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March 16th, Palm Sunday of the Lord's passion.
This week, oh Christ, is the holiest week of the year.
This week, Jesus, turn our hearts, souls, and minds to the
mystery of Your death, your resurrection and the institution of
the most blessed sacrament.
Let us sit with You this week, and really meditate on the love
that You have for us.
Let us see Your suffering as a price that was paid to set us
truly free.
Let us also realize that as St. Paul tells us, we must continue
to suffer for what is lacking in the body of Christ, the church.
Let us all pick up our crosses, and come follow You.
Let us see that You have a plan that will work out, and that You
include us in the plan in ways that we don't even realize.
Jesus, let this week be a culmination of all of our Lenten
practices,and a start to a closer walk with Thee, and a great
realization of the love that You have for each and everyone of us.
Let us see You in the breaking of the bread, and desire to
really receive You more this week, and every week.
Let us sit in adoration and just marvel at the love You showed
us by dying for us all. 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 ROCKY ROAD
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"The Master needs them." —Matthew 21:3
The donkeys cooperated with Jesus and went wherever the
Master led them (Mt 21:3). The palm branches waived in
praise of Jesus and lay prostrate before Him (Mt 21:8). Even
the rocks were poised and ready to worship Jesus (Lk 19:40).
Most of creation was in step with the Son of God as His
ministry reached its culmination in Jerusalem.
While the asses were ready when Jesus needed them, Judas
wasn't. He was too busy looking for an opportunity to hand
Jesus over to His opponents (Lk 22:6). The rocks were ready
when their time came, but Peter, whom Jesus named "Rock,"
wasn't. He denied he even knew Jesus (Mt 26:72, 74). Neither
were any of the other disciples ready. While Jesus was
abandoning Himself for the disciples, they were abandoning
Him (Mt 26:56). The Jewish leaders, who had been studying
their entire life in preparation for the coming Messiah, weren't
ready either. When it came time to speak up for their
long-awaited Messiah, they yelled, "Crucify Him!" (Mt 27:22)
The earth, animals, and plants are ready for the Messiah and
Holy Week. What about you? Are you ready to pass the
Messiah-test? Will the rocks and the asses outdo you? "The
Master needs" you (Mt 21:3). Watch and pray this week and
forever with Him.
Monday THE WEEK
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"Here is My Servant Whom I uphold, My Chosen One with
Whom I am pleased, upon Whom I have put My Spirit." —
Isaiah 42:1
Tuesday LIKE-WISE? "
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'You will lay down your life for Me, will you?' Jesus answered."
—John 13:38
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· The Secret of Confession
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· The Secret of Fasting
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· Scriptural Stations of the Cross
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Scriptural Stations of the Cross
Most of God's people in America are starving spiritually. Although
the spiritual nourishment of God's word and Holy Communion are
more available than ever, we starve ourselves because we have
become spiritually anorexic. We have indulged our carnal desires
and lost our appetite for the things of God
(see Prov 13:19; Gal 5:17). The Scriptural Stations of the Cross
will feed us spiritually. Several Scripture passages are quoted
for each station. We give little or no commentary but let the
Scriptures speak for themselves. You can choose one or more
passages as a basis for your prayer on each station. The
Scriptures chosen are not the most obvious ones so as to give
us a new, richer, and prophetic experience of God's word.
THE FIRST STATION
Jesus Is Condemned To Death
We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You because by
Your holy cross You have redeemed the world.
Jesus Who never rejected anyone was rejected more than
anyone else.
"There is no condemnation now for .....................
· Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for 19 year old Amber and her companions who
travelled from Milwaukee to Austin for a music festival-- the
spiritual influences are a major concern. Pray for her
protection, healing and conversion (retroactively -- to Saturday,
March 15th especially.) May God bless all of you!
(D., Milwaukee, 3/15/2008 4:16:49 PM)
Please pray for our Sister Karen who will have serious back
surgery on March 31. Please pray that she will get over her
fears, especially since she is worried with the outcome.
Thank you. Sister H.,SCC
(Sr. H.B.,SCC, Wilmette, IL, United States, 3/15/2008 3:56:49 PM)
I am low Lord, feeling depressed without a job for 10 months
and a family to take care of. Please send your angels to
comfort me so that I carry myself through these testing
times till I get a job. Lord I ask this favor in the mighty name
of your son our savior Jesus Christ crucified. Lord I earnestly
seek your intervention for all those praying for a job. Lord
bless the poor and the needy. You came for us and died for
us Oh Lord, hear our cries and give us a job. Thank you Jesus.
(A., India, 3/15/2008 2:47:02 PM)
Please I pray for my financial situation. Please I am in a
financial depression. I don't have enough money to meet my
needs. Please jesus i pray for a financial breakthrough. Thank
you lord.
(A.J., Trinidad and Tobago, 3/15/2008 1:57:45 PM)
Prayer request. I am from Ghana. I first like stealing and
bullying. Please one day I was sleeping and one of my
friends gave me a bible to read. I first ignored it but the
second time I read it. It was a bible. I was really looking
at places like Matthew and exodus and also Isaiah which
talked about the Ten Commandments, Jesus and how
Jesus was born and also the beatitude. Please after that
my friend sent me to a pastor and we prayed together. He
prayed with me and later asked me if I want to worship god
more I should attend church.From that I chosen to do good
and continue to go to church.I would like you to send me
some books and teaching material which i will get passion
and faith your your word. thank you. Thank You and May
God bless you.
(C.A., Accra, AA, Ghana, 3/15/2008 11:59:22 AM)
Please pray that our plans and dreams would be fulfilled
especially in migrating to Canada. I pray that we will not
encounter problems in the processing of our application.
Please pray also that my husband would be able to achieve
his sales target for this year so that we will be able to pay
our enormous financial obligations. Thank you and may
God bless you all.
(M.C., Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 3/15/2008 11:12:52 AM)
I would like to thank the Lord Jesus and the intercession
of Mary for answering my prayers. My friend Tom from the
Cincinnati HOG group is doing much better. His daughter
recently passed away and he seems to be coming out of a
deep depression.
(J.B., Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 3/15/2008 4:40:52 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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 The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more
communities by raising up leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." — Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Pope Benedict XVI
True happiness comes from hoping in God, despite adversity,
Pope observes
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Vatican City, Mar 12, 2008 / 10:02 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict
greeted pilgrims in Paul VI Hall this morning as he held his
weekly general audience. Continuing his catechesis on
ancient Church figures, he spoke today about Boethius and
Cassiodorus, two great Christian writers who lived in Italy
during the years following the fall of the Roman Empire.
Boethius, best known for his work "On the Consolation of
Philosophy", was born in Rome in 480, and entered public
life as a senator at the age of 25. However, he continued his
philosophical and religious studies alongside his public
responsibilities, anxious to preserve the heritage of Greek
and Roman learning for future generations.
Unjustly imprisoned and later executed by King Theodoric
for allegedly plotting to assassinate him, he wrote his greatest
philosophical work in prison. In reflecting on the injustice of
his situation in the ......................
Catholic News Agency, March 12th, 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
VOCATIONS AND MISSION
"CALLED TO BEAR WITNESS"
The Church is missionary in herself and in each of her
members. Through the sacraments of Baptism and
Confirmation, every Christian is called to bear witness and
to announce the Gospel, but this missionary dimension is
associated in a special and intimate way with the priestly
vocation.
THE IMPELLING LOVE OF CHRIST
In the beginning, and thereafter, what "impels" the
Apostles ... is always the "love of Christ".
(Source: Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
[April 13, 2008], dated December 3, 2007)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below
you can find information about some of our ministries.
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Word Gifts Ministry
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2007 RETREATS
Online Registration
2008 RETREATS
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?
Pray on it.
Until then, "May God Bless you and all you care for."
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