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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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday KNOW NEW OR NO NEW
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"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
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"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
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"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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· Who Am I in Christ?
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"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
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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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
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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
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Pvs for Monday!!!!
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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
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as well as covering the entire New Testament thru Revelation.
Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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Small Christian Community Resources
Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
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Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Building Small Christian Communities (Guide Book)
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Bible Telephone Line
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:
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THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
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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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