Thursday, May 31, 2012, Visitation of Mary
Zephaniah 3:14-18 or, Romans 12:9-16, Isaiah 12:2-6, Luke 1:39-56
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RIVERS OF LIVING WATER (Jn 7:38)
"Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your heart." -Zephaniah 3:14
Four days ago, we received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. To keep the Holy Spirit, we must give it away. We hope we're even more than Spirit-filled, that we're Spirit-overflowing so every time we open our mouths "our cup runneth over" (Ps 23:5, our translation), and all those around us receive an outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
Mary was overflowing. At Mary's greeting, "Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit" (Lk 1:41). Even the baby in her womb jumped for joy and received the Holy Spirit. Mary was so overflowing with the Spirit she filled up anyone around who was open. After overflowing and filling two vessels, you'd think the flow would subside. With the Holy Spirit, however, the more you overflow, you overflow all the more. It's like that water coming from the temple in Ezekiel. The farther the water flows, the higher it gets (Ez 47:5).
Therefore, Mary is not emptied by her outpouring of the Spirit, but overflows yet again as she "proclaims the greatness of the Lord" (Lk 1:46) and finds joy in God, her Savior. From within her, rivers of living water flow (Jn 7:38).
"There's a river of life flowing out through me. It makes the lame to walk and the blind to see."
Prayer: Father, may the water Jesus gives become a fountain within us leaping up to provide eternal life (Jn 4:14).
Promise: "The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a mighty Savior; He will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in His love, He will sing joyfully because of you." -Zep 3:17
Praise: "Blest is she who trusted that the Lord's words to her would be fulfilled" (Lk 1:45).
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
IN THE SERVICE - One Bread, One Body, 5/30/2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
1 Peter 1:18-25, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, Mark 10:32-45
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IN THE SERVICE
"The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve - to give His life in ransom for the many." -Mark 10:45
Servant Jesus, as He is called (Acts 4:27), did not just serve. He came with the expressed purpose of serving (Mk 10:45). At the Last Supper, Jesus got up from the table and washed the apostles' feet (Jn 13:5). His service cost Him His life. He tells us to follow His example and serve as He did (Jn 13:15).
Usually we begin our life unwilling to serve. Through God's grace, we may become willing servants. The Lord calls us to go even further and seek out opportunities to serve - not just serving but coming to serve. Also, Jesus calls us to serve those who rarely get served - the poor, oppressed, powerless, prisoners, nobodies, the untouchables. Then we serve as Jesus served.
To do this, we must be purified of selfishness and sin. "By obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a genuine love of your brothers; therefore, love one another constantly from the heart" (1 Pt 1:22).
Jesus comes to serve, calls us to serve, and purifies us to serve. To serve Jesus and others in the name of Jesus is the greatest opportunity we can have. To be a millionaire, president, or superstar is insignificant compared to being a servant of Jesus. This position is the pinnacle of human existence.
Prayer: Jesus, I am honored to serve You. "Thank You for counting us worthy to stand in Your presence and serve You."
Promise: "Realize that you were delivered from the futile way of life your fathers handed on to you, not by any diminishable sum of silver or gold, but by Christ's blood beyond all price." -l Pt 1:18-19
Praise: Sister Teresa gave a copy of One Bread, One Body to a hospitalized man. He read the praise at the bottom of one of the pages. Jesus touched his heart, and he responded by joining the Catholic Church.
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1 Peter 1:18-25, Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20, Mark 10:32-45
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IN THE SERVICE
"The Son of Man has not come to be served but to serve - to give His life in ransom for the many." -Mark 10:45
Servant Jesus, as He is called (Acts 4:27), did not just serve. He came with the expressed purpose of serving (Mk 10:45). At the Last Supper, Jesus got up from the table and washed the apostles' feet (Jn 13:5). His service cost Him His life. He tells us to follow His example and serve as He did (Jn 13:15).
Usually we begin our life unwilling to serve. Through God's grace, we may become willing servants. The Lord calls us to go even further and seek out opportunities to serve - not just serving but coming to serve. Also, Jesus calls us to serve those who rarely get served - the poor, oppressed, powerless, prisoners, nobodies, the untouchables. Then we serve as Jesus served.
To do this, we must be purified of selfishness and sin. "By obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves for a genuine love of your brothers; therefore, love one another constantly from the heart" (1 Pt 1:22).
Jesus comes to serve, calls us to serve, and purifies us to serve. To serve Jesus and others in the name of Jesus is the greatest opportunity we can have. To be a millionaire, president, or superstar is insignificant compared to being a servant of Jesus. This position is the pinnacle of human existence.
Prayer: Jesus, I am honored to serve You. "Thank You for counting us worthy to stand in Your presence and serve You."
Promise: "Realize that you were delivered from the futile way of life your fathers handed on to you, not by any diminishable sum of silver or gold, but by Christ's blood beyond all price." -l Pt 1:18-19
Praise: Sister Teresa gave a copy of One Bread, One Body to a hospitalized man. He read the praise at the bottom of one of the pages. Jesus touched his heart, and he responded by joining the Catholic Church.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
THE PROMISE OF A HUNDREDFOLD - One Bread, One Body, 5/29/2012
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
1 Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1-4, Mark 10:28-31
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THE PROMISE OF A HUNDREDFOLD
"We have put aside everything to follow You!" -Mark 10:28
Who will be great evangelizers, begetting hundreds of children into God's kingdom? (see Phlm 10) Those who have given up natural children become great evangelizers by deciding to be celibates for God's kingdom (Mt 19:12), for Jesus has promised them a hundred times as many children (Mk 10:30).
Who will be gifted to build Christian community - to help us practically live out our baptismal brotherhood and sisterhood? Those who have given up their brothers and sisters for the sake of Jesus and the Gospel have special graces to build community, for Jesus has promised them a hundred times as many brothers and sisters (Mk 10:30).
Who will be good at raising money for church or ministry? Those who have given up property for Jesus receive this charism, for He has promised them a hundred times as much in this present age and everlasting life in the age to come (Mk 10:30).
Jesus' promises are true, but some promises are only for those who qualify for them. It is such a privilege to be called by the Lord to give up someone or something for Him and thereby qualify to receive His promise of a hundred times as many in this age and everlasting life in the age to come.
Prayer: Father, may I take advantage of every precious opportunity to give up something for You.
Promise: "Do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in your ignorance. Rather, become holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, after the likeness of the Holy One Who called you." -1 Pt 1:14-15
Praise: During daily Mass, Maria prayed that her painful sore throat would be healed. Jesus removed the pain instantly as she received Him in Holy Communion.
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1 Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1-4, Mark 10:28-31
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THE PROMISE OF A HUNDREDFOLD
"We have put aside everything to follow You!" -Mark 10:28
Who will be great evangelizers, begetting hundreds of children into God's kingdom? (see Phlm 10) Those who have given up natural children become great evangelizers by deciding to be celibates for God's kingdom (Mt 19:12), for Jesus has promised them a hundred times as many children (Mk 10:30).
Who will be gifted to build Christian community - to help us practically live out our baptismal brotherhood and sisterhood? Those who have given up their brothers and sisters for the sake of Jesus and the Gospel have special graces to build community, for Jesus has promised them a hundred times as many brothers and sisters (Mk 10:30).
Who will be good at raising money for church or ministry? Those who have given up property for Jesus receive this charism, for He has promised them a hundred times as much in this present age and everlasting life in the age to come (Mk 10:30).
Jesus' promises are true, but some promises are only for those who qualify for them. It is such a privilege to be called by the Lord to give up someone or something for Him and thereby qualify to receive His promise of a hundred times as many in this age and everlasting life in the age to come.
Prayer: Father, may I take advantage of every precious opportunity to give up something for You.
Promise: "Do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in your ignorance. Rather, become holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct, after the likeness of the Holy One Who called you." -1 Pt 1:14-15
Praise: During daily Mass, Maria prayed that her painful sore throat would be healed. Jesus removed the pain instantly as she received Him in Holy Communion.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
THE PURPOSE OF LIFE - One Bread, One Body, 5/28/2012
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Monday, May 28, 2012
1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10, Mark 10:17-27
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THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
"Although you have never seen Him, you love Him." -1 Peter 1:8
The purpose of life in Christ is to receive His love and to give it to others. Thus, we serve the poor not primarily to serve the poor but to receive the Lord's love in the poor and to give His love to them (see Mt 25:40; 1 Cor 13:3). When we obey the commandments, we are not just avoiding self-destruction and hell; we are primarily expressing our love of the Lord Who commands us (see Jn 15:10).
Because life in Christ is a life of love, trials are often the best blessings (see 1 Pt 1:6), since our love for the Lord can grow deeper in sufferings. When we realize that love, not self, is the center of life, we embrace the cross and rejoice in giving everything to the Lord. In the context of love, a compromised, lukewarm Gospel is nauseating (Rv 3:16). Christianity makes sense in the light of love, and only in the light of love.
Yesterday, the Lord gave you the Holy Spirit in a new Pentecost. He gave you gifts, fruit, power, strength, and light. As wonderful as these graces are, however, the main point of Pentecost is love. Love is "the way which surpasses all the others" (1 Cor 12:31). Love is even greater than faith and hope (1 Cor 13:13). "Seek eagerly after love" (1 Cor 14:1). "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:16).
Prayer: Father, on this Memorial Day, send the Spirit to produce the fruit of love in my life (Gal 5:22).
Promise: "Although you have never seen Him, you love Him, and without seeing you now believe in Him, and rejoice with inexpressible joy touched with glory because you are achieving faith's goal, your salvation." -1 Pt 1:8-9
Praise: Felix reluctantly agreed to accompany his mother to her prayer meeting. He remained in the car while she joined the meeting. When there were no longer good songs on the radio, he grew bored and joined the meeting. Within a month, Felix committed his life to Jesus.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10, Mark 10:17-27
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THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
"Although you have never seen Him, you love Him." -1 Peter 1:8
The purpose of life in Christ is to receive His love and to give it to others. Thus, we serve the poor not primarily to serve the poor but to receive the Lord's love in the poor and to give His love to them (see Mt 25:40; 1 Cor 13:3). When we obey the commandments, we are not just avoiding self-destruction and hell; we are primarily expressing our love of the Lord Who commands us (see Jn 15:10).
Because life in Christ is a life of love, trials are often the best blessings (see 1 Pt 1:6), since our love for the Lord can grow deeper in sufferings. When we realize that love, not self, is the center of life, we embrace the cross and rejoice in giving everything to the Lord. In the context of love, a compromised, lukewarm Gospel is nauseating (Rv 3:16). Christianity makes sense in the light of love, and only in the light of love.
Yesterday, the Lord gave you the Holy Spirit in a new Pentecost. He gave you gifts, fruit, power, strength, and light. As wonderful as these graces are, however, the main point of Pentecost is love. Love is "the way which surpasses all the others" (1 Cor 12:31). Love is even greater than faith and hope (1 Cor 13:13). "Seek eagerly after love" (1 Cor 14:1). "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:16).
Prayer: Father, on this Memorial Day, send the Spirit to produce the fruit of love in my life (Gal 5:22).
Promise: "Although you have never seen Him, you love Him, and without seeing you now believe in Him, and rejoice with inexpressible joy touched with glory because you are achieving faith's goal, your salvation." -1 Pt 1:8-9
Praise: Felix reluctantly agreed to accompany his mother to her prayer meeting. He remained in the car while she joined the meeting. When there were no longer good songs on the radio, he grew bored and joined the meeting. Within a month, Felix committed his life to Jesus.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
PM eNewsletter Pentecost
May 27th. Pentecost
Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us.
This is the day when the Holy Spirit came down in tongues of fire to infuse the apostles
and disciples with knowledge and truth.
Doing so, that they could start the church which has lasted for almost two thousand years
guided by the Holy Spirit.
Our church has had a lot of problems over the years, but still has been quided by You, and
the Holy Spirit, and so continues in the truth.
We have a holy church started and continued by God Himself.
Let us rejoice and proclaim our belief in the true church, by our love and giving to others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "OPPOSING THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Acts 7:51)
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"All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit." -1 Corinthians 12:13
On the first Easter evening, Jesus breathed on the apostles "and said: 'Receive the Holy
Spirit' " (Jn 20:22). They showed no signs of having accepted the Spirit as they remained
locked in the upper room "for fear of the Jews" (Jn 20:19, 26). Fifty days later, the
apostles and over a hundred other people "were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to
express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted
them" (Acts 2:4).
Why did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost but not on the day Jesus rose
from the dead? "The Holy Spirit of discipline flees deceit" (Wis 1:5). Possibly at the
first Easter the apostles were not honest with themselves about their sins and fears. The
Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth (Jn 16:13). We must be consecrated by truth to receive
the Spirit (see Jn 17:17).
If we are honest with ourselves, we will realize that we do not want to receive the Spirit
that much because the Holy Spirit, being God, will not take orders from us. Rather, He
will command us to do His will. This turns us off to the Holy Spirit because we naturally
don't want anyone, even God, to tell us what to do. We must honestly face this resistance
to the Spirit, repent of our selfishness, and make a decision to do God's will instead of
ours. Then we will be filled with the Spirit.
Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, fill me with the Spirit. Give me a new Pentecost now.
Promise: "No one can say: 'Jesus is Lord,' except in the Holy Spirit." -1 Cor 12:3
Praise: Alleluia! "Come, thou Holy Spirit, come! And from Thy celestial home shed a ray of
light divine!" (Pentecost sequence)
Monday THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
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"Although you have never seen Him, you love Him." -1 Peter 1:8
Tuesday THE PROMISE OF A HUNDREDFOLD
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Please pray for Dolores, Frederick, Louise, Robert, Mary Jo, Richard, all deceased. Isabelle,
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Private intention.
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Please pray for me that my ankle sprain would be fully healed before June 4.
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given their lives for our Freedom, especially at this time in history when the government
itself wants erase Religious Freedom from the US Constitution. For the lives that have been
lost for Freedom around the world. May they Rest In Peace! Jesus I Trust in YOU!
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Let us pray for God's Will. And the Good, God Will's each and everyone of us. Let go and
surrender our free will to God's Will. Jesus will not let us down, as long as we receive
'only' what Jesus wants for us to have. Amen
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Lord thank you for all the blessings, for a new a day as we start our work /please help my
granddaughter and her mom for speedy recovery,my brother who is passed away help them Lord
their family bound by your holy spirit.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
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En-Courage one another and keep each other and all in our prayers. Amen.
(Anonymous, 5/26/2012 3:21:28 PM)
Lord, please take care of the situation with SA. SB had brought him back into the Church and
helped him to be Baptized and receive his other Sacraments. She didn't deserve the way she
was treated by him. Thank you.
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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
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
SIGNIFICANT EROSION
Today that consensus has eroded significantly in the face of powerful new cultural
currents which are not only directly opposed to core moral teachings of the
Judeo-Christian tradition, but increasingly hostile to Christianity as such.
KEY TO HAPPINESS
... The Church in the United States is called ... to proclaim a Gospel which not only
proposes unchanging moral truths but proposes them precisely as the key to human
happiness and social prospering ...
THREAT TO HUMANITY
To the extent that some current cultural trends contain elements that would curtail the
proclamation of these truths ... they represent a threat not just to Christian faith,
but also to humanity itself ...
(Source: Ad limina meeting with US bishops, 1/19/2012)
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Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us.
This is the day when the Holy Spirit came down in tongues of fire to infuse the apostles
and disciples with knowledge and truth.
Doing so, that they could start the church which has lasted for almost two thousand years
guided by the Holy Spirit.
Our church has had a lot of problems over the years, but still has been quided by You, and
the Holy Spirit, and so continues in the truth.
We have a holy church started and continued by God Himself.
Let us rejoice and proclaim our belief in the true church, by our love and giving to others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday "OPPOSING THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Acts 7:51)
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"All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit." -1 Corinthians 12:13
On the first Easter evening, Jesus breathed on the apostles "and said: 'Receive the Holy
Spirit' " (Jn 20:22). They showed no signs of having accepted the Spirit as they remained
locked in the upper room "for fear of the Jews" (Jn 20:19, 26). Fifty days later, the
apostles and over a hundred other people "were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to
express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted
them" (Acts 2:4).
Why did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost but not on the day Jesus rose
from the dead? "The Holy Spirit of discipline flees deceit" (Wis 1:5). Possibly at the
first Easter the apostles were not honest with themselves about their sins and fears. The
Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth (Jn 16:13). We must be consecrated by truth to receive
the Spirit (see Jn 17:17).
If we are honest with ourselves, we will realize that we do not want to receive the Spirit
that much because the Holy Spirit, being God, will not take orders from us. Rather, He
will command us to do His will. This turns us off to the Holy Spirit because we naturally
don't want anyone, even God, to tell us what to do. We must honestly face this resistance
to the Spirit, repent of our selfishness, and make a decision to do God's will instead of
ours. Then we will be filled with the Spirit.
Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, fill me with the Spirit. Give me a new Pentecost now.
Promise: "No one can say: 'Jesus is Lord,' except in the Holy Spirit." -1 Cor 12:3
Praise: Alleluia! "Come, thou Holy Spirit, come! And from Thy celestial home shed a ray of
light divine!" (Pentecost sequence)
Monday THE PURPOSE OF LIFE
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"Although you have never seen Him, you love Him." -1 Peter 1:8
Tuesday THE PROMISE OF A HUNDREDFOLD
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Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in
Church communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace,
called charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who
receives them, and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly
rich source of ...................................
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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, 5/26/2012 8:45:34 PM)
Please pray for me that my ankle sprain would be fully healed before June 4.
(Stefan, Seattle, WA, United States, 5/26/2012 8:11:48 PM)
Entering into the Memorial weekend and Memorial Day, let us pause, and pray for all who have
given their lives for our Freedom, especially at this time in history when the government
itself wants erase Religious Freedom from the US Constitution. For the lives that have been
lost for Freedom around the world. May they Rest In Peace! Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 5/26/2012 6:57:05 PM)
Let us pray for God's Will. And the Good, God Will's each and everyone of us. Let go and
surrender our free will to God's Will. Jesus will not let us down, as long as we receive
'only' what Jesus wants for us to have. Amen
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Lord thank you for all the blessings, for a new a day as we start our work /please help my
granddaughter and her mom for speedy recovery,my brother who is passed away help them Lord
their family bound by your holy spirit.we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
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En-Courage one another and keep each other and all in our prayers. Amen.
(Anonymous, 5/26/2012 3:21:28 PM)
Lord, please take care of the situation with SA. SB had brought him back into the Church and
helped him to be Baptized and receive his other Sacraments. She didn't deserve the way she
was treated by him. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, 5/26/2012 2:58:02 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.
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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.
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Pope Benedict XVI, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-05.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Benedict XVI and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
SIGNIFICANT EROSION
Today that consensus has eroded significantly in the face of powerful new cultural
currents which are not only directly opposed to core moral teachings of the
Judeo-Christian tradition, but increasingly hostile to Christianity as such.
KEY TO HAPPINESS
... The Church in the United States is called ... to proclaim a Gospel which not only
proposes unchanging moral truths but proposes them precisely as the key to human
happiness and social prospering ...
THREAT TO HUMANITY
To the extent that some current cultural trends contain elements that would curtail the
proclamation of these truths ... they represent a threat not just to Christian faith,
but also to humanity itself ...
(Source: Ad limina meeting with US bishops, 1/19/2012)
http://presentationministries.com/BST/bst2012-05.asp?navlink=latest
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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"OPPOSING THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Acts 7:51) - One Bread, One Body, 5/27/2012
Happy Pentecost! Live in the Spirit. Seek the Gifts of the Spirit.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012, Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or, Galatians 5:16-25, Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34, John 20:19-23, or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052712.cfm
"OPPOSING THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Acts 7:51)
"All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit." -1 Corinthians 12:13
On the first Easter evening, Jesus breathed on the apostles "and said: 'Receive the Holy Spirit' " (Jn 20:22). They showed no signs of having accepted the Spirit as they remained locked in the upper room "for fear of the Jews" (Jn 20:19, 26). Fifty days later, the apostles and over a hundred other people "were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them" (Acts 2:4).
Why did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost but not on the day Jesus rose from the dead? "The Holy Spirit of discipline flees deceit" (Wis 1:5). Possibly at the first Easter the apostles were not honest with themselves about their sins and fears. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth (Jn 16:13). We must be consecrated by truth to receive the Spirit (see Jn 17:17).
If we are honest with ourselves, we will realize that we do not want to receive the Spirit that much because the Holy Spirit, being God, will not take orders from us. Rather, He will command us to do His will. This turns us off to the Holy Spirit because we naturally don't want anyone, even God, to tell us what to do. We must honestly face this resistance to the Spirit, repent of our selfishness, and make a decision to do God's will instead of ours. Then we will be filled with the Spirit.
Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, fill me with the Spirit. Give me a new Pentecost now.
Promise: "No one can say: 'Jesus is Lord,' except in the Holy Spirit." -1 Cor 12:3
Praise: Alleluia! "Come, thou Holy Spirit, come! And from Thy celestial home shed a ray of light divine!" (Pentecost sequence)
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "Seek the Gifts of the Spirit", or our four series of tapes on "Gifts of the Spirit" starting with audio AV 3A-1 or video V-3A.)
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Sunday, May 27, 2012, Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or, Galatians 5:16-25, Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34, John 20:19-23, or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052712.cfm
"OPPOSING THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Acts 7:51)
"All of us have been given to drink of the one Spirit." -1 Corinthians 12:13
On the first Easter evening, Jesus breathed on the apostles "and said: 'Receive the Holy Spirit' " (Jn 20:22). They showed no signs of having accepted the Spirit as they remained locked in the upper room "for fear of the Jews" (Jn 20:19, 26). Fifty days later, the apostles and over a hundred other people "were filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to express themselves in foreign tongues and make bold proclamation as the Spirit prompted them" (Acts 2:4).
Why did the apostles receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost but not on the day Jesus rose from the dead? "The Holy Spirit of discipline flees deceit" (Wis 1:5). Possibly at the first Easter the apostles were not honest with themselves about their sins and fears. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth (Jn 16:13). We must be consecrated by truth to receive the Spirit (see Jn 17:17).
If we are honest with ourselves, we will realize that we do not want to receive the Spirit that much because the Holy Spirit, being God, will not take orders from us. Rather, He will command us to do His will. This turns us off to the Holy Spirit because we naturally don't want anyone, even God, to tell us what to do. We must honestly face this resistance to the Spirit, repent of our selfishness, and make a decision to do God's will instead of ours. Then we will be filled with the Spirit.
Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, fill me with the Spirit. Give me a new Pentecost now.
Promise: "No one can say: 'Jesus is Lord,' except in the Holy Spirit." -1 Cor 12:3
Praise: Alleluia! "Come, thou Holy Spirit, come! And from Thy celestial home shed a ray of light divine!" (Pentecost sequence)
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet, "Seek the Gifts of the Spirit", or our four series of tapes on "Gifts of the Spirit" starting with audio AV 3A-1 or video V-3A.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
DOWN TIME? - One Bread, One Body, 5/26/2012
Pentecost Novena Day 9 - Saturday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31
John 21:20-25
Be silent
Pray: Father, renew my Baptism and Confirmation. Stir into flame the gifts of the Spirit in my life (see 2 Timothy 1:6-7).
On or near Pentecost, ask another Christian to lay hands on you (see Acts 19:6) and pray for you to receive the Holy Spirit. After receiving these prayers, thank the Holy Spirit for coming to you, go to Mass as often as possible, and share your faith in Jesus. Come, Holy Spirit!
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Saturday, May 26, 2012, St. Philip Neri, Pentecost Novena - Day 9
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31, Psalm 11:4-5, 7, John 21:20-25
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052612.cfm
DOWN TIME?
"Upon our entry into Rome Paul was allowed to take a lodging of his own, although a soldier was assigned to keep guard over him." -Acts 28:16
Paul was a traveling man. To take the Gospel to the nations, he had traveled almost constantly for years (2 Cor 11:26). He had plans to go to Spain to extend the outreach of the Gospel even farther (Rm 15:24). However, Paul never made it to Spain, and his traveling was abruptly stopped as he sat in jail at Caesarea for two years (Acts 24:27). Then he spent two more years under house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:16, 30).
Paul must have felt frustrated by his confinement, but he continued to proclaim the Word to those who visited him in his imprisonment. Although some believed, many didn't (Acts 28:24). Paul probably felt that he was accomplishing nothing in Rome. However, he was faithful to his mission of proclaiming the Gospel in good times and in bad (2 Tm 4:2).
Eventually, Paul was martyred in Rome. Then others preached and pastored in Rome, cultivating the seeds of faith which Paul had planted. Many others were then martyred in Rome. The Roman church became the leading church in the world. Paul's frustrating work under house arrest bore great fruit for God's kingdom.
On this last day of the Pentecost novena, pray for faith to persevere in the most frustrating ministries, marriages, families, and churches. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, by the Spirit, may I walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7).
Promise: "With full assurance, and without any hindrance whatever, he preached the reign of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ." -Acts 28:31
Praise: St. Philip is said to have edified all Rome from his confessional.
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31
John 21:20-25
Be silent
Pray: Father, renew my Baptism and Confirmation. Stir into flame the gifts of the Spirit in my life (see 2 Timothy 1:6-7).
On or near Pentecost, ask another Christian to lay hands on you (see Acts 19:6) and pray for you to receive the Holy Spirit. After receiving these prayers, thank the Holy Spirit for coming to you, go to Mass as often as possible, and share your faith in Jesus. Come, Holy Spirit!
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Saturday, May 26, 2012, St. Philip Neri, Pentecost Novena - Day 9
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31, Psalm 11:4-5, 7, John 21:20-25
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052612.cfm
DOWN TIME?
"Upon our entry into Rome Paul was allowed to take a lodging of his own, although a soldier was assigned to keep guard over him." -Acts 28:16
Paul was a traveling man. To take the Gospel to the nations, he had traveled almost constantly for years (2 Cor 11:26). He had plans to go to Spain to extend the outreach of the Gospel even farther (Rm 15:24). However, Paul never made it to Spain, and his traveling was abruptly stopped as he sat in jail at Caesarea for two years (Acts 24:27). Then he spent two more years under house arrest in Rome (Acts 28:16, 30).
Paul must have felt frustrated by his confinement, but he continued to proclaim the Word to those who visited him in his imprisonment. Although some believed, many didn't (Acts 28:24). Paul probably felt that he was accomplishing nothing in Rome. However, he was faithful to his mission of proclaiming the Gospel in good times and in bad (2 Tm 4:2).
Eventually, Paul was martyred in Rome. Then others preached and pastored in Rome, cultivating the seeds of faith which Paul had planted. Many others were then martyred in Rome. The Roman church became the leading church in the world. Paul's frustrating work under house arrest bore great fruit for God's kingdom.
On this last day of the Pentecost novena, pray for faith to persevere in the most frustrating ministries, marriages, families, and churches. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, by the Spirit, may I walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7).
Promise: "With full assurance, and without any hindrance whatever, he preached the reign of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ." -Acts 28:31
Praise: St. Philip is said to have edified all Rome from his confessional.
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
TRIPLE BAPTISMS - One Bread, One Body, 5/25/2012
Pentecost Novena Day 8 - Friday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 25:13-21
John 21:15-19
Be silent
Pray: Holy Spirit, produce in me Your fruit: love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
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Friday, May 25, 2012, St. Bede the Venerable, Pope St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Pentecost Novena - Day 8
Acts 25:13-21, Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20, John 21:15-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052512.cfm
TRIPLE BAPTISMS
"They differed with him over issues in their own religion, and about a certain Jesus Who had died but Who Paul claimed is alive." -Acts 25:19
Imagine throwing your life away to run after a Man Whom you have never seen and Who claims to be God risen from the dead. This is the decision that each Christian makes. We have decided not just to go to Church, say some prayers, or live a decent life but to throw ourselves at Jesus' feet, worship Him, deny our very selves, and follow Jesus even to the cross (see Lk 9:23). "We have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels and men alike. We are fools on Christ's account" (1 Cor 4:9-10).
As we draw near to Pentecost, let us repent and be immersed in the person of Jesus (Acts 2:38). Then we will receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). We must be baptized into repentance (Lk 3:3) and into Jesus (Acts 2:38) before we can receive the third Baptism, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Mk 1:8). Because Jesus baptizes us in the Spirit, we must come to Him, believe in Him (Jn 7:37-38), and love Him with all our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, come to Jesus - on His terms. He is "rejected by men but approved, nonetheless, and precious in God's eyes" (1 Pt 2:4). Come to Jesus, and the Spirit will come to you.
Prayer: Father, I accept Your grace to love You and Jesus with all my heart (see Mt 22:37). Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "When Jesus had finished speaking He said to him, 'Follow Me.' " -Jn 21:19
Praise: Pope St. Gregory VII's last recorded words were: "I have loved justice and hated iniquity...therefore, I die in exile" (see Ps 101).
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 25:13-21
John 21:15-19
Be silent
Pray: Holy Spirit, produce in me Your fruit: love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
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Friday, May 25, 2012, St. Bede the Venerable, Pope St. Gregory VII, St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Pentecost Novena - Day 8
Acts 25:13-21, Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20, John 21:15-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052512.cfm
TRIPLE BAPTISMS
"They differed with him over issues in their own religion, and about a certain Jesus Who had died but Who Paul claimed is alive." -Acts 25:19
Imagine throwing your life away to run after a Man Whom you have never seen and Who claims to be God risen from the dead. This is the decision that each Christian makes. We have decided not just to go to Church, say some prayers, or live a decent life but to throw ourselves at Jesus' feet, worship Him, deny our very selves, and follow Jesus even to the cross (see Lk 9:23). "We have become a spectacle to the universe, to angels and men alike. We are fools on Christ's account" (1 Cor 4:9-10).
As we draw near to Pentecost, let us repent and be immersed in the person of Jesus (Acts 2:38). Then we will receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). We must be baptized into repentance (Lk 3:3) and into Jesus (Acts 2:38) before we can receive the third Baptism, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit (Mk 1:8). Because Jesus baptizes us in the Spirit, we must come to Him, believe in Him (Jn 7:37-38), and love Him with all our hearts to receive the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, come to Jesus - on His terms. He is "rejected by men but approved, nonetheless, and precious in God's eyes" (1 Pt 2:4). Come to Jesus, and the Spirit will come to you.
Prayer: Father, I accept Your grace to love You and Jesus with all my heart (see Mt 22:37). Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "When Jesus had finished speaking He said to him, 'Follow Me.' " -Jn 21:19
Praise: Pope St. Gregory VII's last recorded words were: "I have loved justice and hated iniquity...therefore, I die in exile" (see Ps 101).
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
TWO UNITED STATES - One Bread, One Body, 5/24/2012
Pentecost Novena Day 7 - Thursday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
John 17:20-26
Be silent:
Pray: Jesus, baptize me, that is, immerse me in the Holy Spirit and in the fire of purification (Matthew 3:11).
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Thursday, May 24, 2012, Pentecost Novena - Day 7
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, John 17:20-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052412.cfm
TWO UNITED STATES
"I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their word, that all may be one." -John 17:20-21
Many of you reading this are citizens of the United States. By "united," we do not mean that most people agree with each other or with the government. Moreover, "United" does not mean that we love or serve each other. "United" means that all the states accept a certain national political system.
However, by Jesus' standards, "United" means that we are graced to be one as Jesus and the Father are One (Jn 17:21-22). "United" means living in Jesus and He in us (Jn 17:23). "United" means being temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19) and having the Triune God live within us. "United" means being members of the body of Christ and being baptized into His body, the Church (1 Cor 12:12-13).
Are you "united" like the United States, or are you united like the Holy Trinity? Of course, it is impossible for us to have Trinity-unity by our human powers, but the Holy Spirit will give us this divine unity, as He did at the first Pentecost (Acts 2:7-11; Eph 4:3; 1 Cor 12:13).
Receive the Holy Spirit; receive a divine, Trinity-unity with God, spouse, family, brothers and sisters in Christ, and even enemies. Then the world will believe (Jn 17:21).
Prayer: Father, may I even be willing to die for unity (see Jn 11:51-52).
Promise: "That night the Lord appeared at Paul's side and said: 'Keep up your courage!' " -Acts 23:11
Praise: Martin and Rosa celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary. Using the gifts of the Spirit, they have ministered the love of Jesus to many during their married life.
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
John 17:20-26
Be silent:
Pray: Jesus, baptize me, that is, immerse me in the Holy Spirit and in the fire of purification (Matthew 3:11).
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Thursday, May 24, 2012, Pentecost Novena - Day 7
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, John 17:20-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052412.cfm
TWO UNITED STATES
"I pray also for those who will believe in Me through their word, that all may be one." -John 17:20-21
Many of you reading this are citizens of the United States. By "united," we do not mean that most people agree with each other or with the government. Moreover, "United" does not mean that we love or serve each other. "United" means that all the states accept a certain national political system.
However, by Jesus' standards, "United" means that we are graced to be one as Jesus and the Father are One (Jn 17:21-22). "United" means living in Jesus and He in us (Jn 17:23). "United" means being temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 6:19) and having the Triune God live within us. "United" means being members of the body of Christ and being baptized into His body, the Church (1 Cor 12:12-13).
Are you "united" like the United States, or are you united like the Holy Trinity? Of course, it is impossible for us to have Trinity-unity by our human powers, but the Holy Spirit will give us this divine unity, as He did at the first Pentecost (Acts 2:7-11; Eph 4:3; 1 Cor 12:13).
Receive the Holy Spirit; receive a divine, Trinity-unity with God, spouse, family, brothers and sisters in Christ, and even enemies. Then the world will believe (Jn 17:21).
Prayer: Father, may I even be willing to die for unity (see Jn 11:51-52).
Promise: "That night the Lord appeared at Paul's side and said: 'Keep up your courage!' " -Acts 23:11
Praise: Martin and Rosa celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary. Using the gifts of the Spirit, they have ministered the love of Jesus to many during their married life.
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
"LEFT BEHIND" - One Bread, One Body, 5/23/2012
Pentecost Novena Day 6 - Wednesday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 20:28-38
John 17:11-19
Be silent
Pray: Spirit of truth, consecrate me by means of truth. By obedience to the truth may I be purified for a genuine love of my brothers and sisters (1 Peter 1:22). I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Pentecost Novena - Day 6
Acts 20:28-38, Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36, John 17:11-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052312.cfm
"LEFT BEHIND"
"I gave them Your word." -John 17:14
This booklet is produced by Presentation Ministries. Our founder, Fr. Al Lauer, died of liver cancer in October 2002. That year, Fr. Al experienced what Jesus and St. Paul felt toward their flocks they would be leaving behind (Jn 17:17, 19; Acts 20:30). For years, Fr. Al had taught us the truths of the faith continually. Then he learned he had only months left with us. In his final months on earth, Fr. Al spent as much time as physically able with those of us he would be leaving behind. He never shrunk from telling us what was for our own good and from teaching us in public or in private (Acts 20:20). He commended us to the Word of God (Acts 20:32). Even in his last week on earth, Father still taught us in daily Masses from his deathbed. Those of us with him in those Masses felt as though we were watching Christ Himself teach us from the cross. Even while suffering and near death, Father Al spoke of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may be revealed and kept alive in us being left behind (2 Cor 4:11).
We who continue the One Bread, One Body ministry have been given a precious legacy to pass on. This legacy of Scripture teaching was given through the gift of Father Al's sacrificial life. We feel privileged to share with you his love for the Word of God. With Fr. Al Lauer, we place you in the hands of God, saying to the Lord: "I gave them Your word" (Jn 17:14).
You who read this teaching, this booklet, and the daily Mass Scriptures have also been given a precious legacy to pass on to others. "The gift you have received, give as a gift" to a world starving for Jesus (Mt 10:8).
Prayer: Father, may I faithfully feed Your lambs (Jn 21:15) with Your Word.
Promise: "I commend you now to the Lord, and to that gracious word of His which can enlarge you." -Acts 20:32
Praise: Julia feeds God's sheep in a weekly Bible study, teaching them from the Scriptures that God loves them.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 20:28-38
John 17:11-19
Be silent
Pray: Spirit of truth, consecrate me by means of truth. By obedience to the truth may I be purified for a genuine love of my brothers and sisters (1 Peter 1:22). I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Pentecost Novena - Day 6
Acts 20:28-38, Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36, John 17:11-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052312.cfm
"LEFT BEHIND"
"I gave them Your word." -John 17:14
This booklet is produced by Presentation Ministries. Our founder, Fr. Al Lauer, died of liver cancer in October 2002. That year, Fr. Al experienced what Jesus and St. Paul felt toward their flocks they would be leaving behind (Jn 17:17, 19; Acts 20:30). For years, Fr. Al had taught us the truths of the faith continually. Then he learned he had only months left with us. In his final months on earth, Fr. Al spent as much time as physically able with those of us he would be leaving behind. He never shrunk from telling us what was for our own good and from teaching us in public or in private (Acts 20:20). He commended us to the Word of God (Acts 20:32). Even in his last week on earth, Father still taught us in daily Masses from his deathbed. Those of us with him in those Masses felt as though we were watching Christ Himself teach us from the cross. Even while suffering and near death, Father Al spoke of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may be revealed and kept alive in us being left behind (2 Cor 4:11).
We who continue the One Bread, One Body ministry have been given a precious legacy to pass on. This legacy of Scripture teaching was given through the gift of Father Al's sacrificial life. We feel privileged to share with you his love for the Word of God. With Fr. Al Lauer, we place you in the hands of God, saying to the Lord: "I gave them Your word" (Jn 17:14).
You who read this teaching, this booklet, and the daily Mass Scriptures have also been given a precious legacy to pass on to others. "The gift you have received, give as a gift" to a world starving for Jesus (Mt 10:8).
Prayer: Father, may I faithfully feed Your lambs (Jn 21:15) with Your Word.
Promise: "I commend you now to the Lord, and to that gracious word of His which can enlarge you." -Acts 20:32
Praise: Julia feeds God's sheep in a weekly Bible study, teaching them from the Scriptures that God loves them.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
DEATH'S DOOR - One Bread, One Body, 5/22/2012
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
Pope to Youth: Bring Joy To The World
Silence: Forgotten Key To Communication?
In Defense Of Life: Most Controversial Issue Of Our Day
Visit To Heaven Reaches Millions
Prayer For Those Killed In War
Prison To Praise: Passion Tide Sonnet
http://www.presentationministries.com/mypeople/latestMyPeople.asp
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012, St. Rita of Cascia, Pentecost Novena - Day 5
Acts 20:17-27, Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21, John 17:1-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052212.cfm
DEATH'S DOOR
"I know as I speak these words that none of you among whom I went about preaching the kingdom will ever see my face again." -Acts 20:25
The Lord tells us to think of the day of our death (see Sir 7:36; 28:6). This should not be a morbid thought but rather a way we can get a true perspective on the present. For example, when we think of our deathday, some things clamoring for our attention today seem almost meaningless, while other things that we daily take for granted are recognized as ultimately very significant. The thought of death often clears our vision enough for us to realize that we have wasted much of our lives.
However, Jesus did not have this experience. When He thought of His imminent death, He had no regrets. He prayed to His Father: "I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do" (Jn 17:4). Paul likewise looked back on his life as fulfilled rather than empty as he finished the race and completed the service the Lord had assigned to him (Acts 20:24).
How can we keep from wasting our lives? How can we see the truth before it's too late? Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can we get in touch with the reality of death and life. Only the Spirit can conquer the illusory, deadly desires of the flesh (see Gal 5:17; Eph 4:22). Only the Spirit of truth is greater than the spirit of death and deception (see 1 Jn 4:4, 6). We either receive the Holy Spirit or live the regrettable stupor of a living death (1 Jn 3:14). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, do in me what You must in order to do through me what You will.
Promise: "Eternal life is this: to know You, the only true God, and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ." -Jn 17:3
Praise: Through much personal suffering, St. Rita developed a deep devotion to Christ's Passion.
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
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Pope to Youth: Bring Joy To The World
Silence: Forgotten Key To Communication?
In Defense Of Life: Most Controversial Issue Of Our Day
Visit To Heaven Reaches Millions
Prayer For Those Killed In War
Prison To Praise: Passion Tide Sonnet
http://www.presentationministries.com/mypeople/latestMyPeople.asp
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012, St. Rita of Cascia, Pentecost Novena - Day 5
Acts 20:17-27, Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21, John 17:1-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052212.cfm
DEATH'S DOOR
"I know as I speak these words that none of you among whom I went about preaching the kingdom will ever see my face again." -Acts 20:25
The Lord tells us to think of the day of our death (see Sir 7:36; 28:6). This should not be a morbid thought but rather a way we can get a true perspective on the present. For example, when we think of our deathday, some things clamoring for our attention today seem almost meaningless, while other things that we daily take for granted are recognized as ultimately very significant. The thought of death often clears our vision enough for us to realize that we have wasted much of our lives.
However, Jesus did not have this experience. When He thought of His imminent death, He had no regrets. He prayed to His Father: "I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do" (Jn 17:4). Paul likewise looked back on his life as fulfilled rather than empty as he finished the race and completed the service the Lord had assigned to him (Acts 20:24).
How can we keep from wasting our lives? How can we see the truth before it's too late? Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can we get in touch with the reality of death and life. Only the Spirit can conquer the illusory, deadly desires of the flesh (see Gal 5:17; Eph 4:22). Only the Spirit of truth is greater than the spirit of death and deception (see 1 Jn 4:4, 6). We either receive the Holy Spirit or live the regrettable stupor of a living death (1 Jn 3:14). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, do in me what You must in order to do through me what You will.
Promise: "Eternal life is this: to know You, the only true God, and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ." -Jn 17:3
Praise: Through much personal suffering, St. Rita developed a deep devotion to Christ's Passion.
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
WHAT THE SPIRIT CAN DO - One Bread, One Body, 5/21/2012
The latest issue of My People Newspaper is now online. Articles include:
Pope to Youth: Bring Joy To The World
Silence: Forgotten Key To Communication?
In Defense Of Life: Most Controversial Issue Of Our Day
Visit To Heaven Reaches Millions
Prayer For Those Killed In War
Prison To Praise: Passion Tide Sonnet
http://www.presentationministries.com/mypeople/latestMyPeople.asp
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Monday, May 21, 2012, St. Christopher Magallanes, Pentecost Novena - Day 4
Acts 19:1-8, Psalm 68:2-7, John 16:29-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052112.cfm
WHAT THE SPIRIT CAN DO
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" -Acts 19:2
Twelve men in Ephesus humbled themselves by admitting to Paul that they had not so much as heard of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2). Then they gave their lives to Jesus, were baptized in His name, received the Spirit, and "began to speak in tongues and to utter prophecies" (Acts 19:5-6). The Holy Spirit working through these men resulted in:
* all the inhabitants of the province of Asia hearing the word of God in two years (Acts 19:10),
* "extraordinary miracles," healings, and deliverances (Acts 19:11-12),
* the fear of God falling on all, and many Christians repenting of their involvement in the occult (Acts 19:17-19),
* the Word of the Lord continuing "to spread with influence and power" (Acts 19:20),
* the idolatry and the economy of the city of Ephesus being significantly affected (Acts 19:25-27), and
* "a serious disturbance" breaking out "concerning the new way," that is, concerning Christianity (Acts 19:23).
It is amazing what the Holy Spirit can do through a few people to transform individuals and society! Imagine what the Holy Spirit can do through you to "overcome the world" (Jn 16:33), if you will only let it be done to you according to God's word! (Lk 1:38) Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, may I realize that only the Holy Spirit can "renew the face of the earth" (Ps 104:30). Holy Spirit, work through me.
Promise: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world." -Jn 16:33
Praise: St. Christopher and his companions, twenty-one fellow priests and three laymen, were martyred in Mexico for their faith.
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Pope to Youth: Bring Joy To The World
Silence: Forgotten Key To Communication?
In Defense Of Life: Most Controversial Issue Of Our Day
Visit To Heaven Reaches Millions
Prayer For Those Killed In War
Prison To Praise: Passion Tide Sonnet
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Monday, May 21, 2012, St. Christopher Magallanes, Pentecost Novena - Day 4
Acts 19:1-8, Psalm 68:2-7, John 16:29-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/052112.cfm
WHAT THE SPIRIT CAN DO
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" -Acts 19:2
Twelve men in Ephesus humbled themselves by admitting to Paul that they had not so much as heard of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:2). Then they gave their lives to Jesus, were baptized in His name, received the Spirit, and "began to speak in tongues and to utter prophecies" (Acts 19:5-6). The Holy Spirit working through these men resulted in:
* all the inhabitants of the province of Asia hearing the word of God in two years (Acts 19:10),
* "extraordinary miracles," healings, and deliverances (Acts 19:11-12),
* the fear of God falling on all, and many Christians repenting of their involvement in the occult (Acts 19:17-19),
* the Word of the Lord continuing "to spread with influence and power" (Acts 19:20),
* the idolatry and the economy of the city of Ephesus being significantly affected (Acts 19:25-27), and
* "a serious disturbance" breaking out "concerning the new way," that is, concerning Christianity (Acts 19:23).
It is amazing what the Holy Spirit can do through a few people to transform individuals and society! Imagine what the Holy Spirit can do through you to "overcome the world" (Jn 16:33), if you will only let it be done to you according to God's word! (Lk 1:38) Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, may I realize that only the Holy Spirit can "renew the face of the earth" (Ps 104:30). Holy Spirit, work through me.
Promise: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world." -Jn 16:33
Praise: St. Christopher and his companions, twenty-one fellow priests and three laymen, were martyred in Mexico for their faith.
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
PM eNewsletter Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 20th. Seventh Sunday of Easter
Jesus, help us all to prepare for Pentecost, by prayer, fasting and confession if necessary.
The birthday of the church is quickly approaching, and it is the day of the start of the Holy
Roman Catholic church.
Help us to prepare to receive a new infusion of the Holy Spirit, so that we too may proclaim
our religion by how we live and love.
Help us to read the Catechism of the Catholic church, which was given to us by Pope John Paul
the second.
This is the book that has all the beliefs and teachings of our church.
Help us be what we are supposed to be.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday POWER LINES
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"You will receive power." -Acts 1:8
A person's words in their final moments of earthly life carry extra power. Jesus' last words
before ascending into heaven, then, are vitally important. At that final moment, Jesus said
we will receive power (Acts 1:8). The Greek word used for power is the same root word we use
for dynamite. Jesus plans to give us explosive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the
earth (Acts 1:8). He wants us to know "the immeasurable scope of His power in us" (Eph 1:19).
Jesus pours all this explosive power into our weak human lives to make it clear that the
surpassing power comes from God, not from us (2 Cor 4:7). In our weakness and surrender, His
power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Our human strength becomes in effect a spiritual
circuit-breaker. When we try to be strong on our own, we flip the switch which shuts off the
flow of God's power. When we lose our life in Him, our weakness opens the switch that causes
God's power to flow through us in high voltage.
The Ascension marks the beginning of Jesus' plan to work through us in a new way: in power.
The all-powerful God has chosen to share His power with us! In Christ, He has given us "power
to tread on...all the forces of the enemy" (Lk 10:19). In Jesus, we have so much power that
even the demons are subject to us (Lk 10:17). Surrender to the Holy Spirit and receive power
from on high. Then let Jesus' power flow through you to renew the earth.
Prayer: Father, I will take up my daily cross so I may know and exercise the immeasurable
scope of Your power in me (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 1:5
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25)
Monday WHAT THE SPIRIT CAN DO
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/21/2012
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" -Acts 19:2
Tuesday DEATH'S DOOR
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/22/2012
"I know as I speak these words that none of you among whom I went about preaching the
kingdom will ever see my face again." -Acts 20:25
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
GIFT-LISTS
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"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in
Church communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace,
called charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who
receives them, and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly
rich source of ...................................
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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)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows... 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken
& Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days
ahead..Christmas 2012.?Please pray(2012)with us daily!God's Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope! Pass
Prayer Request on:Parishes,Shrines,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,Monks,Prayer
Groups,Prayer Chains & Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with
the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you! Bill & Carol. usa
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 5/19/2012 4:07:48 PM)
Lord thank you for all the blessings help my son touch his heart and mind for what ever he will do,
guide him O Lord with your spirit. Bless us and give me O Lord a healthy body this we ask through
Christ our Lord .Amen
(antang4, muntinlupa city, NCR, Philippines, 5/19/2012 3:12:05 PM)
Heavenly Father, please bless my family and keep them safe. May they (we) always walk in faith with
You. May we spread the Holy Word and help to bring some of Your Children back to you. Father I want
to thank You for getting me through that report. I pray now Father that it is acceptable and seen
as good in the eye of the one it went to. Thank You for keeping me going when I wanted to just curl
up and sleep. Again, please I pray that You watch out over my child and my sweet and wonderful
grandchildren. Please keep them safe and help them through school and to pass all their classes.
Keep them willing to go to college and get an education so that they can be able to get good jobs
and provide for themeselves and hopefully for a wife and children. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen
(Anonymous, 5/19/2012 2:02:52 PM)
Dear Lord, please bless my mother. She has breast cancer and has to go through a mastectomy. I pray
that her surgery goes well and the she recovers without complications. In Jesus name I pray for her
miraculous recovery and that our family can stand strong for her. Amen...
(Belinda B., North Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 5/19/2012 1:39:45 PM)
Lord, I am placing my pain into Your precious hands, which is where it should be. My baby girl died
in a tragic car accident 11 months ago. Please take care of the situation with CVH, NO, BK, ZH, SA,
JS, and EB. I cannot take this pain any longer by myself. I am too weak. Thank you, Lord. I trust
in You.
(Carol, Arizona, 5/19/2012 1:37:37 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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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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)
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
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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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
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
"GRAVE THREATS"
... It is imperative that the entire Catholic community in the United States come to
realize the grave threats to the Church's public moral witness presented by a radical
secularism which finds increasing expression in the political and cultural spheres ...
Of particular concern are certain attempts being made to limit that most cherished of
American freedoms, the freedom of religion.
NEED FOR LAY ACTION
... We see the need for an engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity. endowed
with a strong critical sense vis-a-vis the dominant culture and with ... courage ...
"AT THE HEART"
At the heart of every culture ... is a consensus about the nature of reality and the
moral good and ... about the conditions for human flourishing. In America, that
consensus, as enshrined in your nation's founding documents, was grounded in a
worldview shaped not only by faith but a commitment to certain ethical principles
deriving from nature and nature's God.
(Source: Ad limina meeting with US bishops, 1/19/2012)
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
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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
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Jesus, help us all to prepare for Pentecost, by prayer, fasting and confession if necessary.
The birthday of the church is quickly approaching, and it is the day of the start of the Holy
Roman Catholic church.
Help us to prepare to receive a new infusion of the Holy Spirit, so that we too may proclaim
our religion by how we live and love.
Help us to read the Catechism of the Catholic church, which was given to us by Pope John Paul
the second.
This is the book that has all the beliefs and teachings of our church.
Help us be what we are supposed to be.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday POWER LINES
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/20/2012
"You will receive power." -Acts 1:8
A person's words in their final moments of earthly life carry extra power. Jesus' last words
before ascending into heaven, then, are vitally important. At that final moment, Jesus said
we will receive power (Acts 1:8). The Greek word used for power is the same root word we use
for dynamite. Jesus plans to give us explosive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the
earth (Acts 1:8). He wants us to know "the immeasurable scope of His power in us" (Eph 1:19).
Jesus pours all this explosive power into our weak human lives to make it clear that the
surpassing power comes from God, not from us (2 Cor 4:7). In our weakness and surrender, His
power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Our human strength becomes in effect a spiritual
circuit-breaker. When we try to be strong on our own, we flip the switch which shuts off the
flow of God's power. When we lose our life in Him, our weakness opens the switch that causes
God's power to flow through us in high voltage.
The Ascension marks the beginning of Jesus' plan to work through us in a new way: in power.
The all-powerful God has chosen to share His power with us! In Christ, He has given us "power
to tread on...all the forces of the enemy" (Lk 10:19). In Jesus, we have so much power that
even the demons are subject to us (Lk 10:17). Surrender to the Holy Spirit and receive power
from on high. Then let Jesus' power flow through you to renew the earth.
Prayer: Father, I will take up my daily cross so I may know and exercise the immeasurable
scope of Your power in me (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 1:5
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25)
Monday WHAT THE SPIRIT CAN DO
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/21/2012
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you became believers?" -Acts 19:2
Tuesday DEATH'S DOOR
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?d=5/22/2012
"I know as I speak these words that none of you among whom I went about preaching the
kingdom will ever see my face again." -Acts 20:25
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochure
Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
GIFT-LISTS
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"Seek eagerly after love. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts." -1 Corinthians 14:1
Pope John Paul II has taught: "The Holy Spirit, while bestowing diverse ministries in
Church communion, enriches it still further with particular gifts or promptings of grace,
called charisms...The charisms are received in gratitude both on the part of the one who
receives them, and also on the part of the entire Church. They are in fact a singularly
rich source of ...................................
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)
Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows... 3PM"HOUR OF MERCY."Broken
& Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days
ahead..Christmas 2012.?Please pray(2012)with us daily!God's Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope! Pass
Prayer Request on:Parishes,Shrines,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,Monks,Prayer
Groups,Prayer Chains & Others? Meanwhile,We continue to stay at our Post in Hope & Prayer with
the help of your daily prayers & God's Mercy! Thank you! Bill & Carol. usa
(Bill & Carol Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 5/19/2012 4:07:48 PM)
Lord thank you for all the blessings help my son touch his heart and mind for what ever he will do,
guide him O Lord with your spirit. Bless us and give me O Lord a healthy body this we ask through
Christ our Lord .Amen
(antang4, muntinlupa city, NCR, Philippines, 5/19/2012 3:12:05 PM)
Heavenly Father, please bless my family and keep them safe. May they (we) always walk in faith with
You. May we spread the Holy Word and help to bring some of Your Children back to you. Father I want
to thank You for getting me through that report. I pray now Father that it is acceptable and seen
as good in the eye of the one it went to. Thank You for keeping me going when I wanted to just curl
up and sleep. Again, please I pray that You watch out over my child and my sweet and wonderful
grandchildren. Please keep them safe and help them through school and to pass all their classes.
Keep them willing to go to college and get an education so that they can be able to get good jobs
and provide for themeselves and hopefully for a wife and children. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen
(Anonymous, 5/19/2012 2:02:52 PM)
Dear Lord, please bless my mother. She has breast cancer and has to go through a mastectomy. I pray
that her surgery goes well and the she recovers without complications. In Jesus name I pray for her
miraculous recovery and that our family can stand strong for her. Amen...
(Belinda B., North Lauderdale, Florida, United States, 5/19/2012 1:39:45 PM)
Lord, I am placing my pain into Your precious hands, which is where it should be. My baby girl died
in a tragic car accident 11 months ago. Please take care of the situation with CVH, NO, BK, ZH, SA,
JS, and EB. I cannot take this pain any longer by myself. I am too weak. Thank you, Lord. I trust
in You.
(Carol, Arizona, 5/19/2012 1:37:37 PM)
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
http://presentationministries.com/community/hbcNetwork.asp
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
________________________________________________
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
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POWER LINES - One Bread, One Body, 5/20/2012
Pentecost Novena Day 3 - Sunday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Year A
Acts 1:12-14
1 Peter 4:13-16
John 17:1-11
Year B
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
1 John 4:11-16
John 17:11-19
Year C
Acts 7:55-60
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20
John 17:20-26
Be silent
Pray: Father, make us one in the Spirit. As You have forgiven me, may I accept Your grace to forgive immediately all who have sinned against me. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012, Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-13 or, Ephesians 1:17-23, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9, Mark 16:15-20
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POWER LINES
"You will receive power." -Acts 1:8
A person's words in their final moments of earthly life carry extra power. Jesus' last words before ascending into heaven, then, are vitally important. At that final moment, Jesus said we will receive power (Acts 1:8). The Greek word used for power is the same root word we use for dynamite. Jesus plans to give us explosive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). He wants us to know "the immeasurable scope of His power in us" (Eph 1:19).
Jesus pours all this explosive power into our weak human lives to make it clear that the surpassing power comes from God, not from us (2 Cor 4:7). In our weakness and surrender, His power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Our human strength becomes in effect a spiritual circuit-breaker. When we try to be strong on our own, we flip the switch which shuts off the flow of God's power. When we lose our life in Him, our weakness opens the switch that causes God's power to flow through us in high voltage.
The Ascension marks the beginning of Jesus' plan to work through us in a new way: in power. The all-powerful God has chosen to share His power with us! In Christ, He has given us "power to tread on...all the forces of the enemy" (Lk 10:19). In Jesus, we have so much power that even the demons are subject to us (Lk 10:17). Surrender to the Holy Spirit and receive power from on high. Then let Jesus' power flow through you to renew the earth.
Prayer: Father, I will take up my daily cross so I may know and exercise the immeasurable scope of Your power in me (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 1:5
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25)
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Year A
Acts 1:12-14
1 Peter 4:13-16
John 17:1-11
Year B
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
1 John 4:11-16
John 17:11-19
Year C
Acts 7:55-60
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20
John 17:20-26
Be silent
Pray: Father, make us one in the Spirit. As You have forgiven me, may I accept Your grace to forgive immediately all who have sinned against me. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012, Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-13 or, Ephesians 1:17-23, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9, Mark 16:15-20
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POWER LINES
"You will receive power." -Acts 1:8
A person's words in their final moments of earthly life carry extra power. Jesus' last words before ascending into heaven, then, are vitally important. At that final moment, Jesus said we will receive power (Acts 1:8). The Greek word used for power is the same root word we use for dynamite. Jesus plans to give us explosive power to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). He wants us to know "the immeasurable scope of His power in us" (Eph 1:19).
Jesus pours all this explosive power into our weak human lives to make it clear that the surpassing power comes from God, not from us (2 Cor 4:7). In our weakness and surrender, His power reaches perfection (2 Cor 12:9). Our human strength becomes in effect a spiritual circuit-breaker. When we try to be strong on our own, we flip the switch which shuts off the flow of God's power. When we lose our life in Him, our weakness opens the switch that causes God's power to flow through us in high voltage.
The Ascension marks the beginning of Jesus' plan to work through us in a new way: in power. The all-powerful God has chosen to share His power with us! In Christ, He has given us "power to tread on...all the forces of the enemy" (Lk 10:19). In Jesus, we have so much power that even the demons are subject to us (Lk 10:17). Surrender to the Holy Spirit and receive power from on high. Then let Jesus' power flow through you to renew the earth.
Prayer: Father, I will take up my daily cross so I may know and exercise the immeasurable scope of Your power in me (Eph 3:20).
Promise: "Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 1:5
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life! (Jn 11:25)
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
AM I PRAYING RIGHT? - One Bread, One Body, 5/19/2012
Pentecost Novena Day 2 - Saturday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 18:23-28
John 16:23-28
Be silent
Pray: Father, make me docile to the Holy Spirit as Apollos, Cornelius (Acts 10), and Mary were (Luke 1:38). As in the home of Priscilla and Aquila, may several people be filled with the Holy Spirit in my home. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012, Pentecost Novena - Day 2
Acts 18:23-28, Psalm 47:2-3, 8-10, John 16:23-28
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AM I PRAYING RIGHT?
"On that day you will ask in My name." -John 16:26
Jesus promised: "I give you My assurance, whatever you ask the Father, He will give you in My name" (Jn 16:23). Jesus said: "I give you My word, if you are ready to believe that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, it shall be done for you" (Mk 11:24). He also promised: "I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and greater far than these. Why? Because I go to the Father, and whatever you ask in My name I will do" (Jn 14:12-13). Jesus commands: "Ask and you shall receive, that your joy may be full" (Jn 16:24).
Do you get the impression we don't know how to pray as we ought, that our prayers are merely a shadow of what they could be? If we are to pray as the Lord means for us to pray, we need to pray in the Spirit (see Jude 20). The Spirit "helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought" (Rm 8:26). Until "the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us" (Rm 8:26), we aren't praying by God's standards and much of the Biblical teaching on prayer seems farfetched.
On this second day of the novena to the Holy Spirit, let's pray for the Holy Spirit to help us in the weakness of our prayers. Then we will have a new Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, in this next eight days, may we together devote ourselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14).
Promise: "When Priscilla and Aquila heard [Apollos], they took him home and explained to him God's new way in greater detail." -Acts 18:26
Praise: Valerie spends an afternoon each week visiting a homebound neighbor. Her love has restored her neighbor's faith in God.
(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 AV 103-1 or video V-103.)
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 18:23-28
John 16:23-28
Be silent
Pray: Father, make me docile to the Holy Spirit as Apollos, Cornelius (Acts 10), and Mary were (Luke 1:38). As in the home of Priscilla and Aquila, may several people be filled with the Holy Spirit in my home. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Saturday, May 19, 2012, Pentecost Novena - Day 2
Acts 18:23-28, Psalm 47:2-3, 8-10, John 16:23-28
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051912.cfm
AM I PRAYING RIGHT?
"On that day you will ask in My name." -John 16:26
Jesus promised: "I give you My assurance, whatever you ask the Father, He will give you in My name" (Jn 16:23). Jesus said: "I give you My word, if you are ready to believe that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, it shall be done for you" (Mk 11:24). He also promised: "I solemnly assure you, the man who has faith in Me will do the works I do, and greater far than these. Why? Because I go to the Father, and whatever you ask in My name I will do" (Jn 14:12-13). Jesus commands: "Ask and you shall receive, that your joy may be full" (Jn 16:24).
Do you get the impression we don't know how to pray as we ought, that our prayers are merely a shadow of what they could be? If we are to pray as the Lord means for us to pray, we need to pray in the Spirit (see Jude 20). The Spirit "helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought" (Rm 8:26). Until "the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us" (Rm 8:26), we aren't praying by God's standards and much of the Biblical teaching on prayer seems farfetched.
On this second day of the novena to the Holy Spirit, let's pray for the Holy Spirit to help us in the weakness of our prayers. Then we will have a new Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, in this next eight days, may we together devote ourselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14).
Promise: "When Priscilla and Aquila heard [Apollos], they took him home and explained to him God's new way in greater detail." -Acts 18:26
Praise: Valerie spends an afternoon each week visiting a homebound neighbor. Her love has restored her neighbor's faith in God.
(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 AV 103-1 or video V-103.)
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Friday, May 18, 2012
GUILTY AS CHARGED? - One Bread, One Body, 5/18/2012
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Friday, May 18, 2012, Pope St. John I, Pentecost Novena - Day 1
Acts 18:9-18, Psalm 47:2-7, John 16:20-23
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GUILTY AS CHARGED?
" 'This fellow,' they charged, 'is influencing people to worship God...' " -Acts 18:13
Paul was dragged into court and charged with "influencing people to worship God" (Acts 18:13). That's fantastic! What a marvelous "blemish" to have on your criminal record, personnel file, or reputation!
Undoubtedly the Corinthian Jews were ready to produce any number of witnesses who could testify before the court about Paul's influence in their worship of God (see Acts 18:4, 5, 8). Paul left behind a solid trail of evidence, available for all to see (see 2 Cor 3:2). He was guilty as charged.
If you were charged with such a "crime," could your accusers produce any evidence against you? Would there be people now worshipping God, receiving the Holy Spirit, going to Mass, repenting of sin, or working for justice because of your influence? Hopefully, your accusers would find plenty of these people who could provide the evidence to convict you.
Today is the first day of the Pentecost novena, nine days of prayer preparing to receive the Holy Spirit in new ways on Pentecost Sunday. May our reception of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost have life-changing and world-shaking ramifications. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, use me to bring many people to worship You in spirit and in truth (Jn 4:24). May they in turn lead many others to likewise worship You.
Promise: "The Lord said to Paul: 'Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you.' " -Acts 18:9-10
Praise: Pope St. John I reconciled the schismatic Eastern Church, but gained a martyr's crown from Rome's heretical Emperor.
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Friday, May 18, 2012, Pope St. John I, Pentecost Novena - Day 1
Acts 18:9-18, Psalm 47:2-7, John 16:20-23
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GUILTY AS CHARGED?
" 'This fellow,' they charged, 'is influencing people to worship God...' " -Acts 18:13
Paul was dragged into court and charged with "influencing people to worship God" (Acts 18:13). That's fantastic! What a marvelous "blemish" to have on your criminal record, personnel file, or reputation!
Undoubtedly the Corinthian Jews were ready to produce any number of witnesses who could testify before the court about Paul's influence in their worship of God (see Acts 18:4, 5, 8). Paul left behind a solid trail of evidence, available for all to see (see 2 Cor 3:2). He was guilty as charged.
If you were charged with such a "crime," could your accusers produce any evidence against you? Would there be people now worshipping God, receiving the Holy Spirit, going to Mass, repenting of sin, or working for justice because of your influence? Hopefully, your accusers would find plenty of these people who could provide the evidence to convict you.
Today is the first day of the Pentecost novena, nine days of prayer preparing to receive the Holy Spirit in new ways on Pentecost Sunday. May our reception of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost have life-changing and world-shaking ramifications. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, use me to bring many people to worship You in spirit and in truth (Jn 4:24). May they in turn lead many others to likewise worship You.
Promise: "The Lord said to Paul: 'Do not be afraid. Go on speaking and do not be silenced, for I am with you.' " -Acts 18:9-10
Praise: Pope St. John I reconciled the schismatic Eastern Church, but gained a martyr's crown from Rome's heretical Emperor.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a related teaching, order our tape "Staying Filled With the Spirit" on audio AV 57-1 or video V-57.)
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
"THE TIME IS SHORT" (1 Cor 7:29) - One Bread, One Body, 5/17/2012
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Acts 18:1-8, Psalm 98:1-4, John 16:16-20
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"THE TIME IS SHORT" (1 Cor 7:29)
"What does He mean by this 'short time'?" -John 16:18
The "now" word in today's readings is: "within a short time" (Jn 16:16). The phrase "short time" is used four times in the Gospel passage. Through this repetition, the Lord undoubtedly wants to emphasize that something is about to happen. In addition, He obviously wants us ready instead of unprepared when it takes place.
Liturgically, we begin praying the Pentecost novena tomorrow. Throughout this novena, we prepare to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Like a parent hustling to get children ready to catch the school bus, the Lord, through His Church, practically screams to us that it's time to stop dawdling. We must get ready to pray now or we'll miss the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which the Lord has long been preparing for us.
"The time is short" (1 Cor 7:29). Do whatever it takes to get ready for the Holy Spirit. Turn off or throw out the TV. Stop reading the newspapers and read the Bible instead. Go to Confession during the novena. Attend Mass as often as possible, even daily during these nine days. When the Spirit comes, may He find you ready and waiting with open arms. "Within a short time," "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 16:16; 20:22).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, may I be so prepared to receive You that it only takes me a "short time" to respond to You.
Promise: "Many of the Corinthians, too, who heard Paul believed and were baptized." -Acts 18:8
Praise: Karl, a lawyer, has generously donated his time for years to serve God as a legal consultant to a Catholic ministry.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Acts 18:1-8, Psalm 98:1-4, John 16:16-20
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"THE TIME IS SHORT" (1 Cor 7:29)
"What does He mean by this 'short time'?" -John 16:18
The "now" word in today's readings is: "within a short time" (Jn 16:16). The phrase "short time" is used four times in the Gospel passage. Through this repetition, the Lord undoubtedly wants to emphasize that something is about to happen. In addition, He obviously wants us ready instead of unprepared when it takes place.
Liturgically, we begin praying the Pentecost novena tomorrow. Throughout this novena, we prepare to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Like a parent hustling to get children ready to catch the school bus, the Lord, through His Church, practically screams to us that it's time to stop dawdling. We must get ready to pray now or we'll miss the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, which the Lord has long been preparing for us.
"The time is short" (1 Cor 7:29). Do whatever it takes to get ready for the Holy Spirit. Turn off or throw out the TV. Stop reading the newspapers and read the Bible instead. Go to Confession during the novena. Attend Mass as often as possible, even daily during these nine days. When the Spirit comes, may He find you ready and waiting with open arms. "Within a short time," "receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 16:16; 20:22).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, may I be so prepared to receive You that it only takes me a "short time" to respond to You.
Promise: "Many of the Corinthians, too, who heard Paul believed and were baptized." -Acts 18:8
Praise: Karl, a lawyer, has generously donated his time for years to serve God as a legal consultant to a Catholic ministry.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
THE HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE, UNCOMPROMISED,AMAZINGLY GRACED GOSPEL - One Bread, One Body, 5/16/2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14, John 16:12-15
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THE HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE, UNCOMPROMISED,AMAZINGLY GRACED GOSPEL
"When they heard about the raising of the dead, some sneered." -Acts 17:32
When Paul tried to preach the gospel to the Athenians, they called him a "magpie" (Acts 17:18) and sneered at him. Although a few became believers (Acts 17:34), this was probably the most lackluster response to his preaching Paul had ever seen.
We also may see little or no response to our presentation of the Gospel. The secular world for the most part either ignores or ridicules us. Because of this, many Christians and churches no longer proclaim the unadulterated Good News of Jesus' death and Resurrection. They present some gospel-related novelties or entertainment, in which many people seem more interested.
However, when Paul saw the negative response of the Athenians to the gospel, he didn't find fault with the gospel itself. Rather, he faulted his presentation of the gospel. He thought the gospel wasn't accepted not because it wasn't watered down enough but because he had watered it down. Therefore, Paul determined that at his next place of ministry, Corinth (Acts 18:1), he "would speak of nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor 2:2).
We likewise need to present the pure Gospel and not be ashamed of it (Rm 1:16). We must repent of watering down the Gospel. When we present the truth of the Gospel and forget about making the Gospel easier for people to take, we will see many people accept the Gospel - not because it was easy or because we were entertaining, but because of God's grace.
Prayer: Father, may my presentation of the Gospel be so pure that it is impossible to accept without Your grace.
Promise: "When He comes, however, being the Spirit of truth He will guide you to all truth." -Jn 16:13
Praise: Dan lived for pleasure alone until he found Jesus. His daily Mass and prayer time now give him more happiness than he had before (see Ps 4:8).
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1, Psalm 148:1-2, 11-14, John 16:12-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051612.cfm
THE HUMANLY IMPOSSIBLE, UNCOMPROMISED,AMAZINGLY GRACED GOSPEL
"When they heard about the raising of the dead, some sneered." -Acts 17:32
When Paul tried to preach the gospel to the Athenians, they called him a "magpie" (Acts 17:18) and sneered at him. Although a few became believers (Acts 17:34), this was probably the most lackluster response to his preaching Paul had ever seen.
We also may see little or no response to our presentation of the Gospel. The secular world for the most part either ignores or ridicules us. Because of this, many Christians and churches no longer proclaim the unadulterated Good News of Jesus' death and Resurrection. They present some gospel-related novelties or entertainment, in which many people seem more interested.
However, when Paul saw the negative response of the Athenians to the gospel, he didn't find fault with the gospel itself. Rather, he faulted his presentation of the gospel. He thought the gospel wasn't accepted not because it wasn't watered down enough but because he had watered it down. Therefore, Paul determined that at his next place of ministry, Corinth (Acts 18:1), he "would speak of nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified" (1 Cor 2:2).
We likewise need to present the pure Gospel and not be ashamed of it (Rm 1:16). We must repent of watering down the Gospel. When we present the truth of the Gospel and forget about making the Gospel easier for people to take, we will see many people accept the Gospel - not because it was easy or because we were entertaining, but because of God's grace.
Prayer: Father, may my presentation of the Gospel be so pure that it is impossible to accept without Your grace.
Promise: "When He comes, however, being the Spirit of truth He will guide you to all truth." -Jn 16:13
Praise: Dan lived for pleasure alone until he found Jesus. His daily Mass and prayer time now give him more happiness than he had before (see Ps 4:8).
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from April 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 31, 2011
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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