Friday, August 1, 2014, St. Alphonsus Liguori
Jeremiah 26:1-9, Psalm 69:5, 8-10, 14, Matthew 13:54-58
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GIVE ME THE WORKS
"He did not work many miracles there because of their lack of faith." -Matthew 13:58
If we are seeing only occasional miracles in our lives, we should repent of our lack of faith. If we are seeing only a few people converted every few weeks (see Acts 17:34), we must repent because the Lord wants to give us a great harvest of conversions as He adds to our number daily (Acts 2:47). If we never go beyond moving mountains with our little faith (Mt 17:20), we should repent of not letting the seed of faith grow. In our watered-down, lukewarm Christianity, those things seen in the Bible as failures can appear to us to be successes. However, we must not settle for anything less than the total fulfillment of God's promises and the abundant life (Jn 10:10).
The Lord has promised us immeasurably more than we can ever ask for or imagine (Eph 3:20). Therefore, we must not expect anything less. The Lord has promised us: "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Cor 2:9). If we love Him, we must expect and receive the unseeable, unhearable, and the unthinkable. "Is it possible that He Who did not spare His own Son but handed Him over for the sake of us all will not grant us all things besides?" (Rm 8:32)
Prayer: Father, may I let You do everything You want.
Promise: "I pray to You, O Lord, for the time of Your favor, O God! In Your great kindness answer me with Your constant help." -Ps 69:14
Praise: As a youngster, St. Alphonsus and his father went on retreats together. This seed bore great fruit as Alphonsus later became a bishop and a Doctor of the Church.
(For a related teaching, order our tape Hold Fast to The Faith" on AV 71-1 or video V-71.)
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
UNDERSTANDABLE? - One Bread, One Body, 7/31/2014
Thursday, July 31, 2014, St. Ignatius of Loyola
Jeremiah 18:1-6, Psalm 146:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53
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UNDERSTANDABLE?
"Have you understood all this?" -Matthew 13:51
Jesus asked His apostles if they had understood "all this." They answered "Yes," possibly assuming that Jesus was referring to the last parable or series of parables He had taught (Mt 13:51). Jesus, however, was probably referring to much more, for He next spoke of those learned in His kingdom as having a "storeroom" of knowledge (Mt 13:52).
Actually, the apostles did not understand "all this" (see Jn 16:29). "On the contrary, their minds were completely closed to the meaning" of many events in Jesus' life (Mk 6:52). So exasperated was Jesus with His followers that He questioned them: "Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but no sight? Ears but no hearing?...Do you still not understand?" (Mk 8:17-18, 21) During the Last Supper, the apostles felt they did understand what Jesus was saying (Jn 16:29-30). However, Jesus immediately questioned this (Jn 16:31). A few hours later, the apostles proved that they really did not understand Jesus when they abandoned Him upon His arrest (Mk 14:50).
Do you understand Jesus? Will you at least admit your lack of understanding? This is the necessary first step toward understanding. On Judgment Day, will the Lord say to you: "This is not an understanding people; therefore their Maker shall not spare them, nor shall He Who formed them have mercy on them" (Is 27:11)? Or will He say: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear" (Mt 13:16)? "Have you understood all this?" (Mt 13:51)
Prayer: Father, may I understand what You mean by "understanding."
Promise: "Rise up, be off to the potter's house; there I will give you My message." -Jer 18:2
Praise: St. Ignatius, once a tough soldier trained in physical strength and warfare, had a deep conversion and became a priest. He is the patron of spiritual exercises and retreats.
(For more, order our leaflet, "Clarity, Certainty, and Commitment".)
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Jeremiah 18:1-6, Psalm 146:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53
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UNDERSTANDABLE?
"Have you understood all this?" -Matthew 13:51
Jesus asked His apostles if they had understood "all this." They answered "Yes," possibly assuming that Jesus was referring to the last parable or series of parables He had taught (Mt 13:51). Jesus, however, was probably referring to much more, for He next spoke of those learned in His kingdom as having a "storeroom" of knowledge (Mt 13:52).
Actually, the apostles did not understand "all this" (see Jn 16:29). "On the contrary, their minds were completely closed to the meaning" of many events in Jesus' life (Mk 6:52). So exasperated was Jesus with His followers that He questioned them: "Are your minds completely blinded? Have you eyes but no sight? Ears but no hearing?...Do you still not understand?" (Mk 8:17-18, 21) During the Last Supper, the apostles felt they did understand what Jesus was saying (Jn 16:29-30). However, Jesus immediately questioned this (Jn 16:31). A few hours later, the apostles proved that they really did not understand Jesus when they abandoned Him upon His arrest (Mk 14:50).
Do you understand Jesus? Will you at least admit your lack of understanding? This is the necessary first step toward understanding. On Judgment Day, will the Lord say to you: "This is not an understanding people; therefore their Maker shall not spare them, nor shall He Who formed them have mercy on them" (Is 27:11)? Or will He say: "Blest are your eyes because they see and blest are your ears because they hear" (Mt 13:16)? "Have you understood all this?" (Mt 13:51)
Prayer: Father, may I understand what You mean by "understanding."
Promise: "Rise up, be off to the potter's house; there I will give you My message." -Jer 18:2
Praise: St. Ignatius, once a tough soldier trained in physical strength and warfare, had a deep conversion and became a priest. He is the patron of spiritual exercises and retreats.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE, ANDEND OF GOD'S WORD - One Bread, One Body, 7/30/2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014, St. Peter Chrysologus
Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21, Psalm 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18, Matthew 13:44-46
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THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE, ANDEND OF GOD'S WORD
"When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jeremiah 15:16
Many of you reading One Bread, One Body have found God's Word to be the joy and happiness of your hearts. Your initial experience of God's Word has been sweet (see Rv 10:10; Ez 3:3).
Later, you will find that God's Word is not only sweeter than honey (Ps 119:103) but also sharper than a two-edged sword (Heb 4:12). Many people will hate you because the Lord has given you His Word (Jn 17:14). You will feel alone and abandoned (Jer 15:17). You will be in continuous pain and seem incurably wounded (Jer 15:18). You will be tempted to turn away from the Lord and His Word. You may even fall into this temptation and actually turn away from the Lord. However, the Lord promises: "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).
In the end, if you keep living and proclaiming God's Word, the Lord "will free you from the hand of the wicked, and rescue you from the grasp of the violent" (Jer 15:21). You will have victory through God's Word. "In all this we are more than conquerors because of Him Who has loved us" (Rm 8:37).
Live, love, and share God's Word in joy, suffering, and victory.
Prayer: Father, may I be willing to die for You, Your truth, and Your love (see Sir 4:28).
Promise: "When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Mt 13:46
Praise: St. Peter taught: "Christ's birth was not necessity, but an expression of omnipotence, a sacrament of piety for the redemption of man."
(We have a number of Bible reading plans as well as "Simple Reading Guides" to each book of the Bible. Pray about ordering these to grow in God's Word.)
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Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21, Psalm 59:2-4, 10-11, 17-18, Matthew 13:44-46
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THE BEGINNING, MIDDLE, ANDEND OF GOD'S WORD
"When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jeremiah 15:16
Many of you reading One Bread, One Body have found God's Word to be the joy and happiness of your hearts. Your initial experience of God's Word has been sweet (see Rv 10:10; Ez 3:3).
Later, you will find that God's Word is not only sweeter than honey (Ps 119:103) but also sharper than a two-edged sword (Heb 4:12). Many people will hate you because the Lord has given you His Word (Jn 17:14). You will feel alone and abandoned (Jer 15:17). You will be in continuous pain and seem incurably wounded (Jer 15:18). You will be tempted to turn away from the Lord and His Word. You may even fall into this temptation and actually turn away from the Lord. However, the Lord promises: "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).
In the end, if you keep living and proclaiming God's Word, the Lord "will free you from the hand of the wicked, and rescue you from the grasp of the violent" (Jer 15:21). You will have victory through God's Word. "In all this we are more than conquerors because of Him Who has loved us" (Rm 8:37).
Live, love, and share God's Word in joy, suffering, and victory.
Prayer: Father, may I be willing to die for You, Your truth, and Your love (see Sir 4:28).
Promise: "When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Mt 13:46
Praise: St. Peter taught: "Christ's birth was not necessity, but an expression of omnipotence, a sacrament of piety for the redemption of man."
(We have a number of Bible reading plans as well as "Simple Reading Guides" to each book of the Bible. Pray about ordering these to grow in God's Word.)
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
HOME ALONE? - One Bread, One Body, 7/29/2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014, St. Martha
Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, John 11:19-27, or Luke 10:38-42
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HOME ALONE?
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!" -Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
Martha was serving alone. Many Christians also feel quite alone in their service to the Lord and His people. Martha complained to Jesus that He should get Mary to help her (Lk 10:40). We also pray to Jesus that He will get someone to help us. Many times, Jesus doesn't send anyone to help. This gives us the impression that Jesus doesn't care. In fact, Jesus may not be concerned at that particular time about others helping us to continue our work. Rather, His care is that we temporarily stop our work to listen to Him (Lk 10:39). When we are alone in service, we should give up our expectation of others helping us. Rather, we should meet Jesus' expectation that we stop and listen to Him. When we're all alone, we shouldn't just do something; we should sit there.
Jesus cares about our serving alone. He cares so much that He wants to be with us and speak to us. After being "alone" with Jesus, we have the wisdom and strength to serve alone, or we will see the Lord raise up others to help us. First and foremost, Jesus cares about our listening to Him. Do you care to listen to Him and to spend time with Him alone?
Prayer: Father, may I not run from loneliness but run to You.
Promise: "When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jer 15:16
Praise: St. "Martha said to Jesus, '...I am sure that God will give You whatever You ask of Him' " (Jn 11:21-22).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Staying Filled With the Spirit" on audio AV 57-1 or video V-57.)
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Jeremiah 14:17-22, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, John 11:19-27, or Luke 10:38-42
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HOME ALONE?
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!" -Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
Martha was serving alone. Many Christians also feel quite alone in their service to the Lord and His people. Martha complained to Jesus that He should get Mary to help her (Lk 10:40). We also pray to Jesus that He will get someone to help us. Many times, Jesus doesn't send anyone to help. This gives us the impression that Jesus doesn't care. In fact, Jesus may not be concerned at that particular time about others helping us to continue our work. Rather, His care is that we temporarily stop our work to listen to Him (Lk 10:39). When we are alone in service, we should give up our expectation of others helping us. Rather, we should meet Jesus' expectation that we stop and listen to Him. When we're all alone, we shouldn't just do something; we should sit there.
Jesus cares about our serving alone. He cares so much that He wants to be with us and speak to us. After being "alone" with Jesus, we have the wisdom and strength to serve alone, or we will see the Lord raise up others to help us. First and foremost, Jesus cares about our listening to Him. Do you care to listen to Him and to spend time with Him alone?
Prayer: Father, may I not run from loneliness but run to You.
Promise: "When I found Your words, I devoured them; they became my joy and the happiness of my heart." -Jer 15:16
Praise: St. "Martha said to Jesus, '...I am sure that God will give You whatever You ask of Him' " (Jn 11:21-22).
(For a related teaching, order our tape Staying Filled With the Spirit" on audio AV 57-1 or video V-57.)
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Monday, July 28, 2014
SEEDING IS BELIEVING - One Bread, One Body, 7/28/2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Jeremiah 13:1-11, Deuteronomy 32:18-21, Matthew 13:31-35
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SEEDING IS BELIEVING
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
The Lord is looking for someone to sow a mustard seed. Physically, this is light work, for thousands of mustard seeds weigh almost nothing. However, sowing a mustard seed is hard work spiritually. When someone sows a mustard seed, he appears to be doing nothing. Although he knows he is doing something, he himself feels as if he is doing something which amounts to nothing. He is strongly tempted to despise "small beginnings" (Zec 4:10).
Like Jesus, the Suffering Servant and the Messiah, the sower of a mustard seed feels he has "toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent" his strength (Is 49:4). The life of a mustard seed sower is hidden in Christ (Col 3:3) and appears useless and hopeless. Nevertheless, the Lord promises a mustard seed sower: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth" (Is 49:6).
Some of you reading this feel discouraged that we are still light-years away from the amazing justice and freedom which is part of the kingdom of God. However, put the drop of your life into the ocean of God's love. God will multiply it to transform the world.
Prayer: Father, I will give You my best even when no one but You knows what I'm doing.
Promise: "I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, says the Lord; to be My people, My renown, My praise, My beauty." -Jer 13:11
Praise: When his wife died John's friends and family expected him to drink again, but his faith in God kept him sober.
(Ask Jesus to enrich your life each day by reading the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Jeremiah 13:1-11, Deuteronomy 32:18-21, Matthew 13:31-35
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SEEDING IS BELIEVING
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
The Lord is looking for someone to sow a mustard seed. Physically, this is light work, for thousands of mustard seeds weigh almost nothing. However, sowing a mustard seed is hard work spiritually. When someone sows a mustard seed, he appears to be doing nothing. Although he knows he is doing something, he himself feels as if he is doing something which amounts to nothing. He is strongly tempted to despise "small beginnings" (Zec 4:10).
Like Jesus, the Suffering Servant and the Messiah, the sower of a mustard seed feels he has "toiled in vain, and for nothing, uselessly, spent" his strength (Is 49:4). The life of a mustard seed sower is hidden in Christ (Col 3:3) and appears useless and hopeless. Nevertheless, the Lord promises a mustard seed sower: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth" (Is 49:6).
Some of you reading this feel discouraged that we are still light-years away from the amazing justice and freedom which is part of the kingdom of God. However, put the drop of your life into the ocean of God's love. God will multiply it to transform the world.
Prayer: Father, I will give You my best even when no one but You knows what I'm doing.
Promise: "I made the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah cling to Me, says the Lord; to be My people, My renown, My praise, My beauty." -Jer 13:11
Praise: When his wife died John's friends and family expected him to drink again, but his faith in God kept him sober.
(Ask Jesus to enrich your life each day by reading the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Sunday, July 27, 2014
PM eNewsletter 17th Sunday in ordinary time
July 27th 17th Sunday in ordinary time.
Jesus, this week Your church celebrates a saint who tried
with all of her being to be the perfect hostess.
She got upset when her sister Mary just wanted to sit at
Your feet and listen to You.
Lord, helping others is very important, but we need to be
fed to truly be able to do that.
Give us the grace to listen to Your church, and learn how
to be just stewards of our time and talent.
Lord, help us to see others with Your eyes, and always
with the understanding that we must be strong to help
others get strong.
Jesus, help us to come to You everyday in every way.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday GOD'S VOMITING
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"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up
for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So
they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This
way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole
lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at
least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It
makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the
cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His
last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we
realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than
everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl
(Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not
have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must
give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength,
and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding
heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong"
(1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the
good of those who love God and are called according to His decree."
-Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God!
Alleluia!
Monday SEEDING IS BELIEVING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/28/2014
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and
sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
Tuesday HOME ALONE?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/29/2014
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!"
-Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
check us out at
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Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
quick and it will make Jesus smile!
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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
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Father, thank You for Your mercies to me this day. Please grant me
the grace to seek Your Will and Your Will alone. Father, please do
not allow me to act on vanities or harmful desires. Lead me, dear
Father, to do Your Will. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 7:48:52 PM)
Please pray for my Cousin who was accused of stealing which is not
true and will stand trial on Monday July 28, 2014.We pray that her
name would be cleared. Thank you and God Bless
(Gordon, Grenada, Caribbean, 7/26/2014 5:47:35 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us
with your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord please help
me to cure my ears.and also all the nuns give them a healthy body .
we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 7/26/2014 4:58:19 PM)
god please take care of my worries about the roof. please surround
me and my dad with family who care and want to help. let our family
help and be nice about it and not be mad in anyway or fuss about it.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 4:37:38 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. I trust you will because of your unconditional
love for us. With this unconditional love come unconditional
forgiveness. Without your love and forgiveness I would be that
wheat seed with little chance of making it. LORD may I show
unconditional love and forgiveness today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 7/26/2014 4:27:43 PM)
Today is the feast of the Parents of Mary, Saint Anne and Saint
Joachim and the Grandparents of Jesus. Let us use this day to
celebrate Traditional Marriage and pray for the intercession of not
only Saints Anne and Joachim but Saint Joseph, that They would
intercede to Jesus and ask Him to touch the hearts of all
considering marriage that they would live in accordance to the Will
of God. Saints Anne, Joachim and Joseph please intercede for us to
Mary to Jesus for us and our intentions.
(Ken, Texas, 7/26/2014 3:38:10 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I hope wish and pray that you let me and my
girlfriend Melissa last a lifetime together. That you let us always
love each other and be there for each other. Let us get married one
day and let us have our beautiful family one day as well. In Jesus
name, I pray. Amen.
(fernando, elgin, il, United States, 7/26/2014 1:46:25 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
WE NEED GOD'S HELP
History teaches that our own powers do not suffice. More than once
we have been on the verge of peace, but the evil one, employing a
variety of means, has succeeded in blocking it. That is why we are
here, because we know and we believe that we need the help of God.
LORD, HELP US!
... Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide
our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and
give us the courage to say: "Never again war!"; "With war every
thing is lost." ... Instill in our hearts the courage to take
concrete steps to achieve peace. ... Give us strength daily to be
instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our
path as our brother or sister... Keep alive in us the flame of hope,
so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and
reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the
words "division," "hatred," and "war" be banished from the heart of
every man and woman.
"PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL"
I am profoundly grateful to you for accepting my invitation ... to
join in imploring from God the gift of peace. It is my hope that
this meeting will be a path to seeking the things that unite , so
as to overcome the things that divide.
(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
· "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)
· Widows and Widowers Conference (Sep 6)
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
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Jesus, this week Your church celebrates a saint who tried
with all of her being to be the perfect hostess.
She got upset when her sister Mary just wanted to sit at
Your feet and listen to You.
Lord, helping others is very important, but we need to be
fed to truly be able to do that.
Give us the grace to listen to Your church, and learn how
to be just stewards of our time and talent.
Lord, help us to see others with Your eyes, and always
with the understanding that we must be strong to help
others get strong.
Jesus, help us to come to You everyday in every way.
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 GOD'S VOMITING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/27/2014
"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up
for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So
they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This
way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole
lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at
least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It
makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the
cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His
last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we
realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than
everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl
(Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not
have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must
give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength,
and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding
heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong"
(1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the
good of those who love God and are called according to His decree."
-Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God!
Alleluia!
Monday SEEDING IS BELIEVING
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/28/2014
"The reign of God is like a mustard seed which someone took and
sowed in his field." -Matthew 13:31
Tuesday HOME ALONE?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=7/29/2014
"Lord, do You not care that my sister left me to serve alone!"
-Luke 10:40, RSV-CE
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
Father, thank You for Your mercies to me this day. Please grant me
the grace to seek Your Will and Your Will alone. Father, please do
not allow me to act on vanities or harmful desires. Lead me, dear
Father, to do Your Will. Amen.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 7:48:52 PM)
Please pray for my Cousin who was accused of stealing which is not
true and will stand trial on Monday July 28, 2014.We pray that her
name would be cleared. Thank you and God Bless
(Gordon, Grenada, Caribbean, 7/26/2014 5:47:35 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us
with your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord please help
me to cure my ears.and also all the nuns give them a healthy body .
we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen
(antang4, 7/26/2014 4:58:19 PM)
god please take care of my worries about the roof. please surround
me and my dad with family who care and want to help. let our family
help and be nice about it and not be mad in anyway or fuss about it.
(Anonymous, 7/26/2014 4:37:38 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. I trust you will because of your unconditional
love for us. With this unconditional love come unconditional
forgiveness. Without your love and forgiveness I would be that
wheat seed with little chance of making it. LORD may I show
unconditional love and forgiveness today. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 7/26/2014 4:27:43 PM)
Today is the feast of the Parents of Mary, Saint Anne and Saint
Joachim and the Grandparents of Jesus. Let us use this day to
celebrate Traditional Marriage and pray for the intercession of not
only Saints Anne and Joachim but Saint Joseph, that They would
intercede to Jesus and ask Him to touch the hearts of all
considering marriage that they would live in accordance to the Will
of God. Saints Anne, Joachim and Joseph please intercede for us to
Mary to Jesus for us and our intentions.
(Ken, Texas, 7/26/2014 3:38:10 PM)
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, I hope wish and pray that you let me and my
girlfriend Melissa last a lifetime together. That you let us always
love each other and be there for each other. Let us get married one
day and let us have our beautiful family one day as well. In Jesus
name, I pray. Amen.
(fernando, elgin, il, United States, 7/26/2014 1:46:25 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
WE NEED GOD'S HELP
History teaches that our own powers do not suffice. More than once
we have been on the verge of peace, but the evil one, employing a
variety of means, has succeeded in blocking it. That is why we are
here, because we know and we believe that we need the help of God.
LORD, HELP US!
... Lord, come to our aid! Grant us peace, teach us peace; guide
our steps in the way of peace. Open our eyes and our hearts, and
give us the courage to say: "Never again war!"; "With war every
thing is lost." ... Instill in our hearts the courage to take
concrete steps to achieve peace. ... Give us strength daily to be
instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our
path as our brother or sister... Keep alive in us the flame of hope,
so that with patience and perseverance we may opt for dialogue and
reconciliation. In this way may peace triumph at last, and may the
words "division," "hatred," and "war" be banished from the heart of
every man and woman.
"PROFOUNDLY GRATEFUL"
I am profoundly grateful to you for accepting my invitation ... to
join in imploring from God the gift of peace. It is my hope that
this meeting will be a path to seeking the things that unite , so
as to overcome the things that divide.
(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
· "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)
· Widows and Widowers Conference (Sep 6)
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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GOD'S VOMITING - One Bread, One Body, 7/27/2014
Sunday, July 27, 2014, 17th Sunday Ordinary Time
1 Kings 3:5, 7-12, Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130, Matthew 13:44-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072714.cfm
GOD'S VOMITING
"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl (Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong" (1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His decree." -Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God! Alleluia!
(For related teaching, order our booklet, The Challenge of Making Disciples in a Culture of Death" or our tape on audio AV 97-1 and AV 97-3 or on video V-97.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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1 Kings 3:5, 7-12, Romans 8:28-30, Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130, Matthew 13:44-52
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072714.cfm
GOD'S VOMITING
"When he found one really valuable pearl, he went back and put up for sale all that he had and bought it." -Matthew 13:46
Many people don't want to put all their eggs into one basket. So they become "Christians" but still keep one foot in the world. This way, if Jesus isn't real, at least they haven't wasted their whole lives for Him. However, if Jesus is the meaning of life, they're at least church members, without losing the "fun" of the world.
This is the most common approach to Christianity in America. It makes Jesus feel like throwing up (Rv 3:15-16). Jesus died on the cross for us. He poured out every drop of blood and breathed His last breath for us. As we kneel before the crucified Jesus, we realize that it is sacrilegious to give Him anything less than everything.
The kingdom of God is like a buried treasure or a precious pearl (Mt 13:44-46). The cost of discipleship is everything. We may not have much, but we each have an all - and that all is what we must give. The first commandment is: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind" (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, "give Your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge Your people and to distinguish right from wrong" (1 Kgs 3:9).
Promise: "We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His decree." -Rm 8:28
Praise: Praise Jesus, the Good Shepherd, risen Lord, and true God! Alleluia!
(For related teaching, order our booklet, The Challenge of Making Disciples in a Culture of Death" or our tape on audio AV 97-1 and AV 97-3 or on video V-97.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from June 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, January 2, 2014
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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