Jesus, in todays gospel we hear You explaining how You had
to suffer and so enter into Your Glory.
Jesus, please help us to see that in our suffering we can also
enter into glorious union with You.
We offer our suffering to You to give it to the Father and have
it come back as grace for those we are praying for.
Let us see that all that happens to us can be for the good of
others and ourselves.
Lord, help us be at peace with You when we are in pain,
especially in the still of the night.
Lord, let us see as St. Paul said, that "we must suffer for
what is lacking in the body of Christ the Church."
Let us not complain but rather give You glory, honor, and praise.
Jesus, let us see that You are really in charge and that
nothing happens to us that You are not fully aware of.
Jesus, let us realize that we are truly part of Your plan to
help others and so help ourselves. 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 THE MASS OF THE RESURRECTION
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"Then they recounted what had happened on the road and
how they had come to know Him in the breaking of bread." —Luke 24:35
On the afternoon of the day on which Jesus rose from the
dead, the risen Lord gave us the pattern for Christian worship.
We begin with the liturgy of the word. We walk about seven
miles with Jesus as He interprets for us "every passage of
Scripture which referred to Him" (Lk 24:27). This causes our
hearts to burn and be purified (Lk 24:32). Then our eyes are
opened to recognize the risen Christ in the breaking of the
bread (Lk 24:31).
However, our worship is not over yet. Following the liturgy
of the Eucharist, we get up immediately, return to the
circumstances of our everyday lives, and recount what has
happened to us and how we came to know Jesus "in the
breaking of bread" (Lk 24:33, 35). We spread the gospel
of God so that those who believe our message "may be
offered up as a pleasing sacrifice, consecrated by the
Holy Spirit" (Rm 15:16).
Our major way of worshipping God is called "Mass," that
is, "Sent." When we worship the Lord in Spirit and truth
(Jn 4:24), we not only receive God's word and
Holy Communion, we also are sent forth to proclaim the
good news. For a complete Mass in the pattern of the
risen Jesus, we must go when we are sent and then offer
up "as a pleasing sacrifice" those who accept the gospel
we share (Rm 15:16). May we make our Mass true to its
name.
Monday STAYING FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT
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"The Stephen already spoken of was a man filled with
grace and power, who worked great wonders and signs
among the people." —Acts 6:8
Tuesday CLOAK AND DAGGER
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"You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears,
you are always opposing the Holy Spirit just as your fathers
did before you." —Acts 7:51
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Brochures
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don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Through the New Testament in Easter
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· Who Am I in Christ?
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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 ..............................
· Spiritual Warfare
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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For my children to return to sacarments, and closemess to
Jesus. For my eyes to stay under control with medicines or
divinely healed. For graces to overcome overeating and weight
loss for my son and myself. For my sons business to grow
and to send the workers he needs.
(J.M., New York, NY, United States, 4/5/2008 9:32:19 AM)
I need help with our financial sitiuation right now - our tax
debt is astronimical - I pray that we are able to get this
reduced to a sum that we can afford . I pray to the Lord to
hear my prayer.
(Anonymous, NC, 4/5/2008 7:17:53 AM)
Please keep my children in you prayers that they are doing
God's will. Pray that Kim will get back with her husband
and they are able to work things out, get along better. I
pray that my other children learn to forgive the past and
hold Jesus' love in their hearts for one another.
(L.C., NC, 4/5/2008 7:14:47 AM)
Please pray for my grand-daughter, Des, being Bi-polar and
a young teenager, she is having an extremely hard time
making things go right. with raging hormones and refusing
to take her med's.- I pray to St. Jude and St. Philomine to
show her the way to go down the right path. In Jesus name
I pray --Lord hear my prayer.
(L.C., NC, 4/5/2008 7:11:32 AM)
Please pray for my daughter,Dana,as she has Bipolar and
makes poor decisions and her life is not living in the way
God would want her to,please pray that the Holy Spirit
enlightens her mind and she change her actions according
to His Will for her.Thank You.
(P., St.Louis, Mo, United States, 4/5/2008 6:42:46 AM)
please pray with me to God to give my husband the grace
of God to accept my pregnancy in good faith, since he
does not want to have more children
(Anonymous, 4/5/2008 5:33:07 AM)
I ask GOD and you my brothers and sisters, to pray with
me, my son has been in prison for 10 months, and I am in
a severe depression, I do suffer from bipolar disorder, I can
not pull my self out of it this time, I should be thanking our
LORD for keeping my son alive, as his prison stay is
because of his drug addiction, I am truly blessed. I know
the evil one is at work. I've been praying and talking to GOD
many times a day. I know also that I should be offering up
my suffering, and I try, but the devil won't leave me. Thank
you for prayers
(D.W., Huntley, Il., United States, 4/4/2008 10:42:36 PM)
In your charity, could you please keep Serena Conn in
your prayers. She is in surgery as we speak with
endometriosis(?) wrapped around almost everything else
in that area. She will be in the hospital for a few days.
Even when she comes home, she has 2 handicapped
boys that love her to death and are used to big hugs and
sitting on moms lap for reading, which would be very
dangerous for her. Pray for the whole family, as this will
be a stressful time for all. May God Bless you all for
your prayers.
(Anonymous, 4/4/2008 9:47:33 PM)
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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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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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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.
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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