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March 24th Passion (Palm) Sunday
Merciful God, Your love for us goes beyond measure.
It is really, very, very hard for us to truly understand the love that You have for us.
A love that led You to the cross, so that we might be saved, and have eternal life.
Jesus, we all caused Your agony, and pain, and yet You forgave us.
Your love cannot be measured.
Jesus, grace us to love all, as You love.
Jesus, grace us to forgive all, as You have forgiven us.
Grant us the desire to come and sit before Your crucifix, and truly spend time in seeing Your
love for us hanging on the cross.
Let us be amazed and humbled, help us to get to the Sacrament of reconciliation, and so enter
into Easter free of the stain of humanity's sins.
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 PALMS OR ASHES?
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"On His approach to the descent from Mount Olivet, the entire crowd of disciples began to
rejoice and praise God loudly." -Luke 19:37
The palms of Palm Sunday will either continue to be used as palms to praise the Lord or they
will be burned to become the ashes of Ash Wednesday. They symbolize the best and worst
possibilities for Holy Week.
Our palms turn to ashes when:
our "Hosannas" change to "Crucify Him" (Lk 23:21),
the Palm Sunday parade doesn't lead to the way of the cross,
we stop praising the Lord openly and instead give Him the "silent treatment"(see Lk 22:57-60),
and we don't make Holy Week absolutely our top priority.
Our palms remain as palms, and perhaps even our ashes return to palms when:
morning after morning we open our ears to God (Is 50:4),
we repent of our sins (see Lk 22:62) and go to Confession,
we publicly proclaim: "JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!" (Phil 2:11), and
we make Holy Week our top priority.
In heaven, the saints stand "before the throne and the Lamb, dressed in long white robes and
holding palm branches in their hands" (Rv 7:9). Some palms and Palm Sundays last forever.
Yours can as well. With the heavenly saints, hold your palms and cry out "in a loud voice:
'Salvation is from our God, Who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb!' " (Rv 7:10)
Prayer: "Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit" (Lk 23:46).
Promise: "This day you will be with Me in paradise." -Lk 23:43
Praise: "Blessed is He Who comes as King in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory
in the highest!" (Lk 19:38)
Monday BROKEN FOR JESUS
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"Mary brought a pound of costly perfume made from genuine aromatic nard, with which she
anointed Jesus' feet. Then she dried His feet with her hair, and the house was filled with
the ointment's fragrance." -John 12:3
Tuesday COMING ATTRACTIONS
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"For now the Lord has spoken Who formed Me as His Servant from the womb, that Jacob may be
brought back to Him and Israel gathered to Him." -Isaiah 49:5
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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.
Palm (Passion) Sunday Zechariah 1:1-5:11
Mon. of Holy Week Zech. 6:1-11:3
Tues. of Holy Week Zech. 11-4-14:21
Wed. of Holy Week Malachi
The Secret of Confession
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"Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared
for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9)
The daughter of a Baptist minister becomes a Catholic because of the opportunity to go to
confession. A Presbyterian pastor involved in the healing ministry publicly announces his wish
that his church have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A middle-aged mother of three refers to
confession as the turning point of her life. Do they know ...........................
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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LENT! March 23,2013 Slow Recovery from the Death of Our Only Son & Other Ongoing Sorrows...
Thank you for standing with us in daily(2013)prayer for God's Mercy & Peace! LENT!3PM"HOUR OF
MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace
Now & in the Days(2013)ahead..?Please pray with us daily for recovery! Please pray for God's
Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope in our Broken Hearts,Health Issues and Others Sorrows!Please
pray for relief from Severe Financial Misery which is making recovery so much harder!! Pass
Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Brothers,Monks,,Prayer
Groups,Prayer Chains,Older Saints & 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 and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 3/23/2013 11:51:01 AM)
Please pray for Ana, Francisco, Isabel and Fran. PEACE and HEALTH on these holy days!
(Anonymous, 3/23/2013 11:30:29 AM)
Francisco G.! Prayers needed! God bless your who are saying a prayer for him!
(Anonymous, 3/23/2013 11:29:22 AM)
PLEASE, pray for Roy, sick and lonely...Weather where he lives is a chaos. He´s freezing!
Please say a prayer for this poor old man!
(Anonymous, 3/23/2013 11:27:47 AM)
Let us pray for the celebration of the family where children are conceived in a loving and
nurturing environment as a blessing and gift from God. For the protection of children,
families, and traditional marriage against the evils in this world.We pray for those unable
to see.Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, 3/23/2013 11:06:56 AM)
Lord, if You wish......You can make Gabriel clean. I BELIEVE in You and know only You can give
him life. PLEASE stretch out Your healing hand and heal Gabriel of his addictions. I beg You,
PLEASE guide him to make good choices in all situations and help him gain new employment soon.
(Anonymous, 3/23/2013 10:54:29 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD thank you for this new day. Guide me that I don't waste it. Guide
me to make a difference.Teach me to pray correctly to make a difference. May I be a Christian
presence today. May you LORD be the center of my life today. May understanding and
encouragement be part of my life today but first of all I need wisdom from you LORD. In JESUS
I trust. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 3/23/2013 10:02:20 AM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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San Diego, CA 619 272-6111
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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
BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS
"AUTHENTIC PEACEMAKERS"
To become authentic peacemakers, it is fundamental to keep in mind our transcendent dimension
and to enter into constant dialogue with God, ... whereby we implore the redemption achieved
for us by His only-begotten Son.
PEACE IS POSSIBLE
Peace is not a dream or something utopian: it is possible. Our gaze needs to go deeper,
beneath superficial appearances and phenomena, to discern a positive reality which exists in
human hearts, since every man and woman has been created in the image of God and is called to
grow and contribute to the building of a new world.
SHAPED BY JESUS
Encountering Jesus Christ shapes peacemakers, committing them to fellowship and to overcoming
injustice.
(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
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2013 RETREATS
Online Registration
2013 RETREATS
· Intercession and Healing (Apr 12-14)
· Lifestyle in the Spirit with Pentecost Picnic (May 17-19)
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 21-23)
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