March 18th, 5th Sunday of Lent
This Monday, Lord, we celebrate a hero of faith, trust and love.
A man who set aside his own desires, and trusted in You to give him the strength to really die to
self, and let You, through the power of the Holy Spirit, lead them to life in You.
Jesus, St. Joseph was a humble carpenter, and yet You made him into a man of very strong faith.
Oh Christ, please give us the strength, to really see and to let You lead us through life as You
lead the Holy Family.
Let us trust that all things work to good for those who love You.
Let us give our lives to You, and You alone, and Lord protect us all from the evil ones and their
false promises of happiness.
Let us worship and adore You with all that we are, and fill within us all that is needed, to let
You be the true guide into and through the Holy Spirit and Your church.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday CROSS-WORD
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"I - once I am lifted up from earth - will draw all men to Myself." -John 12:32
The Lord promised us a new covenant (Jer 31:31). Jesus called it the covenant in His blood
(Mt 26:28). Jesus "became the Source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him" by learning
"obedience from what He suffered" (Heb 5:9, 8). "Unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and
dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit" (Jn 12:24). Once
Jesus was lifted up on the cross, He began to draw all people to Himself (Jn 12:32). Jesus' bloody
suffering and death on the cross established the new covenant, gave us salvation, and continues to
bear the fruit of evangelization by drawing all people to Him.
When we think of Jesus' cross and our daily crosses (Lk 9:23), our souls are troubled (Jn 12:27).
Like Jesus, we are tempted to pray that we will be saved from the cross rather than saved by the
cross (Jn 12:27). Yet it is for the cross that we have come to this hour (Jn 12:27). Therefore,
let us embrace the cross and determine to "speak of nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified"
(1 Cor 2:2). Pray with St. Francis of Assisi: "We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You because
by Your holy cross You have redeemed the world." "May I never boast of anything but the cross of
our Lord Jesus Christ!" (Gal 6:14)
Prayer: Father, I will stay "near the cross" (see Jn 19:25).
Promise: "In the days when He was in the flesh, He offered prayers and supplications with loud
cries and tears to God, Who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His
reverence." -Heb 5:7
Praise: Praise You, Jesus, the crucified Resurrection and Life (Jn 11:25). You are "the Author of
Life" (Acts 3:15).
Monday JOSEPH: AN UPWARDLY MOBILE MAN
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"[Joseph] did as the angel of the Lord had directed him." -Matthew 1:24
Tuesday ARE YOU GOING TO COMPLAIN FOREVER?
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"With their patience worn out by the journey, the people complained." -Numbers 21:4-5
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Lord, thank you for the blessings. May we grow to love You more and more each day.
(Anonymous, , 3/17/2018 7:53:52 PM)
Heavenly Father thank you so much for blessing myself and my brother with this great opportunity that
has presented itself! Thank you my Lord, in jesus mighty name I give thanks. amen!
(Fernando, IL, , 3/17/2018 6:52:20 PM)
Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Friends and Family of Saints Francis and Clare, Children of Mary:
Asking for your wonderful powerful and loving prayer support for all of the following critically
important needs: For Father Brad: Please fully loosen up his bowels so he can void completely, totally
and REGULARLY--Fr. Brad has been in a rehab center for 6 days now and has been unable to go to the
bathroom properly and completely. He is totally blocked up--but the doctors and medical people there
don't feel that there is any cause for concern. He is very sick to his stomach due to this blockage
and back up of fecal material and needs to go "NOW" and fully to defecate and also to bring complete
and normal "REGULARITY" to his movements. This sounds all a bit too real and disgusting, however it is
totally true and Fr. Brad --who is over 80 years old--desperately needs our prayers to be completely
and permanently healed of this condition of blockage.
(Anonymous, , 3/17/2018 4:24:36 PM)
I ask for prayers for Andrea and her son Peter, who are both suffering much with a virus. I pray for
healing. Lord Jesus, please bring Your touch to them and heal their family. I trust you Lord. You know
how this little family serves You. They Love You and trust You.
(Henry, Illinois, , 3/17/2018 4:15:58 PM)
Please help Kendra have a great rest of trip. Please help our marriage. Thanks for all your blessings.
(Anonymous, , 3/17/2018 2:46:45 PM)
For all prayers posted, especially those with marriage issues. may they have a heart to heart
reconciliation talk. First with our Lord; then with each other..
(Anonymous, , 3/17/2018 2:30:53 PM)
My name is Danielle. My husband has filed for divorce but has finally agreed to try marriage counseling
one last time. Please pray for God to soften his heart and stop blaming me. That God would rekindle his
love for me. Pray for favor in our therapy sessions; that we will heal the wounds and resentment that
have poisoned our marriage. Pray that God gives me the right words to say and shows us both what we need
to do to heal the relationship. For the therapist's wisdom to help us. For divine intervention to
completely restore our marriage. That he will let go of past anger, hurt and resentments completely.
(Danielle Y., United States, 3/17/2018 1:01:19 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her from any
breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her home safely.
Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona , , 3/17/2018 12:24:16 PM)
We pray for the intercession of St. Patrick today to intercede for the people of Ireland that they reject
abortion. St. Patrick pray for the people of Ireland.
(Anonymous, , 3/17/2018 11:27:10 AM)
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Bible Telephone Line
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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
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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
BE ON FIRE FOR GOD
GOD'S PLAN
Next October ... the Synod of Bishops will meet to discuss the theme of young people and in particular
the relationship between young people, faith and vocation. There we will have a chance to consider
more deeply how, at the center of our life, is the call to joy that God addresses to us and how this
is "God's plan for men and women in every age"
(Synod of Bishops, ... Young People, The Faith and Vocational Discernment, Introduction).
NOT VICTIMS OF CHANCE
The ... World Day of Prayer for Vocations ... proclaims this good news to us, and in a decisive manner.
We are not victims of chance or swept up in a series of unconnected events; on the contrary, our life
and our presence in this world are the fruit of a divine vocation!
GOD IS WITH US
... The mystery of the Incarnation reminds us that God continually comes to encounter us. He is
God-with-us, who walks along the often dusty paths of our lives. He knows our anxious longing for love
and He calls us to joy.
(Source: Message for 2018 World Day of Vocations, dated 12/3/2017)
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