May 12th Ascension Sunday
Jesus, we celebrate Your Ascension into heaven.
You came to be one of us and pay the price for our sins.
You absolutely deserve to rise up into heaven and sit on Your throne of glory.
Jesus, teach us to be truly grateful to You, and the Father, for loving us and for the Holy
Spirit to guide us.
Christ, we are so weak, and so normal, and we have such a short attention span, that we so
soon forget our fervor.
Rekindle in us the fire of the Holy Spirit, that we may be renewed, and receive Your gifts
that will let us do Your will all the days of our lives.
Let us prepare for Pentecost by going to confession, and getting any stain of sin off of
our souls, and open our hearts to allow the Holy Spirit to come and make His abode in us.
Let us go on fire with desire to serve You in all things, and in all of our actions.
Let us be Your hands, Your heart, Your eyes, in other words Your instuments of love.
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 LOST LOVE OR NEW LOVE?
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"He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took Him from their sight." -Acts 1:9
Scripture links "the promise of the Father" (Lk 24:49) to the Ascension of Jesus to the Father
(Acts 1:4-5). Just before Jesus ascended to His Father, He told His disciples, "Wait, rather,
for the fulfillment of My Father's promise...within a few days you will be baptized with the
Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:4-5).
Jesus promised that we would do greater by far than He did (Jn 14:12). How could this be? Jesus
explained that this is because He goes to the Father (Jn 14:12-13). When Jesus goes to the
Father, sparks fly, love flies. The Holy Spirit is often defined as the love which arcs between
the Father and the Son. Their love cannot be contained, and thus the Spirit arcs wildly between
Them. So great is this passionate love that nothing in the universe could possibly hold back
the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Spirit descend to us on earth (Eph 4:11). Heaven is now open
to us, and we are opened to heaven.
We who are joined with Jesus through Baptism are also lifted up in Spirit and filled with the
Spirit, the "promise of the Father." Let Jesus' Ascension result in great love in heaven and
immeasurable power and holiness on earth. "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22).
Prayer: Father, on this third day of the Pentecost Novena, make me see the inadequacies of my
love for You and make me desire new and greater life and love.
Promise: "I send down upon you the promise of My Father." -Lk 24:49
Praise: "He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit; seen by the angels;
preached among the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up into glory" (1 Tm 3:16).
Monday QUESTION BOX
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"There is no need for anyone to ask You questions." -John 16:30
Tuesday "THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE" (Rv 22:17)
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"The saying in Scripture uttered long ago by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David was
destined to be fulfilled in Judas." -Acts 1:16
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochure
Praying for a New Pentecost
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Bible Prayers for the Coming of the Holy Spirit
In 1897 Pope Leo XIII was inspired to call every Catholic Church in the world to pray nine
days for the coming of the Spirit. We pray this novena from the day after the feast of the
Ascension to the day before Pentecost each year. Pope John Paul II has reiterated Pope Leo's
call to pray for the coming of the Spirit.
I prayed this novena in 1975, and it was one of the greatest events in my life. The Spirit
was stirred up in me (see 2 Tm 1:6-7), my Confirmation was renewed, and I was filled with the
Holy Spirit. In thanksgiving to the Spirit, I have compiled these Bible-based prayers for a
new Pentecost. If we pray these prayers sincerely (see Lk 11:13), we will see the Spirit do
more than we have ever asked for or imagined (Eph 3:20).
THIRSTING FOR THE SPIRIT
Father, I repent of stifling the Spirit (1 Thes 5:19) by giving in to selfish desires. May
I let the Spirit lust against the desires of the flesh (Gal 5:17) so that I ...............
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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I pray that my soulmate mentions that he wants to marry me abd commit himself to me only and be
truthful as my husband . God bless our union and may he share his finances, feelings and his
life with me. I offer up my suffering pain and fasting for this petition Amen
(Anonymous, 5/11/2013 6:37:00 PM)
Father God we pray for Bill and Carol in this hour. I pray for Jim from Wisconsin and ken,
Michelle and Brenda. Jesus heal them give them wisdom through dreams and visions and give them
increase to cover their expenses. Holy Spirit teach them to look to the Lord in every decision.
Jesus protect and keep us
(Anonymous, 5/11/2013 4:30:52 PM)
This prayer is for Vince and Adriana God has heard your cry and you will be pregnant soon. Lord
God touch Vince with the Holy Spirit and push him to another job and seek to upgrade his salary
and keep their family safe from all harm. Give them healing right now in the name of Jesus Amen
(Anonymous, 5/11/2013 4:04:40 PM)
Lord God look into E heart and make him commit to me in thought deed and action in Jesus name.
I desire him in my life. God Bless our union so we can take care of our kids. Jesus make a way
for us to move into a nice place and my baby comes home to me quickly. Amen
(Anonymous, 5/11/2013 3:58:52 PM)
Heavenky Father thank you fot all the Blessings,please forgive me for all my sins,please guide
us by your Holy spirit ,Lord give us a Hea;thy body.we ask this through Christ our Lorf. Amen.
(antang4, 5/11/2013 3:41:35 PM)
As we celebrate Mother's Day, let us pray for all Mothers and Mothers-to-be; all the happiness,
all the sacrifices, all the sorrows that have turned to joy.we Thank You Mom! And a Special
"Thank You Mom" for those who have had the courage to bring their babies into this world
against the current and unrelenting culture of death.we celebrate and pray to Our Heavenly
Mother for Her intercession on all Mothers.
(Ken, Texas, 5/11/2013 2:10:50 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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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
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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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