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Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1:1-4, 6, Luke 9:22-25
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"Jesus said to all: 'Whoever wishes to be My follower must deny his very self, take up his cross each day, and follow in My steps.' " -Luke 9:23
In the above Scripture verse, Jesus speaks of a three-part process to becoming His disciple:
* Deny ourselves. The first requirement of being a follower of Jesus, that is, His disciple, is to deny our very self. Self-denial is not unusual, even among non-Christians. "Athletes deny themselves all sorts of things. They do this to win a crown" (1 Cor 9:25). People deny themselves in order to make a fortune, build a business, etc. Of course, Jesus is referring to much more than acts of self-denial; He calls us to deny ourself at the deepest core of our being, so that our identity lies in Him alone.
* Take up your crosses daily. Again, this can be done by non-Christians. Caregivers, parents of disabled children, farmers, and others bear their crosses daily. Christ's followers are called to bear suffering and difficulties willingly, innocently, and with forgiving hearts.
* Follow in Jesus' steps. Following Jesus is what distinguishes the disciple. A disciple goes where Jesus goes, loves who He loves, and obeys His commandments. Jesus said: "Where I am, there will My servant be" (Jn 12:26). Jesus went without a place to lay His head (Lk 9:58) and chose the will of God rather than His own (Lk 22:42). He loved His enemies and even gave His life for them.
Deny your very self, take up your cross daily, and follow Jesus to and through the cross. Choose to be a disciple of Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I be Jesus' disciple and "make disciples" who may then make disciples of others (see Mt 28:19).
Promise: "Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live." -Dt 30:19
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
RE-LENT, RE-TURN AND REPENT - One Bread, One Body, 3/5/2014
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014, Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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RE-LENT, RE-TURN AND REPENT
"...relenting in punishment. Perhaps He will again relent and leave behind Him a blessing." -Joel 2:13-14
Joel proclaims in today's first Ash Wednesday reading that God will relent on the punishment we have earned by the wages of our sins (Rm 6:23), if we return to Him with our whole heart (Jl 2:12). As Lent begins, the Church urges us to implore God to relent and have mercy on us (Ps 51:3), forgive our sins, and bring us back to Him.
God also implores us to "re-lent," that is, to enter year after year into the spirit of Lent with our whole heart. He tells us through the prophet Joel to "re-turn" to Him and "quit" the ways of the world, even those which might be good (Jl 2:16), for His sake. Through the Church, He calls us to "turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel." We don't just turn away from worldly things; we turn to the Lord God.
Re-Lenting and re-turning must lead to repenting. During Lent, focus on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. With true sorrow, repent of your sins, confess them to the Lord, and let Him take away the guilt of your sin (see Ps 32:5). Repent of turning to the lifestyle of the world and the preoccupations of the flesh. Return to Him (Jl 2:13). Abandon yourself completely into this season of returning, repenting, and relenting. The Lord says: "Return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God" (Jl 2:12-13).
This year, don't simply go through the exercises and motions of Lent. Re-lent, repent, and re-turn to the Lord.
Prayer: Jesus, reconcile me to Your Father (2 Cor 5:20).
Promise: "Now is the acceptable time! Now is the day of salvation!" -2 Cor 6:2
Praise: During Lent, Bill, a vice-president in a large corporation, skips his daily lunch hour to go to noon Mass.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014, Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2, Psalm 51:3-6, 12-14, 17, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
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RE-LENT, RE-TURN AND REPENT
"...relenting in punishment. Perhaps He will again relent and leave behind Him a blessing." -Joel 2:13-14
Joel proclaims in today's first Ash Wednesday reading that God will relent on the punishment we have earned by the wages of our sins (Rm 6:23), if we return to Him with our whole heart (Jl 2:12). As Lent begins, the Church urges us to implore God to relent and have mercy on us (Ps 51:3), forgive our sins, and bring us back to Him.
God also implores us to "re-lent," that is, to enter year after year into the spirit of Lent with our whole heart. He tells us through the prophet Joel to "re-turn" to Him and "quit" the ways of the world, even those which might be good (Jl 2:16), for His sake. Through the Church, He calls us to "turn away from sin and believe in the Gospel." We don't just turn away from worldly things; we turn to the Lord God.
Re-Lenting and re-turning must lead to repenting. During Lent, focus on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. With true sorrow, repent of your sins, confess them to the Lord, and let Him take away the guilt of your sin (see Ps 32:5). Repent of turning to the lifestyle of the world and the preoccupations of the flesh. Return to Him (Jl 2:13). Abandon yourself completely into this season of returning, repenting, and relenting. The Lord says: "Return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning; rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God" (Jl 2:12-13).
This year, don't simply go through the exercises and motions of Lent. Re-lent, repent, and re-turn to the Lord.
Prayer: Jesus, reconcile me to Your Father (2 Cor 5:20).
Promise: "Now is the acceptable time! Now is the day of salvation!" -2 Cor 6:2
Praise: During Lent, Bill, a vice-president in a large corporation, skips his daily lunch hour to go to noon Mass.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
"JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON" - One Bread, One Body, 3/4/2014
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014, St. Casimir
1 Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1-4, Mark 10:28-31
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"JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"
"Do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in your ignorance." -1 Peter 1:14
Lent begins tomorrow with the ashes of Ash Wednesday. It's common to hear people plan parties for tonight with huge amounts of sweets and other pleasures. After all, the thinking goes, we won't be able to enjoy ourselves again until Easter.
It's true that Lent is a season to focus on acts of self-denial. Self-denial, however, is not unique to Christians. Athletes (1 Cor 9:25), pregnant women, soldiers (2 Tm 2:4), dieters, Buddhists, and others often perform heroic acts of self-denial that make giving up chocolate for the forty days of Lent pale in comparison.
Our Lenten sacrifices must help us grow deeply in our relationship with Jesus. Our Lenten crosses, when joined to the sufferings of Jesus (1 Pt 4:13; Col 1:24; Phil 1:29), become acts of penance and reparation. Will your Lenten self-denials simply be acts of self-improvement, or will they help you to "draw close to God" (Jas 4:8)? Is your goal to "make it" to Easter with no failures, or is your goal to be united with the crucified Jesus out of love for Him?
As for not being able to "enjoy ourselves" again until Easter, when we draw close to Jesus in a spirit of repentance, we will find a joy that is heavenly (Lk 15:7, 10), "full" (Jn 16:24), and "inexpressible" (1 Pt 1:8). No Mardi Gras party can begin to compare with sharing in Jesus' joy. So why wait until tomorrow to "draw close to God"? Turn to Jesus today.
Prayer: Jesus, may I be so consumed with love of You that I don't even notice the pleasures of the world.
Promise: "There is no one who has given up home, brothers or sisters, mother or father, children or property, for Me and for the gospel who will not receive in this present age a hundred times as many." -Mk 10:29-30
Praise: St. Casimir was a conscientious objector who even as a teenager lived a highly disciplined, severe lifestyle.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014, St. Casimir
1 Peter 1:10-16, Psalm 98:1-4, Mark 10:28-31
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"JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"
"Do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in your ignorance." -1 Peter 1:14
Lent begins tomorrow with the ashes of Ash Wednesday. It's common to hear people plan parties for tonight with huge amounts of sweets and other pleasures. After all, the thinking goes, we won't be able to enjoy ourselves again until Easter.
It's true that Lent is a season to focus on acts of self-denial. Self-denial, however, is not unique to Christians. Athletes (1 Cor 9:25), pregnant women, soldiers (2 Tm 2:4), dieters, Buddhists, and others often perform heroic acts of self-denial that make giving up chocolate for the forty days of Lent pale in comparison.
Our Lenten sacrifices must help us grow deeply in our relationship with Jesus. Our Lenten crosses, when joined to the sufferings of Jesus (1 Pt 4:13; Col 1:24; Phil 1:29), become acts of penance and reparation. Will your Lenten self-denials simply be acts of self-improvement, or will they help you to "draw close to God" (Jas 4:8)? Is your goal to "make it" to Easter with no failures, or is your goal to be united with the crucified Jesus out of love for Him?
As for not being able to "enjoy ourselves" again until Easter, when we draw close to Jesus in a spirit of repentance, we will find a joy that is heavenly (Lk 15:7, 10), "full" (Jn 16:24), and "inexpressible" (1 Pt 1:8). No Mardi Gras party can begin to compare with sharing in Jesus' joy. So why wait until tomorrow to "draw close to God"? Turn to Jesus today.
Prayer: Jesus, may I be so consumed with love of You that I don't even notice the pleasures of the world.
Promise: "There is no one who has given up home, brothers or sisters, mother or father, children or property, for Me and for the gospel who will not receive in this present age a hundred times as many." -Mk 10:29-30
Praise: St. Casimir was a conscientious objector who even as a teenager lived a highly disciplined, severe lifestyle.
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Monday, March 3, 2014
THE CROSS OF BEING RICH - One Bread, One Body, 3/3/2014
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Monday, March 3, 2014, St. Katharine Drexel
1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10, Mark 10:17-27
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THE CROSS OF BEING RICH
"The man's face fell. He went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, 'How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!' " -Mark 10:22-23
Most people in the USA are rich by historical and international standards. Whether or not we are rich, we are "falling into temptation and a trap" if we even want to be rich (1 Tm 6:9). We are letting ourselves "be captured by foolish and harmful desires which drag men down to ruin and destruction" (1 Tm 6:9). It's not wrong to be rich but wrong to want to be rich.
"It is easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" (Mk 10:25). Therefore, we should be reluctant to be rich and do so only if the Lord insists on it. If we are rich, we must be good and faithful servants of the Lord (Mt 25:21), Who is the Owner of all the possessions and money which He has entrusted to us. We must tithe, give alms, and give sacrificially. Some think this will prevent them from staying rich. However, the Lord always outgives us. So those rich who are good servants of the Lord often get richer (see Mt 25:28). Occasionally, the Lord will let a rich person divest themselves of their responsibilities of stewardship. He gives them more freedom and puts them in a position less dangerous to their salvation.
Therefore, give "good measure pressed down, shaken together, running over" (Lk 6:38). This may get you out of being rich. However, if giving makes you richer, take up your cross of being rich, responsible, and endangered, and be a faithful steward.
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to teach me (Jn 14:26) how to be poor (Mt 5:3).
Promise: "You may for a time have to suffer the distress of many trials; but this is so that your faith, which is more precious than the passing splendor of fire-tried gold, may by its genuineness lead to praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ appears." -1 Pt 1:6-7
Praise: St. Katharine used her great wealth to lead American Indians and African-Americans to new life and hope in Christ.
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Monday, March 3, 2014, St. Katharine Drexel
1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10, Mark 10:17-27
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THE CROSS OF BEING RICH
"The man's face fell. He went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, 'How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!' " -Mark 10:22-23
Most people in the USA are rich by historical and international standards. Whether or not we are rich, we are "falling into temptation and a trap" if we even want to be rich (1 Tm 6:9). We are letting ourselves "be captured by foolish and harmful desires which drag men down to ruin and destruction" (1 Tm 6:9). It's not wrong to be rich but wrong to want to be rich.
"It is easier for a camel to pass through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" (Mk 10:25). Therefore, we should be reluctant to be rich and do so only if the Lord insists on it. If we are rich, we must be good and faithful servants of the Lord (Mt 25:21), Who is the Owner of all the possessions and money which He has entrusted to us. We must tithe, give alms, and give sacrificially. Some think this will prevent them from staying rich. However, the Lord always outgives us. So those rich who are good servants of the Lord often get richer (see Mt 25:28). Occasionally, the Lord will let a rich person divest themselves of their responsibilities of stewardship. He gives them more freedom and puts them in a position less dangerous to their salvation.
Therefore, give "good measure pressed down, shaken together, running over" (Lk 6:38). This may get you out of being rich. However, if giving makes you richer, take up your cross of being rich, responsible, and endangered, and be a faithful steward.
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to teach me (Jn 14:26) how to be poor (Mt 5:3).
Promise: "You may for a time have to suffer the distress of many trials; but this is so that your faith, which is more precious than the passing splendor of fire-tried gold, may by its genuineness lead to praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ appears." -1 Pt 1:6-7
Praise: St. Katharine used her great wealth to lead American Indians and African-Americans to new life and hope in Christ.
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
PM eNewsletter The 8th Sunday of ordinary time
March 2nd 8th Sunday in ordinary time
Jesus, as we receive ashes this Wednesday, let it truly remind us
that we are born into this life as a pilgrim on a journey to get
us into true life, eternal life, with You.
Lord, let us see in the ashes, our reminder to life in, to and
through, You, in everything.
Let us see that we were baptized into kinship with You, and that
someday, we will enter that heavenly kingdom, where we will rejoice
and praise the triune God forever.
Jesus, let us never fear death, but see it as a natural progression
to get us into Your eternal presence.
Let us prepare for our home coming this Lent.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SOCIAL INSECURITY
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"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over you, His way of
holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33
Are you secure in God's love? Are you sure that, even if a mother forgets her infant, the
Lord would never forget you? (Is 49:15) If you lost your job, would you worry? If you
didn't know where your next meal was coming from, would you be upset? Do you believe that
your heavenly Father is a real Father Who provides for His family? Do you feel so insured
by being a child of God that having man's insurance would be superfluous or even a means of
doubting God's providence?
We can't serve two masters; we should not worry but trust God for our basic needs (Mt 6:24).
Many of today's Christians have placed themselves in the most insecure situation possible,
that is, depending on themselves for security.
Prayer: Jesus, may I lose my life so You can save me (Lk 9:24).
Promise: "The Lord is the One to judge me, so stop passing judgment before the time of His
return." -1 Cor 4:4-5
Praise: Praise You, Jesus! Your dependence on the Father set us free to abandon ourselves to
His care. Thank You, Father!
Monday THE CROSS OF BEING RICH
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"The man's face fell. He went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and
said to His disciples, 'How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!' " -Mark 10:22-23
Tuesday "JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"
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If we are not asking for the right things answer as if we were. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 3/1/2014 3:09:52 PM)
Dear Papa Jesus, please help me and guide me in my job applications, in my job interview, to
be turn out well-- I am need of a job. I am praying to you my worries/needs/finances. I pray
that my purchased orders from China and US will arrive shortly and safely to my home. I pray
to you the total healing of my broken marriage; that my husband will be more responsible
father and honor me as his wife. I pray that my daughter and my family will always be
healthy and strong. Lord God, kindly uplift me especially when I am depressed. And please
keep blessing me and my daughter. Amen
(KRISTINE Relieve JUNGAY, MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines, 3/1/2014 1:11:31 PM)
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pray for his conversion we bind all selfishness inside of his and we loosen truth
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3PM"HOUR OF MERCY." Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His
Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..Lent..Easter & Through out 2014.??PRAY FOR PEACE!!!
Our World is in great danger in 2014? PRAY FOR PEACE!!!
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 3/1/2014 11:54:43 AM)
In thanksgiving for all Fr. Al Lauer did by using the graces God gave him. May I not waste
any graces dear Jesus.
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Please pray that Peter whose wife is pregnant, and having a hard time will not leave her at
the time she needs him most with their 5year old to travel overseas. That the Holy Spirit
will empower him to seek God's view, and not be easily influenced by people, especially those
who give him false, and negative visions. Pray for the protection of my family, especially my
son from internal, and external battles.
(Ijeoma Okonkwo, Randolph, Ma, United States, 3/1/2014 5:27:55 AM)
Dear prayer warriors, Greetings to you in JESUS name I request you to please pray for my
mother MRS.KRISHNAWATI SINGH JAMES. Who is in the Railway hospital Delhi India for the past
four months? Doctors gave up but through prayers of the prayer warrior she came out of the
danger zone. Still she is in tracheostomy, for the suction of the phlegm in her lungs which
keeps coming. And badly infection in her lungs. Please pray that this may be removed and
she is able to breathe on her own lungs without any artificial oxygen. JESUS HEAL HER AND
TOUCH HER. PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. AMEN THANKS, NEELAM DANI
(neelam, nanital, uttrakhand, India, 3/1/2014 4:52:24 AM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
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MP3 4 You
The internet ministry for PM is highlighting our downloadable tapes online. The Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are featured as are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
Take a moment and check the link below
http://presentationministries.com/tapes/tape.asp?pubID=269
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Small Christian Communities
We believe the Lord is calling us to build hundreds of more communities by raising up
leaders who will form communities
PM's Small Christian Community Network
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
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Bible Telephone Line
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
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.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
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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
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF LIFE
"THANK THE LORD"
... Let us thank the Lord for the gift of life in all its forms, and at the same time let
us proclaim the Gospel of Life.
"POINTS OF MEDITATION"
... I would like to offer you three simple points of meditation for our faith: first, the
Bible reveals to us the Living God, the God who is life and the source of life; second,
Jesus Christ bestows life and the Holy Spirit maintains us in life; and third, following
God's way leads to life, whereas following idols leads to death.
REALITY SHOW
The Bible shows us the human drama in all its reality: good and evil, passion, sin and its
consequences. Whenever we want to assert ourselves, when we become wrapped up in our own
selfishness and put ourselves in the place of God, we end up spawning death.
(Source: Homily for "Evangelium Vitae" Day, June 16, 2013)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
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PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
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Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2014 RETREATS
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2014 RETREATS
· Women's Retreat: "Clothed with Strength and Dignity": Living in the Primacy of Grace (Mar 8)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
· The New Evangelization: Nothing is Impossible for God (May 2-4)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
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Jesus, as we receive ashes this Wednesday, let it truly remind us
that we are born into this life as a pilgrim on a journey to get
us into true life, eternal life, with You.
Lord, let us see in the ashes, our reminder to life in, to and
through, You, in everything.
Let us see that we were baptized into kinship with You, and that
someday, we will enter that heavenly kingdom, where we will rejoice
and praise the triune God forever.
Jesus, let us never fear death, but see it as a natural progression
to get us into Your eternal presence.
Let us prepare for our home coming this Lent.
Amen and Amen.
Thank you Lord, for loving us totally.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday SOCIAL INSECURITY
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=3/2/2014
"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over you, His way of
holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33
Are you secure in God's love? Are you sure that, even if a mother forgets her infant, the
Lord would never forget you? (Is 49:15) If you lost your job, would you worry? If you
didn't know where your next meal was coming from, would you be upset? Do you believe that
your heavenly Father is a real Father Who provides for His family? Do you feel so insured
by being a child of God that having man's insurance would be superfluous or even a means of
doubting God's providence?
We can't serve two masters; we should not worry but trust God for our basic needs (Mt 6:24).
Many of today's Christians have placed themselves in the most insecure situation possible,
that is, depending on themselves for security.
Prayer: Jesus, may I lose my life so You can save me (Lk 9:24).
Promise: "The Lord is the One to judge me, so stop passing judgment before the time of His
return." -1 Cor 4:4-5
Praise: Praise You, Jesus! Your dependence on the Father set us free to abandon ourselves to
His care. Thank You, Father!
Monday THE CROSS OF BEING RICH
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=3/3/2014
"The man's face fell. He went away sad, for he had many possessions. Jesus looked around and
said to His disciples, 'How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!' " -Mark 10:22-23
Tuesday "JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=3/4/2014
"Do not yield to the desires that once shaped you in your ignorance." -1 Peter 1:14
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries,
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Brochures
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This Week's Featured Brochures
· A Prophetic Lent
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· The Secret of Confession
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· Seek First the Kingdom
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekFirst.asp
Seek First the Kingdom (Mt. 6:33)
"Repent! The kingdom of God is at hand!" -Mk 1:15, our translation
Jesus told us to present His gospel by proclaiming that the kingdom
of God is at hand (Mt 10:7). He commanded us to seek first His
kingdom and then everything ..................................
· The Secret of Fasting
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· Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/LentRenewal.asp
Brochures by Topic
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests said
silently in our hearts. May your answers to our prayers bring praise and glory to your name.
If we are not asking for the right things answer as if we were. Thank you
(Jim, Wisconsin, 3/1/2014 3:09:52 PM)
Dear Papa Jesus, please help me and guide me in my job applications, in my job interview, to
be turn out well-- I am need of a job. I am praying to you my worries/needs/finances. I pray
that my purchased orders from China and US will arrive shortly and safely to my home. I pray
to you the total healing of my broken marriage; that my husband will be more responsible
father and honor me as his wife. I pray that my daughter and my family will always be
healthy and strong. Lord God, kindly uplift me especially when I am depressed. And please
keep blessing me and my daughter. Amen
(KRISTINE Relieve JUNGAY, MUNTINLUPA CITY, Philippines, 3/1/2014 1:11:31 PM)
please pray for my husband frank to be enlightened and to be converted and delivered please
pray for his conversion we bind all selfishness inside of his and we loosen truth
(Anonymous, 3/1/2014 12:00:48 PM)
3PM"HOUR OF MERCY." Broken & Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day & Night for His
Mercy & Peace Now & in the Days ahead..Lent..Easter & Through out 2014.??PRAY FOR PEACE!!!
Our World is in great danger in 2014? PRAY FOR PEACE!!!
(Bill and Carol, Broken & Exhausted Hearts..., United States, 3/1/2014 11:54:43 AM)
In thanksgiving for all Fr. Al Lauer did by using the graces God gave him. May I not waste
any graces dear Jesus.
(Anonymous, 3/1/2014 10:22:18 AM)
Please pray that Peter whose wife is pregnant, and having a hard time will not leave her at
the time she needs him most with their 5year old to travel overseas. That the Holy Spirit
will empower him to seek God's view, and not be easily influenced by people, especially those
who give him false, and negative visions. Pray for the protection of my family, especially my
son from internal, and external battles.
(Ijeoma Okonkwo, Randolph, Ma, United States, 3/1/2014 5:27:55 AM)
Dear prayer warriors, Greetings to you in JESUS name I request you to please pray for my
mother MRS.KRISHNAWATI SINGH JAMES. Who is in the Railway hospital Delhi India for the past
four months? Doctors gave up but through prayers of the prayer warrior she came out of the
danger zone. Still she is in tracheostomy, for the suction of the phlegm in her lungs which
keeps coming. And badly infection in her lungs. Please pray that this may be removed and
she is able to breathe on her own lungs without any artificial oxygen. JESUS HEAL HER AND
TOUCH HER. PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. AMEN THANKS, NEELAM DANI
(neelam, nanital, uttrakhand, India, 3/1/2014 4:52:24 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 are The Acts of the Apostles Part 1 thru 4, 1
Corinthians Part 1 & 2, and Romans Parts 1-3, thru Revelation. Also available, many MP3 formatted
Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15 minute Bible studies by Fr. Al Lauer.
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
New Technology for Bible Telephone Line Ministry
Local Numbers Double Practically Overnight!
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 19 years. Begun by Fr. Al
in 1991, it now continues with three teachers trained by him and by Presentation
Ministries. In cities where local numbers have been established, the BTL provides
callers with a short teaching on the readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24
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.
** Please check these listings as a number of changes have been made.**
Akron, OH 330-344-9180
Baltimore, MD 443-529-8282
Bismarck, ND 701-595-5300
Boston, MA 508-591-0911
Cincinnati, OH 513-823-3111
Cleveland, OH 440-572-4366
Columbus, OH 614-210-3111
Detroit, MI 734-418-9101
Ft. Worth, TX 817-203-3933
Indianapolis, IN 317-564-9292
Jupiter, FL 561-768-4321
Lexington, KY 859-554-1500
Long Island, NY 631-317-2200
Los Angeles, CA 323-984-7500
Louisville, KY 502-694-3131
Miami, FL 305-520-9922
Perryville, MO 573-513-8411
Putnam, CT 860-821-0411
Phoenix, AZ 480-630-3999
Pittsburgh, PA 412-228-0228
San Diego 619-272-6111
St. Augustine,FL 904-414-4142
St. Louis, MO 314-561-7411
Toledo, OH 419-318-2211
Toronto, ON CAN 647-723-9923
Ottawa, ON CAN 613-694-1257
Charlotte, NC 704-594-4811
________________________________________________
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/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official
teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
THE GIFT OF LIFE
"THANK THE LORD"
... Let us thank the Lord for the gift of life in all its forms, and at the same time let
us proclaim the Gospel of Life.
"POINTS OF MEDITATION"
... I would like to offer you three simple points of meditation for our faith: first, the
Bible reveals to us the Living God, the God who is life and the source of life; second,
Jesus Christ bestows life and the Holy Spirit maintains us in life; and third, following
God's way leads to life, whereas following idols leads to death.
REALITY SHOW
The Bible shows us the human drama in all its reality: good and evil, passion, sin and its
consequences. Whenever we want to assert ourselves, when we become wrapped up in our own
selfishness and put ourselves in the place of God, we end up spawning death.
(Source: Homily for "Evangelium Vitae" Day, June 16, 2013)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2014-01.asp?navlink=latest
________________________________________________
PM Ministry List
" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
some of our ministries.
Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2005Home.asp
Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople24-1.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter12-1.asp?navlink=latest
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
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2014 RETREATS
Online Registration
2014 RETREATS
· Women's Retreat: "Clothed with Strength and Dignity": Living in the Primacy of Grace (Mar 8)
· Close Encounters of the REAL Kind: the Seven Sacraments of Life (Apr 4-6)
· The New Evangelization: Nothing is Impossible for God (May 2-4)
Can you help us with the construction of the new Chapel and Retreat Center?
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/chapel.asp
More information and registration for the Bible Institute
http://presentationministries.com/bibleinst/bi2011Home.asp
http://presentationministries.com/pjdc/retreat.asp
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SOCIAL INSECURITY - One Bread, One Body, 3/2/2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014, 8th Sunday Ordinary Time
Isaiah 49:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030214.cfm
SOCIAL INSECURITY
"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33
Are you secure in God's love? Are you sure that, even if a mother forgets her infant, the Lord would never forget you? (Is 49:15) If you lost your job, would you worry? If you didn't know where your next meal was coming from, would you be upset? Do you believe that your heavenly Father is a real Father Who provides for His family? Do you feel so insured by being a child of God that having man's insurance would be superfluous or even a means of doubting God's providence?
We can't serve two masters; we should not worry but trust God for our basic needs (Mt 6:24). Many of today's Christians have placed themselves in the most insecure situation possible, that is, depending on themselves for security.
Prayer: Jesus, may I lose my life so You can save me (Lk 9:24).
Promise: "The Lord is the One to judge me, so stop passing judgment before the time of His return." -1 Cor 4:4-5
Praise: Praise You, Jesus! Your dependence on the Father set us free to abandon ourselves to His care. Thank You, Father!
(To stay focused on seeking first the Kingdom, read the Bible every day. We have several tape series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An Introduction to each Book of the Bible" is 32 audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or 17 video tapes starting with V-21.)
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 8, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Isaiah 49:14-15, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9, Matthew 6:24-34
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030214.cfm
SOCIAL INSECURITY
"Your heavenly Father knows all that you need. Seek first His kingship over you, His way of holiness, and all these things will be given you besides." -Matthew 6:32-33
Are you secure in God's love? Are you sure that, even if a mother forgets her infant, the Lord would never forget you? (Is 49:15) If you lost your job, would you worry? If you didn't know where your next meal was coming from, would you be upset? Do you believe that your heavenly Father is a real Father Who provides for His family? Do you feel so insured by being a child of God that having man's insurance would be superfluous or even a means of doubting God's providence?
We can't serve two masters; we should not worry but trust God for our basic needs (Mt 6:24). Many of today's Christians have placed themselves in the most insecure situation possible, that is, depending on themselves for security.
Prayer: Jesus, may I lose my life so You can save me (Lk 9:24).
Promise: "The Lord is the One to judge me, so stop passing judgment before the time of His return." -1 Cor 4:4-5
Praise: Praise You, Jesus! Your dependence on the Father set us free to abandon ourselves to His care. Thank You, Father!
(To stay focused on seeking first the Kingdom, read the Bible every day. We have several tape series to help you. "Overview of the Bible" is six audio tapes starting with AV 10A-1 or three video tapes starting with V-10A. "15-minute Bible Teaching - New Testament" is forty audio tapes starting with #700. "An Introduction to each Book of the Bible" is 32 audio tapes starting with AV 21-1 or 17 video tapes starting with V-21.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 8, 2013
The rescript is a declaration that a book or pamphlet is considered to be free of doctrinal or moral error. It is not implied that those who have granted ecclesial permission agree with the contents, opinions, or statements expressed.
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Saturday, March 1, 2014
"THIS IS THE DAY" - One Bread, One Body, 3/1/2014
Saturday, March 1, 2014
James 5:13-20, Psalm 141:1-3, 8, Mark 10:13-16
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030114.cfm
"THIS IS THE DAY"
"The fervent petition of a holy man is powerful indeed." -James 5:16
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it" (Ps 118:24). It's beyond our power to imagine what the Lord can do with this day (see Eph 3:20). He can make this day as eventful as a thousand years (2 Pt 3:8).
Today we can pray in faith and heal the sick (Jas 5:15). Like Elijah, today we can dramatically change our economy and government by the power of prophecy and prayer (see Jas 5:17-18). Today we can bring back sinners strayed from the truth. This will save them and us "from death and cancel a multitude of sins" (Jas 5:20).
Today "is the day of salvation!" (2 Cor 6:2) Today we can leap forward in our relationship with the Lord and our service to Him. We can go to sleep tonight and say we've never loved the Lord more than we do today. We can repent of every sin, obey every command, and grow more in this one day than we have grown in months. Today can be a day we'll never forget simply because we have decided to love the Lord today and every day with all our hearts, all our souls, all our strength, and all our minds (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, one day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere (Ps 84:11).
Promise: "I assure you that whoever does not accept the reign of God like a little child shall not take part in it." -Mk 10:15
Praise: Carol has taught hundreds of children the joys of the Faith in her years of teaching religious education.
(To know your salvation in Jesus, read the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79, "Biblical Counseling", AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or on video starting with V-13A.)
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Rescript: In accord with the "Code of Canon Law", I hereby grant my permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from February 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 8, 2013
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James 5:13-20, Psalm 141:1-3, 8, Mark 10:13-16
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030114.cfm
"THIS IS THE DAY"
"The fervent petition of a holy man is powerful indeed." -James 5:16
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it" (Ps 118:24). It's beyond our power to imagine what the Lord can do with this day (see Eph 3:20). He can make this day as eventful as a thousand years (2 Pt 3:8).
Today we can pray in faith and heal the sick (Jas 5:15). Like Elijah, today we can dramatically change our economy and government by the power of prophecy and prayer (see Jas 5:17-18). Today we can bring back sinners strayed from the truth. This will save them and us "from death and cancel a multitude of sins" (Jas 5:20).
Today "is the day of salvation!" (2 Cor 6:2) Today we can leap forward in our relationship with the Lord and our service to Him. We can go to sleep tonight and say we've never loved the Lord more than we do today. We can repent of every sin, obey every command, and grow more in this one day than we have grown in months. Today can be a day we'll never forget simply because we have decided to love the Lord today and every day with all our hearts, all our souls, all our strength, and all our minds (Lk 10:27).
Prayer: Father, one day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere (Ps 84:11).
Promise: "I assure you that whoever does not accept the reign of God like a little child shall not take part in it." -Mk 10:15
Praise: Carol has taught hundreds of children the joys of the Faith in her years of teaching religious education.
(To know your salvation in Jesus, read the Bible daily. For encouragement, order any or all of these audio or video tapes: "Ignorance of Scriptures is Ignorance of Christ", AV 82-1, V-82, "How to Pray the Bible" on audio AV 82-3 or on video V-82, "How to Read the Bible" on audio AV 46-3 or on video V-46, "Principles of Bible Interpretation", audio AV 79-1, video V-79, "Biblical Counseling", AV 13A-1, AV 13A-3, AV 13B-1 or on video starting with V-13A.)
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