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Wednesday, April 30, 2014, Pope St. Pius V
Acts 5:17-26, Psalm 34:2-9, John 3:16-21
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OVER THESE PRISON WALLS WE SHALL FLY!
"We found the jail securely locked and the guards at their posts outside the gates, but when we opened it we found no one inside." -Acts 5:23
Listen to the guards talking outside the prison walls...
"Have you seen him? That bum's been an alcoholic for twenty years! What's he doing holding down a steady job? Look, he's witnessing to his co-workers about how Jesus delivered him from the bottle. He can't do that. Let's talk some sense into him..."
"Have you seen her? She's been shy and meek all her life. What's she doing praying in front of the abortion clinic? She can't do that. It's making people angry. We've got to stop her..."
"Look at Father! He's been a quiet priest all these years. Why is he suddenly trying to renew our parish? He must have a hidden agenda. We'd better talk to the bishop..."
The world thinks it has overcome Christians by putting them in jails called "acceptable behavior." How surprised they are when Jesus snaps the chains that bind us and sets us free in the open! (Ps 18:20) When we receive the Holy Spirit, we act in truth and come into the light to glorify God by our deeds (Jn 3:21). Since the world hates the light (Jn 3:20), they will want to throw us back into our old prisons (Acts 5:26). However, Jesus has set us free, and we are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
"So stand firm, and do not take on yourselves the yoke of slavery a second time!" (Gal 5:1) "Go out now and take your place!" (Acts 5:20)
Prayer: Father, You so loved the world that You sent Your only Son to save us (Jn 3:16). I am eternally grateful to You. I am all Yours. Use me as You will.
Promise: "God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him." -Jn 3:17
Praise: Pope St. Pius V lived an exemplary life: as a simple friar at the beginning, and later as a humble pope.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
CULTURE WARS - One Bread, One Body, 4/29/2014
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014, St. Catherine of Siena
Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, John 3:7-15
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CULTURE WARS
"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind. None of them ever claimed anything as his own; rather, everything was held in common." -Acts 4:32
Jesus is praying that we would be one as He and the Father are one, so that the world will believe the Father has sent Him (Jn 17:21). To witness with power for the risen Christ, the community of believers must be "of one heart and one mind" (Acts 4:32-33). This unity must not be superficial but deep and concrete like the first Christian communities, who voluntarily shared all things in common (Acts 4:32; 2:44). For example, Barnabas sold his farm and gave the money from the sale to the Church (Acts 4:37). The love and unity in the Church's early communities was so deep that they laid down their lives for each other (1 Jn 3:16).
The secular humanistic culture we live in values independence and individualism rather than Christian community. Therefore, the communal life of the early Church may seem foreign to us. We can continue to be "blinded by the god of the present age" (2 Cor 4:4), or we can repent, believe in God's Word, and live a new life. Pope John Paul II has taught: "In a word, we can say that the cultural change which we are calling for demands from everyone the courage to adopt a new lifestyle" (The Gospel of Life, 98). Change your lifestyle. Live in Christian community. Witness with power for the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, I will do anything and live any way to lead people to accept risen life in Jesus.
Promise: "The wind blows where it will. You hear the sound it makes but you do not know where it comes from, or where it goes. So it is with everyone begotten of the Spirit." -Jn 3:8
Praise: St. Catherine's mother and father allowed the Lord to bless them with a large family. Their twenty-fourth child, Catherine, became a Doctor of the Church.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014, St. Catherine of Siena
Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 93:1-2, 5, John 3:7-15
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CULTURE WARS
"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind. None of them ever claimed anything as his own; rather, everything was held in common." -Acts 4:32
Jesus is praying that we would be one as He and the Father are one, so that the world will believe the Father has sent Him (Jn 17:21). To witness with power for the risen Christ, the community of believers must be "of one heart and one mind" (Acts 4:32-33). This unity must not be superficial but deep and concrete like the first Christian communities, who voluntarily shared all things in common (Acts 4:32; 2:44). For example, Barnabas sold his farm and gave the money from the sale to the Church (Acts 4:37). The love and unity in the Church's early communities was so deep that they laid down their lives for each other (1 Jn 3:16).
The secular humanistic culture we live in values independence and individualism rather than Christian community. Therefore, the communal life of the early Church may seem foreign to us. We can continue to be "blinded by the god of the present age" (2 Cor 4:4), or we can repent, believe in God's Word, and live a new life. Pope John Paul II has taught: "In a word, we can say that the cultural change which we are calling for demands from everyone the courage to adopt a new lifestyle" (The Gospel of Life, 98). Change your lifestyle. Live in Christian community. Witness with power for the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, I will do anything and live any way to lead people to accept risen life in Jesus.
Promise: "The wind blows where it will. You hear the sound it makes but you do not know where it comes from, or where it goes. So it is with everyone begotten of the Spirit." -Jn 3:8
Praise: St. Catherine's mother and father allowed the Lord to bless them with a large family. Their twenty-fourth child, Catherine, became a Doctor of the Church.
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Monday, April 28, 2014
THE MEANING OF LIFE - One Bread, One Body, 4/28/2014
Monday, April 28, 2014, St. Peter Chanel, St. Louis Mary de Montfort
Acts 4:23-31, Psalm 2:1-9, John 3:1-8
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THE MEANING OF LIFE
"I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water and Spirit." -John 3:5
When Nicodemus talked of signs and wonders, Jesus spoke of Baptism, of being begotten of water and Spirit. When Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman, He promised her the "living water" of Baptism, a fountain within her "leaping up to provide eternal life" (Jn 4:10, 14). Even when the dead body of Jesus was hanging on the cross, His body language spoke of Baptism, as blood and water flowed from His pierced side (Jn 19:34). Before Jesus ascended, He gave the Church the "great commission" to make disciples of all nations and baptize them (see Mt 28:19). Before Jesus ascended, He also promised: "Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5). Then the Church was born when three thousand were baptized on the first Christian Pentecost (Acts 2:41). In the fifth from the last verse of the Bible, Jesus again refers to Baptism when He invites us to "accept the gift of life-giving water" (Rv 22:17).
The Church got Jesus' point. Therefore, on the greatest day of the year, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, in every Mass and every Catholic church in the world, we are invited to renew our baptismal promises. Live your Baptism. This is Jesus' will and the meaning of our lives.
Prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I believe in You. By Your grace, I reject Satan, all his works, and all his empty promises.
Promise: "The place where they were gathered shook as they prayed. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God's word with confidence." -Acts 4:31
Praise: St. Peter zealously ministered to the sick. His caring love for the ill bore great fruit as he led many families to faith in Jesus.
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Acts 4:23-31, Psalm 2:1-9, John 3:1-8
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THE MEANING OF LIFE
"I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water and Spirit." -John 3:5
When Nicodemus talked of signs and wonders, Jesus spoke of Baptism, of being begotten of water and Spirit. When Jesus spoke to the Samaritan woman, He promised her the "living water" of Baptism, a fountain within her "leaping up to provide eternal life" (Jn 4:10, 14). Even when the dead body of Jesus was hanging on the cross, His body language spoke of Baptism, as blood and water flowed from His pierced side (Jn 19:34). Before Jesus ascended, He gave the Church the "great commission" to make disciples of all nations and baptize them (see Mt 28:19). Before Jesus ascended, He also promised: "Within a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5). Then the Church was born when three thousand were baptized on the first Christian Pentecost (Acts 2:41). In the fifth from the last verse of the Bible, Jesus again refers to Baptism when He invites us to "accept the gift of life-giving water" (Rv 22:17).
The Church got Jesus' point. Therefore, on the greatest day of the year, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday, in every Mass and every Catholic church in the world, we are invited to renew our baptismal promises. Live your Baptism. This is Jesus' will and the meaning of our lives.
Prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I believe in You. By Your grace, I reject Satan, all his works, and all his empty promises.
Promise: "The place where they were gathered shook as they prayed. They were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God's word with confidence." -Acts 4:31
Praise: St. Peter zealously ministered to the sick. His caring love for the ill bore great fruit as he led many families to faith in Jesus.
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises".)
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Sunday, April 27, 2014
PM eNewsletter Divine Mercy Sunday
April 27, 2014 Divine Mercy Sunday
Jesus, who of us are worthy of Your Divine Mercy?
Who of us are worthy of Your love, no less Your mercy.
Yet, this is what You have decreed through Your church that we look
upon Your Merciful Heart and see Your rays of love and forgiveness that
we see within Your eyes understanding and within Your outstretched hands
Your call to come and be loved.
Oh Christ, as we struggle with our humanity it is so hard for us to
accept the fact that You love us for no other reason except---- You
love us.
Christ, open us up to accept Your unconditional love and grow into
loving not only ourselves, but also all those You put into our lives.
Jesus, let us be lovers of Yours in loving others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday OUT OF ORDER?
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The brethren "devoted themselves to the apostles' instruction and the communal life, to the
breaking of bread and the prayers." -Acts 2:42
"In the first community of Jerusalem, believers 'devoted themselves to the apostles'
teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers.' This sequence is
characteristic of the Church's prayer" (Catechism, 2624, emphasis added). The four aspects
of Acts 2:42 are sequential, at least in the context of prayer. This means that our prayers
must be based on the greatest prayer, the breaking of the bread, that is, the Eucharist.
Furthermore, the Eucharist will be a far cry from what the Lord wants it to be if not
celebrated in the context of communal life. The breakdown of Christian community in our
secular humanistic society accounts for much of the lukewarmness in our Eucharists. However,
we will be imprisoned by our cultural blindspots and refuse Christian community until we
take on the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16) by devoting ourselves to the apostles' instruction
through the Church's teachings and the Bible (Acts 2:42). Finally, without the Holy Spirit,
we will never devote ourselves to the apostles' instruction, the communal life, or the
Christian life.
We are out of order. The conditions of our lives, Eucharists, and prayers show that
something's wrong. However, the risen Christ is breathing on each of us now. Jesus commands
us: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). The Spirit alone can put our lives in order. Come,
Holy Spirit!
Prayer: "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28) Lord Jesus, mercy.
Promise: "His mercy endures forever." -Ps 118:2, 4
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who in His great mercy
gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3). Alleluia forever!
Monday THE MEANING OF LIFE
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"I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water
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Tuesday CULTURE WARS
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Please Father, please heal the offense of my words. Lord Jesus, please wash with Your Most
Precious Blood our hearts of this pain that has been inflicted by words. I beg You, beloved
Holy Spirit, to heal fully this relationship and to complete its reconciliation through my
Savior, Jesus. Lord, hear my prayer this night, if it please You. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 8:13:01 PM)
Ninth Day "Today bring to Me the Souls who have become Lukewarm, and immerse them in the
abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most
dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I
cried out: 'Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.' For them, the last
hope of salvation is to run to My mercy." Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion
Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this
fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls who, like corpses, filled You with such deep
loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of
Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of
holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
(Ken, Texas, 4/26/2014 6:40:55 PM)
My Heavenly Father, I need Your help financially and I need wisdom of Your word. Wisdom, I
have trouble understanding so much of the bible. I want to be able to remember chapters and
verses so I can remember them and tell those in distress things that would console them. My
memory is starting to fail a little and I pray You allow me to get no worse. Financially, I
love my husband and we are in need of help. He works so hard and we help others whenever we
can but we would love to be able to wake up and no longer worry about bills and for he and
I to take a vacation. We don't take them, we can't afford them. We're in our 60's and would
love just he and I to travel and see this beautiful country while we can. We want to put
our grandchildren through college. I do believe that You will help us. I have always put my
faith in You. But sometimes I feel guilty for asking for things. If it be Your will my Lord
we could really use Your help. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 5:18:49 PM)
Heavenly Father, I am believing that You have set G on the right path. I know he's not
going to finish this semester but You brought him to a place to where he has found a job. I
worry about the court date my Lord. I'm no saint but I pray each day for this kid. You know
he never meant for the things to go wrong that day. He's hurting and knows he has to pay
for it but I pray that all he gets is probation and no jail time. He shouldn't have been
drinking and shouldn't have been texting but thank You Father that the only things hurt was
the car and no one else was hurt, not even him. I know You were with him. Please let them
go easy on him and please don't let the alcohol level have been bad. We cannot afford an
attorney or a lot of court costs and his mother turned her back on him. Please In Jesus
name I pray for help and peace for them all.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 5:09:20 PM)
Still believing my Father that You will heal my family of all the hurt and anger. We don't
talk because of how one wants to do the talking and not allow anyone else to say their peace.
She is a good person at heart but has her problems with how she treats people and how she
thinks she should be treated. Please heal her Father and bring to her a true good man of
God to walk through life with. The one we thought was the one finally broke down and showed
his true colors, however she is as selfish as he. Father bless the kids and allow them to
soon be able to be together as a family should be without the interference of this man. Our
family needs You my Lord. If it be Your will, please heal each of us. In Jesus name I pray,
Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 5:01:46 PM)
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
JESUS, POVERTY AND LENT
CONFRONT POVERTY
In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers
and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it.
LOVING AND SERVING CHRIST
In the poor and outcast we see Christ's face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and
serve Christ.
"NEED TO BE CONVERTED"
When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair
distribution of wealth. Our consciences need to be converted to justice, equality,
simplicity and sharing.
(Source: 2014 Lenten message, dated 12/26/2013)
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Jesus, who of us are worthy of Your Divine Mercy?
Who of us are worthy of Your love, no less Your mercy.
Yet, this is what You have decreed through Your church that we look
upon Your Merciful Heart and see Your rays of love and forgiveness that
we see within Your eyes understanding and within Your outstretched hands
Your call to come and be loved.
Oh Christ, as we struggle with our humanity it is so hard for us to
accept the fact that You love us for no other reason except---- You
love us.
Christ, open us up to accept Your unconditional love and grow into
loving not only ourselves, but also all those You put into our lives.
Jesus, let us be lovers of Yours in loving others.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday OUT OF ORDER?
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The brethren "devoted themselves to the apostles' instruction and the communal life, to the
breaking of bread and the prayers." -Acts 2:42
"In the first community of Jerusalem, believers 'devoted themselves to the apostles'
teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers.' This sequence is
characteristic of the Church's prayer" (Catechism, 2624, emphasis added). The four aspects
of Acts 2:42 are sequential, at least in the context of prayer. This means that our prayers
must be based on the greatest prayer, the breaking of the bread, that is, the Eucharist.
Furthermore, the Eucharist will be a far cry from what the Lord wants it to be if not
celebrated in the context of communal life. The breakdown of Christian community in our
secular humanistic society accounts for much of the lukewarmness in our Eucharists. However,
we will be imprisoned by our cultural blindspots and refuse Christian community until we
take on the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16) by devoting ourselves to the apostles' instruction
through the Church's teachings and the Bible (Acts 2:42). Finally, without the Holy Spirit,
we will never devote ourselves to the apostles' instruction, the communal life, or the
Christian life.
We are out of order. The conditions of our lives, Eucharists, and prayers show that
something's wrong. However, the risen Christ is breathing on each of us now. Jesus commands
us: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). The Spirit alone can put our lives in order. Come,
Holy Spirit!
Prayer: "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28) Lord Jesus, mercy.
Promise: "His mercy endures forever." -Ps 118:2, 4
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who in His great mercy
gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3). Alleluia forever!
Monday THE MEANING OF LIFE
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"I solemnly assure you, no one can enter into God's kingdom without being begotten of water
and Spirit." -John 3:5
Tuesday CULTURE WARS
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"The community of believers were of one heart and one mind. None of them ever claimed
anything as his own; rather, everything was held in common." -Acts 4:32
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"Why do you search for the Living One among the dead? He is
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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 ...................................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please Father, please heal the offense of my words. Lord Jesus, please wash with Your Most
Precious Blood our hearts of this pain that has been inflicted by words. I beg You, beloved
Holy Spirit, to heal fully this relationship and to complete its reconciliation through my
Savior, Jesus. Lord, hear my prayer this night, if it please You. Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 8:13:01 PM)
Ninth Day "Today bring to Me the Souls who have become Lukewarm, and immerse them in the
abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most
dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I
cried out: 'Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.' For them, the last
hope of salvation is to run to My mercy." Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion
Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this
fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls who, like corpses, filled You with such deep
loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of
Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of
holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
(Ken, Texas, 4/26/2014 6:40:55 PM)
My Heavenly Father, I need Your help financially and I need wisdom of Your word. Wisdom, I
have trouble understanding so much of the bible. I want to be able to remember chapters and
verses so I can remember them and tell those in distress things that would console them. My
memory is starting to fail a little and I pray You allow me to get no worse. Financially, I
love my husband and we are in need of help. He works so hard and we help others whenever we
can but we would love to be able to wake up and no longer worry about bills and for he and
I to take a vacation. We don't take them, we can't afford them. We're in our 60's and would
love just he and I to travel and see this beautiful country while we can. We want to put
our grandchildren through college. I do believe that You will help us. I have always put my
faith in You. But sometimes I feel guilty for asking for things. If it be Your will my Lord
we could really use Your help. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 5:18:49 PM)
Heavenly Father, I am believing that You have set G on the right path. I know he's not
going to finish this semester but You brought him to a place to where he has found a job. I
worry about the court date my Lord. I'm no saint but I pray each day for this kid. You know
he never meant for the things to go wrong that day. He's hurting and knows he has to pay
for it but I pray that all he gets is probation and no jail time. He shouldn't have been
drinking and shouldn't have been texting but thank You Father that the only things hurt was
the car and no one else was hurt, not even him. I know You were with him. Please let them
go easy on him and please don't let the alcohol level have been bad. We cannot afford an
attorney or a lot of court costs and his mother turned her back on him. Please In Jesus
name I pray for help and peace for them all.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 5:09:20 PM)
Still believing my Father that You will heal my family of all the hurt and anger. We don't
talk because of how one wants to do the talking and not allow anyone else to say their peace.
She is a good person at heart but has her problems with how she treats people and how she
thinks she should be treated. Please heal her Father and bring to her a true good man of
God to walk through life with. The one we thought was the one finally broke down and showed
his true colors, however she is as selfish as he. Father bless the kids and allow them to
soon be able to be together as a family should be without the interference of this man. Our
family needs You my Lord. If it be Your will, please heal each of us. In Jesus name I pray,
Amen.
(Anonymous, 4/26/2014 5:01:46 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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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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Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
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Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
JESUS, POVERTY AND LENT
CONFRONT POVERTY
In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers
and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it.
LOVING AND SERVING CHRIST
In the poor and outcast we see Christ's face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and
serve Christ.
"NEED TO BE CONVERTED"
When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair
distribution of wealth. Our consciences need to be converted to justice, equality,
simplicity and sharing.
(Source: 2014 Lenten message, dated 12/26/2013)
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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
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
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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Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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OUT OF ORDER? - One Bread, One Body, 4/27/2014
Sunday, April 27, 2014, Second Sunday of Easter, Mercy Sunday
Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24, John 20:19-31
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042714.cfm
OUT OF ORDER?
The brethren "devoted themselves to the apostles' instruction and the communal life, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." -Acts 2:42
"In the first community of Jerusalem, believers 'devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers.' This sequence is characteristic of the Church's prayer" (Catechism, 2624, emphasis added). The four aspects of Acts 2:42 are sequential, at least in the context of prayer. This means that our prayers must be based on the greatest prayer, the breaking of the bread, that is, the Eucharist. Furthermore, the Eucharist will be a far cry from what the Lord wants it to be if not celebrated in the context of communal life. The breakdown of Christian community in our secular humanistic society accounts for much of the lukewarmness in our Eucharists. However, we will be imprisoned by our cultural blindspots and refuse Christian community until we take on the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16) by devoting ourselves to the apostles' instruction through the Church's teachings and the Bible (Acts 2:42). Finally, without the Holy Spirit, we will never devote ourselves to the apostles' instruction, the communal life, or the Christian life.
We are out of order. The conditions of our lives, Eucharists, and prayers show that something's wrong. However, the risen Christ is breathing on each of us now. Jesus commands us: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). The Spirit alone can put our lives in order. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28) Lord Jesus, mercy.
Promise: "His mercy endures forever." -Ps 118:2, 4
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3). Alleluia forever!
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Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24, John 20:19-31
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042714.cfm
OUT OF ORDER?
The brethren "devoted themselves to the apostles' instruction and the communal life, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." -Acts 2:42
"In the first community of Jerusalem, believers 'devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers.' This sequence is characteristic of the Church's prayer" (Catechism, 2624, emphasis added). The four aspects of Acts 2:42 are sequential, at least in the context of prayer. This means that our prayers must be based on the greatest prayer, the breaking of the bread, that is, the Eucharist. Furthermore, the Eucharist will be a far cry from what the Lord wants it to be if not celebrated in the context of communal life. The breakdown of Christian community in our secular humanistic society accounts for much of the lukewarmness in our Eucharists. However, we will be imprisoned by our cultural blindspots and refuse Christian community until we take on the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16) by devoting ourselves to the apostles' instruction through the Church's teachings and the Bible (Acts 2:42). Finally, without the Holy Spirit, we will never devote ourselves to the apostles' instruction, the communal life, or the Christian life.
We are out of order. The conditions of our lives, Eucharists, and prayers show that something's wrong. However, the risen Christ is breathing on each of us now. Jesus commands us: "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). The Spirit alone can put our lives in order. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28) Lord Jesus, mercy.
Promise: "His mercy endures forever." -Ps 118:2, 4
Praise: "Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who in His great mercy gave us new birth; a birth unto hope which draws its life from the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Pt 1:3). Alleluia forever!
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
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Saturday, April 26, 2014
ONLY JESUS LOVES NOBODIES - One Bread, One Body, 4/26/2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 4:13-21, Psalm 118:1, 14-21, Mark 16:9-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042614.cfm
ONLY JESUS LOVES NOBODIES
"What shall we do with these men?" -Acts 4:15
Like the apostles in today's Gospel reading, many Christians today are stubborn and lacking in faith (Mk 16:14). Like Peter and John, most Christians in the world are uneducated and unimportant by the world's standards (Acts 4:13). The world uses and abuses these simple, weak, and sinful nobodies. It threatens them and tries to stop them from being witnesses for the risen Jesus (see Acts 4:17).
What does Jesus do with average people in all their weaknesses and sins? Jesus does not try to control them with threats. Rather, He corrects them so that they will not be controlled and manipulated by their carnal desires and the pressures of the world (Mk 16:14). In contrast to the world, Jesus does not try to put a stop to the talk of the nobodies but commands them to go and proclaim the gospel to all creation (Mk 16:15).
No one respects, frees, empowers, and loves people as Jesus does. The risen Jesus is the only Hope for the oppressed and also for the oppressive people of the world. Give your life to Jesus. Only He will respect you and not reject you (Jn 6:37).
Prayer: Risen Jesus, thank You for choosing and cherishing the weak, lowborn, and despised (1 Cor 1:27-28).
Promise: "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight for us to obey you rather than God. Surely we cannot help speaking of what we have heard and seen." -Acts 4:19-20
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen! Jesus will raise from the dead those who believe in Him! (Jn 11:26) Alleluia!
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Who Am I In Christ"? or our four-part series of audio tapes starting with AV 7A-1 or our two-part video series starting with V-7A.)
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Acts 4:13-21, Psalm 118:1, 14-21, Mark 16:9-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042614.cfm
ONLY JESUS LOVES NOBODIES
"What shall we do with these men?" -Acts 4:15
Like the apostles in today's Gospel reading, many Christians today are stubborn and lacking in faith (Mk 16:14). Like Peter and John, most Christians in the world are uneducated and unimportant by the world's standards (Acts 4:13). The world uses and abuses these simple, weak, and sinful nobodies. It threatens them and tries to stop them from being witnesses for the risen Jesus (see Acts 4:17).
What does Jesus do with average people in all their weaknesses and sins? Jesus does not try to control them with threats. Rather, He corrects them so that they will not be controlled and manipulated by their carnal desires and the pressures of the world (Mk 16:14). In contrast to the world, Jesus does not try to put a stop to the talk of the nobodies but commands them to go and proclaim the gospel to all creation (Mk 16:15).
No one respects, frees, empowers, and loves people as Jesus does. The risen Jesus is the only Hope for the oppressed and also for the oppressive people of the world. Give your life to Jesus. Only He will respect you and not reject you (Jn 6:37).
Prayer: Risen Jesus, thank You for choosing and cherishing the weak, lowborn, and despised (1 Cor 1:27-28).
Promise: "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight for us to obey you rather than God. Surely we cannot help speaking of what we have heard and seen." -Acts 4:19-20
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen! Jesus will raise from the dead those who believe in Him! (Jn 11:26) Alleluia!
(For a related teaching, order our leaflet Who Am I In Christ"? or our four-part series of audio tapes starting with AV 7A-1 or our two-part video series starting with V-7A.)
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Friday, April 25, 2014
HEALING THE HANDICAPPED - One Bread, One Body, 4/25/2014
Friday, April 25, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 4:1-12, Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27, John 21:1-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042514.cfm
HEALING THE HANDICAPPED
"If we must answer today for a good deed done to a cripple and explain how he was restored to health, then you and all the people of Israel must realize that it was done in the name of Jesus Christ." -Acts 4:9-10
"Many wonders and signs were performed by the apostles" after the first Pentecost (Acts 2:43). The few healings recounted in Acts of the Apostles were chosen to be proclaimed not just because they were healings, but because of their special significance. The man lame from birth is someone we all can identify with. We may not be physically handicapped, but we all have been handicapped since birth in other ways. Because of cowardice, Peter was more handicapped than the lame man. Some people have never taken even their first baby-step in evangelization. Many have been paralyzed by fear for as long as they can remember. Others have never prayed together with their spouses. These are severe spiritual handicaps.
However, the good news is that in the name of the risen Jesus we can be healed. This will prove that Jesus has risen and is alive right now. When we let Jesus heal us from a life-long handicap, we have an ideal forum for proclaiming His resurrection. Those who have known us for years will be astounded at our new freedom. They will ask how we were healed of our handicap. We will then be able to proclaim that "it was done in the name of Jesus" crucified and risen (Acts 4:10).
Prayer: Risen Jesus, may I let You heal me of a life-long handicap.
Promise: "Simon Peter went aboard and hauled ashore the net loaded with sizable fish - one hundred fifty-three of them!" -Jn 21:11
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is alive! He has conquered death. Alleluia! He is Lord and God! Alleluia!
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Acts 4:1-12, Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27, John 21:1-14
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HEALING THE HANDICAPPED
"If we must answer today for a good deed done to a cripple and explain how he was restored to health, then you and all the people of Israel must realize that it was done in the name of Jesus Christ." -Acts 4:9-10
"Many wonders and signs were performed by the apostles" after the first Pentecost (Acts 2:43). The few healings recounted in Acts of the Apostles were chosen to be proclaimed not just because they were healings, but because of their special significance. The man lame from birth is someone we all can identify with. We may not be physically handicapped, but we all have been handicapped since birth in other ways. Because of cowardice, Peter was more handicapped than the lame man. Some people have never taken even their first baby-step in evangelization. Many have been paralyzed by fear for as long as they can remember. Others have never prayed together with their spouses. These are severe spiritual handicaps.
However, the good news is that in the name of the risen Jesus we can be healed. This will prove that Jesus has risen and is alive right now. When we let Jesus heal us from a life-long handicap, we have an ideal forum for proclaiming His resurrection. Those who have known us for years will be astounded at our new freedom. They will ask how we were healed of our handicap. We will then be able to proclaim that "it was done in the name of Jesus" crucified and risen (Acts 4:10).
Prayer: Risen Jesus, may I let You heal me of a life-long handicap.
Promise: "Simon Peter went aboard and hauled ashore the net loaded with sizable fish - one hundred fifty-three of them!" -Jn 21:11
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is alive! He has conquered death. Alleluia! He is Lord and God! Alleluia!
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
A GHOST WRITER - One Bread, One Body, 4/24/2014
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Thursday, April 24, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 3:11-26, Psalm 8:2, 5-9, Luke 24:35-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042414.cfm
A GHOST WRITER
"They thought they were seeing a ghost." -Luke 24:37
"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (Jn 1:14). God became a human being so that we could have a flesh-and-blood, deeply personal relationship with Him. After Jesus' death, His Incarnation seemed finished. When Jesus bodily rose from the dead, His Incarnation was restored.
However, the apostles still lost touch with the incarnate Jesus because they found it hard to believe in His resurrection. "In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, 'Why are you disturbed? Why do such ideas cross your mind? Look at My hands and My feet; it is really I. Touch Me, and see that a ghost does not have flesh and bones as I do' " (Lk 24:37-39). Jesus even ate a piece of fish to prove He was still incarnate (Lk 24:42-43). Finally, "He opened their minds to the understanding of the Scriptures" (Lk 24:45).
Jesus obviously wants us to relate to Him as incarnate and risen. Yet even the presence of His physical body does not guarantee we will relate to Him that way. We need faith, and "faith comes through hearing, and hearing by God's word" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). Therefore, the incarnate, risen Jesus spent the first afternoon (Lk 24:27) and evening of His risen life by opening His disciples' and apostles' "minds to the understanding of the Scriptures" (Lk 24:45).
What Christ's resurrection didn't do, His Word can do (see Lk 16:31). Love, learn, and live in God's Word (Jn 15:7; 8:31). Then you will relate to Jesus as a Man, not as a ghost.
Prayer: Father, make my relationship with Jesus the most real and substantial relationship in my life.
Promise: "Such faith has given him perfect health, as all of you can observe." -Acts 3:16
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen in glory! "Thanks be to God Who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57).
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Thursday, April 24, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 3:11-26, Psalm 8:2, 5-9, Luke 24:35-48
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042414.cfm
A GHOST WRITER
"They thought they were seeing a ghost." -Luke 24:37
"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (Jn 1:14). God became a human being so that we could have a flesh-and-blood, deeply personal relationship with Him. After Jesus' death, His Incarnation seemed finished. When Jesus bodily rose from the dead, His Incarnation was restored.
However, the apostles still lost touch with the incarnate Jesus because they found it hard to believe in His resurrection. "In their panic and fright they thought they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, 'Why are you disturbed? Why do such ideas cross your mind? Look at My hands and My feet; it is really I. Touch Me, and see that a ghost does not have flesh and bones as I do' " (Lk 24:37-39). Jesus even ate a piece of fish to prove He was still incarnate (Lk 24:42-43). Finally, "He opened their minds to the understanding of the Scriptures" (Lk 24:45).
Jesus obviously wants us to relate to Him as incarnate and risen. Yet even the presence of His physical body does not guarantee we will relate to Him that way. We need faith, and "faith comes through hearing, and hearing by God's word" (Rm 10:17, our transl.). Therefore, the incarnate, risen Jesus spent the first afternoon (Lk 24:27) and evening of His risen life by opening His disciples' and apostles' "minds to the understanding of the Scriptures" (Lk 24:45).
What Christ's resurrection didn't do, His Word can do (see Lk 16:31). Love, learn, and live in God's Word (Jn 15:7; 8:31). Then you will relate to Jesus as a Man, not as a ghost.
Prayer: Father, make my relationship with Jesus the most real and substantial relationship in my life.
Promise: "Such faith has given him perfect health, as all of you can observe." -Acts 3:16
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen in glory! "Thanks be to God Who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Cor 15:57).
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
GO BACKWARD TO GO FORWARD - One Bread, One Body, 4/23/2014
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9, Luke 24:13-35
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042314.cfm
GO BACKWARD TO GO FORWARD
"They got up immediately and returned to Jerusalem." -Luke 24:33
Acts of the Apostles was written over forty years after Jesus' resurrection. By that time, some of the second generation Christians had lost their first love for the Lord (see Rv 2:4). Acts was written to stir again into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit (see 2 Tm 1:6-7). Acts teaches that the way to be renewed is to go back and pick up where you've left off. Jeremiah prophesied: "Stand beside the earliest roads, ask the pathways of old" (Jer 6:16). Hosea prophesied that we must go back into the desert and respond to the Lord "there as in the days" of our youth (Hos 2:16-17; see also Jer 2:2). We must return to our first love and our former godly deeds (Rv 2:4-5).
We may even need to go back to "square one" - to "the three o'clock hour" (see Acts 3:1) when Jesus died on the cross for us, and to the time of Jesus' resurrection, whether it was forty or nearly two thousand years ago. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we must turn around and go back to the place where Jesus was crucified (Lk 24:33). We must go back seven miles (see Lk 24:13) or thousands of miles, if necessary. We must go back to the Church, the Bible (Lk 24:27, 32), and the Eucharist (Lk 24:30-31). If we have stalled in our Christian life, we must go all the way back if we are to go all the way forward as witnesses for the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, if necessary, put me "back in the shop" so I can soon get out on the road.
Promise: "Immediately the beggar's feet and ankles became strong; he jumped up, stood for a moment, then began to walk around. He went into the temple with them - walking, jumping about, and praising God." -Acts 3:7-8
Praise: Alleluia! "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it" (Ps 118:24).
(We will read "Acts of the Apostles" for the next two months. As a guide to "Acts", order our "Simple Reading Guide to Luke and Acts".)
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9, Luke 24:13-35
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042314.cfm
GO BACKWARD TO GO FORWARD
"They got up immediately and returned to Jerusalem." -Luke 24:33
Acts of the Apostles was written over forty years after Jesus' resurrection. By that time, some of the second generation Christians had lost their first love for the Lord (see Rv 2:4). Acts was written to stir again into flame the gift of the Holy Spirit (see 2 Tm 1:6-7). Acts teaches that the way to be renewed is to go back and pick up where you've left off. Jeremiah prophesied: "Stand beside the earliest roads, ask the pathways of old" (Jer 6:16). Hosea prophesied that we must go back into the desert and respond to the Lord "there as in the days" of our youth (Hos 2:16-17; see also Jer 2:2). We must return to our first love and our former godly deeds (Rv 2:4-5).
We may even need to go back to "square one" - to "the three o'clock hour" (see Acts 3:1) when Jesus died on the cross for us, and to the time of Jesus' resurrection, whether it was forty or nearly two thousand years ago. Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, we must turn around and go back to the place where Jesus was crucified (Lk 24:33). We must go back seven miles (see Lk 24:13) or thousands of miles, if necessary. We must go back to the Church, the Bible (Lk 24:27, 32), and the Eucharist (Lk 24:30-31). If we have stalled in our Christian life, we must go all the way back if we are to go all the way forward as witnesses for the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, if necessary, put me "back in the shop" so I can soon get out on the road.
Promise: "Immediately the beggar's feet and ankles became strong; he jumped up, stood for a moment, then began to walk around. He went into the temple with them - walking, jumping about, and praising God." -Acts 3:7-8
Praise: Alleluia! "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it" (Ps 118:24).
(We will read "Acts of the Apostles" for the next two months. As a guide to "Acts", order our "Simple Reading Guide to Luke and Acts".)
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014
"YOUR WILL BE DONE" (Mt 6:10) - One Bread, One Body, 4/22/2014
We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very blessed and holy Easter. Praise Jesus our risen LORD!
Consider reading the whole New Testament during the 50 days of Easter.
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 2:36-41, Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22, John 20:11-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042214.cfm
"YOUR WILL BE DONE" (Mt 6:10)
"Do not cling to Me." -John 20:17
After suffering the severe trauma of seeing her beloved Jesus crucified, Mary Magdalene was ecstatic when the risen Jesus appeared to her on Easter morning. The two things that Mary wanted to do more than anything else were to embrace Jesus and stay with Him. However, the two things that Jesus told her to do were to stop clinging to Him and to go away from Him (Jn 20:17).
You'd think this would be a monumental interior struggle for Mary, given the incredible emotions felt and intense love she had. Yet look what Mary did! She instantly relinquished her deepest desires and joyfully fulfilled Jesus' commands. She released Jesus and left Him in instant obedience to His command to tell the disciples the good news of His resurrection (Jn 20:18). The Gospel reports no protests from Mary, only her unhesitating obedience.
It's likely that Mary could yield to Jesus' will so perfectly because before Jesus commanded her, He addressed Mary by name (Jn 20:16). When we know Jesus loves us in such a personal, intimate way, we are so completely reassured of His personal love for us that all our other desires melt away. All we need is His love.
Are you struggling with something the Lord is asking you to do? Be assured of His risen love for you. If you were the only person on earth, Jesus would still have died and risen just for you. Nothing can separate you from His love (Rm 8:39). Therefore, go and carry His risen, personal love to a lost and hurting world.
Prayer: "Rabbouni!" "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:16, 28)
Promise: "Three thousand were added that day." -Acts 2:41
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the Risen Jesus, Whose love is more powerful than death!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 2:36-41, Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22, John 20:11-18
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042214.cfm
"YOUR WILL BE DONE" (Mt 6:10)
"Do not cling to Me." -John 20:17
After suffering the severe trauma of seeing her beloved Jesus crucified, Mary Magdalene was ecstatic when the risen Jesus appeared to her on Easter morning. The two things that Mary wanted to do more than anything else were to embrace Jesus and stay with Him. However, the two things that Jesus told her to do were to stop clinging to Him and to go away from Him (Jn 20:17).
You'd think this would be a monumental interior struggle for Mary, given the incredible emotions felt and intense love she had. Yet look what Mary did! She instantly relinquished her deepest desires and joyfully fulfilled Jesus' commands. She released Jesus and left Him in instant obedience to His command to tell the disciples the good news of His resurrection (Jn 20:18). The Gospel reports no protests from Mary, only her unhesitating obedience.
It's likely that Mary could yield to Jesus' will so perfectly because before Jesus commanded her, He addressed Mary by name (Jn 20:16). When we know Jesus loves us in such a personal, intimate way, we are so completely reassured of His personal love for us that all our other desires melt away. All we need is His love.
Are you struggling with something the Lord is asking you to do? Be assured of His risen love for you. If you were the only person on earth, Jesus would still have died and risen just for you. Nothing can separate you from His love (Rm 8:39). Therefore, go and carry His risen, personal love to a lost and hurting world.
Prayer: "Rabbouni!" "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:16, 28)
Promise: "Three thousand were added that day." -Acts 2:41
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the Risen Jesus, Whose love is more powerful than death!
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Monday, April 21, 2014
LIES FOR SALE - One Bread, One Body, 4/21/2014
We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very blessed and holy Easter. Praise Jesus our risen LORD!
Consider reading the whole New Testament during the 50 days of Easter.
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Monday, April 21, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 2:14, 22-33, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, Matthew 28:8-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042114.cfm
LIES FOR SALE
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers a large bribe with the instructions: 'You are to say, "His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were asleep." ' " -Matthew 28:12-13
Satan could not stop Jesus from rising from the dead. He cannot chain the Word of God (2 Tm 2:9). However, he has been able to stop many people from believing in the risen Lord and from being witnesses for Him. Satan, the father of lies (Jn 8:44), has done this by purchasing lies, that is, by bribery. When he tried to do this with Jesus, Jesus threw him out (Mt 4:9-10). However, Satan has been more successful with Jesus' followers. Satan purchased at a bargain price Judas' lying kiss by which Judas handed God over for crucifixion (Mt 26:14-15). Satan also bought a whole pack of lies from the soldiers at Jesus' tomb. They pocketed the money and then lied about Jesus' resurrection (Mt 28:15). Throughout history, Satan keeps buying lies and marching out his flunkies to deny Jesus' resurrection. Isn't that what we see in our "culture of death"?
However, there have always been a few people who won't be bought - people who will witness for the risen Christ at any cost. What's your price? Can you be bought? If so, Satan will buy you, your lies, your silence, and your soul. Be willing to give up anything and everything to be a witness for the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, I serve You, not money (Mt 6:24).
Promise: "Do not be afraid! Go and carry the news." -Mt 28:10
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen. He is alive! He lives forever!
(Read the Bible daily. We have several tape series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An Introduction to each book of the Bible" is thirty-two audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or seventeen video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Monday, April 21, 2014, Easter Week
Acts 2:14, 22-33, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, Matthew 28:8-15
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042114.cfm
LIES FOR SALE
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers a large bribe with the instructions: 'You are to say, "His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were asleep." ' " -Matthew 28:12-13
Satan could not stop Jesus from rising from the dead. He cannot chain the Word of God (2 Tm 2:9). However, he has been able to stop many people from believing in the risen Lord and from being witnesses for Him. Satan, the father of lies (Jn 8:44), has done this by purchasing lies, that is, by bribery. When he tried to do this with Jesus, Jesus threw him out (Mt 4:9-10). However, Satan has been more successful with Jesus' followers. Satan purchased at a bargain price Judas' lying kiss by which Judas handed God over for crucifixion (Mt 26:14-15). Satan also bought a whole pack of lies from the soldiers at Jesus' tomb. They pocketed the money and then lied about Jesus' resurrection (Mt 28:15). Throughout history, Satan keeps buying lies and marching out his flunkies to deny Jesus' resurrection. Isn't that what we see in our "culture of death"?
However, there have always been a few people who won't be bought - people who will witness for the risen Christ at any cost. What's your price? Can you be bought? If so, Satan will buy you, your lies, your silence, and your soul. Be willing to give up anything and everything to be a witness for the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, I serve You, not money (Mt 6:24).
Promise: "Do not be afraid! Go and carry the news." -Mt 28:10
Praise: Alleluia! Jesus is risen. He is alive! He lives forever!
(Read the Bible daily. We have several tape series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An Introduction to each book of the Bible" is thirty-two audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or seventeen video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Sunday, April 20, 2014
PM eNewsletter Easter Sunday
April 20th Easter Sunday
Thank You, thank You Jesus, for giving us the right to someday come home and spend eternity
in heaven with the Triune God.
Jesus, You died that we might have life and have it fully.
Jesus, You rose to show us that there is an eternal life for all.
Your love is beyond all understanding and yet You, God, became one of us in all things but
sin.
Then Lord, You carried all the sins of mankind to the cross, so that we could be free.
Thank You for all that You do and have done for us.
Thank You for continuing to love us, and helping us, and walking with us, till the day we
come home to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SON-RISE SERVICE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/20/2014
"Since you have been raised up in company with Christ..." -Colossians 3:1
Happy Easter! As the heavenly messengers said, let us "remember what" Jesus told us to
expect after the cross (see Lk 24:6):
."The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, who will put Him to death,
and He will be raised up on the third day" (Mt 17:22-23).
."After I am raised up, I will go to Galilee ahead of you" (Mk 14:28).
."Do not tell anyone of the vision until the Son of Man rises from the dead" (Mt 17:9).
."I lay down My life to take it up again. No one takes it from Me; I lay it down freely. I
have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again" (Jn 10:17-18).
.The "world...cannot hold Me" (Jn 8:23).
."I tell you this: soon you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power
and coming on the clouds of heaven" (Mt 26:64).
"You have been raised up in company with Christ" (Col 3:1). "Your life is hidden now with
Christ in God" (Col 3:3). "Be intent on things above rather than on things of earth"
(Col 3:2). Serve the risen Son. "Bear witness that" Jesus is risen (Acts 10:42). Like Mary
Magdalene, run and tell a hurting world that Jesus is "the Resurrection and the Life"
(Jn 11:25). Alleluia!
Prayer: Jesus, give me a risen tongue and a risen vocabulary. May I speak to all of risen
freedom in You.
Promise: "Everyone who believes in Him has forgiveness of sins through His name." -Acts 10:43
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24).
Alleluia! We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
Monday LIES FOR SALE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/21/2014
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers
a large bribe with the instructions: 'You are to say, "His disciples came during the night
and stole Him while we were asleep." ' " -Matthew 28:12-13
Tuesday "YOUR WILL BE DONE" (Mt 6:10)
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"Do not cling to Me." -John 20:17
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· 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 ...................................
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
A prayerful request for equal, fair & decent treatment of American citizens and all children
of God in 'nursing homes', especially those who needlessly sufer in... silence due to,
mostly nighttime, ill-behavior (theft, bullying (even 1 of the overnight nurses acts as
their enabler), neglect, abuse (mental & physical), and of course 'intimidation' - to keep
us residents from talking - much prayer is needed, continuously. (The majority of nurses are
'nice' to 'angelic'). A 'functional' 'nursing home' visitation ministry would be welcome...
mainly to keep us residents, our minds from dwelling on how we are continually raped
(female & male)... all to line someone's pocket. PAX
(S.J.P.L., New York, United States, 4/19/2014 9:17:22 PM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter EB. Please bring her
and her friends safely to and from her trip to Tucson. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, 4/19/2014 4:57:28 PM)
Dear Lord, I am asking to have mercy on my brother samson who is desperate ,lost all hope
and now under the power of evil one . He is not listening to any one always the thought of
suicide and killing all that only he is speaking . He is keeping anger in his life and not
forgiving himself and others .Please touch him and bring him back my family i do not want
dear lord him to be lost please pray for him.
(juanita, mumbai, Maharashrra, India, 4/19/2014 3:21:00 PM)
Please pray for my relationship. I have found the one loved me as who I am, however, I said
to break up with her because of my pride, and hurt her. Please pray for harden heart so that
she can accept me once more, and unite us in holy matrimony. amen.
(andrew, United States, 4/19/2014 2:56:08 PM)
On this Holy Saturday, let us unite with Mary in Her grief at the death of Her Son; Our Lord
Jesus Christ.Oh Dear Mary we are unable to comprehend the grief and suffering You endured
witnessing the most horrific treatment of one human to another.we pray for Your intercession
that The Lord will have mercy on us for our continued disregard of His Commandments. For
those who come to you one or twice a year to fulfill the requirement of the Church and for
the rest of the year, don't even know Jesus and afraid to acknowledge the blessing that have
been bestowed upon them. Jesus died for each of us; let us come to know the depth of His
Love and recognize our sins and ask for His forgiveness.after all that's what Jesus died for
.OUR SINS and our salvation! Mother Mary intercede for us.
(Ken, Texas, 4/19/2014 1:06:18 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
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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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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
Ft. 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
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
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Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-03.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
JESUS, POVERTY AND LENT
WITH THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
May the Holy Spirit, through Whom we are "as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing
and yet possessing everything" (2 Cor 6:10), sustain us in our resolutions and increase our
concern and responsibility for human destitution, so that we can become merciful and act
with mercy.
"OUR PATH OF CONVERSION"
As Lent draws near, I would like to offer some helpful thoughts on our path of conversion
as individuals and as a community. These insights are inspired by the words of Saint Paul;
"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake
He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich" (2 Cor 8:9).
"THE GREATEST TREASURE OF ALL"
... What is this poverty by which Christ frees us and enriches us? It is His way of loving
us, His way of being our neighbor... What gives us true freedom, true salvation and true
happiness is the compassion, tenderness and solidarity of His love. Christ's poverty which
enriches us is His taking flesh and bearing our weaknesses and sins as an expression of
God's infinite mercy to us. Christ's poverty is the greatest treasure of all.
(Source: 2014 Lenten message, dated 12/26/2013)
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Thank You, thank You Jesus, for giving us the right to someday come home and spend eternity
in heaven with the Triune God.
Jesus, You died that we might have life and have it fully.
Jesus, You rose to show us that there is an eternal life for all.
Your love is beyond all understanding and yet You, God, became one of us in all things but
sin.
Then Lord, You carried all the sins of mankind to the cross, so that we could be free.
Thank You for all that You do and have done for us.
Thank You for continuing to love us, and helping us, and walking with us, till the day we
come home to You.
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
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SON-RISE SERVICE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/20/2014
"Since you have been raised up in company with Christ..." -Colossians 3:1
Happy Easter! As the heavenly messengers said, let us "remember what" Jesus told us to
expect after the cross (see Lk 24:6):
."The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, who will put Him to death,
and He will be raised up on the third day" (Mt 17:22-23).
."After I am raised up, I will go to Galilee ahead of you" (Mk 14:28).
."Do not tell anyone of the vision until the Son of Man rises from the dead" (Mt 17:9).
."I lay down My life to take it up again. No one takes it from Me; I lay it down freely. I
have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again" (Jn 10:17-18).
.The "world...cannot hold Me" (Jn 8:23).
."I tell you this: soon you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power
and coming on the clouds of heaven" (Mt 26:64).
"You have been raised up in company with Christ" (Col 3:1). "Your life is hidden now with
Christ in God" (Col 3:3). "Be intent on things above rather than on things of earth"
(Col 3:2). Serve the risen Son. "Bear witness that" Jesus is risen (Acts 10:42). Like Mary
Magdalene, run and tell a hurting world that Jesus is "the Resurrection and the Life"
(Jn 11:25). Alleluia!
Prayer: Jesus, give me a risen tongue and a risen vocabulary. May I speak to all of risen
freedom in You.
Promise: "Everyone who believes in Him has forgiveness of sins through His name." -Acts 10:43
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24).
Alleluia! We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
Monday LIES FOR SALE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/21/2014
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers
a large bribe with the instructions: 'You are to say, "His disciples came during the night
and stole Him while we were asleep." ' " -Matthew 28:12-13
Tuesday "YOUR WILL BE DONE" (Mt 6:10)
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/22/2014
"Do not cling to Me." -John 20:17
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
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Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and
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don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Through the New Testament in Easter
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/NTEaster.asp
· How to Get Your Kids to go to Church and go to Heaven
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/KidsChurch.asp
· The Truth Will Set You Free
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/TruthSetFree.asp
· Risen Life
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/RisenLife.asp
"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 ...................................
· The Book on Forgiveness
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/BookOnForgiveness.asp
· Thankful to be Catholic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/ThankfulCath.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
A prayerful request for equal, fair & decent treatment of American citizens and all children
of God in 'nursing homes', especially those who needlessly sufer in... silence due to,
mostly nighttime, ill-behavior (theft, bullying (even 1 of the overnight nurses acts as
their enabler), neglect, abuse (mental & physical), and of course 'intimidation' - to keep
us residents from talking - much prayer is needed, continuously. (The majority of nurses are
'nice' to 'angelic'). A 'functional' 'nursing home' visitation ministry would be welcome...
mainly to keep us residents, our minds from dwelling on how we are continually raped
(female & male)... all to line someone's pocket. PAX
(S.J.P.L., New York, United States, 4/19/2014 9:17:22 PM)
For the spiritual, emotional, and physical well being of our daughter EB. Please bring her
and her friends safely to and from her trip to Tucson. Thank you.
(Carol, Arizona, 4/19/2014 4:57:28 PM)
Dear Lord, I am asking to have mercy on my brother samson who is desperate ,lost all hope
and now under the power of evil one . He is not listening to any one always the thought of
suicide and killing all that only he is speaking . He is keeping anger in his life and not
forgiving himself and others .Please touch him and bring him back my family i do not want
dear lord him to be lost please pray for him.
(juanita, mumbai, Maharashrra, India, 4/19/2014 3:21:00 PM)
Please pray for my relationship. I have found the one loved me as who I am, however, I said
to break up with her because of my pride, and hurt her. Please pray for harden heart so that
she can accept me once more, and unite us in holy matrimony. amen.
(andrew, United States, 4/19/2014 2:56:08 PM)
On this Holy Saturday, let us unite with Mary in Her grief at the death of Her Son; Our Lord
Jesus Christ.Oh Dear Mary we are unable to comprehend the grief and suffering You endured
witnessing the most horrific treatment of one human to another.we pray for Your intercession
that The Lord will have mercy on us for our continued disregard of His Commandments. For
those who come to you one or twice a year to fulfill the requirement of the Church and for
the rest of the year, don't even know Jesus and afraid to acknowledge the blessing that have
been bestowed upon them. Jesus died for each of us; let us come to know the depth of His
Love and recognize our sins and ask for His forgiveness.after all that's what Jesus died for
.OUR SINS and our salvation! Mother Mary intercede for us.
(Ken, Texas, 4/19/2014 1:06:18 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
Ft. 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
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
Listen Online!
Inspired teaching on the daily Scripture readings of the Catholic Church by Fr. Al Lauer
Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
http://www.presentationministries.com/dbread/dbread.asp
________________________________________________
Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-03.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
JESUS, POVERTY AND LENT
WITH THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
May the Holy Spirit, through Whom we are "as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing
and yet possessing everything" (2 Cor 6:10), sustain us in our resolutions and increase our
concern and responsibility for human destitution, so that we can become merciful and act
with mercy.
"OUR PATH OF CONVERSION"
As Lent draws near, I would like to offer some helpful thoughts on our path of conversion
as individuals and as a community. These insights are inspired by the words of Saint Paul;
"For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake
He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich" (2 Cor 8:9).
"THE GREATEST TREASURE OF ALL"
... What is this poverty by which Christ frees us and enriches us? It is His way of loving
us, His way of being our neighbor... What gives us true freedom, true salvation and true
happiness is the compassion, tenderness and solidarity of His love. Christ's poverty which
enriches us is His taking flesh and bearing our weaknesses and sins as an expression of
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SON-RISE SERVICE - One Bread, One Body, 4/20/2014
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Sunday, April 20, 2014, Easter Sunday
Romans 6:3-11 (Vigil Readings), Acts 10:34, 37-43, Colossians 3:1-4 or, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Matthew 28:1-10, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, John 20:1-9
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SON-RISE SERVICE
"Since you have been raised up in company with Christ..." -Colossians 3:1
Happy Easter! As the heavenly messengers said, let us "remember what" Jesus told us to expect after the cross (see Lk 24:6):
* "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, who will put Him to death, and He will be raised up on the third day" (Mt 17:22-23).
* "After I am raised up, I will go to Galilee ahead of you" (Mk 14:28).
* "Do not tell anyone of the vision until the Son of Man rises from the dead" (Mt 17:9).
* "I lay down My life to take it up again. No one takes it from Me; I lay it down freely. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again" (Jn 10:17-18).
* The "world...cannot hold Me" (Jn 8:23).
* "I tell you this: soon you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven" (Mt 26:64).
"You have been raised up in company with Christ" (Col 3:1). "Your life is hidden now with Christ in God" (Col 3:3). "Be intent on things above rather than on things of earth" (Col 3:2). Serve the risen Son. "Bear witness that" Jesus is risen (Acts 10:42). Like Mary Magdalene, run and tell a hurting world that Jesus is "the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25). Alleluia!
Prayer: Jesus, give me a risen tongue and a risen vocabulary. May I speak to all of risen freedom in You.
Promise: "Everyone who believes in Him has forgiveness of sins through His name." -Acts 10:43
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia! We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
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Romans 6:3-11 (Vigil Readings), Acts 10:34, 37-43, Colossians 3:1-4 or, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Matthew 28:1-10, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, John 20:1-9
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SON-RISE SERVICE
"Since you have been raised up in company with Christ..." -Colossians 3:1
Happy Easter! As the heavenly messengers said, let us "remember what" Jesus told us to expect after the cross (see Lk 24:6):
* "The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men, who will put Him to death, and He will be raised up on the third day" (Mt 17:22-23).
* "After I am raised up, I will go to Galilee ahead of you" (Mk 14:28).
* "Do not tell anyone of the vision until the Son of Man rises from the dead" (Mt 17:9).
* "I lay down My life to take it up again. No one takes it from Me; I lay it down freely. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it up again" (Jn 10:17-18).
* The "world...cannot hold Me" (Jn 8:23).
* "I tell you this: soon you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven" (Mt 26:64).
"You have been raised up in company with Christ" (Col 3:1). "Your life is hidden now with Christ in God" (Col 3:3). "Be intent on things above rather than on things of earth" (Col 3:2). Serve the risen Son. "Bear witness that" Jesus is risen (Acts 10:42). Like Mary Magdalene, run and tell a hurting world that Jesus is "the Resurrection and the Life" (Jn 11:25). Alleluia!
Prayer: Jesus, give me a risen tongue and a risen vocabulary. May I speak to all of risen freedom in You.
Promise: "Everyone who believes in Him has forgiveness of sins through His name." -Acts 10:43
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia! We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
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Saturday, April 19, 2014
VERY BURIED? - One Bread, One Body, 4/19/2014
Saturday, April 19, 2014, Holy Saturday
(no eucharistic readings),
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VERY BURIED?
Today, we recall that Jesus was buried. God, the Creator of earth, was buried and entombed in the earth, His own creation.
Why was God buried? Why do we profess our faith that Jesus "was crucified, died, and was buried"? Why is Jesus' burial important?
* Jesus' burial shows that He was dead and therefore is now risen.
* "Christ, lying in the tomb, reveals God's great sabbath rest after the fulfillment of man's salvation" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 624).
* "Through baptism into His death we were buried with Him, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life" (Rm 6:4). "In baptism you were not only buried with Him but also raised to life with Him because you believed in the power of God Who raised Him from the dead" (Col 2:12).
Today, identify with the buried Jesus. Prepare to renew your baptismal promises. Have a Holy Saturday.
Prayer: Come, risen Lord Jesus!
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Praise: (none)
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(no eucharistic readings),
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VERY BURIED?
Today, we recall that Jesus was buried. God, the Creator of earth, was buried and entombed in the earth, His own creation.
Why was God buried? Why do we profess our faith that Jesus "was crucified, died, and was buried"? Why is Jesus' burial important?
* Jesus' burial shows that He was dead and therefore is now risen.
* "Christ, lying in the tomb, reveals God's great sabbath rest after the fulfillment of man's salvation" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 624).
* "Through baptism into His death we were buried with Him, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life" (Rm 6:4). "In baptism you were not only buried with Him but also raised to life with Him because you believed in the power of God Who raised Him from the dead" (Col 2:12).
Today, identify with the buried Jesus. Prepare to renew your baptismal promises. Have a Holy Saturday.
Prayer: Come, risen Lord Jesus!
Promise: (none)
Praise: (none)
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Friday, April 18, 2014
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? - One Bread, One Body, 4/18/2014
Friday, April 18, 2014, Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25, John 18:1-19:42
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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
"Who would believe what we have heard?" -Isaiah 53:1
At one time or another in our lives, each of us has been astounded by something we've heard. Pause and reflect for a moment. Ponder with utter amazement precisely what Jesus proclaimed through His obedience two-thousand years ago. He first suffered, "and when perfected, He became the Source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him" (Heb 5:9). Furthermore, "at the appointed time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for us godless men" and women (Rm 5:6).
Jesus spoke loud and clear that fateful day. His filial trust in the Father makes this Friday very good. Jesus abandoned Himself to the Father's will and prayed, "Into Your hands I commend My Spirit" (Ps 31:6; cf Lk 23:46).
Stop and meditate upon the magnitude of the event. In our ignorance we, the creatures, killed the Creator. Are we any better than the Roman soldiers, who "repeatedly...came up to Him and said, 'All hail, King of the Jews!', slapping His face as they did so"? (Jn 19:3) Or are we more like Pontius Pilate? When we hear Jesus proclaimed as God's Son, are we "more afraid than ever"? (see Jn 19:7-8)
In the end, when "it is finished" (Jn 19:30), call to mind that "fear is useless. What is needed is trust" (Mk 5:36). Remember, "He wants all men to be saved and come to know the truth" (1 Tm 2:4). That is very Good News.
Prayer: Jesus, into Your hands I commend my life.
Promise: "He was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins, upon Him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by His stripes we were healed." -Is 53:5
Praise: (none)
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Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25, John 18:1-19:42
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CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?
"Who would believe what we have heard?" -Isaiah 53:1
At one time or another in our lives, each of us has been astounded by something we've heard. Pause and reflect for a moment. Ponder with utter amazement precisely what Jesus proclaimed through His obedience two-thousand years ago. He first suffered, "and when perfected, He became the Source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him" (Heb 5:9). Furthermore, "at the appointed time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for us godless men" and women (Rm 5:6).
Jesus spoke loud and clear that fateful day. His filial trust in the Father makes this Friday very good. Jesus abandoned Himself to the Father's will and prayed, "Into Your hands I commend My Spirit" (Ps 31:6; cf Lk 23:46).
Stop and meditate upon the magnitude of the event. In our ignorance we, the creatures, killed the Creator. Are we any better than the Roman soldiers, who "repeatedly...came up to Him and said, 'All hail, King of the Jews!', slapping His face as they did so"? (Jn 19:3) Or are we more like Pontius Pilate? When we hear Jesus proclaimed as God's Son, are we "more afraid than ever"? (see Jn 19:7-8)
In the end, when "it is finished" (Jn 19:30), call to mind that "fear is useless. What is needed is trust" (Mk 5:36). Remember, "He wants all men to be saved and come to know the truth" (1 Tm 2:4). That is very Good News.
Prayer: Jesus, into Your hands I commend my life.
Promise: "He was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins, upon Him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by His stripes we were healed." -Is 53:5
Praise: (none)
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
AMAZING LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 4/17/2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014, Holy Thursday
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18, John 13:1-15
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AMAZING LOVE
"The Lord Jesus on the night in which He was betrayed took bread, and after He had given thanks, broke it and said, 'This is My body, which is for you.' " -1 Corinthians 11:23-24
God became a human being. "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (Jn 1:14). The Lord emptied Himself (Phil 2:7). He became like us in all things but sin (Heb 4:15). God became a human embryo, baby, toddler, little child, teenager, etc. God washed the feet of His disciples (Jn 13:5) and continues to do so today (see Heb 13:8). God emptied and humbled Himself even to death on a cross (Phil 2:8).
Then the God-Man did the unthinkable. He emptied and humbled Himself to the point that He gave us His body and blood, His soul and divinity under the appearances of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus, Who had emptied Himself of His divinity, now appears to have emptied Himself even of His humanity. When Jesus took a piece of bread and a cup of wine and said: "This is My body. This is My blood" (see 1 Cor 11:24, 25), He uttered one of the most shocking statements ever made.
Why the Incarnation? Why the Crucifixion? Why the Eucharist? "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life" (Jn 3:16). "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:16). Love Him.
Prayer: God, Love incarnate (1 Jn 4:16), I decide to love You with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind, and all my strength (Lk 10:27). May I love You with all my life, as You mean "all."
Promise: "This day shall be a memorial feast for you, which all your generations shall celebrate with pilgrimage to the Lord, as a perpetual institution." -Ex 12:14
Praise: "O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine."
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Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18, John 13:1-15
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AMAZING LOVE
"The Lord Jesus on the night in which He was betrayed took bread, and after He had given thanks, broke it and said, 'This is My body, which is for you.' " -1 Corinthians 11:23-24
God became a human being. "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" (Jn 1:14). The Lord emptied Himself (Phil 2:7). He became like us in all things but sin (Heb 4:15). God became a human embryo, baby, toddler, little child, teenager, etc. God washed the feet of His disciples (Jn 13:5) and continues to do so today (see Heb 13:8). God emptied and humbled Himself even to death on a cross (Phil 2:8).
Then the God-Man did the unthinkable. He emptied and humbled Himself to the point that He gave us His body and blood, His soul and divinity under the appearances of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus, Who had emptied Himself of His divinity, now appears to have emptied Himself even of His humanity. When Jesus took a piece of bread and a cup of wine and said: "This is My body. This is My blood" (see 1 Cor 11:24, 25), He uttered one of the most shocking statements ever made.
Why the Incarnation? Why the Crucifixion? Why the Eucharist? "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him may not die but may have eternal life" (Jn 3:16). "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:16). Love Him.
Prayer: God, Love incarnate (1 Jn 4:16), I decide to love You with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind, and all my strength (Lk 10:27). May I love You with all my life, as You mean "all."
Promise: "This day shall be a memorial feast for you, which all your generations shall celebrate with pilgrimage to the Lord, as a perpetual institution." -Ex 12:14
Praise: "O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine."
(For related teaching, order our leaflet, This Is My Body".)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
COME TO JESUS - One Bread, One Body, 4/16/2014
Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Holy Week
Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34, Matthew 26:14-25
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COME TO JESUS
"Judas Iscariot went off to the chief priests." -Matthew 26:14
Judas was accustomed to being an intimate friend of Jesus and having privileged access to Him. Nonetheless, during the most important week in the lives of both Judas and Jesus, Judas dialogued with the chief priests instead of with Jesus. Judas deferred to the chief priests as a higher "authority" than Jesus, handing his loyalty over to the chief priests instead of to Jesus, the Lord of the universe.
Adam and Eve were accustomed to being intimate friends of God in the garden of Eden. They had privileged access to the Lord. Nonetheless, Adam and Eve dialogued in the garden with the serpent (Satan) instead of with God. They deferred to Satan's "authority" over the tree of life rather than God's.
In this holiest of weeks, learn from the mistakes of Adam, Eve, Judas, and a great many people over the centuries. When it comes to the Passion of Christ, you are either with Jesus or against Jesus (Lk 11:23). Give the Lord absolute loyalty over your heart and tongue. Give Jesus your sympathy (Ps 69:21). Dialogue with God and not the forces opposed to Him. Jesus tells each one of us: "Come to Me" (Mt 11:28).
Prayer: Father, be the Lord of my heart and my loyalties. "Keep me faithful to Your teaching and never let me be parted from You."
Promise: "The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced." -Is 50:7
Praise: Praise You, Lord Jesus, for Your constant, never-failing love for me and for all people. I worship You with my life.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For encouragement, order any or all of the following tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible "on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34, Matthew 26:14-25
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COME TO JESUS
"Judas Iscariot went off to the chief priests." -Matthew 26:14
Judas was accustomed to being an intimate friend of Jesus and having privileged access to Him. Nonetheless, during the most important week in the lives of both Judas and Jesus, Judas dialogued with the chief priests instead of with Jesus. Judas deferred to the chief priests as a higher "authority" than Jesus, handing his loyalty over to the chief priests instead of to Jesus, the Lord of the universe.
Adam and Eve were accustomed to being intimate friends of God in the garden of Eden. They had privileged access to the Lord. Nonetheless, Adam and Eve dialogued in the garden with the serpent (Satan) instead of with God. They deferred to Satan's "authority" over the tree of life rather than God's.
In this holiest of weeks, learn from the mistakes of Adam, Eve, Judas, and a great many people over the centuries. When it comes to the Passion of Christ, you are either with Jesus or against Jesus (Lk 11:23). Give the Lord absolute loyalty over your heart and tongue. Give Jesus your sympathy (Ps 69:21). Dialogue with God and not the forces opposed to Him. Jesus tells each one of us: "Come to Me" (Mt 11:28).
Prayer: Father, be the Lord of my heart and my loyalties. "Keep me faithful to Your teaching and never let me be parted from You."
Promise: "The Lord God is my help, therefore I am not disgraced." -Is 50:7
Praise: Praise You, Lord Jesus, for Your constant, never-failing love for me and for all people. I worship You with my life.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For encouragement, order any or all of the following tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible "on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79.)
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
"LAY" MINISTRY - One Bread, One Body, 4/15/2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014, Holy Week
Isaiah 49:1-6, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, John 13:21-33, 36-38
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"LAY" MINISTRY
"You will lay down your life for Me, will you?" -John 13:38
Peter promised Jesus he would lay down his life for Him (Jn 13:37). That same night, Peter lay weeping bitterly after realizing he had denied Jesus three times (Lk 22:62). Judas probably didn't intend to betray Jesus when he began following Him. Yet he allowed his love for Jesus to erode to the extent that Satan could enter his heart at the moment when Jesus reached out to him in love (Jn 13:26-27).
We too can deny or betray Jesus if we focus on our own desires rather than His. "When we deny Him by our deeds, we in some way seem to lay violent hands on Him" (Catechism, 598). Jesus showed Peter and all of us how to lay down our lives in love:
* Jesus could have enjoyed the bliss of heaven with His Father, but He came to earth to save us. In His public ministry, Jesus had "nowhere to lay His head" (Lk 9:58). However, He focused not on His own comfort, but on laying down His life for us, His helpless sheep (Jn 10:11).
* "The Lord laid upon [Jesus] the guilt of us all" (Is 53:6). "For the sake of the joy which lay before Him He endured the cross, heedless of its shame" (Heb 12:2). Jesus let a painful crown of thorns and a heavy cross be laid upon His head and shoulders (Jn 19:2, 17). Jesus overlooked the fact that no one was present to lay down their life for Him (see Mk 14:50) and painfully persevered in laying down His life for those He loved (Jn 15:13).
During this Holy Week, allow Jesus to lay bare Your heart. Repent deeply and lay your sins before Him in Confession. Lay your life at Jesus' feet (Lk 17:16) and follow Him to the cross.
Prayer: Jesus, "I will lay down my life for You!" (Jn 13:37)
Promise: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." -Is 49:6
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who gave up His all to give us all.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Isaiah 49:1-6, Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17, John 13:21-33, 36-38
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041514.cfm
"LAY" MINISTRY
"You will lay down your life for Me, will you?" -John 13:38
Peter promised Jesus he would lay down his life for Him (Jn 13:37). That same night, Peter lay weeping bitterly after realizing he had denied Jesus three times (Lk 22:62). Judas probably didn't intend to betray Jesus when he began following Him. Yet he allowed his love for Jesus to erode to the extent that Satan could enter his heart at the moment when Jesus reached out to him in love (Jn 13:26-27).
We too can deny or betray Jesus if we focus on our own desires rather than His. "When we deny Him by our deeds, we in some way seem to lay violent hands on Him" (Catechism, 598). Jesus showed Peter and all of us how to lay down our lives in love:
* Jesus could have enjoyed the bliss of heaven with His Father, but He came to earth to save us. In His public ministry, Jesus had "nowhere to lay His head" (Lk 9:58). However, He focused not on His own comfort, but on laying down His life for us, His helpless sheep (Jn 10:11).
* "The Lord laid upon [Jesus] the guilt of us all" (Is 53:6). "For the sake of the joy which lay before Him He endured the cross, heedless of its shame" (Heb 12:2). Jesus let a painful crown of thorns and a heavy cross be laid upon His head and shoulders (Jn 19:2, 17). Jesus overlooked the fact that no one was present to lay down their life for Him (see Mk 14:50) and painfully persevered in laying down His life for those He loved (Jn 15:13).
During this Holy Week, allow Jesus to lay bare Your heart. Repent deeply and lay your sins before Him in Confession. Lay your life at Jesus' feet (Lk 17:16) and follow Him to the cross.
Prayer: Jesus, "I will lay down my life for You!" (Jn 13:37)
Promise: "I will make you a light to the nations, that My salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." -Is 49:6
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who gave up His all to give us all.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 30, 2013
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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