listened to Jonah more than we may listen to Christ (Mt 12:41). The queen of Sheba came farther to see Solomon than we may come to see Jesus (Mt 12:42). Jehovah's Witnesses have been more committed to witnessing for falsehood than we have been to witnessing for Jesus, the Truth. Corporate executives are more committed to their work than we are to God's kingdom. Athletes try harder to win games than we try to win souls.
Jesus is greater than Jonah and Solomon, denominations and corporations. Jesus is greater than the U.S.A., psychology and technology, money, and sex. Jesus is Savior, Lord, and God (see Jn 20:28). Serve Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, at Your name may my knee bow and my tongue proclaim: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD! (Phil 2:11)
Promise: "You have been told, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires of you: Only to do right and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God." -Mi 6:8
Praise: St. Lawrence spread the seed of truth as he traveled as emissary, missionary, and peacemaker from country to country.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, July 20, 2014
PM eNewsletter 16th Sunday in ordinary time
July 20th Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, again and again, we try to walk with You, but our
life gets in the way.
We start to worry and fret, we get anxious and fearful,
instead of just trusting You.
Jesus, give us the grace to truly trust You and control
the controlables.
Let us truly realize that we don't have the answer, except You.
You, Christ, are the true answer to all of life, with all
of its twists and turns.
Lord, help us truly realize that You have a plan, we may
not understand it, or even realize it, but Your plan will
work out when You say it will.
Give us the courage to go forward everyday into trusting
You and Your ways.
keep us in the arms of You and Mary our mother.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "PRAYING WRONG"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/20/2014
"We do not know how to pray as we ought." -Romans 8:26
Many Christians have the feeling that they're praying wrong
(Jas 4:3), that they're not praying as they ought. They think
they're saying the wrong words or that they need to pray more or
say a certain series of prayers, but they are wrong about praying
wrong. They may be praying wrong, but it's not because of their
words, methods, or even time commitment. We pray wrong when we pray
"with a view to squandering what" we receive on our pleasures
(Jas 4:3). We pray wrong not because of a faulty memory, halting
speech, or confused mind, but because of a selfish heart.
Prayer is not our getting God to give us what we want. It is God
getting us to give Him what He wants. The essence of the Christian
life and of prayer is denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). So we can
definitely pray wrong, and most Christians may pray wrong most of
the time.
The solution to this problem is not learning techniques of prayer,
praying prayers out of a book, or praying spontaneously. The way to
stop praying wrong is to repent of selfishness, disobedience, and
doing our own thing. Then even our groans will be powerful prayers
pleasing to the Lord (see Rm 8:26).
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours so I will
"pray right."
Promise: "The saints will shine like the sun in their Father's
kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He
Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which
draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead"
(1 Pt 1:3).
Monday THE GREATEST
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/21/2014
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present
generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
Tuesday DOING YOUR OWN THING?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/22/2014
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for
themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up."
-2 Corinthians 5:15
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check us out at
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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for all children with terminal illness, miracles for them.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:58:55 PM)
Please dear lord hear the prayers of all those that pray here today
and on all days...shed your good grace upon us all........judith
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:04:32 PM)
Father, please give me insight into whether or not I made the right
choice today. I feel a bit conflicted. I pray that in Your great
and generous mercy, you will invite me to the feet of My Savior, if
that is where I should have gone today. Please direct me more
precisely on this path. You know that I am trying to cooperate. I
am sorry for being so weak and needy. Please forgive me for my
hesitation and my need for greater indicators in my life. I do love
you, Lord. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 6:04:23 PM)
I pray that my wife and I may cooperate with God, who continues to
sow His seed in our lives. The process to attain fruitfulness,
however, is never easy nor is it automatic. We need to keep
clearing the rocks and thorns from the soil of our hearts and guard
the seeds that have been sown. We ask Our Lady's help in order to
become the rich soil: capable of taking seriously and living God's
Word, to bear fruit "a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold". And as we
as a family "groan within ourselves", I pray that we unite with the
Church in prayer and in living, as we undergo our complete
transformation, journeying together in our marriage in the love of
the Lord towards our complete fulfillment in the divine providence
of the Lord.
(Thomas, Johannesburg, South Africa, 7/19/2014 4:13:51 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
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San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF PEACE
"INNOCENT VICTIMS"
Many, all too many, of those children have been innocent victims of
war and violence, saplings cut down at the height of their promise.
It is our duty to insure that their sacrifice is not in vain.
"THE COURAGE OF PEACE"
The memory of those children instills in us the courage of peace,
the strength to persevere undaunted in dialogue, the patience to
weave, day by day, an ever more robust fabric of respectful and
peaceful coexistence, for the glory of God and the good of all.
"STRENGTH AND TENACITY"
Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare. It calls
for the courage to say yes to encounter and no to conflict; yes to
dialogue and no to violence; yes to negotiations and no to
hostilities; yes to respect for agreements and no to acts of
provocation; yes to sincerity and no to duplicity. All this takes
courage, it takes strength and tenacity.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/index.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople27-5.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter15-1.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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2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· How to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Jul 21-23)
· "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart" - Luke 2:19
(Silent Retreat) (Aug 3-5)
· Healing the Broken-Hearted (Divorced and Separated Retreat) (Sep 5-7)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
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http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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Jesus, again and again, we try to walk with You, but our
life gets in the way.
We start to worry and fret, we get anxious and fearful,
instead of just trusting You.
Jesus, give us the grace to truly trust You and control
the controlables.
Let us truly realize that we don't have the answer, except You.
You, Christ, are the true answer to all of life, with all
of its twists and turns.
Lord, help us truly realize that You have a plan, we may
not understand it, or even realize it, but Your plan will
work out when You say it will.
Give us the courage to go forward everyday into trusting
You and Your ways.
keep us in the arms of You and Mary our mother.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home
page of Presentation Ministries? Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "PRAYING WRONG"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/20/2014
"We do not know how to pray as we ought." -Romans 8:26
Many Christians have the feeling that they're praying wrong
(Jas 4:3), that they're not praying as they ought. They think
they're saying the wrong words or that they need to pray more or
say a certain series of prayers, but they are wrong about praying
wrong. They may be praying wrong, but it's not because of their
words, methods, or even time commitment. We pray wrong when we pray
"with a view to squandering what" we receive on our pleasures
(Jas 4:3). We pray wrong not because of a faulty memory, halting
speech, or confused mind, but because of a selfish heart.
Prayer is not our getting God to give us what we want. It is God
getting us to give Him what He wants. The essence of the Christian
life and of prayer is denying ourselves (Lk 9:23). So we can
definitely pray wrong, and most Christians may pray wrong most of
the time.
The solution to this problem is not learning techniques of prayer,
praying prayers out of a book, or praying spontaneously. The way to
stop praying wrong is to repent of selfishness, disobedience, and
doing our own thing. Then even our groans will be powerful prayers
pleasing to the Lord (see Rm 8:26).
Prayer: Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like Yours so I will
"pray right."
Promise: "The saints will shine like the sun in their Father's
kingdom. Let everyone heed what he hears!" -Mt 13:43
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He
Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which
draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead"
(1 Pt 1:3).
Monday THE GREATEST
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/21/2014
"At the judgment, the citizens of Nineveh will rise with the present
generation and be the ones to condemn it." -Matthew 12:41
Tuesday DOING YOUR OWN THING?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/22/2014
"He died for all so that those who live might live no longer for
themselves, but for Him Who for their sakes died and was raised up."
-2 Corinthians 5:15
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you
don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· How To Renew Your Parish
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/HowToRenewParish.asp
· Unforgiveness is the Cause
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnforgivenessCause.asp
· This is My Body
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThisIsMyBody.asp
· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BeHoly.asp
· How to Read the Bible
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/HowToRead.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
for all children with terminal illness, miracles for them.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:58:55 PM)
Please dear lord hear the prayers of all those that pray here today
and on all days...shed your good grace upon us all........judith
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 8:04:32 PM)
Father, please give me insight into whether or not I made the right
choice today. I feel a bit conflicted. I pray that in Your great
and generous mercy, you will invite me to the feet of My Savior, if
that is where I should have gone today. Please direct me more
precisely on this path. You know that I am trying to cooperate. I
am sorry for being so weak and needy. Please forgive me for my
hesitation and my need for greater indicators in my life. I do love
you, Lord. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/19/2014 6:04:23 PM)
I pray that my wife and I may cooperate with God, who continues to
sow His seed in our lives. The process to attain fruitfulness,
however, is never easy nor is it automatic. We need to keep
clearing the rocks and thorns from the soil of our hearts and guard
the seeds that have been sown. We ask Our Lady's help in order to
become the rich soil: capable of taking seriously and living God's
Word, to bear fruit "a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold". And as we
as a family "groan within ourselves", I pray that we unite with the
Church in prayer and in living, as we undergo our complete
transformation, journeying together in our marriage in the love of
the Lord towards our complete fulfillment in the divine providence
of the Lord.
(Thomas, Johannesburg, South Africa, 7/19/2014 4:13:51 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
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)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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
Ft. 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
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF PEACE
"INNOCENT VICTIMS"
Many, all too many, of those children have been innocent victims of
war and violence, saplings cut down at the height of their promise.
It is our duty to insure that their sacrifice is not in vain.
"THE COURAGE OF PEACE"
The memory of those children instills in us the courage of peace,
the strength to persevere undaunted in dialogue, the patience to
weave, day by day, an ever more robust fabric of respectful and
peaceful coexistence, for the glory of God and the good of all.
"STRENGTH AND TENACITY"
Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare. It calls
for the courage to say yes to encounter and no to conflict; yes to
dialogue and no to violence; yes to negotiations and no to
hostilities; yes to respect for agreements and no to acts of
provocation; yes to sincerity and no to duplicity. All this takes
courage, it takes strength and tenacity.
(Source: Prayer Meeting with presidents Shimon Peres of Israel and
Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, June 8, 2014, in Vatican City.)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-07.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/index.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople27-5.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter15-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· How to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Jul 21-23)
· "And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart" - Luke 2:19
(Silent Retreat) (Aug 3-5)
· Healing the Broken-Hearted (Divorced and Separated Retreat) (Sep 5-7)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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