May 17th. Ascension Sunday
Jesus, help us all to prepare for Pentecost, by prayer, fasting and confession if necessary.
The birthday of the church is quickly approaching, and it is the day of the start of the Holy
Roman Catholic church.
Help us to prepare to receive a new infusion of the Holy Spirit, so that we too may proclaim
our religion by how we live and love.
Help us to read the Catechism of the Catholic church, which was given to us by Pope John Paul
the second.
This is the book that has all the beliefs and teachings of our church.
Help us be what we are supposed to be.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DONE DEAD OR DONE GOOD?
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"He was lifted up before their eyes in a cloud which took Him from
their sight." -Acts 1:9
When Jesus ascended into heaven, He mounted "His throne amid shouts
of joy; the Lord, amid trumpet blasts" (Ps 47:6). All the angels and
saints were giving Jesus a "prostrate ovation" in recognition that
He, the Lord of lords and the King of kings, had accomplished the
plan of salvation.
The apostles shared in this worship of the glorified and enthroned
Christ, but they "had entertained doubts" (Mt 28:17). On the cross,
when Jesus said: "It is finished," His disciples probably thought
that He was saying His life was over rather than that God's plan
was fulfilled. When Jesus ascended, no one had a new nature, no one
was a child of God, no one had the Trinity dwelling in him, and no
one had the power to make disciples of all nations (see Mt 28:19).
Why would the ascending Jesus be acclaimed in heaven when He left
so much unfinished business?
Because God the Father through Jesus sent within a few days the Holy
Spirit, Jesus' ascension was right on time. In the Holy Spirit, Jesus'
disciples were baptized, received a share in the divine nature
(2 Pt 1:4), were dwelling in the Trinity and the Trinity in them,
and were made holy, royal, priestly, chosen, and powerful to take
the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Pentecost makes Jesus' ascension glorious rather than bewildering.
Let us devote ourselves "to constant prayer" for the coming of the
Holy Spirit (see Acts 1:14).
Prayer: Father, in the Spirit may I do my part in Your plan.
Promise: "It is like the strength He showed in raising Christ from
the dead and seating Him at His right hand." -Eph 1:19-20
Praise: Praise the ascended Jesus, "seen by the angels; preached
among the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up into
glory" (1 Tm 3:16).
Monday YOUR PENTECOST CONFESSION
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"As Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came down on them
and they began to speak in tongues and to utter prophecies. There
were in the company about twelve men in all." -Acts 19:6-7
Tuesday BE SHRINK-PROOF
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"I have never shrunk from announcing to you God's design in its
entirety." -Acts 20:27
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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
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Please pray for the son of newly arrived parishioners Tom and Mary
Beth. There son was born prematurely (25 weeks) with complications.
Please join in prayer for his health and growth.
(Rob, Wilmington, nc, United States, 5/16/2015 4:08:38 PM)
Pray for my marriage and family. I made the decision on going to
indy. Pray for health of Anne aND AF.
(Anonymous, , 5/16/2015 3:18:23 PM)
my Father my Lord change my situation for your mercy and favor I m
financial struggling and this has to be end Father Lord and thank
you because you know every move am in in Jesus Name. Amen
(Emma , Swakopmund, Swakopmund, Namibia, 5/16/2015 2:46:59 PM)
Please pray to God may my husband get employment visa urgently from
UAE as he is confirmed for the job but now they are delaying the
visa.. Now he is jobless . we are blessed with a son its difficult
to survive without job
(Mary A., Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, 5/16/2015 1:36:33 PM)
Thank you God for all your favors. Thank you for all your blessings.
Thank you for being on our side And helping us out. Thank you for
making life easier on us. Thank you for letting us be blessed. And
I ask of you r always give my girlfriend Melissa my little princess
maribel and myself good things and let us always be bless by you. I
pray with all my heart and soul to you God. Amen.
(Fernando j, elgin, il, , 5/16/2015 12:00:40 PM)
For a friend to be healed of a misunderstanding. I ask in Jesus' name.
(Regina, , 5/16/2015 10:51:30 AM)
I have a German Catholic Penpal friend in Offenbach,Germany which is
a suburb of Frankfort. My friend's name is Gabriele Spanuth and her
mom is in the hospital and needs prayer
(Steve G., Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, 5/16/2015 9:52:31 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
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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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leaders who will form communities
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Bible Telephone Line
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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
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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
HOLY YEAR OF MERCY
"A SPECIAL TIME"
I have proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as a special time
for the Church, a time when the witness of believers might grow
stronger and more effective.
"STEEPED IN MERCY"
How much I desire that the year [December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016]
to come will be steeped in mercy, so that we can go out to every man
and woman, bring the goodness and tenderness of God! May the balm of
mercy reach everyone, both believers and those far away, as a sign
that the Kingdom of God is already present in our midst!
"JOYFUL CALL"
The time has come for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy
once more. It is time to return to the basics and to bear the
weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters. Mercy is the
force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to
look to the future with hope.
(Source: Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, April 11, 2015)
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