March 22nd Fifth Sunday of Lent
This week, Jesus, Your church celebrates Your annunciation.
And so it begins, our future of redemption starts now with Marys
fiat.
Her yes to the angel Gabriel.
You Christ, will now become one of us in a way that is utterly
amazing.
You enter into mankind as an infant in the womb.
You come with the sole purpose of doing the Father's will.
Help us to follow the Father's will, also in loving and helping
one another.
Help us to give, as You have given to us.
Help us to become true saints in Your kingdom.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE CULTURE OF DEATH
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"The Lord heard her prayer. As she was being led to execution, God
stirred up the holy spirit of a young boy named Daniel, and he cried
aloud." -Daniel 13:44-46
Susanna was "a very beautiful and God-fearing woman" (Dn 13:2). "Her
pious parents had trained their daughter according to the law of
Moses" (Dn 13:3). Susanna was happily married to Joakim, a very rich
man who was the most respected of all the Jews in Babylon (Dn 13:4).
Susanna was blessed with children in her marriage (Dn 13:30). Susanna
was a very holy, beautiful woman, a beloved daughter, faithful wife,
and devoted mother.
Then two wicked judges tried to force her to commit adultery with them
by threatening to falsely accuse her of adultery and condemn her to
death, if she did not give in to them. Susanna, however, chose to
remain pure, faithful, and holy, even though she would lose her life,
good reputation, marriage, and family (Dn 13:23). This was not the
first evil act these judges had committed. They had subverted justice
by "passing unjust sentences, condemning the innocent, and freeing the
guilty" (Dn 13:53). They had also sexually abused several other women
(Dn 13:57).
The Lord saved Susanna's life and reputation. He saved Susanna's
husband, parents, and children from being disgraced and traumatized.
He stopped the judges' subversion of justice and sexual abuse, which
had gone on for years. The Lord transformed a perverted society by
stirring up "the holy spirit of a young boy named Daniel" (Dn 13:45).
We also need the Holy Spirit to be stirred up in us (see 2 Tm 1:6-7)
and transform our culture of death into a civilization of life and
love. Come, Holy Spirit this Lent, Easter, and Pentecost!
Prayer: Holy Spirit, cry out in my heart "Abba" ("Father") (Gal 4:6).
Promise: "Nor do I condemn you. You may go. But from now on, avoid
this sin." -Jn 8:11
Praise: St. Toribio baptized and confirmed nearly a million people as
bishop of Peru.
Monday FOOD POISON?
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"The people complained against God and Moses...In punishment the Lord
sent among the people saraph serpents, which bit the people so that
many of them died." -Numbers 21:5-6
Tuesday THE INCONCEIVABLE CONCEPTION
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"A body You have prepared for Me." -Hebrews 10:5
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Brochures
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· A Prophetic Lent
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· Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises
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Lent means "springtime." It is the springtime of our life in the
Spirit. Lent is a special gift of God to His people. It is an
opportunity to imitate Jesus as He fasted forty days in the desert.
During Lent, we can .........................................
· The Secret of Fasting
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my brother, Michael , that he may be freed from the
bondage of the gay culture and gay identity. Pray that he have a
humble a contrite heart, and that he make a holy confession for
unrepented sins. Please also pray for Michael's discernment to the
priesthood. Please also pray for strength and wisdom for all those
who have been praying for Michael in what we feel has been a most
fierce spiritual battle.
(Anonymous, , 3/21/2015 8:08:29 AM)
Please pray for Debbie. Blood clot in leg went to her lung. In Jesus
Name.
(Cindy, , 3/21/2015 7:22:51 AM)
Please pray for Emma - so that the situation regarding her RMAS entry
which has been deferred can be further deferred till 2016 and that
all wil be well. Thank you Michele
(Michele, Paphos, Paphos, Cyprus, 3/21/2015 3:42:27 AM)
Help us Lord, to offer in prayer's all the suffering we endure for
the sake of the remission of sin. We trust that Your perfect justice
will determine how to use our offering. You know the concerns of our
hearts and we defer to Your Holy Will.
(rick, illinois, , 3/20/2015 9:50:23 PM)
pray for ryan who is depressed and he will have a happy birthday he
will have many good friends
(Anonymous, , 3/20/2015 9:02:22 PM)
Please join me in prayer in Thanksgiving for the Blessings, gifts,
favors, graces, answered prayers, etc. bestowed upon me and my family
and the ability to see them. Let us pray the prayer Jesus taught
Saint Peter and the Disciples; the Our Father.throughout the day..
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Dear Blessed Mother Mary pray for us. Come Holy
Spirit..
( Ken, Texas, , 3/20/2015 8:27:10 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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For more information contact: community@presentationministries.com
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may also leave a short prayer request which
will be shared on the line with the other callers the next day.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FATHERS AND FAMILIES
NEEDED BY ALL
Every family needs a father... I would like to begin ...with the Book
of Proverbs, words that a father addresses to his own son ... "My son,
if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. My soul will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right" (Pr 23:15-16).
"PRIDE AND EMOTION"
Nothing could better express the pride and emotion a father feels when
he understands that he has handed down to his child what really
matters in life, that is, a wise heart.
THE COST OF FATHERHOOD
A father knows all too well what it costs to hand down this heritage:
how close, how gentle and how firm to be.
(Source: General Audience, 2/4/15)
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My People Newspaper
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PM Newsletter
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Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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St. John Bosco Youth Group
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2015 RETREATS
Online Registration
2015 RETREATS
· Modeling Mary (Women's Retreat) (Mar 21)
· The Most Magnificent Fruit = Christian Community (Apr 17-19)
· Where The Rubber Hits the Road (Facing and Living in Reality) (May 15-17)
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