February 28th Third Sunday of Lent
Jesus, thank You for giving Your church the understanding to have
this season of Lent.
Thank You Jesus, for the opportunity this gives us to truly look at
ourselves and see what needs to be improved and changed.
Jesus, we can learn to control, but only You can change us.
Jesus, bring us to Your Body in adoration and let us sit and learn.
Let us pray and grow.
Let us feel Your peace and accept You truly as our Lord and God.
Thank You Jesus, for the Eucharist.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DYING FOR SOME FRUIT
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"A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he came out looking for
fruit on it." -Luke 13:6
If we don't bear fruit, we will be cut down (Lk 13:9) and thrown into the
fire to be burnt (Jn 15:6). If we don't bear fruit by leading others to
Christ, we will not live with Christ in eternity.
We can be sure of bearing fruit by living in Jesus the Vine (Jn 15:5), and
dying to self. "Unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it
remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit"
(Jn 12:24). Dying and living go together. We must die to self in order to
live in Christ and bear fruit.
Bearing the fruit of evangelization is not primarily a matter of instruction
or persuasion but of dying and living. This means everyone can and must bear
fruit.
Today, in Catholic Churches throughout the world, catechumens are receiving
the prayers called the First Scrutiny. They are dying to self, as did the
Samaritan woman when Jesus scrutinized her heart (Jn 4:4ff). Let us join the
catechumens in death so we can join them in new life. Through our Lenten
mortification - almsgiving, prayer, and fasting (see Mt 6:1ff) - let us die
to self and prepare for risen life and the amazing fruitfulness of Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, may I bear abundant, quality fruit in the next two months.
Promise: "For all these reasons, let anyone who thinks he is standing upright
watch out lest he fall!" -1 Cor 10:12
Praise: Praise You, Lord Jesus, "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life"
(Jn 14:6). All glory and honor belong to You.
Monday THE VOICE OF REASON
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"But his servants came up and reasoned with him." -2 Kings 5:13
Tuesday "THE PATH TO PEACE" (Lk 19:42)
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"Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me Your paths." -Psalm 25:4
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· 14 Questions on Forgiveness
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· Guilt, Guilt-Trips, and Scrupulosity
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· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
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· The Secret of Fasting
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· Scriptural Stations of the Cross
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Frank Seta He has cancer and is now in University Hospital in the intevsive
care with infction and upper respitory problems. Please pray for him and Sue.
(Louise R., , 2/27/2016 10:42:07 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the
requests said silently in our hearts. LORD please guide me to be a Christian
presence and a true Christian inside today. May I be less selfish and more
selfless. In JESUS I trust.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 2/27/2016 9:57:49 AM)
Please bless the ladies on retreat this weekend.
(Anonymous, , 2/27/2016 9:38:35 AM)
Asking our Lord to give all who are addicted, especially to drugs, the mercy,
grace and strength to be set free from this bondage. In Jesus Name.
(Anonymous, , 2/27/2016 9:36:44 AM)
Please pray God will guide my husband and me to a nice home, a home where we
will be comfortable and where we can live the rest of our lives. A home where
we will welcome God and family and friends. Please, also, pray for a financial
blessing, enough for a down payment or security deposit and moving expenses -
please. I am asking - I hope to receive. Lord hear my prayer and all the prayer
requests of your faithful. Lord hear our prayer. Thank you.
(Virginia, United States, 2/27/2016 7:11:59 AM)
Lord, please heal my heart. Help me appreciate more. Help me see the beauty in
everything. Thank you Lord for the healing!
(Anonymous, , 2/27/2016 3:23:52 AM)
Please help me in praying for my complete healing.. also to have a peace of
mind,heart and soul..and a family of my own..I want to be heal and to have
husband and children..
(Anonymous, Philippines, 2/27/2016 1:48:19 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 well as covering the entire New Testament 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
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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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years.
Begun by Fr. Al in 1991, it now continues with one deacon of the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers trained by
Presentation Ministries. 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 on a separate line. Daily audio reflections are also
available by email Tuesday through Friday. For automatic email
delivery send request to: bibleline@presentationministries.com
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
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Best of Daily Bread Radio Program
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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
YOUTH AND MERCY
DON'T LOSE HOPE
... I cannot forget those of you who are living in situations of war, extreme
poverty, daily troubles and loneliness. Don't ever lose hope! The Lord has a
great dream which, with your help, He wants to come true!
BE BRAVE
Be brave and go against the tide; be friends of Jesus, who is the Prince of
Peace...
BE COMMITTED
... Remember that you are committing yourselves to grow in holiness and to
draw nourishment from the Gospel and the Eucharist, the Word and the Bread of
life, in order to help build a more just and fraternal world.
(Message for the Jubilee of Mercy for young boys and girls, 1/6/16)
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2016 RETREATS
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2016 RETREATS
· Women's Day of Renewal: Set the Captives Free (Mar 19)
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· Mission of the Church: The Laity's Call to Radiate Joy (May 20-22)
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