Come Holy Spirit, come.
Jesus, Thursday we celebrated the Ascension of You
into heaven, and now we are in the process of preparing
for the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday.
Please Christ, open our hearts, souls and minds to
realize how much we need the gifts of the Holy Spirit,
so that we might become on fire for the needs of the Church.
Jesus, give us all the gifts that we need, so that we
can be pillars of fire in the Church.
We will become beacons of love that will help set the
Church back on fire, as it was on Pentecost Sunday.
Let us see the needs of those You put in our lives.
Lord, let us be willing to work in, to, and through You,
to help others, and activate them with that same fire.
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 ULTIMATE CALL TO PRAYER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/4/2008
"Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." —Acts 1:5
Jesus tried to give us the Holy Spirit three times. When
He died on Calvary He gave over His Spirit (Jn 19:30),
although only a few were present to receive the Spirit.
Jesus' second attempt to give us the Holy Spirit was on
the first resurrection night. He breathed on His apostles
and commanded: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). It
seems that they did not receive because they stayed
locked up in the upper room. The Church received the
fullness of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, after having
devoted themselves to constant prayer for nine days (Acts 1:14).
Prayer is one of the keys to receiving the Holy Spirit.
"If [we], with all [our] sins, know how to give [our] children
good things, how much more will the heavenly Father give
the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him" (Lk 11:13).
However, Jesus' followers have traditionally had difficulty
spending one hour a day with Him in prayer (see Mt 26:40).
Like Martha, we are sometimes upset with others who
pray and with the Lord Who calls them to pray (see Lk 10:40ff).
We must honestly admit that we are not praying people,
praying families, or praying couples. However, prayer is
necessary to receive the Spirit.
The Ascension of Jesus is the most powerful and
successful call to prayer in the Bible. After the Ascension,
apostles who didn't pray an hour in the garden of
Gethsemani devoted themselves to constant prayer
(Acts 1:14). On this holy day of the Ascension, the Lord
offers us a special invitation to pray and a gift to pray.
Accept the invitation, pray, and receive the Spirit.
Monday "REALLY?"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/5/2008
"Do you really believe?" —John 16:31
Tuesday HONEY, I SHRUNK THE CHURCH
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/6/2008
"I have never shrunk from announcing to you God's
design in its entirety." —Acts 20:27
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics
you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Living in Reality
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· Additional Life-in-the-Spirit Seminars
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· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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GIFT-LISTS
"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." —1
Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while
bestowing diverse ministries in Church communion,
enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings
of grace, called charisms...The charisms are received
in gratitude both on the part of the one who receives
them, and also on the part of the entire Church. They
are in fact a singularly rich source of grace for the vitality
of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body
of Christ (The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus,
received by the humble and docile heart of the believer,
brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and
the witness of holiness amid the great variety of vocations,
gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life situations. As
Novatian once pointed out — here expressing the
authentic faith of the Church — it is the Holy Spirit 'who
confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who
revealed the mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon
them .............
· Speaking in Tongues
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· Praying for a New Pentecost
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· Pentecost Novena
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please, pray for me and my household for salvation,
deliverance, healing, health, wealth, financial breakthroughs,
peace, comfort, love, unity, wisdom, joy, happiness, strength,
hope, future, faith, protection, favour, jobs, childrens, wife,
parents, brothers and sisters, uncle and aunties, church,
ministry, my family appeal hearing visa situation, my
immigration situation, family reunion etc.
(A.S., london, england, United Kingdom, 5/3/2008 5:53:49 PM)
Pray for Willie Gary,a prominent local attorney, His name
came to me while listening to the tape-Mission Impossible.
thank you for your help in my spiritual awakening
(A.M. R., Port St Lucie, Fl, United States, 5/3/2008 4:50:21 PM)
Prayer of Thanksgiving. My friend's grandson has recovered
from viral pneumonia.
(M.S., Shrimp, IL, United States, 5/3/2008 4:03:29 PM)
Please pray for me and that I get a new job soon since the
current one has me so depressed since I do not agree with
their standard of care. I had a job interview last week, but
haven't heard anything. I just know that I need a new job
soon. Please pray for me.
(Anonymous, 5/3/2008 2:30:19 PM)
I felt bothered, may God help us here. needs probalby
exorcism delivery,etc. my room is fine problems here though,
may God take care of this problem of 10 years, bless God
and thank -I am in pain
(Anonymous, 5/3/2008 10:46:36 AM)
Please pray that I will recover and heal from the trauma of
rape. That I will be able to forgive and heal with my brother
someday. Also pray for my therapist who works with me.
Please pray for all women affected by rape as well. God
bless you.
(D., Nebraska, 5/3/2008 10:13:55 AM)
Please pray that the person possibly interested in
purchasing our summer home, and is going to look at it
tomorrow, will not be interested in the purchase after all,
so we may have our family enjoyment with our grand
children at least one more summer, I pray in Jesus name,
Amen
(concerned wife, California, 5/3/2008 10:06:24 AM)
Pls pray for me and my friends for better results in
university exams
(T., kerala, kerala, India, 5/3/2008 7:40:43 AM)
Please pray that my son aged 10 may develop the habit
of reading books and give attention to his studies in
school. He cannot write anything on his own i.e forming
a story, or writing a composition or a letter . ultimately,
he leaves his paper blank for his examination. May the
Lord touch him and heal him of all his bad habits like
getting jealous of his younger brother. Anonymous
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(E.DS, Malaz, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5/3/2008 5:29:47 AM)
There has been a history of oppression in my life.
Please pray that God assigns angels to every area of
my life, every room in my house, and everywhere I go
to rage in battle against these oppressive spirits.
Please pray the same for my friend in Christ---Beverly.
Thanks!
(J.C., New York, NY, United States, 5/2/2008 11:59:41 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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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:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
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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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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Pope Benedict XVI
Sowing the joy of the Gospel is the mission of the Church,
Pope Benedict says
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=12473
Vatican City, Apr 27, 2008 / 11:21 am (CNA).- Appearing in
the window of his study shortly after a Mass in which he
ordained 29 deacons to the priesthood, Pope Benedict XVI
on Sunday told the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square
that the mission of the Church is to "sow in the world the
joy of the Gospel."
Delivering his Regina Coeli address, the Holy Father noted
the hopefulness he experienced during his visit to the
United States, he greeted the Eastern churches who
celebrated Easter on Sunday, and he exhorted the faithful
to pray for troubled countries in Africa.
The Holy Father said the annual ordination Mass he had
just completed is a moment of special grace when
"renewed sap is infused into the fabric of the Church
Community." He also examined the duties of priests to
bring joy to the world.
"If the presence of priests is indispensable for the life
of ......................
Catholic News Agency, April 27th, 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
THE MEDIA
DEFEND THE TRUTH
Instead they can and must contribute to making known
the truth about humanity, and defending it against those
who tend to deny or destroy it.
"COURAGEOUS COMMUNICATORS"
Let us ask the Holy Spirit to raise up courageous
communicators and authentic witnesses to the truth,
faithful to Christ's mandate and enthusiastic for the
message of the faith, communicators who will "interpret
modern cultural needs, committing themselves to
approaching the communications age not as a time of
alienation and confusion, but as a valuable time for the
quest for the truth and for developing communion
between person and peoples" (John Paul II, ...11/9/02)
(Source: Message for World Communications Day,
dated 1/24/08)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2008-04.asp?navlink=latest
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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
May 10
Work Fest
Our Lady's Holy Mountain Community and others are praying
for the completion of the Chapel and retreat housing by the
13th of October 2008. Our hope and prayer is the fulfillment
of Fr. Al's vision by bringing the Chapel and dorm rooms to
completion in the fifth year after his death with its dedication
on the sixth anniversary. Could God be calling YOU to join them?
May 15 - 17
40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout
The purpose of this retreat weekend is to praise God
through adoration of the most Holy Eucharist, to grow closer
in our spirituality as a family and community ~ all are invited!
Campsite hookups are available, as well as housing in
cabins and mobile homes on site.
Jun 13 - 15
Father's Day Weekend Family Campout
Looking for an EXTRAORDINARY way to spend
Father's Day weekend? Well, here's a great way to enjoy
all three days of Father's Day Weekend with the family ~
campsite hookups available, housing available in cabins
and mobile homes on site…explore the woods, enjoy
bonfires, roast marshmallows, pray together…spend some
real quality time as a family, celebrating Father's Day
together all weekend long!
Jun 20 - 21
Living and Loving Your Vocation
Are you married? Raising a family? Are you a consecrated
Religious? Maybe you are Single for the Lord? Come and
revitalize the love you had at first for your state in life! Priests
and religious most welcome!
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