Jesus, grace us to really pray.
We need to pray with a fervor that shakes the houses where we are at.
Please send forth the power of Your Holy Spirit to fill us with the desire
to pray, so that we will really do just that.
Many times people ask us to pray for a need and we say we will, but
either forget to do it, or do it with out any real conviction of purpose.
Jesus, open up our hearts and fill us with a real desire to communicate
with You.
You, Christ, are the answer to all the questions and problems.
Teach us, Jesus.
Teach us.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SERIOUS BUSINESS
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"We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of
God." —Acts 14:22
St. Paul had recently been stoned, dragged out of town, and left for
dead (Acts 14:19). After being raised up and continuing his work, he
gave his "disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere
in the faith" (Acts 14:22). When someone who's black and blue, with
patches of hair pulled out, and an eye swollen shut talks about
reassurances, perseverance, trials, and God's kingdom, he has
credibility. He has already practiced what he's preaching.
Then Paul "installed presbyters and, with prayer and fasting,
commended them to the Lord in Whom they had put their faith"
(Acts 14:23). Paul was not well-groomed, handsome, and dressed in
fine vestments as he led this prayer service. When the person praying
over you has cuts all over his hands and face and has a couple teeth
missing, the prayer takes on more meaning. We're not just being
prayed for to be blessed, but to be sacrificed.
Finally, Paul returned to Antioch, the church which had sent him and
Barnabas on this first missionary journey. "On their arrival, they
called the congregation together and related all that God had helped
them accomplish, and how He had opened the door of faith to the
Gentiles" (Acts 14:27). Obviously this was not just a committee report.
The congregation couldn't help but notice Paul's condition and
realize that making disciples of all nations and being Church was
more serious than they had ever suspected.
Monday FATHER'S DAY
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"How can you say, 'Show us the Father?' " —John 14:9
Tuesday GOD IS PEACE (Eph 2:14)
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" 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you." —John 14:27
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
Risen Life
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Additional Life-in-the-Spirit Seminars
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Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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Speaking in Tongues
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Praying for a New Pentecost
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Pentecost Novena
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Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my husband Thomas he has a bone disease in
his leg that is very very painful. Please pray for less pain and
help in dealing with the disease and the things it prevents him
from doing. Please also pray for us to be able to get a handicap
accessable bathroom/shower for him.
(Chris, West Salem, OH, United States, 5/1/2010 12:20:13 PM)
lord i leave my family in your care.my daughter K, myself ,my
brother R and his family to protect us guide us and may we
have our eyes and hearts set upon you always.may we get
closer to you.Bless our family lord.Have mercy on my
husband E and his sinful brother may they truly convert to
you in jesus name i pray.mother mary the most holy intercede
for us amen!
(ruvini, 5/1/2010 11:03:39 AM)
lord, i pray for the faithful who still need to believe that there is
nothing impossible for you lord.I am thankful for every blessing
you have given me. i pray for everyone who visit this prayer room
to believe and trust in you and i know you will meet every need.
The lord is our shephard and he will feed his sheep in every way.
amen!
(marina, london, 5/1/2010 10:53:03 AM)
father i surrender my daughter katrina into your mighty care
today.She starts her final university exams this month of may.I
pray for the spirit of the lord to guide her in every way,give her the
wisdom,knowledge and strength.To ease her stress in jesus name
i pray.mother mary keep a watchful eye over her.amen!
(MG, london, 5/1/2010 10:28:49 AM)
I pray for the recovery of Bianca. I pray that she gets well soon.
(Yvon, New York, NY, United States, 5/1/2010 10:04:00 AM)
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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 are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3. Also available,
many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible
and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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
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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, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2010
"LISTEN TO GOD"
In order to discover the life-project that will make you completely
happy, listen to God. He has a loving plan for each one of you. You
can confidently ask Him: "Lord, what is Your plan ... for my life?
What is Your will? I want to carry it out."
"BRING REAL HOPE TO THE WORLD!"
The future is in the hands of those who know how to seek and find
sound reasons for life and hope. If you are willing, the future lies in
your hands, because the talents and gifts that the Lord has placed
in your hearts, shaped by an encounter with Christ, can bring real
hope to the world!
(Source: Message for World Youth Day, dated 2/22/2010)
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PM Ministry List
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Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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