Sunday, May 1, 2016, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29, Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 14:23-29
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TEACHING ABSTINENCES
"The Paraclete, the Holy Spirit Whom the Father will send in My name, will instruct you in everything, and remind you of all that I told you." -John 14:26
The Holy Spirit will teach us everything (Jn 14:26). To receive true, profound, practical teaching on all that we need to know, we must be teachable, that is, docile. It's easy to be teachable to the Spirit on some things, but it takes a miracle to be teachable in many areas that the Spirit teaches. For example, the Holy Spirit taught the Gentile Christians of the early Church about burdens "strictly necessary" for harmony with the Jewish Christians (Acts 15:28). All of these burdens were about abstaining from certain practices (Acts 15:29).
Are you docile enough to let the Spirit teach you about strictly necessary burdens of abstinence? Would you let the Spirit teach you about abstaining from drinking alcohol, coffee, or soda; abstaining from buying certain things; abstaining from eating sugar, salt, or meat; or abstaining from TV and other forms of entertainment? Many of us want the Holy Spirit to be completely "spiritual" and not to teach us about abstaining in ways which would impact the practical details of our lifestyles.
Come Holy Spirit, the Teacher of abstinences and the Transformer of lifestyles!
Prayer: Father, instruct "the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit."
Promise: "The city had no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb." -Rv 21:23
Praise: Praise You, risen Lord Jesus. You set aside the pleasures of this life and took up Your cross to set us free. All glory and honor be Yours forever, alleluia!
(For a related teaching on "Power in the Spirit," order, listen to, or download our CD 64-1 or DVD 64-CH.2 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 64-1 or video V-64.)
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Saturday, April 30, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
DAILY BREAD - One Bread, One Body, 4/30/2016
Saturday, April 30, 2016, Pope St. Pius V
Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 15:18-21
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DAILY BREAD
"The congregations grew stronger in faith and daily increased in numbers." -Acts 16:5
The early Church grew in numbers daily. "Day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved" (Acts 2:47). The early Church grew daily because:
* "They went to the temple area together every day, while in their homes they broke bread" (Acts 2:46).
* "Day after day, both in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news of Jesus the Messiah" (Acts 5:42).
* "Each day they studied the Scriptures" (Acts 17:11).
* They encouraged "one another daily" (Heb 3:13).
* They denied themselves and took up their crosses each day (Lk 9:23).
* They faced "death every day" for love of Jesus and in hope of the resurrection (see 1 Cor 15:31).
The Lord promises to give us daily bread (Mt 6:11) if we will live in Him daily (see Jn 15:5). Receive your daily bread. Receive the Lord.
Prayer: Father, may every day of the rest of my life be a sacrifice pleasing to You.
Promise: "The reason it hates you is that you do not belong to the world. But I chose you out of the world." -Jn 15:19
Praise: Pope St. Pius V lived an exemplary, humble life, both as a simple friar and later as a humble pope.
(For a related teaching on Every Mass Should be Spirit-filled," order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-1 or DVD 49-CH.1 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 49-1 or video V-49.)
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Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 15:18-21
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DAILY BREAD
"The congregations grew stronger in faith and daily increased in numbers." -Acts 16:5
The early Church grew in numbers daily. "Day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved" (Acts 2:47). The early Church grew daily because:
* "They went to the temple area together every day, while in their homes they broke bread" (Acts 2:46).
* "Day after day, both in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news of Jesus the Messiah" (Acts 5:42).
* "Each day they studied the Scriptures" (Acts 17:11).
* They encouraged "one another daily" (Heb 3:13).
* They denied themselves and took up their crosses each day (Lk 9:23).
* They faced "death every day" for love of Jesus and in hope of the resurrection (see 1 Cor 15:31).
The Lord promises to give us daily bread (Mt 6:11) if we will live in Him daily (see Jn 15:5). Receive your daily bread. Receive the Lord.
Prayer: Father, may every day of the rest of my life be a sacrifice pleasing to You.
Promise: "The reason it hates you is that you do not belong to the world. But I chose you out of the world." -Jn 15:19
Praise: Pope St. Pius V lived an exemplary, humble life, both as a simple friar and later as a humble pope.
(For a related teaching on Every Mass Should be Spirit-filled," order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-1 or DVD 49-CH.1 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 49-1 or video V-49.)
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Thursday, April 28, 2016
OBEDIENCE SCHOOL - One Bread, One Body, 4/29/2016
Friday, April 29, 2016, St. Catherine of Siena
Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-10, 12, John 15:12-17
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OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
"This is My commandment: love one another as I have loved you." -John 15:12
Gentile Christians were commanded by the leaders of the early Church to change their eating habits and sexual practices (see Acts 15:20). People are usually very resistant to limitations on their food consumption or sexual activity. However, the Gentile Christians read the letter containing their new orders with "great delight at the encouragement it gave" (Acts 15:31).
For those in love, obedience, in even the most difficult matters, is a delight. The psalmist prayed: "To do Your will, O my God, is my delight" (Ps 40:9). It is more fulfilling to obey God than to do our own thing. Jesus taught: "Doing the will of Him Who sent Me and bringing His work to completion is My food" (Jn 4:34). Jesus promised: "You will live in My love if you keep My commandments, even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and live in His love" (Jn 15:10). He also promised: "You are My friends if you do what I command you" (Jn 15:14). Obeying Jesus leads to a delightful, fulfilling life of love and friendship with Jesus. Therefore, "His commandments are not burdensome" (1 Jn 5:3). We are privileged that the Lord has given us the opportunity and grace to obey Him.
For love of us, Jesus obeyed even to death on the cross (Phil 2:8). May we learn obedience from what He suffered (cf Heb 5:8) and let the Lord perfect us in obedience (2 Cor 10:6).
Prayer: Father, may I obey You financially, sexually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
Promise: "It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you to go forth and bear fruit. Your fruit must endure." -Jn 15:16
Praise: Like the apostles, St. Catherine of Siena had God-given Wisdom. She wrote letters of advice to popes and many sought her spirit-filled counsel.
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Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-10, 12, John 15:12-17
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OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
"This is My commandment: love one another as I have loved you." -John 15:12
Gentile Christians were commanded by the leaders of the early Church to change their eating habits and sexual practices (see Acts 15:20). People are usually very resistant to limitations on their food consumption or sexual activity. However, the Gentile Christians read the letter containing their new orders with "great delight at the encouragement it gave" (Acts 15:31).
For those in love, obedience, in even the most difficult matters, is a delight. The psalmist prayed: "To do Your will, O my God, is my delight" (Ps 40:9). It is more fulfilling to obey God than to do our own thing. Jesus taught: "Doing the will of Him Who sent Me and bringing His work to completion is My food" (Jn 4:34). Jesus promised: "You will live in My love if you keep My commandments, even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and live in His love" (Jn 15:10). He also promised: "You are My friends if you do what I command you" (Jn 15:14). Obeying Jesus leads to a delightful, fulfilling life of love and friendship with Jesus. Therefore, "His commandments are not burdensome" (1 Jn 5:3). We are privileged that the Lord has given us the opportunity and grace to obey Him.
For love of us, Jesus obeyed even to death on the cross (Phil 2:8). May we learn obedience from what He suffered (cf Heb 5:8) and let the Lord perfect us in obedience (2 Cor 10:6).
Prayer: Father, may I obey You financially, sexually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
Promise: "It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you to go forth and bear fruit. Your fruit must endure." -Jn 15:16
Praise: Like the apostles, St. Catherine of Siena had God-given Wisdom. She wrote letters of advice to popes and many sought her spirit-filled counsel.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
MEETING(S) OF THE MINDS - One Bread, One Body, 4/28/2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016, St. Peter Chanel, St. Louis Mary de Montfort
Acts 15:7-21, Psalm 96:1-3, 10, John 15:9-11
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MEETING(S) OF THE MINDS
"The apostles and the presbyters accordingly convened to look into the matter. After much discussion, Peter took the floor." -Acts 15:6-7
This meeting of the leaders of the early church in Jerusalem was one of the most important in history. This is not because they ruled against the necessity of circumcision for Gentile Christians but because they removed an obstacle to world evangelization. The result of the meeting was that "Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord" (Acts 15:35).
Furthering evangelization is the criterion by which we judge the value of any meeting. Does the meeting of your church's parish council result in more powerful evangelization? Are people sent out to evangelize from your Sunday Masses? Do your family gatherings proclaim the good news of Jesus? Why do you have prayer meetings, socials, business meetings, fellowships, and committee meetings? All meetings must have an evangelistic dimension or there's no reason for their existence. Pope Paul VI asserted: The Church "exists in order to evangelize" (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 14).
Jesus did not say: "Go, make buildings, churches, schools, and activities." He said: "Go...make disciples" (Mt 28:19).
Prayer: Jesus, may I win over to You as many as possible, no matter what it takes (1 Cor 9:19).
Promise: "As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you." -Jn 15:9
Praise: St. Peter Chanel's parish priest recognized his vocation when he was seven. He served as missionary to those in the Pacific Islands. By age thirty-eight he was martyred.
(For a related teaching on "Mission Impossible," order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 46-1 or DVD 46-CH. 2 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 46-1 or video V-46.)
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Acts 15:7-21, Psalm 96:1-3, 10, John 15:9-11
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MEETING(S) OF THE MINDS
"The apostles and the presbyters accordingly convened to look into the matter. After much discussion, Peter took the floor." -Acts 15:6-7
This meeting of the leaders of the early church in Jerusalem was one of the most important in history. This is not because they ruled against the necessity of circumcision for Gentile Christians but because they removed an obstacle to world evangelization. The result of the meeting was that "Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord" (Acts 15:35).
Furthering evangelization is the criterion by which we judge the value of any meeting. Does the meeting of your church's parish council result in more powerful evangelization? Are people sent out to evangelize from your Sunday Masses? Do your family gatherings proclaim the good news of Jesus? Why do you have prayer meetings, socials, business meetings, fellowships, and committee meetings? All meetings must have an evangelistic dimension or there's no reason for their existence. Pope Paul VI asserted: The Church "exists in order to evangelize" (Evangelii Nuntiandi, 14).
Jesus did not say: "Go, make buildings, churches, schools, and activities." He said: "Go...make disciples" (Mt 28:19).
Prayer: Jesus, may I win over to You as many as possible, no matter what it takes (1 Cor 9:19).
Promise: "As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you." -Jn 15:9
Praise: St. Peter Chanel's parish priest recognized his vocation when he was seven. He served as missionary to those in the Pacific Islands. By age thirty-eight he was martyred.
(For a related teaching on "Mission Impossible," order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 46-1 or DVD 46-CH. 2 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 46-1 or video V-46.)
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Tuesday, April 26, 2016
THE ULTIMATE SPRING CLEANING - One Bread, One Body, 4/27/2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Acts 15:1-6, Psalm 122:1-5, John 15:1-8
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THE ULTIMATE SPRING CLEANING
"You are clean already, thanks to the word I have spoken to you." -John 15:3
We must let the Lord clean us so that we can bear fruit abundantly. If we don't let the Lord clean us "in the bath of water by the power of the word" (Eph 5:26), we will be thrown into the fire to be burned (Jn 15:6). "Blessed are the clean of heart" (Mt 5:8, our transl).
In nine days, we will begin praying the Pentecost novena. This can be a time of miraculous cleansing, leading to unprecedented fruitfulness. If we let the Lord have His way, this will probably be the greatest novena in history, with hundreds of millions of people praying together for a new coming of the Holy Spirit.
Try to clear your schedule as much as possible so that you can devote prime time to this novena. Inform others of this Pentecost novena and decide to pray together in your own upper rooms (see Acts 1:13-14). "If you, with all your sins, know how to give your children good things, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him" (Lk 11:13). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, help me pray the greatest novena of my life.
Promise: "Their story caused great joy." -Acts 15:3
Praise: Donald prepared for Pentecost with holy hours before the Blessed Sacrament.
(You may wish to order our leaflet, "Pentecost Novena", or download it from our website, www.presentationministries.com or order, listen to, or download our CD 103-1 or order our tape on audio AV 103-1 or video V-103.)
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Acts 15:1-6, Psalm 122:1-5, John 15:1-8
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THE ULTIMATE SPRING CLEANING
"You are clean already, thanks to the word I have spoken to you." -John 15:3
We must let the Lord clean us so that we can bear fruit abundantly. If we don't let the Lord clean us "in the bath of water by the power of the word" (Eph 5:26), we will be thrown into the fire to be burned (Jn 15:6). "Blessed are the clean of heart" (Mt 5:8, our transl).
In nine days, we will begin praying the Pentecost novena. This can be a time of miraculous cleansing, leading to unprecedented fruitfulness. If we let the Lord have His way, this will probably be the greatest novena in history, with hundreds of millions of people praying together for a new coming of the Holy Spirit.
Try to clear your schedule as much as possible so that you can devote prime time to this novena. Inform others of this Pentecost novena and decide to pray together in your own upper rooms (see Acts 1:13-14). "If you, with all your sins, know how to give your children good things, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him" (Lk 11:13). Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, help me pray the greatest novena of my life.
Promise: "Their story caused great joy." -Acts 15:3
Praise: Donald prepared for Pentecost with holy hours before the Blessed Sacrament.
(You may wish to order our leaflet, "Pentecost Novena", or download it from our website, www.presentationministries.com or order, listen to, or download our CD 103-1 or order our tape on audio AV 103-1 or video V-103.)
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Monday, April 25, 2016
OPENING THE DOOR OF FAITH - One Bread, One Body, 4/26/2016
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Acts 14:19-28, Psalm 145:10-13, 21, John 14:27-31
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OPENING THE DOOR OF FAITH
"They called the congregation together and related all that God had helped them accomplish, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." -Acts 14:27
Because God is Love (1 Jn 4:16), He wants all people to be saved (1 Tm 2:4). Because all people are naturally alienated from God, we all needed God to do something extreme to open the door of faith and break through our resistance to His saving grace. God even became a man and let the devil kill Him. Jesus did this to show us His love for, and obedience to, the Father. Jesus said: "The prince of this world is at hand. He has no hold on Me, but the world must know that I love the Father and do as the Father has commanded Me" (Jn 14:30-31). Jesus led us through His crucifixion and death to love and obey God the Father and to accept Jesus as our Savior.
The Lord wants so much for all to be saved. Yet so many are so resistant that the Lord sends the members of His body to be persecuted and crucified with Jesus (Gal 2:19). As we share in Christ's sufferings (Col 1:24), the hardest hearts and bolted doors are opened to the Lord's saving mercy. Thus, Paul and Barnabas "gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God' " (Acts 14:22).
Because of God's love and our fallen nature, Jesus suffered and died. If we accept God's love, we rejoice to share Christ's sufferings (1 Pt 4:13), for the cross is the key to the door of faith.
Prayer: Father, whatever it takes, use me to lead others to salvation.
Promise: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful." -Jn 14:27
Praise: Jesus healed Rhonda's leg instantly at a healing service. She came to the service on a scooter, and she walked out of the service healed.
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Acts 14:19-28, Psalm 145:10-13, 21, John 14:27-31
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OPENING THE DOOR OF FAITH
"They called the congregation together and related all that God had helped them accomplish, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." -Acts 14:27
Because God is Love (1 Jn 4:16), He wants all people to be saved (1 Tm 2:4). Because all people are naturally alienated from God, we all needed God to do something extreme to open the door of faith and break through our resistance to His saving grace. God even became a man and let the devil kill Him. Jesus did this to show us His love for, and obedience to, the Father. Jesus said: "The prince of this world is at hand. He has no hold on Me, but the world must know that I love the Father and do as the Father has commanded Me" (Jn 14:30-31). Jesus led us through His crucifixion and death to love and obey God the Father and to accept Jesus as our Savior.
The Lord wants so much for all to be saved. Yet so many are so resistant that the Lord sends the members of His body to be persecuted and crucified with Jesus (Gal 2:19). As we share in Christ's sufferings (Col 1:24), the hardest hearts and bolted doors are opened to the Lord's saving mercy. Thus, Paul and Barnabas "gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God' " (Acts 14:22).
Because of God's love and our fallen nature, Jesus suffered and died. If we accept God's love, we rejoice to share Christ's sufferings (1 Pt 4:13), for the cross is the key to the door of faith.
Prayer: Father, whatever it takes, use me to lead others to salvation.
Promise: " 'Peace' is My farewell to you, My peace is My gift to you; I do not give it to you as the world gives peace. Do not be distressed or fearful." -Jn 14:27
Praise: Jesus healed Rhonda's leg instantly at a healing service. She came to the service on a scooter, and she walked out of the service healed.
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
MARK-ETING THE GOSPEL - One Bread, One Body, 4/25/2016
Monday, April 25, 2016, St. Mark
1 Peter 5:5-14, Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17, Mark 16:15-20
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042516.cfm
MARK-ETING THE GOSPEL
"Signs like this will accompany those who have professed their faith: they will use My name to expel demons, they will speak entirely new languages, they will be able to handle serpents, they will be able to drink deadly poison without harm, and the sick upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mark 16:17-18
By saying "signs like this," Jesus means that the signs and marvels He mentioned above are only a few of the signs He will work to confirm our proclamation of the gospel. There are many other ways that Jesus backs up those who spread His Word.
When Jesus backs up our evangelization, we call this a "confirmation" of the word we have shared. "The Lord [continues] to work with" us as we witness to Him "and confirms the message through the signs" He chooses (Mk 16:20). A sales representative would be delighted if the president of her company confirmed her sales presentations to her clients. We who witness for Jesus have an even greater marketing confirmation service. Think of it! "The God of all grace...will Himself...confirm" us as we witness to Him (1 Pt 5:10).
The Lord is the same today as yesterday (Heb 13:8). As He has backed up St. Mark's preaching, so He will confirm our evangelization and preaching in the hearts of our listeners. If signs and confirmations of the gospel are not commonplace today, one possible reason may be that we aren't spreading the gospel as the Lord wants us to. He will back us up. Therefore, "go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation" (Mk 16:15).
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in my heart (Rm 5:5) so that I find delight in speaking of You (see Acts 4:20).
Promise: "Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you." -1 Pt 5:7
Praise: St. Mark is called "son" by St. Peter, and his mother's house is where Peter went when freed from prison.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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1 Peter 5:5-14, Psalm 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17, Mark 16:15-20
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/042516.cfm
MARK-ETING THE GOSPEL
"Signs like this will accompany those who have professed their faith: they will use My name to expel demons, they will speak entirely new languages, they will be able to handle serpents, they will be able to drink deadly poison without harm, and the sick upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mark 16:17-18
By saying "signs like this," Jesus means that the signs and marvels He mentioned above are only a few of the signs He will work to confirm our proclamation of the gospel. There are many other ways that Jesus backs up those who spread His Word.
When Jesus backs up our evangelization, we call this a "confirmation" of the word we have shared. "The Lord [continues] to work with" us as we witness to Him "and confirms the message through the signs" He chooses (Mk 16:20). A sales representative would be delighted if the president of her company confirmed her sales presentations to her clients. We who witness for Jesus have an even greater marketing confirmation service. Think of it! "The God of all grace...will Himself...confirm" us as we witness to Him (1 Pt 5:10).
The Lord is the same today as yesterday (Heb 13:8). As He has backed up St. Mark's preaching, so He will confirm our evangelization and preaching in the hearts of our listeners. If signs and confirmations of the gospel are not commonplace today, one possible reason may be that we aren't spreading the gospel as the Lord wants us to. He will back us up. Therefore, "go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to all creation" (Mk 16:15).
Prayer: Father, pour out Your love in my heart (Rm 5:5) so that I find delight in speaking of You (see Acts 4:20).
Promise: "Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you." -1 Pt 5:7
Praise: St. Mark is called "son" by St. Peter, and his mother's house is where Peter went when freed from prison.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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PM eNewsletter 5th Sunday of Easter
April 24th, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Jesus, this weeks Gospel tells us that You are the way, the truth and the life.
Yet Jesus, society, our own distorted desires, and our human weaknesses, stops us from
really letting You truly be the Lord of our lives.
We think we have the answer, or that we have to be in charge, and yet, Jesus, this is
so far from the truth.
You, Christ, are the way, not us, not the world, not the things of the world, but only
You.
Christ, help us to really let go and let You be the true head of our personal body, and
the church.
Let us realize that in letting You be the way, we are letting ourselves get out of the
center, and letting You be the center.
Christ, only in You will we ever truly have rest.
Let us get on our knees, and truly beg You to grace us to let go, and let You take over
in all of our problems, and distractions of life.
Let us just bow to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/24/2016
"I give you a new commandment." -John 13:34
The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth"
(Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new
through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means
that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now
all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth"
(Ps 104:30). "All that matters is that one is created anew" (Gal 6:15).
Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new
(see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly
than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds,
repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on
continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent
of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in
the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into
the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
Praise: "The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:2). All glory, honor, and power to
our God, the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth. Alleluia!
Monday MARK-ETING THE GOSPEL
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/25/2016
"Signs like this will accompany those who have professed their faith: they will use My
name to expel demons, they will speak entirely new languages, they will be able to
handle serpents, they will be able to drink deadly poison without harm, and the sick
upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mark 16:17-18
Tuesday OPENING THE DOOR OF FAITH
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/26/2016
"They called the congregation together and related all that God had helped them
accomplish, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." -Acts 14:27
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"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
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We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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· Spiritual Warfare
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· Praying for a New Pentecost
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PrayPentecost.asp
· Speaking in Tongues
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Abba Father, I ask that You go before Hanz and surround him with your love and angels.
Protect him at his work place from anything that is not of you. Fill him with your
peace, confidence, courage and love. That he will be a true witness to you wherever
you place him. . Bless his team leader and team mates, may they come to know your love
Father. Amen
(Anonymous, , 4/23/2016 1:02:38 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before P G L and surround them with your love and angels.
Protect them from any harm and keep them always safe, blessed and protected by your
loving Mother Mary under her protective mantle of love. Thank you Father. Praise you
Father, all glory and honour to you Father. Amen
(Nimma, , 4/23/2016 12:58:45 PM)
Pvs for Monday!!!!
(Anonymous, , 4/23/2016 12:18:09 PM)
Pls my brothers and sisters.help me i want my total deliverance from spiritual husband
and evil manipulations.honestly i have suffered in their hands.my experience is not
what to share here.if possible i need counselling
(Martha, Abuja, Fct, Nigeria, 4/23/2016 11:38:32 AM)
1)For the manifestation of healing re my spine and food allergies 2)For an adequate
financial income and a dependable vehicle Thank you for your prayers
(Dan S, Coweta, Oklahoma, United States, 4/23/2016 9:31:36 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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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
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
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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
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
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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
GOD'S MERCY
MYSTERY OF GOD'S MERCY
The mystery of divine mercy is revealed in the history of the covenant between God and His
people Israel. God shows Himself ever rich in mercy, ever ready to treat His people with
deep tenderness and compassion ...
GOD'S WAY
Mercy "expresses God's way of reaching out to the sinner, offering him a new chance to
look at himself, convert, and believe" (Misericordiae Vultus), thus restoring his
relationship with him.
MERCY TRANSFORMS
God's mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful
love, to become merciful in turn.
(Source: Message for Lent 2016, dated 10/4/2015, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi)
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Jesus, this weeks Gospel tells us that You are the way, the truth and the life.
Yet Jesus, society, our own distorted desires, and our human weaknesses, stops us from
really letting You truly be the Lord of our lives.
We think we have the answer, or that we have to be in charge, and yet, Jesus, this is
so far from the truth.
You, Christ, are the way, not us, not the world, not the things of the world, but only
You.
Christ, help us to really let go and let You be the true head of our personal body, and
the church.
Let us realize that in letting You be the way, we are letting ourselves get out of the
center, and letting You be the center.
Christ, only in You will we ever truly have rest.
Let us get on our knees, and truly beg You to grace us to let go, and let You take over
in all of our problems, and distractions of life.
Let us just bow to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/24/2016
"I give you a new commandment." -John 13:34
The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth"
(Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new
through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means
that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now
all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth"
(Ps 104:30). "All that matters is that one is created anew" (Gal 6:15).
Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new
(see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly
than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds,
repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on
continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent
of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in
the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into
the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
Praise: "The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:2). All glory, honor, and power to
our God, the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth. Alleluia!
Monday MARK-ETING THE GOSPEL
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/25/2016
"Signs like this will accompany those who have professed their faith: they will use My
name to expel demons, they will speak entirely new languages, they will be able to
handle serpents, they will be able to drink deadly poison without harm, and the sick
upon whom they lay their hands will recover." -Mark 16:17-18
Tuesday OPENING THE DOOR OF FAITH
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/26/2016
"They called the congregation together and related all that God had helped them
accomplish, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles." -Acts 14:27
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make
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" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Brochures
· Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"He who seeks only himself brings himself to ruin, whereas he who brings
himself to nought for Me discovers who he is." -Matthew 10:39
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SeekGiftSpirit.asp
· Spiritual Warfare
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Warfare.asp
· Praying for a New Pentecost
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PrayPentecost.asp
· Speaking in Tongues
http://presentationministries.com/publications/Tongues.asp
· Pentecost Novena
http://presentationministries.com/publications/PentNovena.asp
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Abba Father, I ask that You go before Hanz and surround him with your love and angels.
Protect him at his work place from anything that is not of you. Fill him with your
peace, confidence, courage and love. That he will be a true witness to you wherever
you place him. . Bless his team leader and team mates, may they come to know your love
Father. Amen
(Anonymous, , 4/23/2016 1:02:38 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before P G L and surround them with your love and angels.
Protect them from any harm and keep them always safe, blessed and protected by your
loving Mother Mary under her protective mantle of love. Thank you Father. Praise you
Father, all glory and honour to you Father. Amen
(Nimma, , 4/23/2016 12:58:45 PM)
Pvs for Monday!!!!
(Anonymous, , 4/23/2016 12:18:09 PM)
Pls my brothers and sisters.help me i want my total deliverance from spiritual husband
and evil manipulations.honestly i have suffered in their hands.my experience is not
what to share here.if possible i need counselling
(Martha, Abuja, Fct, Nigeria, 4/23/2016 11:38:32 AM)
1)For the manifestation of healing re my spine and food allergies 2)For an adequate
financial income and a dependable vehicle Thank you for your prayers
(Dan S, Coweta, Oklahoma, United States, 4/23/2016 9:31:36 AM)
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 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
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
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:
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
For automatic email
delivery send request to: bibleline@presentationministries.com
________________________________________________
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/fst2016-03.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S MERCY
MYSTERY OF GOD'S MERCY
The mystery of divine mercy is revealed in the history of the covenant between God and His
people Israel. God shows Himself ever rich in mercy, ever ready to treat His people with
deep tenderness and compassion ...
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
KNOW NEW OR NO NEW - One Bread, One Body, 4/24/2016
Sunday, April 24, 2016, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 14:21-27, Revelation 21:1-5, Psalm 145:8-13, John 13:31-35
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KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
"I give you a new commandment." -John 13:34
The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth" (Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth" (Ps 104:30). "All that matters is that one is created anew" (Gal 6:15).
Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new (see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds, repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
Praise: "The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:2). All glory, honor, and power to our God, the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth. Alleluia!
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KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
"I give you a new commandment." -John 13:34
The Lord makes all things new (Rv 21:5). We will see "new heavens and a new earth" (Rv 21:1). We will see "a new Jerusalem" (Rv 21:2). The Lord makes all things new through us, especially as we obey the new commandment of love (Jn 13:34). "This means that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old order has passed away; now all is new!" (2 Cor 5:17) The Holy Spirit is renewing "the face of the earth" (Ps 104:30). "All that matters is that one is created anew" (Gal 6:15).
Although the Lord is making all things new, we often prefer the old to the new (see Lk 5:39). In our selfishness, we value the comfort of the old life more highly than the sacrifices, sufferings, and love in the new life. We must change our minds, repent, and deny ourselves (see Lk 9:23), or we will reject the new, insist on continuing the old life of selfishness and sin, and go to the same old hell.
Jesus says: "See, I make all things new!" (Rv 21:5) Do you see? Are you new? Choose new!
Prayer: Father, answer the prayers of parents as they pray for their children to repent of acting as if the same old sinful ways were new.
Promise: "They gave their disciples reassurances, and encouraged them to persevere in the faith with this instruction: 'We must undergo many trials if we are to enter into the reign of God.' " -Acts 14:22
Praise: "The heavens declare the glory of God" (Ps 19:2). All glory, honor, and power to our God, the Almighty, Omnipotent Lord of heaven and earth. Alleluia!
(For a related teaching on "Living in Reality" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our series starting with CD 38-1 or DVD 38-CH.1 at presentationministries.com or order our audio tape series starting with AV 38-1 or video V-38.)
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Friday, April 22, 2016
THE COST OF PENTECOST IS THE _____ - One Bread, One Body, 4/23/2016
Saturday, April 23, 2016, St. George, St. Adalbert
Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
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THE COST OF PENTECOST IS THE _____
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In thirteen days, we will begin praying the Pentecost novena. The Lord intends to give us a renewal of our Baptisms and Confirmations that will truly change the world. In the Holy Spirit, we will receive power (Acts 1:8) and be "clothed with power from on high" (Lk 24:49). In the Holy Spirit, we will do works even greater than Jesus did (Jn 14:12).
Because of our great power in the Holy Spirit, we are a threat to the devil. He must stop us by bribing us with fleeting, enslaving pleasures. If that doesn't work, he attempts to intimidate us by threatening to inflict pain on us and persecute us. Consequently, we must be willing to endure "violent abuse" (Acts 13:45) and even death, rather than compromise the gospel.
Do you want to receive the Holy Spirit in much greater ways? Knowing that you will receive both power and pain, will you cry out: "Come, Holy Spirit!"? Let us decide to take up the cross, the cost of Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, work in unprecedented glory through the Pentecost novena this year.
Promise: "Anything you ask Me in My name I will do." -Jn 14:14
Praise: St. George, patron of England, was martyred in Palestine.
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Acts 13:44-52, Psalm 98:1-4, John 14:7-14
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THE COST OF PENTECOST IS THE _____
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In thirteen days, we will begin praying the Pentecost novena. The Lord intends to give us a renewal of our Baptisms and Confirmations that will truly change the world. In the Holy Spirit, we will receive power (Acts 1:8) and be "clothed with power from on high" (Lk 24:49). In the Holy Spirit, we will do works even greater than Jesus did (Jn 14:12).
Because of our great power in the Holy Spirit, we are a threat to the devil. He must stop us by bribing us with fleeting, enslaving pleasures. If that doesn't work, he attempts to intimidate us by threatening to inflict pain on us and persecute us. Consequently, we must be willing to endure "violent abuse" (Acts 13:45) and even death, rather than compromise the gospel.
Do you want to receive the Holy Spirit in much greater ways? Knowing that you will receive both power and pain, will you cry out: "Come, Holy Spirit!"? Let us decide to take up the cross, the cost of Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, work in unprecedented glory through the Pentecost novena this year.
Promise: "Anything you ask Me in My name I will do." -Jn 14:14
Praise: St. George, patron of England, was martyred in Palestine.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016
THE PLACE TO BE - One Bread, One Body, 4/22/2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
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THE PLACE TO BE
"I am indeed going to prepare a place for you." -John 14:3
In building His Church (Mt 16:18), Jesus has prepared a place for each of us. This is the place for which we were created. In this place, our hearts will not be troubled (see Jn 14:1). In our place in the body of Christ, the Church, we will see the power and the glory of God. In our place, we will, by God's grace and our faith, do greater things than Jesus did (Jn 14:12). Most of us will serve the Lord and His Church for many years. After being good and faithful servants in our place in His Church (Mt 25:21, 23), we will see Jesus keep His promise to "come back to take" us to our final resting place in heaven (Jn 14:3).
Therefore, love Jesus and His Church (Eph 5:25). Know your part in Christ's body in as much detail as possible. Take your place in the Church faithfully and fully. Rejoice to be who you are in Christ and in His body. Proclaim that Jesus has prepared a place in His Church for everyone. No one need waste his life by doing his own thing. We don't have to be "out of place." Jesus, by His death, resurrection, ascension, and gift of the Holy Spirit, has made a place for us. Alleluia!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the uniqueness and perfection of Your plan for me (see Heb 11:40).
Promise: "We ourselves announce to you the good news that what God promised our fathers He has fulfilled for us, their children, in raising up Jesus." -Acts 13:32-33
Praise: John felt out of place until he entered the seminary.
(For a related teaching on Thankful to Be Catholic" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-3 or DVD 49-CH.3 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 49-3 or video V-49.)
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Acts 13:26-33, Psalm 2:6-11, John 14:1-6
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THE PLACE TO BE
"I am indeed going to prepare a place for you." -John 14:3
In building His Church (Mt 16:18), Jesus has prepared a place for each of us. This is the place for which we were created. In this place, our hearts will not be troubled (see Jn 14:1). In our place in the body of Christ, the Church, we will see the power and the glory of God. In our place, we will, by God's grace and our faith, do greater things than Jesus did (Jn 14:12). Most of us will serve the Lord and His Church for many years. After being good and faithful servants in our place in His Church (Mt 25:21, 23), we will see Jesus keep His promise to "come back to take" us to our final resting place in heaven (Jn 14:3).
Therefore, love Jesus and His Church (Eph 5:25). Know your part in Christ's body in as much detail as possible. Take your place in the Church faithfully and fully. Rejoice to be who you are in Christ and in His body. Proclaim that Jesus has prepared a place in His Church for everyone. No one need waste his life by doing his own thing. We don't have to be "out of place." Jesus, by His death, resurrection, ascension, and gift of the Holy Spirit, has made a place for us. Alleluia!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the uniqueness and perfection of Your plan for me (see Heb 11:40).
Promise: "We ourselves announce to you the good news that what God promised our fathers He has fulfilled for us, their children, in raising up Jesus." -Acts 13:32-33
Praise: John felt out of place until he entered the seminary.
(For a related teaching on Thankful to Be Catholic" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 49-3 or DVD 49-CH.3 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 49-3 or video V-49.)
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016
I FOR I AM - One Bread, One Body, 4/21/2016
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Thursday, April 21, 2016, St. Anselm
Acts 13:13-25, Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27, John 13:16-20
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I FOR I AM
"When it takes place you may believe that I AM." -John 13:19
Jesus is God. We, His disciples, should take and make every opportunity to proclaim Jesus' divinity. Always, and especially during this Easter season, we should declare that Jesus is the Son of God, that is, God, "in power according to the spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead" (Rm 1:4).
Jesus Himself made an opportunity to proclaim His divinity by foretelling His betrayal by Judas. Jesus told His disciples: "I tell you this now, before it takes place, so that when it takes place you may believe that I AM" (Jn 13:19). Likewise, we can convert those times we have been betrayed or rejected into opportunities to proclaim Jesus as the great I AM. We can do this especially by receiving the divine power to forgive. The old saying is true: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." When we truly forgive those Judases in our lives, when we embrace, kiss, gift, and honor the prodigal sons and daughters in our lives (Lk 15:20ff), others will either say we are crazy or acknowledge Jesus as God. They know that to truly forgive enemies is not normal for human beings. So either we are crazy, or this Jesus, Whom we are following, is God, Who alone has the power to forgive.
Whatever takes place, try to use the events of your life to proclaim that Jesus is the I AM.
Prayer: Father, in the next month may many knees bow for the first time at the name of Jesus, the Lord God (see Phil 2:10-11).
Promise: "John heralded the coming of Jesus by proclaiming a baptism of repentance." -Acts 13:24
Praise: St. Anselm led the Council of Rockingham to side with the Pope rather than the king.
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Thursday, April 21, 2016, St. Anselm
Acts 13:13-25, Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27, John 13:16-20
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I FOR I AM
"When it takes place you may believe that I AM." -John 13:19
Jesus is God. We, His disciples, should take and make every opportunity to proclaim Jesus' divinity. Always, and especially during this Easter season, we should declare that Jesus is the Son of God, that is, God, "in power according to the spirit of holiness, by His resurrection from the dead" (Rm 1:4).
Jesus Himself made an opportunity to proclaim His divinity by foretelling His betrayal by Judas. Jesus told His disciples: "I tell you this now, before it takes place, so that when it takes place you may believe that I AM" (Jn 13:19). Likewise, we can convert those times we have been betrayed or rejected into opportunities to proclaim Jesus as the great I AM. We can do this especially by receiving the divine power to forgive. The old saying is true: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." When we truly forgive those Judases in our lives, when we embrace, kiss, gift, and honor the prodigal sons and daughters in our lives (Lk 15:20ff), others will either say we are crazy or acknowledge Jesus as God. They know that to truly forgive enemies is not normal for human beings. So either we are crazy, or this Jesus, Whom we are following, is God, Who alone has the power to forgive.
Whatever takes place, try to use the events of your life to proclaim that Jesus is the I AM.
Prayer: Father, in the next month may many knees bow for the first time at the name of Jesus, the Lord God (see Phil 2:10-11).
Promise: "John heralded the coming of Jesus by proclaiming a baptism of repentance." -Acts 13:24
Praise: St. Anselm led the Council of Rockingham to side with the Pope rather than the king.
(For a related teaching on "Accepting Jesus as Lord, Savior, and God" order, view, or download our leaflet or order, listen to, or download our CD 43-1 or DVD 43-CH.2 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 43-1 or video V-43.)
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
HOME RUN - One Bread, One Body, 4/20/2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Acts 12:24-13:5, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 12:44-50
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HOME RUN
"Barnabas and Saul…sent forth by the Holy Spirit…set sail from there for Cyprus." -Acts 13:2, 4
Barnabas was the leader for the Church's first missionary trip, as indicated by the fact that his name came before Saul's. Of all the possible destinations in a world without the Lord, the Holy Spirit sent Barnabas home, to Cyprus (Acts 13:4). Remember that Barnabas came "from Cyprus" (Acts 4:36). After evangelizing Cyprus, Barnabas and Saul evangelized numerous cities. Thus, with home serving as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Jesus once delivered a man from possession by demons. The man wanted to "accompany Him. Jesus did not grant his request, but told him instead: 'Go home to your family and make it clear to them how much the Lord in His mercy has done for you' " (Mk 5:18-19). He did this, but he then expanded his evangelization to the Ten Cities (Mk 5:20). With home as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Are you confused about your mission field? It could be that God is sending you home to start His mission for you. It may be easier to evangelize strangers than it is to share your witness with your brother, sister, or friend. Jesus understands that you may not be accepted at home (see Lk 4:24). Your witness could also cause division for a time at home (see Mt 10:34-36). However, if you don't love your hometown people enough to risk possible rejection to bring them the good news of Jesus, what makes you think you'll love strangers enough to evangelize them? Whether or not you succeed at home, with home as a launching pad, the word of the Lord will continue "to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Prayer: Father, may I bear fruit where You plant me. May all in my home and my hometown come to know, love, and serve You.
Promise: "I have come to the world as its Light." -Jn 12:46
Praise: Sarah's patience and prayers influenced her husband to look into becoming Catholic.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Acts 12:24-13:5, Psalm 67:2-3, 5-6, 8, John 12:44-50
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HOME RUN
"Barnabas and Saul…sent forth by the Holy Spirit…set sail from there for Cyprus." -Acts 13:2, 4
Barnabas was the leader for the Church's first missionary trip, as indicated by the fact that his name came before Saul's. Of all the possible destinations in a world without the Lord, the Holy Spirit sent Barnabas home, to Cyprus (Acts 13:4). Remember that Barnabas came "from Cyprus" (Acts 4:36). After evangelizing Cyprus, Barnabas and Saul evangelized numerous cities. Thus, with home serving as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Jesus once delivered a man from possession by demons. The man wanted to "accompany Him. Jesus did not grant his request, but told him instead: 'Go home to your family and make it clear to them how much the Lord in His mercy has done for you' " (Mk 5:18-19). He did this, but he then expanded his evangelization to the Ten Cities (Mk 5:20). With home as a launching pad, "the word of the Lord continued to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Are you confused about your mission field? It could be that God is sending you home to start His mission for you. It may be easier to evangelize strangers than it is to share your witness with your brother, sister, or friend. Jesus understands that you may not be accepted at home (see Lk 4:24). Your witness could also cause division for a time at home (see Mt 10:34-36). However, if you don't love your hometown people enough to risk possible rejection to bring them the good news of Jesus, what makes you think you'll love strangers enough to evangelize them? Whether or not you succeed at home, with home as a launching pad, the word of the Lord will continue "to spread and increase" (Acts 12:24).
Prayer: Father, may I bear fruit where You plant me. May all in my home and my hometown come to know, love, and serve You.
Promise: "I have come to the world as its Light." -Jn 12:46
Praise: Sarah's patience and prayers influenced her husband to look into becoming Catholic.
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Monday, April 18, 2016
"TAKE MY HAND" - One Bread, One Body, 4/19/2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Acts 11:19-26, Psalm 87:1-7, John 10:22-30
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"TAKE MY HAND"
"The hand of the Lord was with them and a great number of them believed and were converted to the Lord." -Acts 11:21
God's hand makes it possible to convert great numbers of people. God's hand holds and protects us. Because there can be no snatching out of His hand (Jn 10:28-29), we have perfect security in His love. Even death cannot snatch us from God's hand, for the souls of the just who have died "are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them" (Wis 3:1).
If we sin, God's hand will weigh heavily on us night and day until we repent (Ps 32:4). His hand is so heavy because He loves us so much that He will try to prevent us from self-destruction through sin. In fact, our names are written on the palms of His hands (Is 49:16). Next to our names, His hands are also marked with the nails of His crucifixion and death for love of us.
God's hands are different than any other hands. His hands look and love differently. The risen Jesus is saying to you: "Take your finger and examine My hands" (Jn 20:27; see also Lk 24:39). "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" (Heb 10:31).
Prayer: "Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home."
Promise: "My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish." -Jn 10:27-28
Praise: Roger weeps for joy when looking upon a crucifix.
(Take the hand of the Lord by reading the Bible every day. We have several series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six CDs starting with CD 10 A-1 or audio tape AV 10 A-1. "15 Minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty CDs with detailed teaching as to chapter and verse starting with CD 700 or audio tape 700. "An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible" is thirty-two CDs starting with CD 21-1 or audio tape AV 21-1.)
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Acts 11:19-26, Psalm 87:1-7, John 10:22-30
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"TAKE MY HAND"
"The hand of the Lord was with them and a great number of them believed and were converted to the Lord." -Acts 11:21
God's hand makes it possible to convert great numbers of people. God's hand holds and protects us. Because there can be no snatching out of His hand (Jn 10:28-29), we have perfect security in His love. Even death cannot snatch us from God's hand, for the souls of the just who have died "are in the hand of God, and no torment shall touch them" (Wis 3:1).
If we sin, God's hand will weigh heavily on us night and day until we repent (Ps 32:4). His hand is so heavy because He loves us so much that He will try to prevent us from self-destruction through sin. In fact, our names are written on the palms of His hands (Is 49:16). Next to our names, His hands are also marked with the nails of His crucifixion and death for love of us.
God's hands are different than any other hands. His hands look and love differently. The risen Jesus is saying to you: "Take your finger and examine My hands" (Jn 20:27; see also Lk 24:39). "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God" (Heb 10:31).
Prayer: "Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home."
Promise: "My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish." -Jn 10:27-28
Praise: Roger weeps for joy when looking upon a crucifix.
(Take the hand of the Lord by reading the Bible every day. We have several series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six CDs starting with CD 10 A-1 or audio tape AV 10 A-1. "15 Minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty CDs with detailed teaching as to chapter and verse starting with CD 700 or audio tape 700. "An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible" is thirty-two CDs starting with CD 21-1 or audio tape AV 21-1.)
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Sunday, April 17, 2016
EXCLUDED NO LONGER - One Bread, One Body, 4/18/2016
Monday, April 18, 2016
Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3, 4, John 10:1-10
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041816.cfm
EXCLUDED NO LONGER
"God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles." -Acts 11:18
It might seem that the controversies of the first-century Church could be dry reading to modern eyes. However, the way this particular controversy, told in today's first reading, was handled meant that the vast majority of nearly everyone who is reading this teaching now has the opportunity to be saved!
If the members of the early Church were not listening closely to the Holy Spirit, they could have closed their hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirit, relied on the historical precedent of their forefathers, and decided that only practicing Jews could be Christians (see Acts chapters 11 and 15).
This means that most of us would be excluded from God's Kingdom, unless we converted to Judaism. However, "God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles," that is, to non-Jews (Acts 11:18). Now we have access to Jesus and to eternal life (see Eph 3:12).
If you were aware that the decisions you make today would impact the salvation of people two thousand years from now, how would you act? Hopefully, you would be moved to listen attentively to the Holy Spirit today. "If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts" (see Heb 3:15). Even if only one person would be led to salvation merely by observing you, that person might lead thousands to salvation in their life. Therefore, live for Jesus today so others will live for Him in the future.
Prayer: Lord, grant that we would listen and obey today so that people of future generations will choose to live for Jesus.
Promise: "I came that they might have life and have it to the full." -Jn 10:10
Praise: Rachel was raised by a Jewish father and a Christian mother, and chose her Messiah Jesus.
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Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 42:2-3; 43:3, 4, John 10:1-10
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EXCLUDED NO LONGER
"God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles." -Acts 11:18
It might seem that the controversies of the first-century Church could be dry reading to modern eyes. However, the way this particular controversy, told in today's first reading, was handled meant that the vast majority of nearly everyone who is reading this teaching now has the opportunity to be saved!
If the members of the early Church were not listening closely to the Holy Spirit, they could have closed their hearts to the leading of the Holy Spirit, relied on the historical precedent of their forefathers, and decided that only practicing Jews could be Christians (see Acts chapters 11 and 15).
This means that most of us would be excluded from God's Kingdom, unless we converted to Judaism. However, "God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles," that is, to non-Jews (Acts 11:18). Now we have access to Jesus and to eternal life (see Eph 3:12).
If you were aware that the decisions you make today would impact the salvation of people two thousand years from now, how would you act? Hopefully, you would be moved to listen attentively to the Holy Spirit today. "If today you hear His voice, harden not your hearts" (see Heb 3:15). Even if only one person would be led to salvation merely by observing you, that person might lead thousands to salvation in their life. Therefore, live for Jesus today so others will live for Him in the future.
Prayer: Lord, grant that we would listen and obey today so that people of future generations will choose to live for Jesus.
Promise: "I came that they might have life and have it to the full." -Jn 10:10
Praise: Rachel was raised by a Jewish father and a Christian mother, and chose her Messiah Jesus.
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PM eNewsletter 4th Sunday of Easter
April 17th Fourth Sunday of Easter
Jesus, bring us into adoration of You.
Call us, grace us, till we come and sit and feel Your love and peace.
Jesus, what a gift You have given us, Your true body and blood
from the altar to our hearts.
You give us the bread of life, and You call us to just trust You, and
let You be the Lord of our lives.
Jesus, give us the desire to absolutely believe in Your true presense
in all the tabernacles of the world.
Thank You for the gift of Your presense.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday I DON'T KNOW MUCH, BUT...
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"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In the missals used by parishes over twenty years ago, the above verse is translated:
"The disciples knew only how to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." What a great
description this is for a disciple of Jesus Christ!
Disciples shake off the dust (Acts 13:51) of rejection, persecution, failure, prejudice,
mistreatment, anger, bitterness, etc. They walk away from it and move on. This is part
of the reason Jesus commanded His disciples to travel lightly. You can't travel very far
if you're carrying a lot of spiritual baggage around.
After we disciples have completely shaken off all such dust, we never look back
(see Lk 9:62). We refuse to resurrect old wounds, for love does not remember past
injuries (1 Cor 13:5). We "give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is
ahead" (Phil 3:13). We "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2).
If, in imitation of our heavenly Father, we've forgiven and forgotten so much
(see Jer 31:34), what remains on our minds? All that's left is to be filled with joy and
the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:52). We have empty memories and full hearts. "Receive the Holy
Spirit" (Jn 20:22). "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
Prayer: Father, nothing can separate me from Your love except my own free will. Take my
will and give me Your will in return.
Promise: "He will lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every
tear from their eyes." -Rv 7:17
Praise: "Praise the Lord in His sanctuary, praise Him in the firmament of His strength"
(Ps 150:1).
Monday EXCLUDED NO LONGER
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"God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles." -Acts 11:18
Tuesday "TAKE MY HAND"
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Jesus, bring us into adoration of You.
Call us, grace us, till we come and sit and feel Your love and peace.
Jesus, what a gift You have given us, Your true body and blood
from the altar to our hearts.
You give us the bread of life, and You call us to just trust You, and
let You be the Lord of our lives.
Jesus, give us the desire to absolutely believe in Your true presense
in all the tabernacles of the world.
Thank You for the gift of Your presense.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday I DON'T KNOW MUCH, BUT...
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"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In the missals used by parishes over twenty years ago, the above verse is translated:
"The disciples knew only how to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." What a great
description this is for a disciple of Jesus Christ!
Disciples shake off the dust (Acts 13:51) of rejection, persecution, failure, prejudice,
mistreatment, anger, bitterness, etc. They walk away from it and move on. This is part
of the reason Jesus commanded His disciples to travel lightly. You can't travel very far
if you're carrying a lot of spiritual baggage around.
After we disciples have completely shaken off all such dust, we never look back
(see Lk 9:62). We refuse to resurrect old wounds, for love does not remember past
injuries (1 Cor 13:5). We "give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is
ahead" (Phil 3:13). We "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2).
If, in imitation of our heavenly Father, we've forgiven and forgotten so much
(see Jer 31:34), what remains on our minds? All that's left is to be filled with joy and
the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:52). We have empty memories and full hearts. "Receive the Holy
Spirit" (Jn 20:22). "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
Prayer: Father, nothing can separate me from Your love except my own free will. Take my
will and give me Your will in return.
Promise: "He will lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every
tear from their eyes." -Rv 7:17
Praise: "Praise the Lord in His sanctuary, praise Him in the firmament of His strength"
(Ps 150:1).
Monday EXCLUDED NO LONGER
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/18/2016
"God has granted life-giving repentance even to the Gentiles." -Acts 11:18
Tuesday "TAKE MY HAND"
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"The hand of the Lord was with them and a great number of them believed and were
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Prayers for safety and protection from a bullying coworker that has been going on five
years. He claims he is always right and can run over me because he is six feet six inches
and nearly four hundred pounds. I have not been the best Christian example to him , but
he gets a perverse pleasure in menacing me. I have been despairing to the point of almost
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Greetings Brothers and Sisters: Writing to ask for your powerful prayers--that have been a
gift and blessing from Heaven to so many people--for the following: 1) Asking for complete
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Please pray for complete healing of Leonir post his surgery, for energy levels and all
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Bless all of you
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Please pray for complete healing of all intestinal problems and for weight loss for Marian;
and healing of Lyme disease for Florence. Asking this request in the Name of Jesus. Thank
you for praying and God Bless all of you.
(Marian, Pennsylvania, , 4/16/2016 1:22:07 AM)
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. LORD please have mercy on all of us.
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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GOD'S MERCY
NEVER SEPARATE
The corporal and spiritual works of mercy must never be separated. By touching the flesh of
the crucified Jesus in the suffering, sinners can receive the gift of realizing that they
too are poor and in need.
DON'T WASTE TIME
Let us not waste this ... favorable ... time for conversion! We ask this through the
maternal intercession of the Virgin Mary, who encountering the greatness of God's mercy
freely bestowed upon her, was the first to acknowledge her lowliness (cf. Lk 1:48) and to
call herself the Lord's humble servant (cf. Lk 1:38).
EXPERIENCE FIRST HAND
The mercy of God is a proclamation made to the world, a proclamation which each Christian is
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
I DON'T KNOW MUCH, BUT... - One Bread, One Body, 4/17/2016
Sunday, April 17, 2016, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 13:14, 43-52, Revelation 7:9, 14-17, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 10:27-30
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I DON'T KNOW MUCH, BUT...
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In the missals used by parishes over twenty years ago, the above verse is translated: "The disciples knew only how to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." What a great description this is for a disciple of Jesus Christ!
Disciples shake off the dust (Acts 13:51) of rejection, persecution, failure, prejudice, mistreatment, anger, bitterness, etc. They walk away from it and move on. This is part of the reason Jesus commanded His disciples to travel lightly. You can't travel very far if you're carrying a lot of spiritual baggage around.
After we disciples have completely shaken off all such dust, we never look back (see Lk 9:62). We refuse to resurrect old wounds, for love does not remember past injuries (1 Cor 13:5). We "give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead" (Phil 3:13). We "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2).
If, in imitation of our heavenly Father, we've forgiven and forgotten so much (see Jer 31:34), what remains on our minds? All that's left is to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:52). We have empty memories and full hearts. "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
Prayer: Father, nothing can separate me from Your love except my own free will. Take my will and give me Your will in return.
Promise: "He will lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." -Rv 7:17
Praise: "Praise the Lord in His sanctuary, praise Him in the firmament of His strength" (Ps 150:1).
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Acts 13:14, 43-52, Revelation 7:9, 14-17, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 10:27-30
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041716.cfm
I DON'T KNOW MUCH, BUT...
"The disciples could not but be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." -Acts 13:52
In the missals used by parishes over twenty years ago, the above verse is translated: "The disciples knew only how to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit." What a great description this is for a disciple of Jesus Christ!
Disciples shake off the dust (Acts 13:51) of rejection, persecution, failure, prejudice, mistreatment, anger, bitterness, etc. They walk away from it and move on. This is part of the reason Jesus commanded His disciples to travel lightly. You can't travel very far if you're carrying a lot of spiritual baggage around.
After we disciples have completely shaken off all such dust, we never look back (see Lk 9:62). We refuse to resurrect old wounds, for love does not remember past injuries (1 Cor 13:5). We "give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead" (Phil 3:13). We "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" (Heb 12:2).
If, in imitation of our heavenly Father, we've forgiven and forgotten so much (see Jer 31:34), what remains on our minds? All that's left is to be filled with joy and the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:52). We have empty memories and full hearts. "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22). "Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again. Rejoice!" (Phil 4:4)
Prayer: Father, nothing can separate me from Your love except my own free will. Take my will and give me Your will in return.
Promise: "He will lead them to springs of life-giving water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." -Rv 7:17
Praise: "Praise the Lord in His sanctuary, praise Him in the firmament of His strength" (Ps 150:1).
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Friday, April 15, 2016
STEPS RIGHT UP - One Bread, One Body, 4/16/2016
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Acts 9:31-42, Psalm 116:12-17, John 6:60-69
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041616.cfm
STEPS RIGHT UP
The Church "was being built up and was making steady progress in the fear of the Lord." -Acts 9:31
The Lord leads us step by step, "from grace to grace" (Jn 1:16, our transl.), and from glory to glory (2 Cor 3:18). For example, Peter took a very important step forward when he obeyed the ascending Christ by devoting himself to constant prayer prior to Pentecost (Acts 1:14). Then he took the giant step of receiving the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and witnessing for the risen Christ to thousands of people (Acts 2:4ff). These steps prepared Peter to heal the man lame from birth (Acts 3:7). Then, Peter was prepared to go to prison for love of Jesus. Peter grew through these various steps to the point that he let the Lord heal people even through his shadow (Acts 5:15-16). Later, the Lord used Peter to heal a man who had been paralyzed for eight years (Acts 9:33-34). This was an immediate preparatory step toward raising Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:40).
After raising the dead, Peter may seem to have reached the top of the steps. However, a higher step was the conversion of the Gentiles, beginning with Cornelius and his family (Acts 10:44). To a Jew, this was more unthinkable than raising from the dead. Peter took still more steps, as when the Lord freed him from death row shortly before his planned execution (Acts 12:11). Eventually, the Lord took Peter up several other flights of stairs - all the way to martyrdom and heaven.
Keep stepping with Jesus. Since one step leads to another, not stepping means cutting ourselves off from the future. Jesus says and keeps saying: "Step right up."
Prayer: Father, I will obey You by taking today's step so I can be in position to take tomorrow's step.
Promise: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe; we are convinced that You are God's Holy One." -Jn 6:68-69
Praise: Elizabeth has followed Jesus every day for seventy-five years.
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Acts 9:31-42, Psalm 116:12-17, John 6:60-69
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STEPS RIGHT UP
The Church "was being built up and was making steady progress in the fear of the Lord." -Acts 9:31
The Lord leads us step by step, "from grace to grace" (Jn 1:16, our transl.), and from glory to glory (2 Cor 3:18). For example, Peter took a very important step forward when he obeyed the ascending Christ by devoting himself to constant prayer prior to Pentecost (Acts 1:14). Then he took the giant step of receiving the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues, and witnessing for the risen Christ to thousands of people (Acts 2:4ff). These steps prepared Peter to heal the man lame from birth (Acts 3:7). Then, Peter was prepared to go to prison for love of Jesus. Peter grew through these various steps to the point that he let the Lord heal people even through his shadow (Acts 5:15-16). Later, the Lord used Peter to heal a man who had been paralyzed for eight years (Acts 9:33-34). This was an immediate preparatory step toward raising Tabitha from the dead (Acts 9:40).
After raising the dead, Peter may seem to have reached the top of the steps. However, a higher step was the conversion of the Gentiles, beginning with Cornelius and his family (Acts 10:44). To a Jew, this was more unthinkable than raising from the dead. Peter took still more steps, as when the Lord freed him from death row shortly before his planned execution (Acts 12:11). Eventually, the Lord took Peter up several other flights of stairs - all the way to martyrdom and heaven.
Keep stepping with Jesus. Since one step leads to another, not stepping means cutting ourselves off from the future. Jesus says and keeps saying: "Step right up."
Prayer: Father, I will obey You by taking today's step so I can be in position to take tomorrow's step.
Promise: "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe; we are convinced that You are God's Holy One." -Jn 6:68-69
Praise: Elizabeth has followed Jesus every day for seventy-five years.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
AMAZING GRACE - One Bread, One Body, 4/15/2016
Friday, April 15, 2016
Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 117:1-2, John 6:52-59
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/041516.cfm
AMAZING GRACE
"Lord, I have heard from many sources about this man..." -Acts 9:13
Those who consider religion boring must not know the Lord God. He is constantly doing stupendous, amazing things.
* Jesus appeared to Saul, the fiercest opponent of Christians. With great power, Jesus converted him into the greatest evangelist (Acts 9:15ff).
* At the very time that some Catholics are losing faith in their Church, many Protestants are converting to the Catholic Church. Some Protestant pastors have even brought their entire congregations with them into the Church.
* Youth are populating the pro-life movement in large numbers, bringing new vigor and hope to veteran pro-lifers.
* Men's movements abound with testimonies of men set free from alcoholism, sexual sins, and other compulsions. Their marriages, families, and faith have been made new.
Have you ever felt that any individual or group is beyond God's power to change? Do you feel trapped in a situation that appears to have no way out? Is your hope fading? "Fix your eyes on Jesus" (Heb 3:1) and renew your hope in Him. The Lord is a God of wonders. "Nothing is more apt to confirm our faith and hope than holding it fixed in our minds that nothing is impossible with God" (Catechism, 274). His ways are incredibly far above our ways (Is 55:8-9). There is always hope, and "this hope will not leave us disappointed" (Rm 5:5). "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Cor 2:9).
Prayer: Jesus, You can do immeasurably more than I ask or imagine (Eph 3:20). Give me great confidence in You (2 Cor 3:4).
Promise: "He who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood has life eternal, and I will raise him up on the last day." -Jn 6:54
Praise: Margaret's son returned to the Faith. She praises Jesus every day for this blessing.
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Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 117:1-2, John 6:52-59
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AMAZING GRACE
"Lord, I have heard from many sources about this man..." -Acts 9:13
Those who consider religion boring must not know the Lord God. He is constantly doing stupendous, amazing things.
* Jesus appeared to Saul, the fiercest opponent of Christians. With great power, Jesus converted him into the greatest evangelist (Acts 9:15ff).
* At the very time that some Catholics are losing faith in their Church, many Protestants are converting to the Catholic Church. Some Protestant pastors have even brought their entire congregations with them into the Church.
* Youth are populating the pro-life movement in large numbers, bringing new vigor and hope to veteran pro-lifers.
* Men's movements abound with testimonies of men set free from alcoholism, sexual sins, and other compulsions. Their marriages, families, and faith have been made new.
Have you ever felt that any individual or group is beyond God's power to change? Do you feel trapped in a situation that appears to have no way out? Is your hope fading? "Fix your eyes on Jesus" (Heb 3:1) and renew your hope in Him. The Lord is a God of wonders. "Nothing is more apt to confirm our faith and hope than holding it fixed in our minds that nothing is impossible with God" (Catechism, 274). His ways are incredibly far above our ways (Is 55:8-9). There is always hope, and "this hope will not leave us disappointed" (Rm 5:5). "Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Cor 2:9).
Prayer: Jesus, You can do immeasurably more than I ask or imagine (Eph 3:20). Give me great confidence in You (2 Cor 3:4).
Promise: "He who feeds on My flesh and drinks My blood has life eternal, and I will raise him up on the last day." -Jn 6:54
Praise: Margaret's son returned to the Faith. She praises Jesus every day for this blessing.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
HEAVENLY FOOD - One Bread, One Body, 4/14/2016
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20, John 6:44-51
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HEAVENLY FOOD
"Your ancestors ate manna in the desert, but they died. This is the Bread that comes down from heaven for a man to eat and never die." -John 6:49-50
When it comes to food, God provides and man derides. God gave Adam and Eve all kinds of good food in the garden of Eden (Gn 2:16). Sadly, their craving to eat beyond what God provided led to mankind's downfall (Gn 3:6).
God then provided miraculous manna to the Israelites when they were stranded in the desert (Ex 16:14ff). He "furnished them bread from heaven, ready to hand, untoiled-for, endowed with all delights and conforming to every taste" (Wis 16:20). The manna even "was blended to whatever flavor each one wished"! (Wis 16:21) All this revealed God's sweetness toward His children (Wis 16:21). However, the Israelites in the desert soon wearied of this miraculous, tasty fare. They were "disgusted with this wretched food" (Nm 21:5) that God provided. They wanted meat, fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic (Nm 11:4-5).
Then, God once again provided His children with miraculous Bread from heaven. The infant Jesus came down from heaven and was placed in a manger, which is a feeding trough. This intimates that Jesus is Food. His "flesh is real food" (Jn 6:55). To make it unmistakable, Jesus proclaims: "I am the Bread of Life...I Myself am the Living Bread come down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread he shall live forever; the bread I will give is My flesh, for the life of the world" (Jn 6:48, 51). Jesus in the Eucharist is God's ultimate banquet. Will we reject this heavenly food? Or, will we gratefully eat what God provides?
Prayer: Father, may what enters and leaves my mouth be totally under Your lordship.
Promise: "Philip launched out with this Scripture passage as his starting point, telling him the good news of Jesus." -Acts 8:35
Praise: After several years of meeting Jesus at Mass on his lunch hour, John entered the seminary and became a priest.
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Thursday, April 14, 2016
Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20, John 6:44-51
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HEAVENLY FOOD
"Your ancestors ate manna in the desert, but they died. This is the Bread that comes down from heaven for a man to eat and never die." -John 6:49-50
When it comes to food, God provides and man derides. God gave Adam and Eve all kinds of good food in the garden of Eden (Gn 2:16). Sadly, their craving to eat beyond what God provided led to mankind's downfall (Gn 3:6).
God then provided miraculous manna to the Israelites when they were stranded in the desert (Ex 16:14ff). He "furnished them bread from heaven, ready to hand, untoiled-for, endowed with all delights and conforming to every taste" (Wis 16:20). The manna even "was blended to whatever flavor each one wished"! (Wis 16:21) All this revealed God's sweetness toward His children (Wis 16:21). However, the Israelites in the desert soon wearied of this miraculous, tasty fare. They were "disgusted with this wretched food" (Nm 21:5) that God provided. They wanted meat, fish, cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions, and garlic (Nm 11:4-5).
Then, God once again provided His children with miraculous Bread from heaven. The infant Jesus came down from heaven and was placed in a manger, which is a feeding trough. This intimates that Jesus is Food. His "flesh is real food" (Jn 6:55). To make it unmistakable, Jesus proclaims: "I am the Bread of Life...I Myself am the Living Bread come down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread he shall live forever; the bread I will give is My flesh, for the life of the world" (Jn 6:48, 51). Jesus in the Eucharist is God's ultimate banquet. Will we reject this heavenly food? Or, will we gratefully eat what God provides?
Prayer: Father, may what enters and leaves my mouth be totally under Your lordship.
Promise: "Philip launched out with this Scripture passage as his starting point, telling him the good news of Jesus." -Acts 8:35
Praise: After several years of meeting Jesus at Mass on his lunch hour, John entered the seminary and became a priest.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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