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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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
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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
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"No one who comes to Me shall ever be hungry." -John 6:35
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Brochures
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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"
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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( 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)
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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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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
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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PM Ministry List
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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
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