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)
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.
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.**
Akron, OH 330 344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443 529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701 595-5300
Boston, MA 508 591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513 823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440 572-4366
Columbus, OH 614 210-3111
Detroit, MI 734 418-9101
Fort Worth, TX 817 203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317 564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
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
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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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