Monday, April 30, 2012, Pope St. Pius V
Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3-4, John 10:1-10
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TRUTH
"Whoever does not enter the sheepfold through the gate but climbs in some other way is a thief and a marauder. The one who enters through the gate is shepherd of the sheep." -John 10:1-2
Are you being taught the truth in this book, One Bread, One Body? You need not be an amateur theologian and give your own opinion on this issue. You know from the Imprimatur stated in the front of this book that nothing in One Bread, One Body is contrary to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. This means that we who write this book have entered the sheepfold through the gate, that is, we are serving and teaching in the Church according to the will of Jesus, the Good Shepherd (see Jn 10:1-2, 7).
Because we are under the authority of the body of Christ, the Church, we can be sure we are under the authority of Jesus, the Head of the Church. As a result, you can be sure that nothing you read in One Bread, One Body is contrary to the teachings of the Church. This is a great beginning in helping you discern whether what you read in this book is true.
Jesus is the Truth (Jn 14:6). His "word is truth" (Jn 17:17). The Church is "the pillar and bulwark of truth" (1 Tm 3:15). Therefore, we can be men and women of the truth, and the truth will set us free (Jn 8:32).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, guide me to all truth (Jn 16:13).
Promise: "As I began to address them the Holy Spirit came upon them, just as It had upon us at the beginning." -Acts 11:15
Praise: Pope St. Pius V was as saintly a friar as he was a pope. He was known for his humility.
(Read the Bible daily to help you through the narrow gate. For encouragement, order any or all of these tapes: "Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible "on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Jesus, help us to be apostles for You.
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The Holy Spirit confirms and strengthens us. He makes us confident, bold, and immune to
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three times when he was confronted with very minimal pressure from a servant girl
(Lk 22:56ff). After receiving the Spirit, Peter fearlessly proclaimed Jesus as Lord and
Savior without being intimidated by a formidable group of leaders, elders, scribes, and
members of the high priest's family (Acts 4:5-6).
How does the Spirit change the fearful into fearless warriors for God? The Spirit from our
hearts cries out "Abba!" ("Father") (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15) By the Spirit, we become convinced
that God the Father loves us. We know that even if a mother would be without tenderness
for the child of her womb, our heavenly Father will never stop loving us (see Is 49:15).
The Spirit opens our eyes to realize that after the Father has sent the Son to die for
love of us, we can be sure that our Father will never forsake us (Rm 8:32). "See what love
the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God! Yet that is what we
are" (1 Jn 3:1). We have no more reason to fear. If God the Father "is for us, who can be
against us?" (Rm 8:31)
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Father and the Son so deeply that we can fearlessly face death, endure sufferings, and
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St. James the apostle.
St. Joseph, Your foster father, loved You and raised You til mid life.
Then he was taken home, most probably blessed to have You and Mary, our mother, at his
side as he died.
St. Philip and St. James gave their lives to proclaim You to the world.
Help us, Jesus, to imitate their zeal, and procalim You to those around us, by our lived
lives and the way we praise and glorify Your name.
Jesus, help us to be apostles for You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday THE SPIRIT OF OUR FATHER
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"The Father loves Me for this." -John 10:17
The Holy Spirit confirms and strengthens us. He makes us confident, bold, and immune to
manipulation by fears. Peter, for example, before receiving the Spirit, denied Christ
three times when he was confronted with very minimal pressure from a servant girl
(Lk 22:56ff). After receiving the Spirit, Peter fearlessly proclaimed Jesus as Lord and
Savior without being intimidated by a formidable group of leaders, elders, scribes, and
members of the high priest's family (Acts 4:5-6).
How does the Spirit change the fearful into fearless warriors for God? The Spirit from our
hearts cries out "Abba!" ("Father") (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15) By the Spirit, we become convinced
that God the Father loves us. We know that even if a mother would be without tenderness
for the child of her womb, our heavenly Father will never stop loving us (see Is 49:15).
The Spirit opens our eyes to realize that after the Father has sent the Son to die for
love of us, we can be sure that our Father will never forsake us (Rm 8:32). "See what love
the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God! Yet that is what we
are" (1 Jn 3:1). We have no more reason to fear. If God the Father "is for us, who can be
against us?" (Rm 8:31)
When we receive the Spirit from the Father and the Son, we begin to know and trust the
Father and the Son so deeply that we can fearlessly face death, endure sufferings, and
live the risen life. Come, Holy Spirit!
Monday TRUTH
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"Whoever does not enter the sheepfold through the gate but climbs in some other way is a
thief and a marauder. The one who enters through the gate is shepherd of the sheep." -John 10:1-2
Tuesday FAITH AT WORK
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For a prayer that was answered. Amen.
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For wisdom and prudence in all matters. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/28/2012 5:38:26 PM)
For all prayers posted and the end to Abortion. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/28/2012 5:37:36 PM)
Father please let things get patched up between my grandchild and his friend before tonight.
They have been friends far too long to let a girl come between them. Please I pray that you make
them come to their senses.May every child that goes to the prom tonight...be safe, have fun and
get back home safely. Let there be no drinking for the safety of the kids and others. I also
pray for the salvation of all my brothers and sisters. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen
(Anonymous, 4/28/2012 3:34:59 PM)
Please pray with me for an amicable resolution to my legal problems that is in my favor and not
too costly... That whoever shot DGM be compelled to surrender or confess... For the M and M
families, esp. LMM, that they may be filled with peace, love, joy, kindness, compassion, mercy,
understanding and forgiveness... That they will feel there is no reason to pursue a case (civil,
criminal, or administrative) against us... That I will not lose my license to practice my
profession because of this... That there will be no negative consequences on my life, freedom,
career, profession, work, job, and chances of immigration...
(Gingging, 4/28/2012 3:33:04 PM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD thank you for this site and all the people who come to it with
their petitions and requests. Thank you for the opportunity to pray for and with these people.
Thank you for the prayer warriers. In JESUS I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 4/28/2012 3:06:53 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
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The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-04.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S LOVE AND VOCATIONS
BIRTH AND GROWTH
It is in this soil of self-offering and openness to the love of God, and as a fruit of
that love, that all vocations are born and grow.
"LOVE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS"
By drawing from this well-spring through prayer, constant recourse to God's word and
to the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, it becomes possible to live a life of
love for our neighbors, in whom we come to perceive the face of Christ the Lord
(cf. Mt 25:31-46).
INTENSITY AND PURITY
These two expressions of the one divine love must be lived with a particular intensity
and purity of heart by those who have decided to set out on the path of vocation
discernment towards the ministerial priesthood and the consecrated life; they are its
distinguishing mark.
(Source: Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations, dated 10/18/11)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-04.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
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http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
John Paul Speaks
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THE SPIRIT OF OUR FATHER - One Bread, One Body, 4/29/2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:8-12, 1 John 3:1-2, Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29, John 10:11-18
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THE SPIRIT OF OUR FATHER
"The Father loves Me for this." -John 10:17
The Holy Spirit confirms and strengthens us. He makes us confident, bold, and immune to manipulation by fears. Peter, for example, before receiving the Spirit, denied Christ three times when he was confronted with very minimal pressure from a servant girl (Lk 22:56ff). After receiving the Spirit, Peter fearlessly proclaimed Jesus as Lord and Savior without being intimidated by a formidable group of leaders, elders, scribes, and members of the high priest's family (Acts 4:5-6).
How does the Spirit change the fearful into fearless warriors for God? The Spirit from our hearts cries out "Abba!" ("Father") (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15) By the Spirit, we become convinced that God the Father loves us. We know that even if a mother would be without tenderness for the child of her womb, our heavenly Father will never stop loving us (see Is 49:15). The Spirit opens our eyes to realize that after the Father has sent the Son to die for love of us, we can be sure that our Father will never forsake us (Rm 8:32). "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God! Yet that is what we are" (1 Jn 3:1). We have no more reason to fear. If God the Father "is for us, who can be against us?" (Rm 8:31)
When we receive the Spirit from the Father and the Son, we begin to know and trust the Father and the Son so deeply that we can fearlessly face death, endure sufferings, and live the risen life. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, give me a supernatural security in Your love.
Promise: "I am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me in the same way that the Father knows Me and I know the Father." -Jn 10:14-15
Praise: "To the One seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, be praise and honor, glory and might, forever and ever!" (Rv 5:13)
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Acts 4:8-12, 1 John 3:1-2, Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29, John 10:11-18
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THE SPIRIT OF OUR FATHER
"The Father loves Me for this." -John 10:17
The Holy Spirit confirms and strengthens us. He makes us confident, bold, and immune to manipulation by fears. Peter, for example, before receiving the Spirit, denied Christ three times when he was confronted with very minimal pressure from a servant girl (Lk 22:56ff). After receiving the Spirit, Peter fearlessly proclaimed Jesus as Lord and Savior without being intimidated by a formidable group of leaders, elders, scribes, and members of the high priest's family (Acts 4:5-6).
How does the Spirit change the fearful into fearless warriors for God? The Spirit from our hearts cries out "Abba!" ("Father") (Gal 4:6; Rm 8:15) By the Spirit, we become convinced that God the Father loves us. We know that even if a mother would be without tenderness for the child of her womb, our heavenly Father will never stop loving us (see Is 49:15). The Spirit opens our eyes to realize that after the Father has sent the Son to die for love of us, we can be sure that our Father will never forsake us (Rm 8:32). "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be called children of God! Yet that is what we are" (1 Jn 3:1). We have no more reason to fear. If God the Father "is for us, who can be against us?" (Rm 8:31)
When we receive the Spirit from the Father and the Son, we begin to know and trust the Father and the Son so deeply that we can fearlessly face death, endure sufferings, and live the risen life. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, give me a supernatural security in Your love.
Promise: "I am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me in the same way that the Father knows Me and I know the Father." -Jn 10:14-15
Praise: "To the One seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, be praise and honor, glory and might, forever and ever!" (Rv 5:13)
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Saturday, April 28, 2012
GRAND OPENING - One Bread, One Body, 4/28/2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012, St. Peter Chanel, St. Louis Mary de Montfort
Acts 9:31-42, Psalm 116:12-17, John 6:60-69
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GRAND OPENING
"The Church was at peace. It was being built up and was making steady progress in the fear of the Lord." -Acts 9:31
The Lord was about to call Peter to do one of the greatest works in history - to enter a Gentile's home and preach the Good News of Jesus. When Peter did this, the Gentile Cornelius and his family received the Holy Spirit and were baptized (Acts 10:44ff). This was one of the major events in God's plan of salvation.
The Lord knew that Peter could not even conceive of the Good News being taken to the Gentiles. So God prepared Peter for an unprecedented calling by giving him some amazing experiences. For example, Peter saw a man paralyzed for eight years instantly healed (Acts 9:34). Then "all the inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon...were converted to the Lord" (Acts 9:35). After seeing all these conversions, Peter was used by the Lord to raise a woman from the dead (Acts 9:40). Then many others "came to believe in the Lord" (Acts 9:42).
Is the Lord doing miracles in your life? Have you recently converted to Jesus or seen others converted? Has the Lord healed you? If so, the Lord may be preparing you to hear a new call and to serve Him in a new way. For a new Pentecost, we must have a new openness. Believe and receive as never before.
Prayer: Father, do whatever it takes to make me much more open to You.
Promise: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe; we are convinced that You are God's Holy One." -Jn 6:68-69
Praise: St. Peter's reward for healing the sick of the island of Futuna was to be clubbed to death as a martyr of Christ and to gain eternal life on high with Jesus.
(For a related teaching, order our booklet, "Praying for a New Pentecost," or on audio AV 92A-1, AV 92A-3, AV 92B-1 or our two video series starting with V-92A. We also offer a leaflet, "The Pentecost Novena", or on audio AV103-1 or video V-103.)
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Acts 9:31-42, Psalm 116:12-17, John 6:60-69
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GRAND OPENING
"The Church was at peace. It was being built up and was making steady progress in the fear of the Lord." -Acts 9:31
The Lord was about to call Peter to do one of the greatest works in history - to enter a Gentile's home and preach the Good News of Jesus. When Peter did this, the Gentile Cornelius and his family received the Holy Spirit and were baptized (Acts 10:44ff). This was one of the major events in God's plan of salvation.
The Lord knew that Peter could not even conceive of the Good News being taken to the Gentiles. So God prepared Peter for an unprecedented calling by giving him some amazing experiences. For example, Peter saw a man paralyzed for eight years instantly healed (Acts 9:34). Then "all the inhabitants of Lydda and Sharon...were converted to the Lord" (Acts 9:35). After seeing all these conversions, Peter was used by the Lord to raise a woman from the dead (Acts 9:40). Then many others "came to believe in the Lord" (Acts 9:42).
Is the Lord doing miracles in your life? Have you recently converted to Jesus or seen others converted? Has the Lord healed you? If so, the Lord may be preparing you to hear a new call and to serve Him in a new way. For a new Pentecost, we must have a new openness. Believe and receive as never before.
Prayer: Father, do whatever it takes to make me much more open to You.
Promise: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe; we are convinced that You are God's Holy One." -Jn 6:68-69
Praise: St. Peter's reward for healing the sick of the island of Futuna was to be clubbed to death as a martyr of Christ and to gain eternal life on high with Jesus.
(For a related teaching, order our booklet, "Praying for a New Pentecost," or on audio AV 92A-1, AV 92A-3, AV 92B-1 or our two video series starting with V-92A. We also offer a leaflet, "The Pentecost Novena", or on audio AV103-1 or video V-103.)
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Friday, April 27, 2012
A LIFE OF COMMUNION - One Bread, One Body, 4/27/2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 117:1-2, John 6:52-59
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A LIFE OF COMMUNION
"How can He give us His flesh to eat?" -John 6:52
Jesus said: "Let Me solemnly assure you, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you" (Jn 6:53). By this, Jesus probably meant that it was necessary for us to receive Him in Holy Communion. If Jesus was not speaking literally in today's Gospel reading, He would have said that He was only speaking symbolically to keep from unnecessarily driving people away from Him (see Jn 6:66). Therefore, in today's Gospel reading, Jesus revealed these truths:
* Without receiving Him in Communion, we have no life in us (Jn 6:53).
* In receiving Communion, we have life eternal and can expect the resurrection of our bodies on the last day (Jn 6:54).
* In Communion, we receive spiritual nourishment (Jn 6:55).
* Through Communion, we live in Jesus and He in us (Jn 6:56).
* We will have life because of receiving Jesus in Communion (Jn 6:57).
Do you believe what Jesus said about Communion in the sixth chapter of John? If you do, you will probably try to receive Communion every day of your life and invite others to do the same. This is what we are doing in this book, One Bread, One Body. By teaching on the daily readings for the Mass, we hope to encourage you to receive Communion daily or as often as possible. Please join us in inviting as many as possible to center their lives on loving and receiving Jesus in the Eucharist.
Prayer: Father, may my faith in Your Son's presence in the Eucharist cause me to restructure my whole life.
Promise: "Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight. He got up and was baptized, and his strength returned to him after he had taken food." -Acts 9:18-19
Praise: Jean and Marie had mothers who rejected them in childhood. This suffering united them, and they have forgiven their mothers.
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Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 117:1-2, John 6:52-59
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A LIFE OF COMMUNION
"How can He give us His flesh to eat?" -John 6:52
Jesus said: "Let Me solemnly assure you, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you" (Jn 6:53). By this, Jesus probably meant that it was necessary for us to receive Him in Holy Communion. If Jesus was not speaking literally in today's Gospel reading, He would have said that He was only speaking symbolically to keep from unnecessarily driving people away from Him (see Jn 6:66). Therefore, in today's Gospel reading, Jesus revealed these truths:
* Without receiving Him in Communion, we have no life in us (Jn 6:53).
* In receiving Communion, we have life eternal and can expect the resurrection of our bodies on the last day (Jn 6:54).
* In Communion, we receive spiritual nourishment (Jn 6:55).
* Through Communion, we live in Jesus and He in us (Jn 6:56).
* We will have life because of receiving Jesus in Communion (Jn 6:57).
Do you believe what Jesus said about Communion in the sixth chapter of John? If you do, you will probably try to receive Communion every day of your life and invite others to do the same. This is what we are doing in this book, One Bread, One Body. By teaching on the daily readings for the Mass, we hope to encourage you to receive Communion daily or as often as possible. Please join us in inviting as many as possible to center their lives on loving and receiving Jesus in the Eucharist.
Prayer: Father, may my faith in Your Son's presence in the Eucharist cause me to restructure my whole life.
Promise: "Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight. He got up and was baptized, and his strength returned to him after he had taken food." -Acts 9:18-19
Praise: Jean and Marie had mothers who rejected them in childhood. This suffering united them, and they have forgiven their mothers.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
THE CHURCH'S WORD - One Bread, One Body, 4/26/2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20, John 6:44-51
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THE CHURCH'S WORD
"Philip ran ahead and heard the man reading the prophet Isaiah. He said to him, 'Do you really grasp what you are reading?' 'How can I?' the man replied." -Acts 8:30-31
Like the Ethiopian eunuch, we need the Bible. "Faith comes through hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). Without the Bible, we cannot hear God very well. "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133, St. Jerome). Without the Scriptures, we will not live our Baptisms (see Acts 8:35-37) and recognize the risen Lord in the breaking of the eucharistic bread (Lk 24:31). We need the Bible to open us to repentance and renewal (see Neh 8:8-9). We need God's Word to be healed, for healing accompanies the proclamation of God's all-healing Word (Wis 16:12; Mk 16:20).
Like the Ethiopian eunuch, we need the Church, "the pillar and bulwark of truth" (1 Tm 3:15). The Lord used the Church to write the Bible. Without the Church, there would be no Bible. Without the Church, there would also be no clear understanding of and obedience to "certain passages" of the Bible which are "hard to understand" (2 Pt 3:16). Because "there is no prophecy contained in Scripture which is a personal interpretation" (2 Pt 1:20), we need the Church. Therefore, even people as intelligent as the Ethiopian eunuch need teachers like Philip sent by the Church to preach God's Word (Acts 8:31; 6:5; see also Rm 10:14-15).
If you love the Word, you will cherish the Church. If you love the Church, you will cherish her word.
Prayer: Father, may my Easter season and entire life be a liturgy of the Word and a liturgy of the Eucharist.
Promise: "If anyone eats this bread he shall live forever; the bread I will give is My flesh, for the life of the world." -Jn 6:51
Praise: Seven-year-old Dorothy prays daily for the pregnant mothers she knows, that they may have healthy children.
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Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20, John 6:44-51
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THE CHURCH'S WORD
"Philip ran ahead and heard the man reading the prophet Isaiah. He said to him, 'Do you really grasp what you are reading?' 'How can I?' the man replied." -Acts 8:30-31
Like the Ethiopian eunuch, we need the Bible. "Faith comes through hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). Without the Bible, we cannot hear God very well. "Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ" (Catechism, 133, St. Jerome). Without the Scriptures, we will not live our Baptisms (see Acts 8:35-37) and recognize the risen Lord in the breaking of the eucharistic bread (Lk 24:31). We need the Bible to open us to repentance and renewal (see Neh 8:8-9). We need God's Word to be healed, for healing accompanies the proclamation of God's all-healing Word (Wis 16:12; Mk 16:20).
Like the Ethiopian eunuch, we need the Church, "the pillar and bulwark of truth" (1 Tm 3:15). The Lord used the Church to write the Bible. Without the Church, there would be no Bible. Without the Church, there would also be no clear understanding of and obedience to "certain passages" of the Bible which are "hard to understand" (2 Pt 3:16). Because "there is no prophecy contained in Scripture which is a personal interpretation" (2 Pt 1:20), we need the Church. Therefore, even people as intelligent as the Ethiopian eunuch need teachers like Philip sent by the Church to preach God's Word (Acts 8:31; 6:5; see also Rm 10:14-15).
If you love the Word, you will cherish the Church. If you love the Church, you will cherish her word.
Prayer: Father, may my Easter season and entire life be a liturgy of the Word and a liturgy of the Eucharist.
Promise: "If anyone eats this bread he shall live forever; the bread I will give is My flesh, for the life of the world." -Jn 6:51
Praise: Seven-year-old Dorothy prays daily for the pregnant mothers she knows, that they may have healthy children.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
THE MARK OF HUMILITY - One Bread, One Body, 4/25/2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, St. Mark
1 Peter 5:5-14, Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17, Mark 16:15-20
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THE MARK OF HUMILITY
"Clothe yourselves with humility, because God 'is stern with the arrogant but to the humble He shows kindness.' " -1 Peter 5:5
After John Mark quit the first missionary journey (Acts 13:13), he changed his mind and was willing to be taken on the second missionary journey (Acts 15:37). This may have been an act of repentance and humility. When Paul refused to take Mark (Acts 15:38), Mark must have eventually accepted this, for Mark was later on good terms with Paul (see Col 4:10; 2 Tm 4:11). This reconciliation required acts of humility from both Mark and Paul. Mark later humbled himself and sought to be discipled and fathered by Peter (see 1 Pt 5:13). Like all Christians, Mark was repeatedly called to humble himself. Mark accepted some of those calls.
As Mark humbled himself, the Lord showed great kindness to him (see 1 Pt 5:5). The Lord promised: "Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted" (Mt 23:12). In Mark's humility, the Lord exalted him by choosing him to compose one of the Gospels. The Lord even made Mark a canonized saint, internationally recognized for centuries as a model disciple. Even churches and cities are named after Mark. The Lord continues to work through Mark's intercession and ministry in an amazing way.
We can also be exalted like Mark, if we will humble ourselves as Jesus did (see Phil 2:8). Humble yourself.
Prayer: Father, may I humble myself by going to Confession frequently, even monthly, for the rest of my life.
Promise: "They will use My name to expel demons, they will speak entirely new languages, they will be able to handle serpents, they will be able to drink deadly poison without harm, and the sick upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mk 16:17-18
Praise: St. Mark dropped out of the first mission. He grew in the Spirit and later wrote a Gospel to proclaim Jesus throughout the ages.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
GOD'S PLAN TO PREVENT SPIRITUAL HUNGER - One Bread, One Body, 4/24/2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012, St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
Acts 7:51-8:1, Psalm 31:3-4, 6-8, 17, 21, John 6:30-35
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GOD'S PLAN TO PREVENT SPIRITUAL HUNGER
"No one who comes to Me shall ever be hungry." -John 6:35
I have a new granddaughter. God created her to desire daily nourishment, and she grows hungry a lot. When her stomach is full, she'll smile, coo, and gurgle. Yet, when she grows hungry, she cries; she will not be comforted until she is fed. She is like all human beings in that God created her to need food daily.
Similarly, God created us to need daily spiritual nourishment (see Mt 4:4). Yet we don't recognize the signs of our spiritual hunger as readily as physical hunger. Our spiritual recognition is dulled the further we move away from Jesus. For example, many Catholics skip Sunday Mass and feel no different afterwards.
Fr. Al Lauer, founder and longtime author of One Bread, One Body, frequently taught about spiritual anorexia. In our pamphlet, Living In Reality, Fr. Al wrote: "A lifestyle of indulging in carnal desires results in losing our appetite for the things of God. 'The flesh lusts against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; the two are directly opposed' (Gal 5:17). The flesh will gradually put to death our desire for prayer, God's Word, Holy Communion, and Christian community. Our lifestyle can make us spiritually anorexic. We starve to death spiritually, and starving people don't have the strength to work."
God fed the Israelites with daily manna (Jn 6:32). He wanted them to come to Him each day in faith for nourishment (Ex 16:4). God has likewise given us a daily program to defeat spiritual anorexia: the Bread of Life and Scripture readings at Mass (Acts 17:11; Mt 4:4). Those who go to daily Mass regularly notice a difference when they aren't able to go to Mass one day; they still come to Jesus that day in prayer and in His Word. Come to Jesus daily to be nourished. Then bring several anorexic people to Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, Bread of Life, "give us this Bread always" (Jn 6:34).
Promise: "My Father...gives you the real heavenly bread." -Jn 6:32
Praise: St. Fidelis' last words were: "The Catholic religion is the Faith of all ages; I fear not death."
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Acts 7:51-8:1, Psalm 31:3-4, 6-8, 17, 21, John 6:30-35
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GOD'S PLAN TO PREVENT SPIRITUAL HUNGER
"No one who comes to Me shall ever be hungry." -John 6:35
I have a new granddaughter. God created her to desire daily nourishment, and she grows hungry a lot. When her stomach is full, she'll smile, coo, and gurgle. Yet, when she grows hungry, she cries; she will not be comforted until she is fed. She is like all human beings in that God created her to need food daily.
Similarly, God created us to need daily spiritual nourishment (see Mt 4:4). Yet we don't recognize the signs of our spiritual hunger as readily as physical hunger. Our spiritual recognition is dulled the further we move away from Jesus. For example, many Catholics skip Sunday Mass and feel no different afterwards.
Fr. Al Lauer, founder and longtime author of One Bread, One Body, frequently taught about spiritual anorexia. In our pamphlet, Living In Reality, Fr. Al wrote: "A lifestyle of indulging in carnal desires results in losing our appetite for the things of God. 'The flesh lusts against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh; the two are directly opposed' (Gal 5:17). The flesh will gradually put to death our desire for prayer, God's Word, Holy Communion, and Christian community. Our lifestyle can make us spiritually anorexic. We starve to death spiritually, and starving people don't have the strength to work."
God fed the Israelites with daily manna (Jn 6:32). He wanted them to come to Him each day in faith for nourishment (Ex 16:4). God has likewise given us a daily program to defeat spiritual anorexia: the Bread of Life and Scripture readings at Mass (Acts 17:11; Mt 4:4). Those who go to daily Mass regularly notice a difference when they aren't able to go to Mass one day; they still come to Jesus that day in prayer and in His Word. Come to Jesus daily to be nourished. Then bring several anorexic people to Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, Bread of Life, "give us this Bread always" (Jn 6:34).
Promise: "My Father...gives you the real heavenly bread." -Jn 6:32
Praise: St. Fidelis' last words were: "The Catholic religion is the Faith of all ages; I fear not death."
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Monday, April 23, 2012
GOD ALONE - One Bread, One Body, 4/23/2012
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Monday, April 23, 2012, St. George, St. Adalbert
Acts 6:8-15, Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30, John 6:22-29
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GOD ALONE
"You are not looking for Me because you have seen signs but because you have eaten your fill of the loaves." -John 6:26
Why are you looking for Jesus? Is it because you love Him, or because you love you? Jesus is the Bread of Life. Those who come to Him will never be hungry, and those who believe in Him shall not thirst again (Jn 6:35). Jesus provides all our needs.
Nevertheless, Jesus wants us to look for Him primarily to love Him, not to have Him meet our needs. Even if the Lord lets everything be taken from us, as happened to Job, we should pray: "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!" (Jb 1:21) "Though the fig tree blossom not nor fruit be on the vines, though the yield of the olive fail and the terraces produce no nourishment, though the flocks disappear from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet will I rejoice in the Lord and exult in my saving God" (Hab 3:17-18).
May we love God as He loves us - unconditionally and sacrificially. What we're getting out of life, prayer, or Mass is not as important as what God's getting out of us. Even if we're rejected, persecuted, and martyred, as long as the Lord is pleased and being loved, that's all that counts. We don't need to get our way as long as Jesus gets His way. We have been crucified with Christ, and the lives we live now are not our own (Gal 2:19-20). Impelled by this love for Jesus, we live no longer for ourselves, but for Him Who for our sakes died and was raised up (2 Cor 5:14-15). Jesus said: "He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings himself to nought for Me discovers who he is" (Mt 10:39). Live for God alone.
Prayer: Father, to me may Your love be "a greater good than life" (Ps 63:4).
Promise: "Stephen...was a man filled with grace and power, who worked great wonders and signs among the people." -Acts 6:8
Praise: St. George endured torture as he gave his life for Jesus. In Greece, he is called "the Great Martyr."
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Monday, April 23, 2012, St. George, St. Adalbert
Acts 6:8-15, Psalm 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30, John 6:22-29
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GOD ALONE
"You are not looking for Me because you have seen signs but because you have eaten your fill of the loaves." -John 6:26
Why are you looking for Jesus? Is it because you love Him, or because you love you? Jesus is the Bread of Life. Those who come to Him will never be hungry, and those who believe in Him shall not thirst again (Jn 6:35). Jesus provides all our needs.
Nevertheless, Jesus wants us to look for Him primarily to love Him, not to have Him meet our needs. Even if the Lord lets everything be taken from us, as happened to Job, we should pray: "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord!" (Jb 1:21) "Though the fig tree blossom not nor fruit be on the vines, though the yield of the olive fail and the terraces produce no nourishment, though the flocks disappear from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet will I rejoice in the Lord and exult in my saving God" (Hab 3:17-18).
May we love God as He loves us - unconditionally and sacrificially. What we're getting out of life, prayer, or Mass is not as important as what God's getting out of us. Even if we're rejected, persecuted, and martyred, as long as the Lord is pleased and being loved, that's all that counts. We don't need to get our way as long as Jesus gets His way. We have been crucified with Christ, and the lives we live now are not our own (Gal 2:19-20). Impelled by this love for Jesus, we live no longer for ourselves, but for Him Who for our sakes died and was raised up (2 Cor 5:14-15). Jesus said: "He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings himself to nought for Me discovers who he is" (Mt 10:39). Live for God alone.
Prayer: Father, to me may Your love be "a greater good than life" (Ps 63:4).
Promise: "Stephen...was a man filled with grace and power, who worked great wonders and signs among the people." -Acts 6:8
Praise: St. George endured torture as he gave his life for Jesus. In Greece, he is called "the Great Martyr."
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Sunday, April 22, 2012
PM eNewsletter 3rd Sunday of Easter
April 22nd. Third Sunday of Easter
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates St. Mark the evangelist.
The writer of one of the gospels.
Help us to read this gospel, and see Your mission in life being laid out for us to imitate.
Help us to feed the hungry and cloth the naked.
Help us, Jesus, to set our eyes on You, and You alone.
Help us to continue on this journey of life, and walk, focused on Your plan for eternal
glory for us all.
Help us to come to adoration, and adore the living, one true God and man.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ENABLING DENIAL
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"Therefore, reform your lives! Turn to God, that your sins may be wiped away!" -Acts 3:19
When Peter preached about Jesus' Resurrection, he preached repentance
(see Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31). He did this to obey the risen Lord Who commanded that
"repentance for the forgiveness of sins...be preached to all the nations" (Lk 24:47, JB).
When the early Church preached repentance, they tried to hold people responsible for their
part in Jesus' death through their sins (see Acts 5:28). They spoke directly, boldly,
fearlessly, and personally to their listeners. Peter bluntly blamed the people for handing
Jesus over to Pilate, although Pilate wanted to release Him (Acts 3:13). He told Ananias:
"Why have you let Satan fill your heart so as to make you lie to the Holy Spirit?"
(Acts 5:3) Stephen told his listeners: "You stiff-necked people...always opposing the
Holy Spirit" (Acts 7:51). Peter told Simon the magician: "I see you poisoned with gall and
caught in the grip of sin" (Acts 8:23).
These bold calls to repentance are a far cry from the content of some homilies we hear
today. We don't want to put anyone on a "guilt-trip," but in doing so we encourage
ourselves and others to wallow in denial. When we refuse to talk straight to a world of
alcoholics, self-aholics, and sin-aholics, we enable irresponsibility and sin. We must
face both the fact that we are guilty and the fact that Jesus "is an Offering for our
sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world" (1 Jn 2:2). When we
accept that we had a part in Jesus' crucifixion, we'll also see that we can share in His
Resurrection.
Monday GOD ALONE
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"You are not looking for Me because you have seen signs but because you have eaten your
fill of the loaves." -John 6:26
Tuesday GOD'S PLAN TO PREVENT SPIRITUAL HUNGER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=4/24/2012
"No one who comes to Me shall ever be hungry." -John 6:35
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Heal my son who has pain in his neck and shoulders. This is an ongoing problem. He is really
hurting today and needs healing so he can start back to work starting tomorrow. Also, he is
still temporary at this place. Prayers that he be brought to full time. He needs the job and
I need him to start taking over paying his own bills. In Jesus' name I pray
(Cathy, Indianapolis, IN, 4/21/2012 6:42:15 PM)
During the third Hour of Divine Mercy, Dear Jesus hear our prayers, have mercy on U.S. and
for Special Intentions. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 4/21/2012 4:06:36 PM)
Lord please guide me in everything that i will do ,help me lord to cure my pains in my
buttocks, me a healthy Lord so that i can work well,
(Antang, Muntinlupa City, NCR, Philippines, 4/21/2012 2:00:21 PM)
Bill who is an alcoholic, and really needs to stop drinking, and for Don in his 60's who is
going in for a knee replacement.DA Thank you
(Carol A., New York, NY, United States, 4/21/2012 12:43:07 PM)
Ask St. Michael to protect you and your loved ones. So, He will protect you and attack the
enemies of Christ. Be sure to cheer Him on, when engaging the enemies the Christ, until the
powers of darkness flee in Holy Terror. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/21/2012 12:20:31 PM)
For the Glorification of God and the salvation of souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/21/2012 12:16:07 PM)
For my fellow parishner Audrey was attack and money stolen from her to pay her rent. the
attackers to be caught. Her peace of mind. Redford Michigan.
(TG, 4/21/2012 10:27:29 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 are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
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GOD'S LOVE AND VOCATIONS
"WORLD DAY OF PRAYER"
The 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which will be celebrated on April 29, 2012,
... prompts us to meditate on the theme: Vocations, the Gift of the Love of God.
GOD'S INITIATIVE
Every specific vocation is ... born of the initiative of God; it is a gift of the Love
of God!
HIGH STANDARD
The high standard of the Christian life consists in loving "as" God loves; with a love
that is shown in the total, faithful and fruitful gift of self.
(Source: Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations, dated 10/18/11)
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This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates St. Mark the evangelist.
The writer of one of the gospels.
Help us to read this gospel, and see Your mission in life being laid out for us to imitate.
Help us to feed the hungry and cloth the naked.
Help us, Jesus, to set our eyes on You, and You alone.
Help us to continue on this journey of life, and walk, focused on Your plan for eternal
glory for us all.
Help us to come to adoration, and adore the living, one true God and man.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday ENABLING DENIAL
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"Therefore, reform your lives! Turn to God, that your sins may be wiped away!" -Acts 3:19
When Peter preached about Jesus' Resurrection, he preached repentance
(see Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31). He did this to obey the risen Lord Who commanded that
"repentance for the forgiveness of sins...be preached to all the nations" (Lk 24:47, JB).
When the early Church preached repentance, they tried to hold people responsible for their
part in Jesus' death through their sins (see Acts 5:28). They spoke directly, boldly,
fearlessly, and personally to their listeners. Peter bluntly blamed the people for handing
Jesus over to Pilate, although Pilate wanted to release Him (Acts 3:13). He told Ananias:
"Why have you let Satan fill your heart so as to make you lie to the Holy Spirit?"
(Acts 5:3) Stephen told his listeners: "You stiff-necked people...always opposing the
Holy Spirit" (Acts 7:51). Peter told Simon the magician: "I see you poisoned with gall and
caught in the grip of sin" (Acts 8:23).
These bold calls to repentance are a far cry from the content of some homilies we hear
today. We don't want to put anyone on a "guilt-trip," but in doing so we encourage
ourselves and others to wallow in denial. When we refuse to talk straight to a world of
alcoholics, self-aholics, and sin-aholics, we enable irresponsibility and sin. We must
face both the fact that we are guilty and the fact that Jesus "is an Offering for our
sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world" (1 Jn 2:2). When we
accept that we had a part in Jesus' crucifixion, we'll also see that we can share in His
Resurrection.
Monday GOD ALONE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=4/23/2012
"You are not looking for Me because you have seen signs but because you have eaten your
fill of the loaves." -John 6:26
Tuesday GOD'S PLAN TO PREVENT SPIRITUAL HUNGER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=4/24/2012
"No one who comes to Me shall ever be hungry." -John 6:35
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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This Week's Featured Brochures
How to Renew Your Parish
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Nothing Is Impossible with God (Lk 1:37)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
Opening Prayer for the Church
Love the Bride
1. The Community of Communities
What is a Parish?
2."Give Me That Old-Time Religion"
Evangelizing through Sacraments .......................................
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Heal my son who has pain in his neck and shoulders. This is an ongoing problem. He is really
hurting today and needs healing so he can start back to work starting tomorrow. Also, he is
still temporary at this place. Prayers that he be brought to full time. He needs the job and
I need him to start taking over paying his own bills. In Jesus' name I pray
(Cathy, Indianapolis, IN, 4/21/2012 6:42:15 PM)
During the third Hour of Divine Mercy, Dear Jesus hear our prayers, have mercy on U.S. and
for Special Intentions. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 4/21/2012 4:06:36 PM)
Lord please guide me in everything that i will do ,help me lord to cure my pains in my
buttocks, me a healthy Lord so that i can work well,
(Antang, Muntinlupa City, NCR, Philippines, 4/21/2012 2:00:21 PM)
Bill who is an alcoholic, and really needs to stop drinking, and for Don in his 60's who is
going in for a knee replacement.DA Thank you
(Carol A., New York, NY, United States, 4/21/2012 12:43:07 PM)
Ask St. Michael to protect you and your loved ones. So, He will protect you and attack the
enemies of Christ. Be sure to cheer Him on, when engaging the enemies the Christ, until the
powers of darkness flee in Holy Terror. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/21/2012 12:20:31 PM)
For the Glorification of God and the salvation of souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/21/2012 12:16:07 PM)
For my fellow parishner Audrey was attack and money stolen from her to pay her rent. the
attackers to be caught. Her peace of mind. Redford Michigan.
(TG, 4/21/2012 10:27:29 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
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, thru Revelation. 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
________________________________________________
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
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/IntroCommunity.asp
"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityManual.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/CommunityGuidebook.asp
For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
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Sunday, April 22, 2012, Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, 1 John 2:1-5, Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-9, Luke 24:35-48
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ENABLING DENIAL
"Therefore, reform your lives! Turn to God, that your sins may be wiped away!" -Acts 3:19
When Peter preached about Jesus' Resurrection, he preached repentance (see Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31). He did this to obey the risen Lord Who commanded that "repentance for the forgiveness of sins...be preached to all the nations" (Lk 24:47, JB).
When the early Church preached repentance, they tried to hold people responsible for their part in Jesus' death through their sins (see Acts 5:28). They spoke directly, boldly, fearlessly, and personally to their listeners. Peter bluntly blamed the people for handing Jesus over to Pilate, although Pilate wanted to release Him (Acts 3:13). He told Ananias: "Why have you let Satan fill your heart so as to make you lie to the Holy Spirit?" (Acts 5:3) Stephen told his listeners: "You stiff-necked people...always opposing the Holy Spirit" (Acts 7:51). Peter told Simon the magician: "I see you poisoned with gall and caught in the grip of sin" (Acts 8:23).
These bold calls to repentance are a far cry from the content of some homilies we hear today. We don't want to put anyone on a "guilt-trip," but in doing so we encourage ourselves and others to wallow in denial. When we refuse to talk straight to a world of alcoholics, self-aholics, and sin-aholics, we enable irresponsibility and sin. We must face both the fact that we are guilty and the fact that Jesus "is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world" (1 Jn 2:2). When we accept that we had a part in Jesus' crucifixion, we'll also see that we can share in His Resurrection.
Prayer: Father, send the Spirit to convict me of sin (Jn 16:8). Help me to take responsibility for what I have done.
Promise: "Then He opened their minds to the understanding of the Scriptures." -Lk 24:45
Praise: Risen Jesus, my Savior, I praise You forever! Alleluia!
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Acts 3:13-15, 17-19, 1 John 2:1-5, Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-9, Luke 24:35-48
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ENABLING DENIAL
"Therefore, reform your lives! Turn to God, that your sins may be wiped away!" -Acts 3:19
When Peter preached about Jesus' Resurrection, he preached repentance (see Acts 2:38; 3:19; 5:31). He did this to obey the risen Lord Who commanded that "repentance for the forgiveness of sins...be preached to all the nations" (Lk 24:47, JB).
When the early Church preached repentance, they tried to hold people responsible for their part in Jesus' death through their sins (see Acts 5:28). They spoke directly, boldly, fearlessly, and personally to their listeners. Peter bluntly blamed the people for handing Jesus over to Pilate, although Pilate wanted to release Him (Acts 3:13). He told Ananias: "Why have you let Satan fill your heart so as to make you lie to the Holy Spirit?" (Acts 5:3) Stephen told his listeners: "You stiff-necked people...always opposing the Holy Spirit" (Acts 7:51). Peter told Simon the magician: "I see you poisoned with gall and caught in the grip of sin" (Acts 8:23).
These bold calls to repentance are a far cry from the content of some homilies we hear today. We don't want to put anyone on a "guilt-trip," but in doing so we encourage ourselves and others to wallow in denial. When we refuse to talk straight to a world of alcoholics, self-aholics, and sin-aholics, we enable irresponsibility and sin. We must face both the fact that we are guilty and the fact that Jesus "is an Offering for our sins, and not for our sins only, but for those of the whole world" (1 Jn 2:2). When we accept that we had a part in Jesus' crucifixion, we'll also see that we can share in His Resurrection.
Prayer: Father, send the Spirit to convict me of sin (Jn 16:8). Help me to take responsibility for what I have done.
Promise: "Then He opened their minds to the understanding of the Scriptures." -Lk 24:45
Praise: Risen Jesus, my Savior, I praise You forever! Alleluia!
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
MAN-HUNT - One Bread, One Body, 4/21/2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012, St. Anselm
Acts 6:1-7, Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19, John 6:16-21
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MAN-HUNT
"Look around among your own number, brothers, for seven men." -Acts 6:3
When a problem arises in your parish, do you have seven men who are available, "deeply spiritual and prudent," to deal with the problem? (Acts 6:3) How did the early Church get so many men "filled with faith and the Holy Spirit"? (Acts 6:5)
* The early Church focused on converting men. They even counted the number of male converts (see Acts 4:4).
* Older men made a point to disciple younger men (e.g. Acts 12:25; 16:1ff).
* The leaders of the Church taught specifically on male leadership (see 1 Jn 2:14).
* They forced men to take leadership in the Church by limiting some ministries to men only (see 1 Tm 2:8ff; 1 Cor 14:34ff).
* The members of the Church looked around among their own number (see Acts 6:3) until they found men with leadership gifts, and raised them up to leadership in ministry.
When we focus on converting and discipling men, this doesn't mean that women and children are neglected. On the contrary, only by converting men can we prevent women and children from being neglected. When men are converted, everyone is provided for. Therefore, go for the men. That's what Jesus did when He appointed the twelve apostles. "Rise up, O men of God!"
Prayer: Father, do whatever it takes to convert many men this Easter season.
Promise: "They wanted to take Him into the boat, but suddenly it came aground on the shore they had been approaching." -Jn 6:21
Praise: St. Anselm prayed and prevented Pope Urban II from excommunicating King William II. He constantly worked for unity.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
RISE AND FALL - One Bread, One Body, 4/20/2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Acts 5:34-42, Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14, John 6:1-15
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RISE AND FALL
"If their purpose or activity is human in its origins, it will destroy itself. If, on the other hand, it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them without fighting God Himself." -Acts 5:38-39
Without the risen Christ, our work falls apart, no matter how developed it is. For example, Theudas had four-hundred men join his cause. However, he was killed, and in the end his movement "came to nothing" (Acts 5:36). Judas the Galilean also "built up quite a following, but likewise died, and all his followers were dispersed" (Acts 5:37).
With the risen Christ, however, even the most insignificant resources are miraculously multiplied to feed the masses (Jn 6:11). Our little efforts become like a mustard seed from which a tree with many branches will rise (Mt 13:32). The daily routine offered to the risen Christ becomes like leaven that will raise our lives to miraculous power and significance (Mt 13:33).
Is your life and work showing signs of the resurrection or of deterioration? Are you on the rise, or falling apart? Jesus' resurrection not only transforms dead bodies but also "dead works" (see Heb 6:1; 9:14). Our future is either one of human decay or divine multiplication. The resurrection transforms both life after death and life before death. It makes life worth living and work worth doing.
Prayer: Risen Jesus, I give You all the loaves and fish of my life for You to multiply them.
Promise: "When the people saw the sign He had performed they began to say, 'This is undoubtedly the Prophet Who is to come into the world.' " -Jn 6:14
Praise: Reading the Bible encourages Mary to attend daily Mass, and Mass in turn encourages her to read the Scriptures more deeply.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
TO OBEY IS TO DISOBEY - One Bread, One Body, 4/19/2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Acts 5:27-33, Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20, John 3:31-36
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TO OBEY IS TO DISOBEY
"Whoever believes in the Son has life eternal. Whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure the wrath of God." -John 3:36
Peter and John told the Sanhedrin: "Better for us to obey God than men!" (Acts 5:29) This meant: "Better for us to teach about Jesus' name than be intimidated by your threats" (see Acts 5:28). Because Peter and John stifled fear instead of the Holy Spirit (see 1 Thes 5:19), they received the Spirit in even greater abundance, for the Spirit is "given to those that obey" the Lord (Acts 5:32).
How can we apply this part of the Bible to our times? Should we say:
* "Better for us to home-school our children than expose them to brainwashing from secular humanism"?
* "Better to be attacked or mocked at work or school than tolerate pornography, profane language, racist remarks, or gossip"?
* "Better to be shunned by the crowd than compromise the truth"?
* "Better for us to be pure than popular"?
If we truly choose the better part (Lk 10:42), we will not sadden the Holy Spirit but receive an unrationed (Jn 3:34), lavish (Ti 3:6) outpouring of the rivers of the Holy Spirit (Jn 7:37ff). The Spirit is given to those who disobey the world in obeying God.
Prayer: Father, may I obey You quickly, cheerfully, and completely. Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "The One Whom God has sent speaks the words of God; He does not ration His gift of the Spirit." -Jn 3:34
Praise: Dr. Carlin performed thousands of abortions. He turned to Jesus and repented. Now he saves the lives of pre-born children.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
TEACHERS' COLLEGE - One Bread, One Body, 4/18/2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Acts 5:17-26, Psalm 34:2-9, John 3:16-21
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TEACHERS' COLLEGE
"Look, there! Those men you put in jail are standing over there in the temple, teaching the people." -Acts 5:25
An angel miraculously freed the apostles from prison and told them to go to the Temple and resume their teaching (Acts 5:20-21). After Jesus rose from the dead, He spent the afternoon and the evening teaching the Bible to His disciples and apostles (Lk 24:27, 45). After the Church was born at Pentecost, the first Christians devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching (Acts 2:42). "Day after day, both in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news of Jesus the Messiah" (Acts 5:42). The early believers were called Christians for the first time only after Paul taught them "for a whole year" (Acts 11:26). Teaching was a very high priority for the early Church. They even called Jesus "Rabbi," that is, "Teacher" (see Jn 20:16).
We also are called Christians, and we value the teaching of God's word enough to read this Bible-teaching book, One Bread, One Body. Yet do we seek to be taught and to teach God's Word to the degree the Lord wants us to seek these? Do we read "the Book," the Bible, more than we read anything else? Do we try to know the teachings of the Church and the Pope? Are we sufficiently devoting ourselves to the apostles' teaching? (see Acts 2:42)
During this Easter season, devour God's Word (Jer 15:16). Bathe in it (Eph 5:26). Abide in it (Jn 8:31). Love it.
Prayer: Father, may Your Word be more precious to me "than thousands of gold and silver pieces" (Ps 119:72).
Promise: "Yes, God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life." -Jn 3:16
Praise: Sandra forgave the drunk driver who killed her son.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
"BE ONE" BOMBER - One Bread, One Body, 4/17/2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, John 3:7-15
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"BE ONE" BOMBER
"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind." -Acts 4:32
The first Christians accepted God's grace to be one as He and Jesus are One (Jn 17:21). Although their unity was far from perfect, as Acts of the Apostles repeatedly indicates, this divine unity gave the early Church exceptional power in witnessing (Acts 4:33), for Jesus promised that the world would believe in Him if the Church had this supernatural unity (Jn 17:21).
This miraculous unity was not just an invisible, spiritual attitude but something very practical. Most early believers did not consider their possessions primarily private property, but above all for the common good (Acts 4:32). Therefore, they had no one "needy among them, for all who owned property or houses sold them and donated the proceeds. They used to lay them at the feet of the apostles to be distributed to everyone according to his need" (Acts 4:34-35).
In summary, to evangelize with power, we need to provide for our needy brothers and sisters. We do this not by raising money but by having a new, redeemed attitude toward material possessions. This attitude results from God doing a miracle of unity among us. Without accepting and living a divine unity from God, we cannot proceed with the Christian life. Therefore, answer Jesus' prayer for unity. Be one in a miraculous way. Begin to be a Christian.
Prayer: Father, may we be willing to die to be united with our brothers and sisters (see Jn 11:51-52).
Promise: "The wind blows where it will. You hear the sound it makes but you do not know where it comes from, or where it goes. So it is with everyone begotten of the Spirit." -Jn 3:8
Praise: Jesus healed Ricardo of alcoholism and repaired a serious division in his marriage.
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Monday, April 16, 2012
THINK BAPTISM - One Bread, One Body, 4/16/2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Acts 4:23-31, Psalm 2:1-9, John 3:1-8
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THINK BAPTISM
"I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water and Spirit." -John 3:5
The early Church prayed that the Lord stretch forth His "hand in cures and signs and wonders" (Acts 4:30). The Lord answered their prayers, for "the place where they were gathered shook as they prayed. They were filled with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 4:31). Nevertheless, although the Lord is quite willing to do signs and wonders, the main thing on His mind is that we be begotten from above of water and Spirit (Jn 3:3, 5). Thus, when Nicodemus started talking to Jesus about signs and wonders, the Lord changed the subject and talked about being begotten from above, that is, being baptized and living the baptized life (see Jn 3:2-3).
Before Jesus ascended, He was again thinking about Baptism, for He commanded the Church to baptize the nations (Mt 28:19). Jesus taught that those who believe in the Good News and accept Baptism will be saved while those who refuse "to believe in it will be condemned" (Mk 16:16). Before His Ascension, Jesus also promised that within a few days His disciples would "be baptized with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5).
As a result of receiving this Baptism on Pentecost, Peter proclaimed that Jesus was both Lord and Messiah (Acts 2:36). "Those who accepted his message were baptized; some three thousand were added that day" (Acts 2:41), and the Church was born through the waters of Baptism. Because Jesus is so preoccupied with Baptism, He has led the Church to call for its members to renew their baptismal promises on the first day of the Easter season.
Have the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16). Think Baptism. Live Baptism. Be risen in Christ.
Prayer: Father, may I renew my Baptism daily as I bless myself with holy water.
Promise: They "continued to speak God's word with confidence." -Acts 4:31
Praise: Martha faithfully ministers Jesus to prisoners several times each month (see Mt 25:36).
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
PM eNewsletter Divine Mercy Sunday
April 15th. Divine Mercy Sunday
Today, Jesus, we celebrate Your divine mercy.
A mercy that we can't really comprehend.
We are sometimes merciful, but, You Jesus, are totally merciful for us all.
Help us to strive to become much more merciful to all those who have hurt us in any way.
Help us to desire to be free of anything that binds us to the past, and keeps us from
truly forgiving those who hurt us.
Help us to see You in them, so that we can feel the Christ in us.
Help us to forgive all.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday PASSING ON MERCY
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"Let those who fear the Lord say, 'His mercy endures forever.' " -Psalm 118:4
Fr. Al Lauer, founder and longtime author of One Bread, One Body, would often on these
pages define mercy as treating someone better than they deserve. On the first Easter
evening, Jesus treated His apostles with great mercy. Though they had fled from Him when
He was arrested, Jesus would not lay a guilt trip on them. Instead, His first words to
them were, "Peace be with you" (Jn 20:19).
It would be understandable if Jesus was reluctant to entrust His disciples with any
responsibility. Nonetheless, Jesus still sent them out (Jn 20:21), entrusting them with
His power, though they were still fearful (Jn 20:19). He gave them the Holy Spirit
(Jn 20:22). He gave Thomas a second chance to undo his earlier doubts (Jn 20:27); later,
He gave Peter a second chance to undo his earlier denials (Jn 21:15).
How "rich in mercy" Jesus is! (Eph 2:4) Jesus gives us, His disciples, incredible mercy.
Now he has entrusted us with the opportunity to pass on His mercy to others. Who in your
life needs a second chance after letting you down miserably? On this Divine Mercy Sunday,
be merciful, as Jesus is merciful (see Lk 6:36, RSV-CE).
Monday THINK BAPTISM
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"I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water
and Spirit." -John 3:5
Tuesday "BE ONE" BOMBER
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"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind." -Acts 4:32
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
The Book on Forgiveness
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"Forgive as the Lord has forgiven you." -Colossians 3:13
"Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us." -Matthew 6:12 (our translation)
UNFORGIVENESS IS THE CAUSE...
When I was first ordained a priest, I believed that over 50 percent of all problems were due
to unforgiveness. After ten years in ministry, I revised my estimate and maintained 75 to 80
percent of all health, marital, family, and financial problems came from unforgiveness. Now,
after more than twenty years in ministry, I have concluded that over 90 percent of all
problems are rooted in unforgiveness.
THE NECESSITY OF FORGIVENESS
If most problems come from unforgiveness, we can .......................................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( check out BTL 3 sections below for another way of sharing prayers)
Please pray for Dolores, Frederick, Louise, Robert, Mary Jo, Richard, all deceased. Isabelle,
recovers from her stroke and gets her health back. Jean Marie and Ann Marie, there needs. Private
intention.
(Anonymous, 4/14/2012 8:44:39 PM)
I pray that my son, Raymond, will walk normally and expand his physical and mental capabilities
soon
(Maria L., New York, NY, United States, 4/14/2012 7:30:06 PM)
Lord help my daughter and his fiancee that this coming Friday there will be a judge .help them
Lord and guide them through your spirit i ask this through Christ our Lord..Amen...
(antang, ncr, muntinlupa, Philippines, 4/14/2012 6:03:32 PM)
pray for a Godly marriage
(Anonymous, 4/14/2012 5:34:35 PM)
Lord Jesus Christ, I ask and pray to you to please help me fix things with my girlfriend Eibett
Medrano. She's my girl and I still want to be with her. I love her and I hope, wish, and pray that
she still loves me. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray with all my heart, body, and soul.
Amen.
(fernando, elgin, il, United States, 4/14/2012 1:57:44 PM)
"Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now & in
the Days ahead.. Ascension Day..2012.?Please pray(2012)with us daily for recovery! Slow Recovery
from the Death of Our Only Son,Other Losses & Deaths,Severe Financial Hardship,Health Issues & Other
Sorrows..Please pray for God's Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope! Pass Prayer Request on:Convents,
Nuns,Sisters,Parishes,Shrines,Monasteries,Priests,Monks,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains & Others?
Progress is very slow! Never less,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with the help of
your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank for praying with us daily! Bill & Carol. usa
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 4/14/2012 12:46:30 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 are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. 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
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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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
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San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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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, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
EDUCATION IN JUSTICE AND PEACE
A TASK FOR ALL
It is a matter of communicating to young people an appreciation for the positive value of
life and of awakening in them a desire to spend their lives in the service of the Good.
This is a task which engages each of us personally.
"HOPE AND CONFIDENCE"
The Church looks to young people with hope and confidence; she encourages them to seek
truth, to defend the common good, to be open to the world around them and willing to see
"new things" (Is 42:9; 48:6).
"TRUE EDUCATION"
Where does true education in peace and justice take place? First of all, in the family
since the family, since parents are the first educators.
(Source: Message for World Day of Peace, dated 12/8/2011)
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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
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2012 RETREATS
Online Registration
2012 RETREATS
Catholic Retreats
Discipleship Retreats at the Paul Jansen Discipleship Center
No retreats are scheduled at this time. Please check back for an updated schedule in the coming weeks.
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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More information and registration for the Bible Institute
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