April 26th Fourth Sunday of Easter
This week, Your church celebrates "St. Joseph the worker".
Let us all pray for those who are underemployed or just not employed.
Lord, help businesses all over the world see the dignity of their
workers, and help them furnish their needs.
Jesus, ask St. Joseph to intercede for all workers that we may do our
jobs with pride and joy.
Let us earn wages that are fair, and let us be productive for the good
of our employers.
Let us work and pray for all the people of this world.
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 LIFE OF A SHEEP
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"I am the Good Shepherd; the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the
sheep." -John 10:11
"I am the Good Shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me."
-John 10:14
Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and we are His sheep. To be called a sheep
is not a compliment. Sheep are sheepish, that is, backward and timid.
Sheep can't even eat grass without destroying the field where the grass
grows. That's one of the reasons they need shepherds to move them
elsewhere. When Jesus called us "sheep," He implied that we weren't
just weak but helpless. Without Him we can do nothing (Jn 15:5).
We sheep, who are so pathetic, have a hard time living under the easiest
circumstances. What will we do in difficult and dangerous circumstances?
Thieves are coming "only to steal and slaughter and destroy" us
(Jn 10:10). Wolves are trying to snatch, scatter, and kill us (Jn 10:12).
Some of these wolves are in sheep's clothing (Mt 7:15), so some of those
we consider our friends are actually our enemies. Furthermore, some of
our shepherds upon whom we are counting to protect us are merely hired
hands who will abandon us and leave us to be slaughtered (Jn 10:12).
We sheep are simple, weak, and in a "heap of trouble." Our only Hope is
Jesus, the Good Shepherd. Follow Jesus.
Prayer: Jesus, Good Shepherd, lead me through the valley of the shadow
of death (Ps 23:4, RSV-CE).
Promise: "See what love the Father has bestowed on us in letting us be
called children of God! Yet that is what we are." -1 Jn 3:1
Praise: Praise Jesus, Who holds "the keys of death and the nether world"
(Rv 1:18). Praise You, Good Shepherd, that no one can snatch us out of
Your hand (Jn 10:28). Alleluia forever!
Monday THE THROUGH-WAY
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"My solemn word is this: I am the Sheepgate." -John 10:7
Tuesday ETERNAL LIFE IS...
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"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish." -John 10:28
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
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 .............
Through The New Testament in Easter
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Fourth Sunday
Day 22 John 18-21
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Day 23 Romans 1-8
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Day 24 Romans 9-11
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Day 25 Romans 12-16
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Day 26 1 Cor 1-4
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Day 27 1 Cor 5-10
http://origin.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/5/
Day 28 1 Cor 11-16
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for my son Evan who is 9 and wants to be a priest. Also,
please pray for his brother Alex 11, that he may be inspired by the
Holy Spirit to find a vocation,
(Marc, Grand terrace, Ca, United States, 4/25/2015 8:00:04 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you for all the Blessings,please guide us with
your Holy spirit as we go along with our work.Lord please help my son
monchris not be afraid and always thinkng that makes him afraid please
be the canter of his hear O Lord.we ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
(a, , 4/25/2015 5:38:38 PM)
Our prayer is to be able to become self sufficient and find a place to
live. Even if it is one room. Anything will be great we have been
homeless for quite some time waiting upon the Lord to provide social
disability to arrive while undergoing medical treatment. As for myself
I have two more health issues to undergo and then I can look for work
I just have to fix my bike and pray for this miracle and for holy
patience. Thank you
(Laura A., new holland, Pennsylvania, United States, 4/25/2015 4:51:28 PM)
God has Blessed US (the United States of America) with so much.what do
we do? Turn our back on Him.we have to fight for life; beginning and
end, marriage; the demise of civilization as we know it because the
elected and appointed officials are all high and mighty men and women
believing we can live lives in our own fashion. Let us pray that all
appointed and elected officials do God's Will. Jesus I Trust in YOU!
(Ken, Texas, , 4/25/2015 4:11:10 PM)
Thank you Lord for touching PJ and keeping him pain free. Please give
him relief from cough so he has a peaceful and restful night. Amen
(Tel, , 4/25/2015 1:34:22 PM)
Requesting urgent prayers for all those who have died in the Earthquake
in Nepal and for their families who will miss their loved ones. That
God will give them a merciful judgement. For those critically injured,
wounded that help will be provided to them soon. For all those involved
in rescue operations, treating the injured and sick, physical strength,
grace and courage. Amen
(Anonymous, , 4/25/2015 1:32:23 PM)
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 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.
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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
PATIENCE AND PRAYER
Fathers must be patient. Often there is nothing else to do but wait;
pray and wait with patience, gentleness, magnanimity and mercy.
FORGIVENESS AND CORRECTION
A good father knows how to wait and knows how to forgive from the
depths of his heart. .. He also knows how to correct with firmness...
FATHERS ARE IRREPLACEABLE
The Church ... is committed to supporting with all her strength the
good and generous presence of fathers in families, for they are the
irreplaceable guardians and mediators of faith in goodness, of faith
in justice and in God's protection, like St. Joseph.
(Source: General Audience, 2/4/15)
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