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"Come after Me and I will make you fishers of men." —Matthew 4:19
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February 24th, the third Sunday of Lent.
Jesus, this week we really need the staying power of the
Holy Spirit.
We need His consistancy and His perserverance.
Some of us are getting tired of Lent and the changes that
we are trying to make.
We see failure and not gain, we want to relax and enjoy,
and have fun in life.
How quickly we forget, oh! Jesus, that only in You, and
You alone, will we ever have real joy and peace in our hearts.
We really want to be religious, but the trials and tribulations
of the world are very demanding, and our responsibilities
are always there to remind us of our life.
Jesus, give us the grace to see beyond the present, and see
the unsurpassing glory to come, when we enter into Your
heavenly kingdom.
Let us kow in our hearts that this glory will last forever and
ever.
Let us realize that we are really just pilgrims on the
highway to heaven, and give us the continual aids and
graces, that we need to make this journey to our heavenly
home land.
Thank you Jesus, Amen and Amen.
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday MASS-EVANGELIZATION
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"Through His own spoken word many more came to faith."
—John 4:41
Jesus stayed in a Samaritan town for two days and
dramatically transformed that town. Many people believed
in Jesus "on the strength" of the Samaritan woman's word
and "many more came to faith" through Jesus' own spoken
word (Jn 4:39, 41). Jesus wants to convert not only
individuals but whole cities, countries, races, populations,
businesses, schools, and neighborhoods.
This is difficult for us in the USA to believe. We don't even
see many individuals converted, let alone towns, villages,
or countries. Nevertheless, 120,000 Ninevites repented in
one day (Jon 4:11). A second Samaritan town was converted
to the Lord at the preaching of the apostles (Acts 8:14ff).
Three thousand people were baptized on the first
Pentecost (Acts 2:41). "All the inhabitants of Lydda and
Sharon...were converted to the Lord" (Acts 9:35).
Jesus has converted, is converting, and will convert large
numbers to Himself. In Africa and China today, it's common
to see large numbers and whole villages come to the Lord.
We must walk by faith in His word and not by our sight or
our limited and limiting experience (see 2 Cor 5:7). We must
focus on God's sovereignty and grace and not on our
problems or our weaknesses. Jesus promised: "I — once
I am lifted up from earth — will draw all men to Myself"
(Jn 12:32). Jesus is still doing this with all His perfect love
and awesome power.
Monday THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
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"Now I know..." —2 Kings 5:15
Tuesday "THE PATH TO PEACE" (Lk 19:42)
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"Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me Your paths." —Psalm 25:4
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O, THE BLOOD OF JESUS!
"It is in Christ and through His blood that we have been
redeemed and our sins forgiven." (Ephesians 1:7)
Picture Jesus hanging on the cross, blood coming out of
His nailed hands and feet, blood dripping down His face from
His thorn-crowned head, blood seeping out His shredded
back after having been whipped and scourged. One drop of
the blood of Jesus can wash away every sin that has, or
will be committed. One drop of the blood of Jesus can wash
away wars, nuclear bombing, holocausts, abortion, hatred,
and racial prejudice. The only thing that can keep our sins
from being forgiven is our refusal to repent and confess them.
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my 2 year old son who has a fever. He has
had it since yesterday. I wish I could be home all day with
him but right now I am at work. He did not want me to leave.
Please pray for his speedy recovery.
(P.G., Suisun City, CA, United States, 2/23/2008 5:45:37 PM)
Please pray for me that the lumps on my on my breast will
be healed and if possible i wont undergo operation and the
result of my ultrasound will be negative in Jesus' name though
Mary!
(Anonymous, 2/23/2008 5:12:30 PM)
For strength and help to Jim in ICU to make a full recovery.
(Anonymous, Alabama, United States, 2/23/2008 4:55:09 PM)
Heavenly Father, I know that all of my strength in prayer
comes only from Your goodness. Your goodness meets all
of my needs and gives me life. Thank you for Your goodness
and grace to me. Lord, I know that waiting is a part of life,
and that You would have me learn patience in my prayers.
As I give my waiting times to You, teach me to be content
in every circumstance. Amen Your Child C.
(C.G., Franklinton, North Carolina, United States, 2/23/2008 4:03:52 PM)
My almighty God please please please help me because
you know me and my heart desire than anyone else so Lord
I need Miracles to happen and now I need money to buy a
house and to take care of the nice babys you given me you
have given a lot but not abondon me now I will never sell my
body to get my need because I'm your picture I will never
sell drogues or to do the escroquerie because my hand and
my eyes they are yours, Almighty God don't close your eyes
I can see and I can't walk Please help me Lord I have no one
to ask accept you. Amen
(G.G., Charleroi, Hainaut, Belgium, 2/23/2008 3:56:39 PM)
Holy Father, please pray for my son who is trying to return
to the States. He has been in Panama for 2 1/2 years and
wants to drive home but I am afraid for his safety. The car
that he purchased is not allowed to come to the states. I
believe that it is not meant to be that he makes this trip. I
ask for prayers that he can sell the vehicle and he will return
home. He paid 5,000 for this car and it is an unfortunate
situation that he cannot drive it to the States because of it
specifications. He has spent over 2 years helping children
and families in the Peace Corps. and I ask that he can
recieve some good news in reurn. Please pray for his
frustrations and let him ask Our Heavenly Father for guidance.
Thank You for your prayers.
(Concerned mom, Gilbert, AZ, 2/23/2008 1:37:23 PM)
Thank You Holy Father for all your prayers from a fall I had 2
weeks ago. I am able to return to work and my therapies have
been very helpful in my recovery. God Bless you for your
prayers. (mom, Gilbert, Az, 2/23/2008 1:15:31 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable
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are featured as well as The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4.
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." — Psalm 127:
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Pope Benedict XVI
St. Augustine's teachings are relevant even today, says
Pope Benedict
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=11838
Vatican City, Feb 20, 2008 / 10:59 am (CNA).- At today's
general audience Pope Benedict XVI returned to his catechesis
on St. Augustine of Hippo saying that his works are able to
teach Catholics even now. Before going into the Paul VI
audience hall, the Pope greeted an overflow crowd of pilgrims
gathered in St. Peter's Basilica.
St. Augustine, the Holy Father began, was "a great witness
of Christ, much loved by my predecessors and whom I also
have studied and meditated upon often. He is the Father of
the Church who has left us the most works, some of which
are of vital importance for the history of Christianity."
Benedict XVI turned to Augustine's "Confessions" first,
saying that in them "we can follow, step by step, the inner
journey of this extraordinary man who was passionate about
God".
"On the City of God" was "a decisive work for the
development of Western political thought and in the history
of Christian theology". It was written between 413 and 416
to respond to the accusations made by pagans who ascribed
the sack of Rome in 410 to the Christian God and the
apostles who could not protect the city, while under the
pagan divinities Rome was the "head of the world"
("caput mundi") and it was unthinkable that it could have
fallen into enemy hands.
As the Pope explained, many ......................
Catholic News Agency, February 20th, 2008
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
LENT 2008
LENT AND ALMSGIVING
This year ... I wish to spend some time reflecting on the
practice of almsgiving, which represents a specific way to
assist those in need and, at the same time, an exercise in
self-denial to free us from attachment to worldly goods.
"THE FORCE OF ATTRACTION"
The force of attraction to material riches and just how
categorical our decision must be not to make of them an
idol, Jesus confirms in a resolute way: "You cannot serve
God and mammon" (Lk 16:13).
(Source: Lenten message, dated October 30, 2007)
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2007 RETREATS
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2008 RETREATS
Mar 15
Women's Retreat
As a woman, you are most precious to the Lord ~ come find
out more about receiving God's love and His deepest purpose
for your genuine femininity. "The dignity and the vocation of
women have gained exceptional prominence in recent years.
The hour is coming, in fact has come, when the vocation of
women is being acknowledged in its fullness, the hour in
which women acquire in the world an influence, an effect and
a power never hitherto achieved. That is why, at this moment
when the human race is undergoing so deep a transformation,
women imbued with a spirit of the Gospel can do so much to
aid humanity in not falling." – John Paul II, On the Dignity and
Vocation of Women
Apr 4 - 5
Seek First the Kingdom
Matthew 6:33 states: "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and
his righteousness, and all these things will be given you
besides." This retreat will help put priorities in a "right order."
Apr 7 - 9
Bible Study ~ Letter to the Hebrews
The key verse for the letter to the Hebrews: "Fix your eyes
on Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest Whom we acknowledge
in faith" (3:1). Come and learn more!
Apr 10
Day of Meditation and Adoration
As the springtime of the year arrives, come to Jesus in
adoration, give Him your heart, and He will give you His Most
Sacred Heart. Each new flower, every budding tree is an
"I love you" from the Lord…come and meditate in the midst
of the renewal of creation!
Apr 11 - 12
Life Style in the Spirit
For many centuries, the Lord has directed us to renew our
Baptismal promises. To do this authentically, we must be
in a state of constant conversion, constantly growing closer
to the Lord. Come and find out how you can become more
deeply aware of just how much God loves you and how you
can respond more completely!
Apr 15 - Jun 3
A "Life in the Spirit" Seminar (This retreat will be held at Our
Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood, Ohio)
Life in the Spirit is an opportunity for you to "step away" and
take the time to deepen you personal relationship with God...
which may change your life!! All Sessions held at Our Lady
of the Holy Spirit Center, Room #116, Norwood, Ohio ~
Tuesday Evenings ~ 7:30pm – 9:00pm ~ Beginning
April 15, 2008 ~ For Six Consecutive Weeks ~ Through
June 3, 2008
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" Without cost you have received; without cost you are to
give." Matthew 10:-8
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and sisters regarding walking with Christ?
Could I tell your story or someone's you know next week?
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