Pentecost Novena Day 8 - Friday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 25:13-21
John 21:15-19
Be silent
Pray: Holy Spirit, produce in me Your fruit: love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
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Friday, May 13, 2016, Our Lady of Fatima, Pentecost Novena - Day 8
Acts 25:13-21, Psalm 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20, John 21:15-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051316.cfm
RESTORING LOVE
"A third time Jesus asked him, 'Simon, son of John, do you love Me?' " -John 21:17
How mercifully and graciously (Ex 34:6) Jesus treated Peter by the lakeshore! Consider the mercy of Jesus:
* Peter denied Jesus three times.Jesus allowed Peter to undo each denial with three professions of love (Jn 21:15-17).
* Peter denied Jesus by a charcoal fire (Jn 18:18ff). Jesus recreated the scene of denial with another charcoal fire (Jn 21:9), bringing healing to Peter's deepest feelings of shame.
* Jesus could have forgiven Peter privately. However, He chose to restore Peter in front of the disciples, giving Peter renewed credibility and authority in their eyes.
* Jesus once told Peter that if he knew his Master's wishes but did not prepare to fulfill them, he would be severely punished (Lk 12:47). Yet Jesus showered Peter with mercy (Jn 21:6) and hospitality (Jn 21:13) rather than punishment when Peter turned his back on his Master's call.
* Jesus once again placed His trust in Peter to feed His lambs. He could have chosen another apostle to replace Peter, but Jesus was faithful to Peter and He is faithful to us.
Jesus' love covered a multitude of St. Peter's sins (1 Pt 4:8). As we approach Pentecost, let us ask Jesus to pour out His love in our hearts through the Holy Spirit He sends to us (Rm 5:5).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, produce in us the fruit of love (Gal 5:22). May we constantly feed Your lambs with the Scriptures.
Promise: "As the heavens are high above the earth, so surpassing is His kindness toward those who fear Him." -Ps 103:11
Praise: Mary appeared in Fatima, named for Mohammed's daughter. This attracts many Muslims.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
FROM BAD TIMES COME THE BEST TIMES - One Bread, One Body, 5/12/2016
Pentecost Novena Day 7 - Thursday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
John 17:20-26
Be silent:
Pray: Jesus, baptize me, that is, immerse me in the Holy Spirit and in the fire of purification (Matthew 3:11).
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Thursday, May 12, 2016, Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras, Pentecost Novena - Day 7
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, John 17:20-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051216.cfm
FROM BAD TIMES COME THE BEST TIMES
"Just as you have given testimony to Me here in Jerusalem, so must you do in Rome." -Acts 23:11
Do you think you're having a bad week? Compare your worst week to St. Paul's bad week. Paul was quietly praying in the Temple. Some antagonistic Jews who knew Paul from Asia recognized him and "began to stir up the whole crowd there. They seized him" (Acts 21:27). The whole city came after Paul (Acts 21:30). "Attempts were being made on his life" (Acts 21:31). Soldiers "arrested Paul and had him bound with double irons" (Acts 21:33). A crowd followed Paul, "shouting, 'Kill him! Kill him!' " (Acts 21:36) A little later, the crowd again "began to shout, 'Kill him! Rid the earth of the likes of him! He isn't worthy to live!' " (Acts 22:22) Subsequently, in a trial before the Sanhedrin, Paul was nearly torn to pieces (Acts 23:10).
At this low point, Jesus appeared to Paul that night and encouraged him. Jesus then commissioned Paul to testify to Him in Rome (Acts 23:11), which represented "the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The Lord used these traumatic disasters to orchestrate Paul's mission to Rome, the center of power at the time.
When the sky is falling around you, "keep up your courage!" (Acts 23:11) Though you may not be able to see it, your own Rome might be just around the corner. God can transform the present disasters into far-reaching, earth-shaking triumphs.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, light Your fire on the earth (Lk 12:49), even if that means I have to be tried in that fire (1 Pt 1:6-7).
Promise: "Father, all those You gave me I would have in My company where I am, to see this glory of Mine." -Jn 17:24
Praise: Fourteen-year-old St. Pancras courageously refused to deny his Lord and was beheaded for his faith in Jesus.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
John 17:20-26
Be silent:
Pray: Jesus, baptize me, that is, immerse me in the Holy Spirit and in the fire of purification (Matthew 3:11).
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Thursday, May 12, 2016, Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras, Pentecost Novena - Day 7
Acts 22:30; 23:6-11, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, John 17:20-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051216.cfm
FROM BAD TIMES COME THE BEST TIMES
"Just as you have given testimony to Me here in Jerusalem, so must you do in Rome." -Acts 23:11
Do you think you're having a bad week? Compare your worst week to St. Paul's bad week. Paul was quietly praying in the Temple. Some antagonistic Jews who knew Paul from Asia recognized him and "began to stir up the whole crowd there. They seized him" (Acts 21:27). The whole city came after Paul (Acts 21:30). "Attempts were being made on his life" (Acts 21:31). Soldiers "arrested Paul and had him bound with double irons" (Acts 21:33). A crowd followed Paul, "shouting, 'Kill him! Kill him!' " (Acts 21:36) A little later, the crowd again "began to shout, 'Kill him! Rid the earth of the likes of him! He isn't worthy to live!' " (Acts 22:22) Subsequently, in a trial before the Sanhedrin, Paul was nearly torn to pieces (Acts 23:10).
At this low point, Jesus appeared to Paul that night and encouraged him. Jesus then commissioned Paul to testify to Him in Rome (Acts 23:11), which represented "the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The Lord used these traumatic disasters to orchestrate Paul's mission to Rome, the center of power at the time.
When the sky is falling around you, "keep up your courage!" (Acts 23:11) Though you may not be able to see it, your own Rome might be just around the corner. God can transform the present disasters into far-reaching, earth-shaking triumphs.
Prayer: Holy Spirit, light Your fire on the earth (Lk 12:49), even if that means I have to be tried in that fire (1 Pt 1:6-7).
Promise: "Father, all those You gave me I would have in My company where I am, to see this glory of Mine." -Jn 17:24
Praise: Fourteen-year-old St. Pancras courageously refused to deny his Lord and was beheaded for his faith in Jesus.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016
TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES - One Bread, One Body, 5/11/2016
Pentecost Novena Day 6 - Wednesday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 20:28-38
John 17:11-19
Be silent
Pray: Spirit of truth, consecrate me by means of truth. By obedience to the truth may I be purified for a genuine love of my brothers and sisters (1 Peter 1:22). I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016, Pentecost Novena - Day 6
Acts 20:28-38, Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36, John 17:11-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051116.cfm
TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES
"I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to guard them from the evil one." -John 17:15
We follow the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth (Jn 16:13). "Since we live by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's lead" (Gal 5:25). As we receive the Spirit ever more deeply during the Pentecost Novena and on Pentecost Sunday, the Spirit will guide us to all truth, if we allow Him (Jn 16:13). We will be prompted to speak the truth in love (see Eph 4:15).
Throughout history, there have always been those who pervert the truth, and so we are compelled to proclaim the truth and defend it, whether in words, actions, or lifestyles. The enemies of the truth will oppose us. Jesus is not going to take us out of the world to shield us from such attacks (Jn 17:15). He places us in the world, like wheat among the weeds (Mt 13:29), to love and convert the weeds, that is, the enemies of the truth.
It is vital to defend the truth and, probably even more important in God's eyes (see Lk 15:7, 10), to lead people to repentance and salvation in Christ. Speak and live the truth in love (Eph 4:15). "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22), the Spirit of Truth.
Prayer: Father, may I never "do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth" (2 Cor 13:8).
Promise: "I commend you now to the Lord, and to that gracious word of His which can enlarge you, and give you a share among all who are consecrated to Him." -Acts 20:32
Praise: Denise answered the call to become a Secular Franciscan, like St. Francis, in but not of the world (see Jn 15:19).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Come adore Jesus at our annual "Forty Hours Devotion and Family Campout" on June 17-19. This event will light the fire of the Holy Spirit in you as you bask in the radiance of His Eucharistic Presence. Enjoy family, fellowship, games, campfires, Christian Community, and the "world's greatest omelet." Call 937-587-5464, see our website, or email retreats@presentationministries.com to register or for more information.)
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 20:28-38
John 17:11-19
Be silent
Pray: Spirit of truth, consecrate me by means of truth. By obedience to the truth may I be purified for a genuine love of my brothers and sisters (1 Peter 1:22). I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016, Pentecost Novena - Day 6
Acts 20:28-38, Psalm 68:29-30, 33-36, John 17:11-19
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051116.cfm
TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES
"I do not ask You to take them out of the world, but to guard them from the evil one." -John 17:15
We follow the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth (Jn 16:13). "Since we live by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's lead" (Gal 5:25). As we receive the Spirit ever more deeply during the Pentecost Novena and on Pentecost Sunday, the Spirit will guide us to all truth, if we allow Him (Jn 16:13). We will be prompted to speak the truth in love (see Eph 4:15).
Throughout history, there have always been those who pervert the truth, and so we are compelled to proclaim the truth and defend it, whether in words, actions, or lifestyles. The enemies of the truth will oppose us. Jesus is not going to take us out of the world to shield us from such attacks (Jn 17:15). He places us in the world, like wheat among the weeds (Mt 13:29), to love and convert the weeds, that is, the enemies of the truth.
It is vital to defend the truth and, probably even more important in God's eyes (see Lk 15:7, 10), to lead people to repentance and salvation in Christ. Speak and live the truth in love (Eph 4:15). "Receive the Holy Spirit" (Jn 20:22), the Spirit of Truth.
Prayer: Father, may I never "do anything against the truth, but only for the sake of the truth" (2 Cor 13:8).
Promise: "I commend you now to the Lord, and to that gracious word of His which can enlarge you, and give you a share among all who are consecrated to Him." -Acts 20:32
Praise: Denise answered the call to become a Secular Franciscan, like St. Francis, in but not of the world (see Jn 15:19).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Come adore Jesus at our annual "Forty Hours Devotion and Family Campout" on June 17-19. This event will light the fire of the Holy Spirit in you as you bask in the radiance of His Eucharistic Presence. Enjoy family, fellowship, games, campfires, Christian Community, and the "world's greatest omelet." Call 937-587-5464, see our website, or email retreats@presentationministries.com to register or for more information.)
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Monday, May 9, 2016
A FINISH THAT SHINES - One Bread, One Body, 5/10/2016
Pentecost Novena Day 5 - Tuesday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 20:17-27
John 17:1-11
Be silent
Pray: Father, send the Holy Spirit to give me the power to be a witness for Jesus. May I not be ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16). I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016, St. Damien of Molokai, Pentecost Novena - Day 5
Acts 20:17-27, Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21, John 17:1-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051016.cfm
A FINISH THAT SHINES
"I put no value on my life if only I can finish my race and complete the service to which I have been assigned by the Lord Jesus." -Acts 20:24
Jesus focused on finishing. In today's Gospel, He tells His Father: "I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do" (Jn 17:4). When Jesus faithfully completed His suffering on the cross, He took the occasion, despite His pain, to exclaim: "Now it is finished" (Jn 19:30). Finishing what He started was important to Jesus.
St. Paul also focused on finishing, saying: "I give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead. My entire attention is on the finish line as I run toward the prize to which God calls me - life on high in Christ Jesus. All of us who are spiritually mature must have this attitude" (Phil 3:13-15). Near the end of his life, Paul exclaimed: "I have finished the race" (2 Tm 4:7). Finishing what He started was important to Paul (Acts 20:24).
Starting to serve the Lord but not finishing tarnishes the image of both God and us. Jesus says: "If one of you decides to build a tower, will he not first sit down and calculate the outlay to see if he has enough money to complete the project? He will do that for fear of laying the foundation and then not being able to complete the work; for all who saw it would jeer at him, saying, 'That man began to build what he could not finish' " (Lk 14:28-30).
The Pentecost novena is half-finished. Let's pray intensely, finish strongly, and joyfully receive the Spirit on Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, bring Your work in me to completion (Phil 1:6).
Promise: "Blessed day by day be the Lord, Who bears our burdens; God, Who is our Salvation." -Ps 68:20
Praise: St. Damien gave his life serving his Shepherd's lost sheep, becoming one of them. "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 20:17-27
John 17:1-11
Be silent
Pray: Father, send the Holy Spirit to give me the power to be a witness for Jesus. May I not be ashamed of the gospel (Romans 1:16). I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2016, St. Damien of Molokai, Pentecost Novena - Day 5
Acts 20:17-27, Psalm 68:10-11, 20-21, John 17:1-11
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051016.cfm
A FINISH THAT SHINES
"I put no value on my life if only I can finish my race and complete the service to which I have been assigned by the Lord Jesus." -Acts 20:24
Jesus focused on finishing. In today's Gospel, He tells His Father: "I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do" (Jn 17:4). When Jesus faithfully completed His suffering on the cross, He took the occasion, despite His pain, to exclaim: "Now it is finished" (Jn 19:30). Finishing what He started was important to Jesus.
St. Paul also focused on finishing, saying: "I give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead. My entire attention is on the finish line as I run toward the prize to which God calls me - life on high in Christ Jesus. All of us who are spiritually mature must have this attitude" (Phil 3:13-15). Near the end of his life, Paul exclaimed: "I have finished the race" (2 Tm 4:7). Finishing what He started was important to Paul (Acts 20:24).
Starting to serve the Lord but not finishing tarnishes the image of both God and us. Jesus says: "If one of you decides to build a tower, will he not first sit down and calculate the outlay to see if he has enough money to complete the project? He will do that for fear of laying the foundation and then not being able to complete the work; for all who saw it would jeer at him, saying, 'That man began to build what he could not finish' " (Lk 14:28-30).
The Pentecost novena is half-finished. Let's pray intensely, finish strongly, and joyfully receive the Spirit on Pentecost.
Prayer: Father, bring Your work in me to completion (Phil 1:6).
Promise: "Blessed day by day be the Lord, Who bears our burdens; God, Who is our Salvation." -Ps 68:20
Praise: St. Damien gave his life serving his Shepherd's lost sheep, becoming one of them. "There is no greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends" (Jn 15:13).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Sunday, May 8, 2016
"RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Jn 20:22) - One Bread, One Body, 5/9/2016
Pentecost Novena Day 4 - Monday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 19:1-8
John 16:29-33
Be silent
Pray: Father, may the Holy Spirit come down on me so that I will speak in tongues and utter prophecies. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Monday, May 9, 2016, Pentecost Novena - Day 4
Acts 19:1-8, Psalm 68:2-7, John 16:29-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050916.cfm
"RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Jn 20:22)
"We have not so much as heard that there is a Holy Spirit." -Acts 19:2
Despite years of quality Catholic education, including receiving the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, I never gave much thought to the Holy Spirit. By God's grace, I stumbled upon a Life in the Spirit seminar at the age of twenty-one. Scripture passages I had often heard but never grasped suddenly came alive as Catholic men and women shared their experiences of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit taught me through them and made everything new and alive (2 Cor 5:17). It was as if I had never heard of the Holy Spirit before (Acts 19:2). People laid hands on me (see Acts 19:6) and I rejoiced to receive the Holy Spirit in a deep, personal, and life-changing way. Alleluia!
I might never have received the Spirit like this if not for people who cared enough to share the Spirit with me, teach me, and pray with me to receive the Spirit. Likewise, twelve Ephesian men received the Holy Spirit because St. Paul was not ashamed to share the Spirit with them and lay hands on them (Acts 19:6).
It is generally God's plan to pass on the Holy Spirit through personal ministry. Many people might never come to know and receive the Holy Spirit if they don't come to know you. As St. Teresa of Avila said, God has no hands but your hands. During this Pentecost novena, offer your heart and hands to the Lord as instruments for the Holy Spirit (see Rm 6:13). Sow in the seed-ground of the Spirit, and reap a harvest of eternal life (Gal 6:8).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, flow through me like a living stream, bringing new life and healing to many (Jn 7:38; Ez 47:1ff).
Promise: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world." -Jn 16:33
Praise: Alice prays for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on her neighbors.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Acts 19:1-8
John 16:29-33
Be silent
Pray: Father, may the Holy Spirit come down on me so that I will speak in tongues and utter prophecies. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Monday, May 9, 2016, Pentecost Novena - Day 4
Acts 19:1-8, Psalm 68:2-7, John 16:29-33
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050916.cfm
"RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Jn 20:22)
"We have not so much as heard that there is a Holy Spirit." -Acts 19:2
Despite years of quality Catholic education, including receiving the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, I never gave much thought to the Holy Spirit. By God's grace, I stumbled upon a Life in the Spirit seminar at the age of twenty-one. Scripture passages I had often heard but never grasped suddenly came alive as Catholic men and women shared their experiences of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit taught me through them and made everything new and alive (2 Cor 5:17). It was as if I had never heard of the Holy Spirit before (Acts 19:2). People laid hands on me (see Acts 19:6) and I rejoiced to receive the Holy Spirit in a deep, personal, and life-changing way. Alleluia!
I might never have received the Spirit like this if not for people who cared enough to share the Spirit with me, teach me, and pray with me to receive the Spirit. Likewise, twelve Ephesian men received the Holy Spirit because St. Paul was not ashamed to share the Spirit with them and lay hands on them (Acts 19:6).
It is generally God's plan to pass on the Holy Spirit through personal ministry. Many people might never come to know and receive the Holy Spirit if they don't come to know you. As St. Teresa of Avila said, God has no hands but your hands. During this Pentecost novena, offer your heart and hands to the Lord as instruments for the Holy Spirit (see Rm 6:13). Sow in the seed-ground of the Spirit, and reap a harvest of eternal life (Gal 6:8).
Prayer: Holy Spirit, flow through me like a living stream, bringing new life and healing to many (Jn 7:38; Ez 47:1ff).
Promise: "I tell you all this that in Me you may find peace. You will suffer in the world. But take courage! I have overcome the world." -Jn 16:33
Praise: Alice prays for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on her neighbors.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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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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PM eNewsletter Ascension of the Lord
May 8th Ascension of the Lord
This week, Jesus, we celebrate Your ascension into heaven.
Christ, You told us that You would be with us always and that You would send us the
paraclete, Your Holy Spirit.
Please Jesus, as You are now in heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father, continue
to intercede for us and continue to shower down upon us Your graces, that we may live and
love in, to and through You.
Let Your spirit fill us with love, joy and peace.
Let us all be amazed at the continued love that You shower down upon us.
Let us all ask that Your spirit come and renew us.
Let us all do the novena to the Holy Spirit, that we will all be renewed.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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"As He blessed, He left them, and was taken up to heaven." -Luke 24:51
Jesus ascended in "mid-blessing." The apostles responded by "blessing God"
(Lk 24:53, our transl). These are the final words of Luke's Gospel. The last word for
Luke is that the ascended Christ is blessing us for which we are blessing Him. "When
He ascended on high, He...gave gifts to men" (Eph 4:8; see Ps 68:19) "that He might
fill all men with His gifts" (Eph 4:10). When Jesus ascended, He fulfilled the
prophecy: "From this day, I will bless!" (Hg 2:19) Therefore, "bless the Lord, O my
soul; and all my being, bless His holy name" (Ps 103:1).
To receive the blessings of the ascended Christ, let us together devote ourselves to
constant prayer (Acts 1:14). Let us fervently pray the first of all novenas, the
Pentecost novena. Jesus will bless us with the Holy Spirit of blessing. "Within a few
days" we will be renewed in the power of the Spirit (Acts 1:5). Blessed are those who
worship the ascended Christ and pray for a new Pentecost. Blessed are those "baptized
with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5). In the ascended Christ, be blessed, "be a blessing"
(Gn 12:2), and "bless the Lord at all times" (Ps 34:2).
Prayer: Father, bless me beyond anything I can imagine.
Promise: "May He enlighten your innermost vision that you may know the great hope to which
He has called you, the wealth of His glorious heritage to be distributed among the members
of the Church, and the immeasurable scope of His power in us who believe." -Eph 1:18-19
Praise: Praise the ascended and risen Lord Jesus, King of all heaven and earth! Alleluia!
Monday "RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Jn 20:22)
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"We have not so much as heard that there is a Holy Spirit." -Acts 19:2
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Father, we ask that You go before our daughter EB and surround her with Your Love and
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Blessed Mother Mary, I Love YOU! To all women who have chosen the vocation of
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Lord, our daughter is mad at us. We were put in a position of having to choose and we
chose to help the weaker one. She has nothing to do with us. She has changed phone
numbers so we can't call her or the kids. Our hearts are so broken. Life is not the
same and I'm beginning to get bitter. I don't want to be like that but I've tried
emailing, texting, calling and no response. The grandchildren are afraid to speak to
us when we see them at church or just out anywhere. I did everything for my daughter.
I did without so she could have everything. I took care of all her children year round
for almost 20 years. Now that the youngest doesn't need watching over, she decides she
doesn't need us anymore. Please Father have mercy on us and her and the children.
Break this silence and help us become a family again. Please...In Jesus name I pray.
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GOD'S MERCY
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 called to experience at first hand.
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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This week, Jesus, we celebrate Your ascension into heaven.
Christ, You told us that You would be with us always and that You would send us the
paraclete, Your Holy Spirit.
Please Jesus, as You are now in heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father, continue
to intercede for us and continue to shower down upon us Your graces, that we may live and
love in, to and through You.
Let Your spirit fill us with love, joy and peace.
Let us all be amazed at the continued love that You shower down upon us.
Let us all ask that Your spirit come and renew us.
Let us all do the novena to the Holy Spirit, that we will all be renewed.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday BLESSED ARE YOU
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"As He blessed, He left them, and was taken up to heaven." -Luke 24:51
Jesus ascended in "mid-blessing." The apostles responded by "blessing God"
(Lk 24:53, our transl). These are the final words of Luke's Gospel. The last word for
Luke is that the ascended Christ is blessing us for which we are blessing Him. "When
He ascended on high, He...gave gifts to men" (Eph 4:8; see Ps 68:19) "that He might
fill all men with His gifts" (Eph 4:10). When Jesus ascended, He fulfilled the
prophecy: "From this day, I will bless!" (Hg 2:19) Therefore, "bless the Lord, O my
soul; and all my being, bless His holy name" (Ps 103:1).
To receive the blessings of the ascended Christ, let us together devote ourselves to
constant prayer (Acts 1:14). Let us fervently pray the first of all novenas, the
Pentecost novena. Jesus will bless us with the Holy Spirit of blessing. "Within a few
days" we will be renewed in the power of the Spirit (Acts 1:5). Blessed are those who
worship the ascended Christ and pray for a new Pentecost. Blessed are those "baptized
with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5). In the ascended Christ, be blessed, "be a blessing"
(Gn 12:2), and "bless the Lord at all times" (Ps 34:2).
Prayer: Father, bless me beyond anything I can imagine.
Promise: "May He enlighten your innermost vision that you may know the great hope to which
He has called you, the wealth of His glorious heritage to be distributed among the members
of the Church, and the immeasurable scope of His power in us who believe." -Eph 1:18-19
Praise: Praise the ascended and risen Lord Jesus, King of all heaven and earth! Alleluia!
Monday "RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT" (Jn 20:22)
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"We have not so much as heard that there is a Holy Spirit." -Acts 19:2
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"I put no value on my life if only I can finish my race and complete the service to which
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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
We must know who we are before we .....................................
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SeekGiftSpirit.asp
· Spiritual Warfare
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Fear is useless. LORD please look kindly on the petitions posted and all the requests
said silently in our hearts. LORD I need you. We all need you. In your own words you
instructed us to ask. We must all trust in you JESUS. JESUS let us not forget our
mothers tomorrow in our prayers. JESUS may we not forget your mother tomorrow. Hail
Mary....
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 5/7/2016 11:32:35 PM)
I have an internet penpal that lives in Offenbach Germany across the river from
Frankfort. Her name is Gabriele. Pray for the healing of her shoulder. Pray for her
physical and emotional strength because she is a school teacher. Pray that she writes
me a good letter.
(Steve G., Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, 5/7/2016 11:32:33 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before our daughter 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 , , 5/7/2016 10:33:31 PM)
Tomorrow we celebrate Mother's Day and I would like to extend my Love and gratitude to
my Heavenly Mother Mary for being with me through this earthly journey. Thank You Dear
Blessed Mother Mary, I Love YOU! To all women who have chosen the vocation of
Motherhood, God Bless you all and Have a Happy and Blessed Mother's Day!
(Ken, Texas, , 5/7/2016 8:11:30 PM)
Lord, our daughter is mad at us. We were put in a position of having to choose and we
chose to help the weaker one. She has nothing to do with us. She has changed phone
numbers so we can't call her or the kids. Our hearts are so broken. Life is not the
same and I'm beginning to get bitter. I don't want to be like that but I've tried
emailing, texting, calling and no response. The grandchildren are afraid to speak to
us when we see them at church or just out anywhere. I did everything for my daughter.
I did without so she could have everything. I took care of all her children year round
for almost 20 years. Now that the youngest doesn't need watching over, she decides she
doesn't need us anymore. Please Father have mercy on us and her and the children.
Break this silence and help us become a family again. Please...In Jesus name I pray.
(Anonymous, , 5/7/2016 3:30:43 PM)
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
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Learn about the Communities in our Network
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Introduction to Small Christian Community
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"Unless the Lord Build the House..." - Psalm 127:
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/UnlessTheLordBuild.asp
Building Small Christian Communities (Team Manual)
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Bible Telephone Line
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 24 years.Begun by Fr. Al in 1991,
it now continues with one deacon of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and two lay teachers
trained by Presentation Ministries. The BTL provides callers with a short teaching on the
readings for the daily Mass. It is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Callers may
also leave a short prayer request which will be shared on the line with the other callers
the next day on a separate line. Daily audio reflections are also available by email
Tuesday through Friday. For automatic email delivery send request to:
bibleline@presentationministries.com
THE BTL RECENTLY WENT TO A SINGLE NUMBER FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES
United States: 513-823-3111
Canada:
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
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 called to experience at first hand.
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 ...
(Source: Message for Lent 2016, dated 10/4/2015, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2016-03.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/bi2016Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
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Saturday, May 7, 2016
BLESSED ARE YOU - One Bread, One Body, 5/8/2016
Pentecost Novena Day 3 - Sunday
Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Year A
Acts 1:12-14
1 Peter 4:13-16
John 17:1-11
Year B
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
1 John 4:11-16
John 17:11-19
Year C
Acts 7:55-60
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20
John 17:20-26
Be silent
Pray: Father, make us one in the Spirit. As You have forgiven me, may I accept Your grace to forgive immediately all who have sinned against me. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Sunday, May 8, 2016, Ascension of the Lord, Pentecost Novena - Day 3
Acts 1:1-11, Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or, Ephesians 1:17-23, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9, Luke 24:46-53
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050816.cfm
BLESSED ARE YOU
"As He blessed, He left them, and was taken up to heaven." -Luke 24:51
Jesus ascended in "mid-blessing." The apostles responded by "blessing God" (Lk 24:53, our transl). These are the final words of Luke's Gospel. The last word for Luke is that the ascended Christ is blessing us for which we are blessing Him. "When He ascended on high, He...gave gifts to men" (Eph 4:8; see Ps 68:19) "that He might fill all men with His gifts" (Eph 4:10). When Jesus ascended, He fulfilled the prophecy: "From this day, I will bless!" (Hg 2:19) Therefore, "bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless His holy name" (Ps 103:1).
To receive the blessings of the ascended Christ, let us together devote ourselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). Let us fervently pray the first of all novenas, the Pentecost novena. Jesus will bless us with the Holy Spirit of blessing. "Within a few days" we will be renewed in the power of the Spirit (Acts 1:5). Blessed are those who worship the ascended Christ and pray for a new Pentecost. Blessed are those "baptized with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5). In the ascended Christ, be blessed, "be a blessing" (Gn 12:2), and "bless the Lord at all times" (Ps 34:2).
Prayer: Father, bless me beyond anything I can imagine.
Promise: "May He enlighten your innermost vision that you may know the great hope to which He has called you, the wealth of His glorious heritage to be distributed among the members of the Church, and the immeasurable scope of His power in us who believe." -Eph 1:18-19
Praise: Praise the ascended and risen Lord Jesus, King of all heaven and earth! Alleluia!
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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 April 1, 2016 through May 31, 2016
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, November 6, 2015
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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Pray: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love.
V. Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created,
R. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray.
O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of Your faithful, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read:
Year A
Acts 1:12-14
1 Peter 4:13-16
John 17:1-11
Year B
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
1 John 4:11-16
John 17:11-19
Year C
Acts 7:55-60
Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20
John 17:20-26
Be silent
Pray: Father, make us one in the Spirit. As You have forgiven me, may I accept Your grace to forgive immediately all who have sinned against me. I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Sunday, May 8, 2016, Ascension of the Lord, Pentecost Novena - Day 3
Acts 1:1-11, Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or, Ephesians 1:17-23, Psalm 47:2-3, 6-9, Luke 24:46-53
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050816.cfm
BLESSED ARE YOU
"As He blessed, He left them, and was taken up to heaven." -Luke 24:51
Jesus ascended in "mid-blessing." The apostles responded by "blessing God" (Lk 24:53, our transl). These are the final words of Luke's Gospel. The last word for Luke is that the ascended Christ is blessing us for which we are blessing Him. "When He ascended on high, He...gave gifts to men" (Eph 4:8; see Ps 68:19) "that He might fill all men with His gifts" (Eph 4:10). When Jesus ascended, He fulfilled the prophecy: "From this day, I will bless!" (Hg 2:19) Therefore, "bless the Lord, O my soul; and all my being, bless His holy name" (Ps 103:1).
To receive the blessings of the ascended Christ, let us together devote ourselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). Let us fervently pray the first of all novenas, the Pentecost novena. Jesus will bless us with the Holy Spirit of blessing. "Within a few days" we will be renewed in the power of the Spirit (Acts 1:5). Blessed are those who worship the ascended Christ and pray for a new Pentecost. Blessed are those "baptized with the Holy Spirit" (Acts 1:5). In the ascended Christ, be blessed, "be a blessing" (Gn 12:2), and "bless the Lord at all times" (Ps 34:2).
Prayer: Father, bless me beyond anything I can imagine.
Promise: "May He enlighten your innermost vision that you may know the great hope to which He has called you, the wealth of His glorious heritage to be distributed among the members of the Church, and the immeasurable scope of His power in us who believe." -Eph 1:18-19
Praise: Praise the ascended and risen Lord Jesus, King of all heaven and earth! Alleluia!
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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 April 1, 2016 through May 31, 2016
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, November 6, 2015
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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