Jesus, this weeks gospel talks of following the voice of
the true shepherd, and Lord there is really only one voice
that we should learn to hear and follow, and that is Your
voice speaking to us mostly through the church.
Let us gladly follow the true shepherd, the Pope, and
his successors.
Let us truly be Catholic in all of our ways of life, and see
that You, through the power of the Holy Spirit, is truly
guiding our church.
Let us see what a great gift You gave us when You gave
us the Advocate to lead us through all of the church's history.
Sometimes Jesus, we want to say no, and do what we
want to do, no matter if it is really right.
Grace us Christ, to bow in submission to Your lawful
shepherds, and truly come to know the peace that only
You can give.
Let that peace guide us to all truth in, to, and through
You. 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 PROMISE-KEEPERS
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"You must reform and be baptized, each one of you, in the
name of Jesus Christ." —Acts 2:38
"Those who accepted his message were baptized; some
three thousand were added that day." —Acts 2:41
Three weeks ago, at Easter Sunday Mass, the Church led
us to renew our baptismal promises. We prepared for this
renewal by forty days of Lenten penance through
almsgiving, prayer, and fasting. The Lord wants these
baptismal promises to be the center of our year and the
foundation of our life in Him.
How aware (see Rm 6:3) are you of having renewed your
baptismal promises three weeks ago? Have you turned
off the TV after remembering you had rejected all of
Satan's empty promises? Have you decided not to buy
something because you had rejected all of Satan's
works? When you are tempted to be manipulated by fear,
do you resist because you believe God is your Father?
Has your faith in Jesus' lordship affected your
decision-making? Has your belief in the Holy Spirit
noticeably affected your lifestyle?
On Easter Sunday, when we renewed our baptismal
promises, we repented from all our sins, accepted Jesus
as Savior, Lord, and God, sold all that we had to enter
God's kingdom (Mt 13:44-46), and surrendered our lives
to the Holy Spirit. Now we must keep and apply the
promises we've made.
Monday PASS INTERFERENCE
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"If God was giving them the same gift He gave us when
we first believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I
to interfere with Him?" —Acts 11:17
Tuesday TRUE OR FALSE?
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"You refuse to believe because you are not My sheep." —John 10:26
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· Through the New Testament in Easter
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· Risen Life
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"Why do you search for the Living One among the dead?
He is not here; He has been raised up." —Luke 24:5-6
Alleluia! Jesus is risen! He's alive! "O death, where is your
victory? O death, where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55) We
as Christians have personally had the most overwhelming
experience imaginable. The One Who loves us so much,
Who would do anything for us, was brutally murdered by
crucifixion. To have a loved one die is traumatic enough
without it being a violent murder. Amazingly, this Victim
came out of the grave on the third day. We who love Him
are transformed from a shattered life to victory, from
weeping to joy, and from mourning to dancing (Ps 30:6, 12).
Imagine a dead parent, spouse, or friend walking in the
room right now. This would be a shadow of what happens
when we meet the risen Christ.
We may think we cannot meet the risen Jesus because
His body is no longer with us but is ascended to the
right hand of the Father. This is irrelevant. The physical
body of the risen Christ had little effect on those that
encountered Him. Mary Magdalene thought He was the
gardener (Jn 20:15). The two disciples on the road to
Emmaus walked about seven miles with Him and still
did not recognize His glorified body (Mk 16:12). What
they did notice was their hearts burning as Jesus
explained the Scriptures to them (Lk 24:32). This was
the beginning of meeting the risen Lord (Lk 24:8; Jn 20:9).
Then, together with the breaking of ..............................
· Thankful to be Catholic
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· Ten Commandments of Intercession
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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My college-age son is hurting. He is looking for answers
outside of God's purpose and plan for his life. I am afraid for
him, not for physical danger but for his character--lying,
slothfulness, no Godly ambition, rejection of family values,
disrespect for authority, addiction to ungodly music, etc. My
heart hurts. Please pray for him. His name is Andrew.
(NBM, Carrollton, GA, 4/12/2008 7:22:44 PM)
Please pray that our Holy Father will be safe from all harm
during his visit to the US, and that our love for the Church
in Vatican II will touch his heart, and move him to prosper
those entities which further our faith in hope, in justice, in
mercy, and in charity in true imitation of Christ, our Lord.
(Anonymous, 4/12/2008 6:22:16 PM)
Awhile back I prayed that the Bond money we applied for
would come thru...thru your prayers I have been approved
and should recive my check within the next week. That is
strictly the prayers all the sites and Jesus
(M.C., New York, NY, United States, 4/12/2008 6:05:32 PM)
Please pray for Spankee, he's suffering from a tumor in
his lungs. He means the world to our kids and watching
him struggle for breath is agonizing. Please pray that God
heals him completely. We love him very much!!!
(F.L., L.A., Calif, United States, 4/12/2008 2:27:01 PM)
I pray that God will give me the victory in the area of my
finances; that He will bless me with money to pay all my
just debts, give me a living wage I can earn while
recuperating from illness and chronic fatigue, and that He
will be the treasure where my heart is. For Dr. R who is
dying; please, God, work a miracle and cure him for your
glory. For other friends in financial difficulty including Ann
and Andrew and Val and the D and L family. For victory
in my life: for the breaking of curses placed against me
and my calling and my very life. For God's anointing to
fulfill my calling
(Anonymous, 4/12/2008 1:47:40 PM)
I pray JJ is offered a job and is able to work in Osaka
very soon.
(SL, VA, 4/12/2008 12:54:29 PM)
I pray my daughter's skin problems clear up now and
forever.
(SL, VA, 4/12/2008 12:54:07 PM)
I pray my husband has a safe business trip.
(SL, VA, 4/12/2008 12:53:40 PM)
I pray that my gyn problems heal up now and forever.
(SL, VA, 4/12/2008 12:53:14 PM)
I pray the results of my upcoming bloodwork and
urinalysis are totally and completely normal in all ways.
(SL, VA, 4/12/2008 12:52:45 PM)
Father, in this journey of prayer, sometimes I make
things more about me than about You. Correct my vision,
Lord, and help me see my life as centered around You.
Amen Lord, You stand ready to help, waiting for me to
turn to You. No matter what my problem or difficulty,
You have the answer. I turn to You for everything that I
need. Amen
(C.G., Franklinton, North Carolina, United States, 4/12/2008 12:07:06 PM)
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
Pope: The Church's opposition to divorce and abortion is a
'yes' to human dignity
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=12260
Vatican City, Apr 7, 2008 / 11:37 am (CNA).- On Saturday,
the Holy Father received 300 participants in an international
congress entitled: "Oil on the wounds. A response to the
blight of abortion and divorce". In his address of the two
topics, he stated that though abortion and divorce are
separate decisions, they both "leave wounds that mark
life indelibly."
At the event, which was promoted by the John Paul II
Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family in
collaboration with the Knights of Columbus, Pope Benedict
stated that the effects of individualism and hedonism have
left the world without adequate social support. This leads
people to make, "decisions that contrast with the
indissolubility of the conjugal bond and with the respect
due to human life freshly conceived and still guarded in
the maternal womb."
The Pope continued by explaining the impact of divorce
and abortion on the human person. "The Church's ethical
judgment concerning abortion and divorce is clear and
well-known to everyone: they are grave sins which - in
various ......................
Catholic News Agency, April 7th, 2008
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com
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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
"FAITHFUL SERVANTS"
Innumerable missionaries, throughout the centuries, as
faithful servants of the Church, docile to the action of the
Holy Spirit, have followed in the footsteps of the first
disciples.
"ALL ONE'S LIFE"
The love of Christ must be communicated ... by example
and words with all one's life.
"TOTALLY DEDICATED"
Among those totally dedicated to the service of the
Gospel , are priests, called to preach the word of God,
administer the sacraments, especially the Eucharist
and Reconciliation, committed to helping the lowly, the
sick, the suffering, the poor, and those who experience
hardship in areas of the world where there are, at times,
many who still have not had a real encounter with Jesus 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.
Bible Institute http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
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2007 RETREATS
Online Registration
2008 RETREATS
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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