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February 24th, 2013 Second Sunday of Lent
Jesus, in this special time, give us the desire to come and just sit with You.
Let us just relax with You, and feel the joy and peace that only You can give.
Let Your true presence in Your Eucharist free us from anything that doesn't give
You praise and glory, and help us confess whatever it is in Your sacrament of reconciliation.
Let Your Divine Spirit come upon us, and fill us with the knowledge that we are
loved by You in a way that is impossible to understand, without Your Spirit residing in us.
Let us not only see You in the Eucharist, but also see You within everyone that is in our lives.
Thank You Jesus for Your love, and thank You Jesus for Your food of Life.
Amen and Amen.
Thanks to You, Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SLEEPING IT OFF
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"They appeared in glory and spoke of His passage, which He was about to fulfill in Jerusalem. Peter
and those with Him had fallen into a deep sleep." -Luke 9:31-32
When Jesus talks about the cross, we tend to doze off, if not physically, then at least spiritually.
Did you ever notice what the subject was at the times when you fell asleep in church or fell asleep
praying? You may find yourself snoring or at least daydreaming when Jesus brings up the cross of
self-denial and self-sacrifice. When Jesus was suffering the agony in the garden of Gethsemani, the
three apostles He took with Him had fallen asleep (Lk 22:45). At Jesus' Transfiguration, Moses and
Elijah were talking to Jesus about His "passage" from earth to heaven. This "passage" included
Jesus' sufferings on the cross. Once again, we find Peter, James, and John in "a deep sleep."
Sleep can be used for rest or for escape. We are tempted to use it for escape, especially when it's
time each day to take up our cross and follow Jesus (Lk 9:23). We need a wake-up call. Jesus'
Transfiguration was an unsuccessful attempt to wake us up to the cross. However, Pentecost was
successful. Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Church carried the cross.
Beginning this Lent, let's quit sleeping through Jesus' command to share in His agony and suffering.
Let's have "com-passion"; let's suffer with Him. "Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ
will give you light" (Eph 5:14).
Prayer: Father, may I suffer with Jesus and be glorified with Him (Rm 8:17).
Promise: "Take as your guide those who follow the example that we set. Unfortunately, many go about
in a way which shows them to be enemies of the cross of Christ." -Phil 3:17-18
Praise: Praise You, risen Jesus. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory!
Monday ASHAMED OF NOTHING BUT JESUS?
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"We are shamefaced." -Daniel 9:7
Tuesday THE "EXSULTET"
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"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, but whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." -Matthew 23:12
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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
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GIFT-LISTS
"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 grace
for the vitality of the apostolate and for the holiness of the whole Body of Christ
(The Lay Members of Christ's Faithful People, 24).
Pope John Paul II has also taught: "The Spirit of Jesus, received by the humble and docile
heart of the believer, brings about the flourishing of Christian moral life and the witness
of holiness amid the great variety of vocations, gifts, responsibilities, conditions and life
situations. As Novatian once pointed out - here expressing the authentic faith of the Church - it
is the Holy Spirit 'who confirmed the hearts and minds of the disciples, who revealed the
mysteries of the Gospel, who shed upon them the light of things divine. Strengthened by his gift,
they did not fear either prisons or chains for the name of the Lord; indeed they even trampled
upon the powers and torments of the world, armed and strengthened by him, having in themselves
the gifts which this same Spirit bestows and directs like jewels to the Church, the Bride of
Christ. It is in fact he who raises up prophets in the Church, instructs teachers, guides
tongues, works wonders and healings, accomplishes miracles, grants the discernment of spirits,
assigns governance, inspires counsels, distributes and harmonizes every other charismatic gift'
" (The Splendor of Truth, 108).
The Lord commands us to .................
A Prophetic Lent
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As we imitate Jesus' 40-day fast and prepare to renew our baptismal promises on Easter Sunday,
the Lord calls us to intensify our reading of His word. In this Lent, I invite you to ask for and
accept the grace to read through all the prophets of the Old Testament except Isaiah.
(We encourage you to read the prophet, Isaiah, during Advent). The following arrangement will
help you. As you read the Lord's prophetic word, you will repent deeply and have the springtime
of your life in the Spirit.
Second Sunday of Lent Jer. 50:1-52:34
Mon. of 2nd week of Lent Lamentations
Tues. of 2nd week of Lent Baruch
Wed. of 2nd week of Lent Ezekiel 1:1-6:14
Thurs. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 7:1-12:28
Fri. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 13:1-17:24
Sat. of 2nd week of Lent Ez. 18:1-21:37
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please help my mother get well soon, give her strength and courage to help herself; get and keep
both my parents in good health both mentally and physically. Please drive out all infirmity and
sickness in both my parents bodies. Help us to get our family together again real soon. I pray
for divine guidance, strength and help during this difficult time. Help me with my current
relationship and help us realize each other's worth and to fill our hearts with love for one
another. If Derek is not the person for me, please guide me to the partner You know is perfect
for me. I pray that God lets His will for me be known to me.
(beverly, cleveland, oh, United States, 2/23/2013 6:04:56 PM)
Blessed Mother, defender of the saints, pray for us and protect us. Amen. Also pray that Happiness
and Joy overflow in Deanna's and my Reconiliation with each other. Also that I do really good at
the Orchard, today !! Endurance, Strength, and *Go with the Flow !!* Mary,Our Lady of Perpetual
Help, pray with us and for us !!
(Br.Phil ., United States, 2/23/2013 3:47:09 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the blessings,please forgive me for all my sins.please guide us
by your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord Give us a healthy body and my son in law who
is far away with her family we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen..
(antang4, 2/23/2013 3:36:18 PM)
Blessed Mother, defender of the saints, pray for us and protect us. Amen.
(Anonymous, 2/23/2013 3:16:11 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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
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Jupiter, FL 561 768-4321
Lexington, KY 859 554-1500
Long Island, NY 631 317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323 984-7500
Louisville, KY 502 694-3131
Miami, FL 305 520-9922
Pittsburg, PA 412 228-0228
Phoenix, AZ 480 630-3999
St. Augustine, FL 904 414-4142
St Louis, MO 314 561-7411
San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
Toledo, OH 419 318-2211
Toronto, Ontario 647 723-9923
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Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
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
FAITH AND CHARITY
FAITH LEADS TO LOVE
Faith, which sees the love of God revealed in the pierced heart of Jesus on the Cross, gives
rise to love... Love is the light ... that can always illuminate a world grown dim and give us
the courage needed to keep living and working.
MAKE ROOM FOR GOD
When we make room for the love of God, then we become like Him, sharing in His own charity. If
we open ourselves to His love, we allow Him to live in us and to bring us to love with Him, in
Him, and like Him; only then does our faith become truly "active through love" (Gal 5:6); only
then does He abide in us (cf. 1 Jn 4:12).
"SCALING THE MOUNTAIN"
The Christian life consists in continuously scaling the mountain to meet God and then coming
back down, bearing the love and strength drawn from Him, so as to serve our brothers and
sisters with God's own love.
(Source: Message for Lent, 10/15/12)
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
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John Paul Speaks
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Women's Retreat (Mar 9)
· Intercession and Healing (Apr 12-14)
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