April 14th Third Sunday of Easter
Jesus, Easter and Divine Mercy Sundays have passed, and now we are back to the daily ways
of life.
But Jesus, in You there isn't any ordinary ways of life.
We are called to be new creations, we are called to be on fire with love for You and
graced to help others.
Jesus, never let us feel ordinary, but let us feel as new vessals of love, joy and peace.
Lord, let us spread Your love to others, by how we live.
Lord, let us draw others to You by our examples of love, joy and peace.
Jesus, remind us that we are pilgrims on a journey through life that is leading us to Your
heavenly home.
Let us not be so concerned and worried, about the pressures of life, but, see Your love
and help in all situations.
Thank You Jesus.
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 THE HUNDRED-YARD DASH
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"Actually they were not far from land - no more than a hundred yards." -John 21:8
When we sin, we distance ourselves from the Lord. Like Jonah, we try to get as far away from
God as we can (see Jon 1:3). Like Jonah, however, we run into God no matter where we go. The
psalmist questioned: "Where can I go from Your Spirit? From Your presence where can I flee?
If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I sink to the nether world, You are present
there" (Ps 139:7-8). Nevertheless, if we insist on it, the Lord will let us finally escape
from Him. This place of escape is called hell or eternal damnation where we can separate
ourselves from God forever.
When we run away from God, the Lord will try to flush us out of our hiding place of sin
(see Lk 15:4). As He did with Adam and Eve, the Lord will call to us: "Where are you?"(Gn 3:9)
If we turn back to Him, He will meet us much more than halfway. Our heavenly Father will run
out to meet us, throw His arms around our necks, and kiss us (Lk 15:20).
However, the Lord will not force Himself on us. We must repent. When Peter distanced himself
from Jesus by going back into the fishing business and rejecting Jesus' call to be a fisher
of men, Jesus reached out to Peter and got within a hundred yards of him (Jn 21:8). However,
Peter had to jump in the lake and swim a hundred yards (Jn 21:7). In His love for us, Jesus
will travel all time and space to be close to us. Through repentance, we must cover a few
yards to get to Jesus.
In this Easter season, how close are you to Jesus? If you've distanced yourself from Him,
repent and jump in the lake.
Prayer: Father, if I sin, may I make a hundred-yard dash back to You.
Promise: "We testify to this. So too does the Holy Spirit, Whom God has given to those that
obey Him." -Acts 5:32
Praise: "Worthy is the Lamb That was slain to receive power and riches, wisdom and strength,
honor and glory and praise!" (Rv 5:12)
Monday UNSTOPPABLE
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"This man never stops..." -Acts 6:13
Tuesday LOOK-ALIKES?
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"Stephen meanwhile, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked to the sky above and saw the glory of
God, and Jesus standing at God's right hand." -Acts 7:55
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochure
Risen Life
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"Why do you search for the Living One among the dead? He is not here; He has been raised up."
-Luke 24:5-6
Alleluia! Jesus is risen! He's alive! "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your
sting?" (1 Cor 15:55) We as Christians have personally had the most overwhelming experience
imaginable. The One Who loves us so much, Who would do anything for us, was brutally murdered
by crucifixion. To have a loved one die is traumatic enough without it being a violent murder.
Amazingly, this Victim came out of the grave on the third day. We who love Him are
transformed from a shattered life to victory, from weeping to joy, and from mourning to
dancing (Ps 30:6, 12). Imagine a dead parent, spouse, or friend walking in the room right now.
This would be a shadow of what happens when we meet the risen Christ.
We may think we cannot meet the risen Jesus because ...........................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my deliverance and protection from enemies at home--EVANNA and at work--LINDA,
PAM, KATHY H, ERIKA, BETH, HOPE, KRISTA, RYMER, especaILLY TRANSPORT Lord show me your mercy,
send christian support, send the holy spirit to help me
(CELENE, SEWICKLEY, PA, United States, 4/13/2013 5:44:40 PM)
Heavenly Father touch the heart and mind of roda that she can understand her cousin coz she need
to take care her baby,guide them guide them Lord .we ask this through Christ our Lord.Amen.
(antang4, 4/13/2013 5:42:22 PM)
As we pray for our Religious Freedom and Conscience in the United States of America let all
Christians especially Catholics unite in prayer to end the persecution of all Christians around
the world.let us pray for our enemies; for the conversion of poor sinners. Jesus of Devine Mercy
I Trust in YOU! St. Victor, a catechumen-someone learning the faith in preparation for baptism.
He was captured in the Roman persecution of Christians and martyred around the year 300 in
Portugal. St. Victor, who died for the faith he was only just learning and beginning to practice,
pray for us!
(Ken, Texas, 4/13/2013 5:22:29 PM)
I pray you, Lord, that all the prayers requested on this site, may begin from you, and with you
be completed through Christ our Lord. I give you Thanks and praise and honor for redeeming us by
your precious Blood. May the Holy Spirit fill me with his Blessings and help me have a successful
surgery next Tuesday and a speedy recovery.I ask this Lord in your Holy Name. Amen.Thank you all.
(Maggie, United States, 4/13/2013 1:36:38 PM)
I'm praying for healing for me and my kids that ER get a nice place to live and have joy peace
wealth and agape love in Jesus name. The blood of Jesus over us cancel the devils assignment and
restore to us everything that stolen and more in Jesus name lord Jesus quiet these wicked inlaws
and this old elder who is in her last days Amen
(Anonymous, 4/13/2013 1:16:37 PM)
OH GOD HAVE MERCY! April 13,2013 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! 3PM"HOUR
OF MERCY."Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to God Day & Night for His Mercy & Peace Now & in
the Days ahead..April,May..2013.?Please pray(2013)with us daily for recovery! Recovery for God's
Healing,Protecting Peace & Hope in our Broken Hearts,Health Issues,Severe Financial Misery &
Other Ongoing Sorrows... Feel free to pass Prayer Request on:Parishes,Convents,Nuns,Sisters,
Monasteries,Prayer Groups,Prayer Chains,Houses of Prayer,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 & Carol. usa
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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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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
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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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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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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
SHAPED BY JESUS
Encountering Jesus Christ shapes peacemakers, committing them to fellowship and to
overcoming injustice.
A PEACEMAKER ...
The peacemaker, according to Jesus' beatitude, is the one who seeks the good of the other,
the fullness of good in body and soul, today and tomorrow.
GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE
In the eyes of the world, those who trust in God and His promises often appear naive or
far from reality. Yet Jesus tells them that not only in the next life, but already in this
life,they will discover that they are the children of God , and that God has always been
and ever will be, completely on their side. They will understand that they are not alone,
because He is on the side of those committed to truth, justice and love
(Source: Message for Lent, 10/15/12)
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2013 RETREATS
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2013 RETREATS
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· Discipleship, Leadership, Redemptive Suffering, and Mary (Jul 22-24)
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