Jesus, today Your church reads Your passion and death, and we really don't understand the
amount of suffering that You suffered to forgive all sin forever.
But we do know, that by Your death and resurrection, You have covered all sin, and it is
forgiven as long as we go to confession as we need to.
Your love, Jesus, is so far above our understanding.
Help us, oh! Jesus, to love others with some of the intensity of love that You have in
loving all of us.
Help us to forgive and forget, and just love.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday I AM, YOUR SAVIOR
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"Jesus answered: 'I am.' " -Mark 14:62
"I AM" is the name God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai (Ex 3:14). In that context, the
name "I AM" carried the image of unapproachable majesty and holiness. Moses was not
permitted to approach God, the "I AM," unless he removed the sandals from his feet
(Ex 3:5). When the mob approached Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane to arrest Him, He
identified Himself as "I am" (Jn 18:5). "When He said to them, 'I am,' " the mob fell
down, powerless before Him (Jn 18:6).
When people testified falsely against Jesus, He was silent and answered nothing
(Mk 14:60-61). Yet when Jesus was asked if He was "the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed
One," He answered, "I am" (Mk 14:62). Jesus was now identifying Himself as God Almighty
in the setting of humility, trial, suffering, and rejection. Throughout Mark's Gospel,
Jesus did not allow people to spread His identity when He displayed His sovereign power
and healed them (Mk 1:34, 44; 3:12; 8:26; 9:9). Yet now, in this setting of humility
and suffering, He declares openly His true identity.
Jesus does not want any confusion. He is a Suffering Servant, a crucified and rejected
Messiah. His kingship is proclaimed as He hangs upon His cross. This Holy Week, come to
know Jesus as He desires to be known: as God, as King, as Suffering Servant, as Messiah,
and as Son of God (Mk 15:39).
Monday GIVE AND TAKE
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"She anointed Jesus' feet. Then she dried His feet with her hair." -John 12:3
Tuesday "BE QUICK"
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"Be quick about what you are to do." -John 13:27
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
A Prophetic Lent
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Palm (Passion) Sunday Zechariah 1:1-5:11
Mon. of Holy Week Zech. 6:1-11:3
Tues. of Holy Week Zech. 11-4-14:21
Wed. of Holy Week Malachi
The Secret of Confession
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"Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has
prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)
The daughter of a Baptist minister becomes a Catholic because of the opportunity to go to
confession. A Presbyterian pastor involved in the healing.....................
Brochures by Topic
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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, 3/31/2012 7:21:25 PM)
Dearest loving Father, I come to you and ask that you please deliver our family from our
tribulations. Be with my husband and I as our work transitions and let any changes not affect
our job security. Please be with my daughter and son, that the Holy Spirit descends on them
and transform them from a self-centered to a Christ-centered life. Please help my son follow
and succeed in the recovery process, make good decisions in life, work and school and safety
on his new motorcycle. Please help my daughter soften her heart towards the family. And that
we may always be alert and awake to you. We need you so much, please surround us with your
strength, compassion, mercy, love and yourself. Please help our family overcome and heal from
what comes our way. I love you so much!!!! And BELIEVE, with all my heart, that all things
are possible through You.
(Anonymous, 3/31/2012 6:04:44 PM)
For a project that will start soon. For a successful and happy outcome. Amen.
(Anonymous, 3/31/2012 5:22:14 PM)
Jesus, Mary, please save souls. Amen.
(Anonymous, 3/31/2012 5:20:10 PM)
For blisters in my mother's mouth due to new dentures. St. Luke and Blessed Mother, pray for
us. Amen.
(Anonymous, 3/31/2012 5:18:41 PM)
Please i need your prayers as i travelled to the US for a business visit and back to Ghana,
Safe and sound back home after the two weeks in the states is what i am asking from the
Almighty Lord
(Lawrence, Tarkwa, Ghana, 3/31/2012 4:41:17 PM)
I and my wife Mary need some support in prayers as we are expecting our second daughter in a
few days to come. we pray for a good , safe and sound delivery.
(Lawrence , Tarkwa, 3/31/2012 4:37:45 PM)
Please pray for my daughter Emma, for guidance during her degree course, to get the best
grades she can, and to be guided to the right employment situation. I request also prayer for
myself that I will keep well and continue to get good blood results and no sign of recurrence
after my cure for OVC. Thank you for your prayers.
(Michele B., Paphos, Paphos, Cyprus, 3/31/2012 3:35:12 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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
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)
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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
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
"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.
DON'T BE DISHEARTENED
I would urge parents not to grow disheartened! May they encourage children by the
example of their lives to put their hope before all else in God, the one source of
authentic justice and peace.
HAVE COURAGE
Young people too need to have the courage to live by the same high standards that they
set for others. Theirs is a great responsibility: may they find the strength to make
good and wise use of their freedom. They too are responsible for their education,
including their education in justice and peace!
(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
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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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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http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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