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Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13, Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44, Luke 8:19-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/092016.cfm
WATER FOUNTAIN
"Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases Him, He directs it." -Proverbs 21:1
The Lord wants our hearts to become like water in His hand. With our hand, we can sprinkle, splash, stir, hold, throw, or pour water. Water offers little resistance. We can almost do anything we want with it.
Is your heart like water in God's hand, or is it like ice or glue? Will you let the Lord pour you out as a libation (Phil 2:17; 2 Tm 4:6), or are you only a drip? Can you be splashed and sprinkled, or are you so set in your ways that you are like molasses? Will you let the Lord throw you into anything at any time, or are you sticky? When God stirs you, do you thank and praise Him, or do you complain? Will you let the Lord hold you, or are you leaky?
When we totally give our lives to Jesus, we "accept the gift of life-giving water" (Rv 22:17). When we receive the Holy Spirit, from within us "rivers of living water" flow (Jn 7:38). The water Jesus gives us becomes "a fountain" within us "leaping up to provide eternal life" (Jn 4:14). We have rivers of leaping, living water within us. Be like water in God's hand.
Prayer: Father, make me humble and docile to Your touch.
Promise: Jesus said: "My mother and My brothers are those who hear the word of God and act upon it." -Lk 8:21
Praise: The Korean martyrs did not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for He Who is Life. Their martyrdom laid the foundation of faith for the Church in Korea.
(For a related teaching on "Life in the Spirit Seminar", listen to or download our series starting with our CD 8A-1 or DVD 8A on our website or order our tape on audio AV 8A-1 or video V-8A.)
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Monday, September 19, 2016, St. Januarius
Proverbs 3:27-34, Psalm 15:2-5, Luke 8:16-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091916.cfm
PRIVILEGED POSITION
"No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he puts it on a lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." -Luke 8:16
Jesus commanded us to put His light on the lampstand and proclaim the gospel to the whole world (Lk 8:16). He also said His Word would get out to people even if we failed to proclaim it. "There is nothing hidden that will not be exposed, nothing concealed that will not be known and brought to light" (Lk 8:17).
Jesus can do the job without us. He calls us not so much because He needs us but because we need Him. Evangelization is more than our obligation; it's our privilege. What greater honor is there than to serve God Himself! With the psalmist, we should pray: "I had rather one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I had rather lie at the threshold of the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked" (Ps 84:11).
When we serve and pray, work and suffer for the Lord, we have done Him no favor. He has favored us by letting us be part of His kingdom. "When you have done all you have been commanded to do, say, 'We are useless servants. We have done no more than our duty' " (Lk 17:10). Thank the Lord for the privilege of living and dying for Him.
Prayer: Jesus, why did You die for me? Am I really worth that much to You? I love You.
Promise: "When He is dealing with the arrogant, He is stern, but to the humble He shows kindness." -Prv 3:34
Praise: St. Januarius was martyred about 305 A.D. The blood that he shed for the love of Jesus is still a sign of God's great power.
(For a related teaching on "Thankful to be Catholic", order, view, or download our leaflet, or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-3 or DVD 49 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 49-3 or video V-49.)
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Monday, September 19, 2016, St. Januarius
Proverbs 3:27-34, Psalm 15:2-5, Luke 8:16-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091916.cfm
PRIVILEGED POSITION
"No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he puts it on a lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." -Luke 8:16
Jesus commanded us to put His light on the lampstand and proclaim the gospel to the whole world (Lk 8:16). He also said His Word would get out to people even if we failed to proclaim it. "There is nothing hidden that will not be exposed, nothing concealed that will not be known and brought to light" (Lk 8:17).
Jesus can do the job without us. He calls us not so much because He needs us but because we need Him. Evangelization is more than our obligation; it's our privilege. What greater honor is there than to serve God Himself! With the psalmist, we should pray: "I had rather one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I had rather lie at the threshold of the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked" (Ps 84:11).
When we serve and pray, work and suffer for the Lord, we have done Him no favor. He has favored us by letting us be part of His kingdom. "When you have done all you have been commanded to do, say, 'We are useless servants. We have done no more than our duty' " (Lk 17:10). Thank the Lord for the privilege of living and dying for Him.
Prayer: Jesus, why did You die for me? Am I really worth that much to You? I love You.
Promise: "When He is dealing with the arrogant, He is stern, but to the humble He shows kindness." -Prv 3:34
Praise: St. Januarius was martyred about 305 A.D. The blood that he shed for the love of Jesus is still a sign of God's great power.
(For a related teaching on "Thankful to be Catholic", order, view, or download our leaflet, or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-3 or DVD 49 on our website or order our tape on audio AV 49-3 or video V-49.)
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PM eNewsletter 25th Sunday in Ordinary time
September 18th, 25th Sunday in ordinary time
This week, Jesus, we celebrate the feast of the apostle Matthew and St. Padre Pio.
Jesus, Matthew gave us a gospel that teaches us so much about You and why You did what You did.
So Christ, we thank you for Your apostles and the leadership they have given us throughout
the history of Your church.
We also thank You for St. Padre Pio, a modern saint, who gave all that he possibly could and
loved You totally.
You gave him the stigmata, and showed us how in spite of difficulty, we could still work for
You and love You as he did.
He was so gifted with gifts to benefit others.
Help us, oh! Christ, to be willing to give everything up to follow You, and be willing to give
all to help others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ARE YOU SAVED?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/18/2016
"Prayer of this kind is good, and God our Savior is pleased with it, for He wants all men to
be saved." -1 Timothy 2:3-4
The Lord wants us to pray that the world be governed so as to promote the best conditions for
accepting His salvation. He wants all to be saved. He even became a human being and died on
the cross so that all could be saved. "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to
all" (Ti 2:11).
What must we do to be saved from sin, Satan, hell, slavery, self-hatred, and darkness? What
must we do to be saved for love, evangelization, peace, Christian community, freedom, victory,
and everlasting life? We must believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 16:31). Then we and all our
households will be saved (Acts 16:31). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). The Lord
"saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved
us through the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit He lavished on
us through Jesus Christ our Savior" (Ti 3:5-6).
Renew your Baptism. Repent and go to Confession. Live by faith. Be saved. Love the Savior and
live for Jesus, Whose name means "Yahweh saves."
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your saving grace and for the Savior, Jesus. I adore You, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or
be attentive to the one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money."
-Lk 16:13
Praise: Praise Jesus, our Redeemer Who lives! Praise Jesus, our Savior, Lord, and God Almighty.
Alleluia!
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"Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases Him, He directs
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"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
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We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Mother Mary
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"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
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· The Truth Will Set You Free
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· Unforgiveness is the Cause
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Pray for Sarah 12yo with Fibromalgia Pray for Bec 24yo recovering from operation with
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esteem Pray for Rachel 22yo with mental health issues and financial issues and in poor health
due to polycystic ovaries Pray for Basil the doctors have found a lump on his lower spine
Pray for Anna who is an alcoholic Pray for me Kathy so that I have strength and faith to face
whatever God sends me and to have less tummy issues and sleep apnea Thank you for your time
(Kathleen, Perth, Cowan, Australia, 9/17/2016 8:33:01 PM)
Please pray for healing of digestive issues inJesus name. Amen. Thank you.
(Anonymous, , 9/17/2016 3:47:41 PM)
Julie has 10% chance of living. Is now on life support. 37 yrs old wife, mother and dtr. Newly
adopted 10 month old baby girl. Need the miracle that she pulls through. Please pray for her.
Thank you.
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Thank you for taking this request: For a family situation which is very bad and getting worse;
that God will deal with and fix this today. Thank you Jesus.
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Pvs Keith and mom. Pvs for job and lift sale Pvs for today.
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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
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Take a moment and check the link below
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES
"DECISIVE FOR THE FUTURE"
The welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church. (31)
FAMILY CALLINGS
The family is called to join in daily prayer, to read the word of God and to share in
Eucharistic communion and thus to grow in love and become ever more fully a temple in which
the Spirit dwells. (29)
"WE ARE GRATEFUL"
... We are grateful ... for the witness of marriages that have not only proved lasting, but
also fruitful and loving. (38)
(Source: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, issued March 19, 2016)
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This week, Jesus, we celebrate the feast of the apostle Matthew and St. Padre Pio.
Jesus, Matthew gave us a gospel that teaches us so much about You and why You did what You did.
So Christ, we thank you for Your apostles and the leadership they have given us throughout
the history of Your church.
We also thank You for St. Padre Pio, a modern saint, who gave all that he possibly could and
loved You totally.
You gave him the stigmata, and showed us how in spite of difficulty, we could still work for
You and love You as he did.
He was so gifted with gifts to benefit others.
Help us, oh! Christ, to be willing to give everything up to follow You, and be willing to give
all to help others.
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.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ARE YOU SAVED?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/18/2016
"Prayer of this kind is good, and God our Savior is pleased with it, for He wants all men to
be saved." -1 Timothy 2:3-4
The Lord wants us to pray that the world be governed so as to promote the best conditions for
accepting His salvation. He wants all to be saved. He even became a human being and died on
the cross so that all could be saved. "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to
all" (Ti 2:11).
What must we do to be saved from sin, Satan, hell, slavery, self-hatred, and darkness? What
must we do to be saved for love, evangelization, peace, Christian community, freedom, victory,
and everlasting life? We must believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 16:31). Then we and all our
households will be saved (Acts 16:31). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). The Lord
"saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved
us through the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit He lavished on
us through Jesus Christ our Savior" (Ti 3:5-6).
Renew your Baptism. Repent and go to Confession. Live by faith. Be saved. Love the Savior and
live for Jesus, Whose name means "Yahweh saves."
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your saving grace and for the Savior, Jesus. I adore You, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or
be attentive to the one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money."
-Lk 16:13
Praise: Praise Jesus, our Redeemer Who lives! Praise Jesus, our Savior, Lord, and God Almighty.
Alleluia!
Monday PRIVILEGED POSITION
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/19/2016
"No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bushel basket or under a bed; he puts it on a
lampstand so that whoever comes in can see it." -Luke 8:16
Tuesday WATER FOUNTAIN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=9/20/2016
"Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the Lord; wherever it pleases Him, He directs
it." -Proverbs 21:1
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Mother Mary
http://www.presentationministries.com/publications/MotherMary.asp
MARY-WHO IS SHE IN GOD'S PLAN?
"When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." -Galatians 4:4
Catholics and the Orthodox maintain ...................................
· The Truth Will Set You Free
http://presentationministries.com/publications/TruthSetFree.asp
· Unforgiveness is the Cause
http://presentationministries.com/publications/UnforgivenessCause.asp
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Intercession.asp
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Pray for Sarah 12yo with Fibromalgia Pray for Bec 24yo recovering from operation with
endometriosis and mental health issues Pray for Anthony 20yo with social issues and low self
esteem Pray for Rachel 22yo with mental health issues and financial issues and in poor health
due to polycystic ovaries Pray for Basil the doctors have found a lump on his lower spine
Pray for Anna who is an alcoholic Pray for me Kathy so that I have strength and faith to face
whatever God sends me and to have less tummy issues and sleep apnea Thank you for your time
(Kathleen, Perth, Cowan, Australia, 9/17/2016 8:33:01 PM)
Please pray for healing of digestive issues inJesus name. Amen. Thank you.
(Anonymous, , 9/17/2016 3:47:41 PM)
Julie has 10% chance of living. Is now on life support. 37 yrs old wife, mother and dtr. Newly
adopted 10 month old baby girl. Need the miracle that she pulls through. Please pray for her.
Thank you.
(Donna, Pittsburgh, Pa, United States, 9/17/2016 12:52:20 PM)
Thank you for taking this request: For a family situation which is very bad and getting worse;
that God will deal with and fix this today. Thank you Jesus.
(Maria R., Largo, Florida, United States, 9/17/2016 10:38:23 AM)
Pvs Keith and mom. Pvs for job and lift sale Pvs for today.
(Anonymous, , 9/17/2016 10:12:17 AM)
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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now
continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the readings for the
daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer
request which will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day on a separate line.
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES
"DECISIVE FOR THE FUTURE"
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FAMILY CALLINGS
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Saturday, September 17, 2016
ARE YOU SAVED? - One Bread, One Body, 9/18/2016
Sunday, September 18, 2016, 25th Sunday Ordinary Time
Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Psalm 113:1-2, 4-8, Luke 16:1-13
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091816.cfm
ARE YOU SAVED?
"Prayer of this kind is good, and God our Savior is pleased with it, for He wants all men to be saved." -1 Timothy 2:3-4
The Lord wants us to pray that the world be governed so as to promote the best conditions for accepting His salvation. He wants all to be saved. He even became a human being and died on the cross so that all could be saved. "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to all" (Ti 2:11).
What must we do to be saved from sin, Satan, hell, slavery, self-hatred, and darkness? What must we do to be saved for love, evangelization, peace, Christian community, freedom, victory, and everlasting life? We must believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 16:31). Then we and all our households will be saved (Acts 16:31). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). The Lord "saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit He lavished on us through Jesus Christ our Savior" (Ti 3:5-6).
Renew your Baptism. Repent and go to Confession. Live by faith. Be saved. Love the Savior and live for Jesus, Whose name means "Yahweh saves."
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your saving grace and for the Savior, Jesus. I adore You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or be attentive to the one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money." -Lk 16:13
Praise: Praise Jesus, our Redeemer Who lives! Praise Jesus, our Savior, Lord, and God Almighty. Alleluia!
(Come study the "Acts of the Apostles" with us on Oct. 21-23. This study will revive your zeal and renew your resolve to work for the Lord. Come with us to the source of all blessings and be renewed and refreshed in your spirit. Call 513-373-2397 or see www.presentationministries.com for more information.)
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Amos 8:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Psalm 113:1-2, 4-8, Luke 16:1-13
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ARE YOU SAVED?
"Prayer of this kind is good, and God our Savior is pleased with it, for He wants all men to be saved." -1 Timothy 2:3-4
The Lord wants us to pray that the world be governed so as to promote the best conditions for accepting His salvation. He wants all to be saved. He even became a human being and died on the cross so that all could be saved. "The grace of God has appeared, offering salvation to all" (Ti 2:11).
What must we do to be saved from sin, Satan, hell, slavery, self-hatred, and darkness? What must we do to be saved for love, evangelization, peace, Christian community, freedom, victory, and everlasting life? We must believe in the Lord Jesus (Acts 16:31). Then we and all our households will be saved (Acts 16:31). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). The Lord "saved us; not because of any righteous deeds we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the baptism of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit He lavished on us through Jesus Christ our Savior" (Ti 3:5-6).
Renew your Baptism. Repent and go to Confession. Live by faith. Be saved. Love the Savior and live for Jesus, Whose name means "Yahweh saves."
Prayer: Father, thank You for Your saving grace and for the Savior, Jesus. I adore You, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Promise: "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other or be attentive to the one and despise the other. You cannot give yourself to God and money." -Lk 16:13
Praise: Praise Jesus, our Redeemer Who lives! Praise Jesus, our Savior, Lord, and God Almighty. Alleluia!
(Come study the "Acts of the Apostles" with us on Oct. 21-23. This study will revive your zeal and renew your resolve to work for the Lord. Come with us to the source of all blessings and be renewed and refreshed in your spirit. Call 513-373-2397 or see www.presentationministries.com for more information.)
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Friday, September 16, 2016
WORD WORK - One Bread, One Body, 9/17/2016
Saturday, September 17, 2016, St. Robert Bellarmine
1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49, Psalm 56:10-14, Luke 8:4-15
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WORD WORK
"This is the meaning of the parable...hear the word in a spirit of openness, retain it, and bear fruit through perseverance." -Luke 8:11, 15
Ground is valued by its fertility, that is, how productive and fruitful it is. Jesus tells us exactly how to bear fruit:
* "Hear the word in a spirit of openness" (Lk 8:15). To hear the Word of God, we must eliminate any background noise. We must cultivate a spirit of openness. Just like a farmer turns over the ground by plowing it, so we turn our lives upside down - make any changes necessary - so the seed of God's Word can sink deep into our hearts.
* "Retain it" (Lk 8:15). A gardener retains the seed in the soil by burying the seed with a covering of dirt. In this way, the wind can't blow it away and birds can't eat it. Likewise, we hide the Word in our hearts (Ps 119:11, KJV), treasuring it and refusing to let it go. We meditate on it always (Ps 1:2) and make it part of our very being.
* "Bear fruit through perseverance" (Lk 8:15). We do not bear the fruit; God's Word does that. However, we must persevere in cooperating with the Holy Spirit in dispensing His Word (Mt 24:45), teaching it, and overcoming our tendencies to slack off from sharing His Word.
Let's work hard to be rich ground for Jesus. "If we do not relax our efforts, in due time we shall reap our harvest" (Gal 6:9).
Prayer: Father, may I act in a manner appropriate for one who has heard the Word of Almighty God today.
Promise: "To you the mysteries of the reign of God have been confided." -Lk 8:10
Praise: Finding opposition on all sides, St. Robert worked tirelessly to spread truth. His prayerfulness, humility, and charity marked him as a saint.
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1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-49, Psalm 56:10-14, Luke 8:4-15
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WORD WORK
"This is the meaning of the parable...hear the word in a spirit of openness, retain it, and bear fruit through perseverance." -Luke 8:11, 15
Ground is valued by its fertility, that is, how productive and fruitful it is. Jesus tells us exactly how to bear fruit:
* "Hear the word in a spirit of openness" (Lk 8:15). To hear the Word of God, we must eliminate any background noise. We must cultivate a spirit of openness. Just like a farmer turns over the ground by plowing it, so we turn our lives upside down - make any changes necessary - so the seed of God's Word can sink deep into our hearts.
* "Retain it" (Lk 8:15). A gardener retains the seed in the soil by burying the seed with a covering of dirt. In this way, the wind can't blow it away and birds can't eat it. Likewise, we hide the Word in our hearts (Ps 119:11, KJV), treasuring it and refusing to let it go. We meditate on it always (Ps 1:2) and make it part of our very being.
* "Bear fruit through perseverance" (Lk 8:15). We do not bear the fruit; God's Word does that. However, we must persevere in cooperating with the Holy Spirit in dispensing His Word (Mt 24:45), teaching it, and overcoming our tendencies to slack off from sharing His Word.
Let's work hard to be rich ground for Jesus. "If we do not relax our efforts, in due time we shall reap our harvest" (Gal 6:9).
Prayer: Father, may I act in a manner appropriate for one who has heard the Word of Almighty God today.
Promise: "To you the mysteries of the reign of God have been confided." -Lk 8:10
Praise: Finding opposition on all sides, St. Robert worked tirelessly to spread truth. His prayerfulness, humility, and charity marked him as a saint.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
LIVING THE CHANGE - One Bread, One Body, 9/16/2016
Friday, September 16, 2016, Pope St. Cornelius, St. Cyprian
1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Psalm 17:1, 6-8, 15, Luke 8:1-3
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LIVING THE CHANGE
"We should then be exposed as false witnesses of God." -1 Corinthians 15:15
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central event in our faith. Our response to Jesus' Resurrection makes a total difference in the world around us. If we do not live as a risen people, living a risen life to the full (Jn 10:10), whose entire existence is transformed, then we look no different from those in the world.
Satan couldn't stop Jesus from rising from the dead. So now Satan and his demons are reduced to trying to stop people from living the risen life in Christ. If he can get them to stop living "the radical newness of [their] Christian life that comes from Baptism" (Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 10, Pope St. John Paul II), Satan has accomplished much of his objective. When Christians live a listless, faithless life, the world sees that resurrection makes no practical difference and decides that this life is all there is.
However, when we Christians allow the Resurrection of Jesus to pierce our hearts, encounter the risen Jesus, receive the Holy Spirit, and change our lifestyles to be risen, the change cannot be hidden. The world may not believe, but they will not be able to miss the joy and the changes. In Jesus, we renounce extra-marital sex, greed for money, and sinful pleasures. We radiate joy, love, peace, and courage. The world will come to believe if we live like we believe in Jesus risen.
Prayer: Father, may I "rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil 3:8).
Promise: "As it is, Christ is now raised from the dead." -1 Cor 15:20
Praise: Once opposed for his teaching, St. Cornelius preached that repentant sinners should be re-instated in the Sacraments.
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1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Psalm 17:1, 6-8, 15, Luke 8:1-3
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LIVING THE CHANGE
"We should then be exposed as false witnesses of God." -1 Corinthians 15:15
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the central event in our faith. Our response to Jesus' Resurrection makes a total difference in the world around us. If we do not live as a risen people, living a risen life to the full (Jn 10:10), whose entire existence is transformed, then we look no different from those in the world.
Satan couldn't stop Jesus from rising from the dead. So now Satan and his demons are reduced to trying to stop people from living the risen life in Christ. If he can get them to stop living "the radical newness of [their] Christian life that comes from Baptism" (Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 10, Pope St. John Paul II), Satan has accomplished much of his objective. When Christians live a listless, faithless life, the world sees that resurrection makes no practical difference and decides that this life is all there is.
However, when we Christians allow the Resurrection of Jesus to pierce our hearts, encounter the risen Jesus, receive the Holy Spirit, and change our lifestyles to be risen, the change cannot be hidden. The world may not believe, but they will not be able to miss the joy and the changes. In Jesus, we renounce extra-marital sex, greed for money, and sinful pleasures. We radiate joy, love, peace, and courage. The world will come to believe if we live like we believe in Jesus risen.
Prayer: Father, may I "rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil 3:8).
Promise: "As it is, Christ is now raised from the dead." -1 Cor 15:20
Praise: Once opposed for his teaching, St. Cornelius preached that repentant sinners should be re-instated in the Sacraments.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
OUR LADY OF FORGIVENESS - One Bread, One Body, 9/15/2016
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Thursday, September 15, 2016, Our Lady of Sorrows
Hebrews 5:7-9, Psalm 31:2-6, 15-16, 20, John 19:25-27, or Luke 2:33-35
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091516.cfm
OUR LADY OF FORGIVENESS
"Near the cross of Jesus there stood His mother." -John 19:25
Because Mary is honored as our Lady of Sorrows, she is our Lady of Forgiveness. She forgave the innkeeper who refused to give her a room in which to have her Baby and forced her to give birth in a stable (Lk 2:7).
Our Lady of Sorrows forgave Herod for attempting to kill her Baby and forcing her and her family to flee to Egypt in the middle of the night (Mt 2:13-14).
Mary forgave Joseph for his sins. Everyone in the Holy Family was sinless except for Joseph. Mary, like many wives, might have felt that the family problems were always Joseph's fault. In her case, she would have been right.
Our Lady of Sorrows forgave her relatives for rejecting Jesus and saying He was out of His mind (Mk 3:21).
Mary forgave Jesus' apostles for abandoning Him, Peter for denying Him three times, and Judas for selling and betraying Jesus. Mary forgave Pontius Pilate and the religious leaders who hated Jesus and had Him crucified.
As she stood at the foot of the cross, Our Lady of Sorrows forgave the bad thief and those who mocked Jesus as He hung in agony. Our Lady of Sorrows has forgiven us for being accomplices to Jesus' death through our sins.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, mercy!
Promise: "Son though He was, He learned obedience from what He suffered; and when perfected, He became the Source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him." -Heb 5:8-9
Praise: "At the cross her station keeping. Stood the mournful Mother weeping. Close to Jesus to the last."
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Thursday, September 15, 2016, Our Lady of Sorrows
Hebrews 5:7-9, Psalm 31:2-6, 15-16, 20, John 19:25-27, or Luke 2:33-35
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091516.cfm
OUR LADY OF FORGIVENESS
"Near the cross of Jesus there stood His mother." -John 19:25
Because Mary is honored as our Lady of Sorrows, she is our Lady of Forgiveness. She forgave the innkeeper who refused to give her a room in which to have her Baby and forced her to give birth in a stable (Lk 2:7).
Our Lady of Sorrows forgave Herod for attempting to kill her Baby and forcing her and her family to flee to Egypt in the middle of the night (Mt 2:13-14).
Mary forgave Joseph for his sins. Everyone in the Holy Family was sinless except for Joseph. Mary, like many wives, might have felt that the family problems were always Joseph's fault. In her case, she would have been right.
Our Lady of Sorrows forgave her relatives for rejecting Jesus and saying He was out of His mind (Mk 3:21).
Mary forgave Jesus' apostles for abandoning Him, Peter for denying Him three times, and Judas for selling and betraying Jesus. Mary forgave Pontius Pilate and the religious leaders who hated Jesus and had Him crucified.
As she stood at the foot of the cross, Our Lady of Sorrows forgave the bad thief and those who mocked Jesus as He hung in agony. Our Lady of Sorrows has forgiven us for being accomplices to Jesus' death through our sins.
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, mercy!
Promise: "Son though He was, He learned obedience from what He suffered; and when perfected, He became the Source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him." -Heb 5:8-9
Praise: "At the cross her station keeping. Stood the mournful Mother weeping. Close to Jesus to the last."
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