Thursday, May 19, 2016
James 5:1-6, Psalm 49:14-20, Mark 9:41-50
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HOW MUCH HELL?
"Like sheep they are herded into the nether world." -Psalm 49:15
Years ago, preachers and people in general talked about hell frequently. Today, although the word "hell" is repeatedly mentioned by those using profanity, hell is denied by many people, even Christians, or it is greatly de-emphasized. How much "hell" should we give people, that is, how often should we seriously mention hell at church and other places? This question is difficult to answer.
A possible rule of thumb is to mention hell as often as Jesus does in the Gospels. Jesus wasn't always talking about hell. His favorite subjects were His Father, the kingdom of heaven, and the cross. Nevertheless, Jesus did not ignore or de-emphasize hell. He did not use the term "hell" but spoke of "Gehenna with its unquenchable fire" (Mk 9:43) where "the worm dies not" (Mk 9:48). Jesus also referred to "Hades," translated "the abode of the dead" (Lk 16:23, NAB) or "the netherworld" (Lk 16:23, RNAB). In this place, people are tortured in flames (Lk 16:24). When Jesus taught about Judgment Day, He mentioned "eternal punishment" (Mt 25:46) for evildoers who have been hurled "into the fiery furnace where they will wail and grind their teeth" (Mt 13:42).
Let's fix our eyes on Jesus (Heb 12:2) and not on hell or anything else. Nevertheless, let us be as conscious of hell as Jesus wants us to be, as indicated by His words in the Gospels.
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to give me the power to snatch people away from going to hell (see Jude 22).
Promise: "But God will redeem me from the power of the nether world by receiving me." -Ps 49:16
Praise: José prays a rosary each morning on his walk into work.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
SINS OF OMISSION - One Bread, One Body, 5/18/2016
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Pope St. John I
James 4:13-17, Psalm 49:2-3, 6-11, Mark 9:38-40
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SINS OF OMISSION
"When a man knows the right thing to do and does not do it, he sins." -James 4:17
Sins are not just what we commit but also what we omit. We will be judged not only for what we say (Mt 12:36) but also for what we don't say (see Ez 3:18; 33:6). We will be judged not only for lending our presence to things that do not glorify God (see 1 Cor 10:31) but also for our absences from the assembly of God's people (Heb 10:25) and from other works of the Lord.
Before we were created, the Lord prepared a life of good deeds for each of us to do (Eph 2:10). He holds us accountable to do all of these deeds. For example, Jesus warned the church of Sardis: "Wake up, and strengthen what remains before it dies. I find that the sum of your deeds is less than complete" (Rv 3:2).
If you are sinning by omission, repent and cry out for the Lord's mercy. "He is an Offering for our sins" (1 Jn 2:2). The Lord will forgive. By His grace, we will do the impossible. We will do all that He asks of us. Live your life for Jesus to the full (see Jn 10:10).
Prayer: Father, I put my life in Your hands.
Promise: "Yet in no way can a man redeem himself, or pay his own ransom to God; too high is the price to redeem one's life; he would never have enough to remain alive always and not see destruction." -Ps 49:8-10
Praise: Pope St. John I celebrated Easter in Constantinople and died in prison soon afterward.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016, Pope St. John I
James 4:13-17, Psalm 49:2-3, 6-11, Mark 9:38-40
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SINS OF OMISSION
"When a man knows the right thing to do and does not do it, he sins." -James 4:17
Sins are not just what we commit but also what we omit. We will be judged not only for what we say (Mt 12:36) but also for what we don't say (see Ez 3:18; 33:6). We will be judged not only for lending our presence to things that do not glorify God (see 1 Cor 10:31) but also for our absences from the assembly of God's people (Heb 10:25) and from other works of the Lord.
Before we were created, the Lord prepared a life of good deeds for each of us to do (Eph 2:10). He holds us accountable to do all of these deeds. For example, Jesus warned the church of Sardis: "Wake up, and strengthen what remains before it dies. I find that the sum of your deeds is less than complete" (Rv 3:2).
If you are sinning by omission, repent and cry out for the Lord's mercy. "He is an Offering for our sins" (1 Jn 2:2). The Lord will forgive. By His grace, we will do the impossible. We will do all that He asks of us. Live your life for Jesus to the full (see Jn 10:10).
Prayer: Father, I put my life in Your hands.
Promise: "Yet in no way can a man redeem himself, or pay his own ransom to God; too high is the price to redeem one's life; he would never have enough to remain alive always and not see destruction." -Ps 49:8-10
Praise: Pope St. John I celebrated Easter in Constantinople and died in prison soon afterward.
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Monday, May 16, 2016
RANKLED WITH RANKINGS - One Bread, One Body, 5/17/2016
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:7-11, 23, Mark 9:30-37
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RANKLED WITH RANKINGS
"If anyone wishes to rank first, he must remain the last one of all." -Mark 9:35
Rankings! Ratings! Polls! Surveys! Standings! Our culture thrives on these measures. We constantly argue about who is most important (Mk 9:34). We have political approval polls, opinion polls, talk shows, sports standings, Most Valuable Players, Nielsen ratings of TV shows, Fortune 500 companies, and even TV shows which rank who is worthy to "survive" another week at the expense of eliminating someone else. However, our modern culture is not the first to be obsessed about ranking. The apostles on several occasions fell into this trap of rivalry. It's part of our fallen human nature (Jas 4:5). If we continue to live by the world's competitive standards, we will destroy ourselves or at least "vote each other off the island"! (see Gal 5:15) We need a new nature to escape this trap.
In our Baptism, Jesus gives us a new nature which brings us into His kingdom. Jesus' kingdom is not like that of this world; living under Jesus' lordship is the complete opposite (Jas 4:4). We are to "never act out of rivalry or conceit" (Phil 2:3). Jesus warns: "It cannot be that way with you" (Mt 20:26). Jesus molds diverse people into complementary parts (1 Cor 12:12ff), not competing ones. We are to be "like-minded" and not rivals (see 1 Cor 1:10). "Let all parties think humbly of others as superior to themselves" (Phil 2:3).
Prayer: Father, "I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil 3:8). Give me the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Cast your care upon the Lord, and He will support you; never will He permit the just man to be disturbed." -Ps 55:23
Praise: José accepted Jesus as Lord and himself as His servant.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:7-11, 23, Mark 9:30-37
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RANKLED WITH RANKINGS
"If anyone wishes to rank first, he must remain the last one of all." -Mark 9:35
Rankings! Ratings! Polls! Surveys! Standings! Our culture thrives on these measures. We constantly argue about who is most important (Mk 9:34). We have political approval polls, opinion polls, talk shows, sports standings, Most Valuable Players, Nielsen ratings of TV shows, Fortune 500 companies, and even TV shows which rank who is worthy to "survive" another week at the expense of eliminating someone else. However, our modern culture is not the first to be obsessed about ranking. The apostles on several occasions fell into this trap of rivalry. It's part of our fallen human nature (Jas 4:5). If we continue to live by the world's competitive standards, we will destroy ourselves or at least "vote each other off the island"! (see Gal 5:15) We need a new nature to escape this trap.
In our Baptism, Jesus gives us a new nature which brings us into His kingdom. Jesus' kingdom is not like that of this world; living under Jesus' lordship is the complete opposite (Jas 4:4). We are to "never act out of rivalry or conceit" (Phil 2:3). Jesus warns: "It cannot be that way with you" (Mt 20:26). Jesus molds diverse people into complementary parts (1 Cor 12:12ff), not competing ones. We are to be "like-minded" and not rivals (see 1 Cor 1:10). "Let all parties think humbly of others as superior to themselves" (Phil 2:3).
Prayer: Father, "I have come to rate all as loss in the light of the surpassing knowledge of my Lord Jesus Christ" (Phil 3:8). Give me the mind of Christ (1 Cor 2:16).
Promise: "Cast your care upon the Lord, and He will support you; never will He permit the just man to be disturbed." -Ps 55:23
Praise: José accepted Jesus as Lord and himself as His servant.
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Sunday, May 15, 2016
CORRECTING THE PROBLEM - One Bread, One Body, 5/16/2016
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Monday, May 16, 2016
James 3:13-18, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, Mark 9:14-29
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CORRECTING THE PROBLEM
"I have faith! Help my lack of faith!" -Mark 9:24, our transl.
A father had a very serious problem. For years, his son had been possessed by a "mute and deaf spirit" (Mk 9:25), who threw the son into convulsions in which he ground his teeth, rolled on the ground, foamed at the mouth, and became rigid (Mk 9:18, 20).
Jesus challenged the father to look at this situation in a new way. The father had been looking to others to rescue him and his son. Jesus challenged the father to take responsibility for the continuation of his problem. He challenged the father to accept correction, admit the weakness of his faith, and pray for greater faith (Mk 9:23-24). Jesus had just admonished the crowd for being "an unbelieving lot" (Mk 9:19). Later, He would correct the disciples for their lack of prayer (see Mk 9:29).
If you have problems,
* take responsibility,
* take correction from Jesus,
* admit the weakness of your faith, and
* pray for greater faith.
Prayer: Father, help me see my problems in a new way - Your way.
Promise: "The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace." -Jas 3:18
Praise: Louis repented, placed his trust in Jesus, had his vasectomy reversed, and accepted the five additional children God gave.
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Monday, May 16, 2016
James 3:13-18, Psalm 19:8-10, 15, Mark 9:14-29
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CORRECTING THE PROBLEM
"I have faith! Help my lack of faith!" -Mark 9:24, our transl.
A father had a very serious problem. For years, his son had been possessed by a "mute and deaf spirit" (Mk 9:25), who threw the son into convulsions in which he ground his teeth, rolled on the ground, foamed at the mouth, and became rigid (Mk 9:18, 20).
Jesus challenged the father to look at this situation in a new way. The father had been looking to others to rescue him and his son. Jesus challenged the father to take responsibility for the continuation of his problem. He challenged the father to accept correction, admit the weakness of his faith, and pray for greater faith (Mk 9:23-24). Jesus had just admonished the crowd for being "an unbelieving lot" (Mk 9:19). Later, He would correct the disciples for their lack of prayer (see Mk 9:29).
If you have problems,
* take responsibility,
* take correction from Jesus,
* admit the weakness of your faith, and
* pray for greater faith.
Prayer: Father, help me see my problems in a new way - Your way.
Promise: "The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace." -Jas 3:18
Praise: Louis repented, placed his trust in Jesus, had his vasectomy reversed, and accepted the five additional children God gave.
(For a related teaching on Developing a Deep Personal Relationship with Jesus," order, listen to, or download our CD 52-1 or DVD 52-CH. 1 at presentationministries.com or order our tape on audio AV 52-1 or video V-52.)
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PM eNewsletter Pentecost
May 15th Pentecost
This week, oh Jesus, we celebrate the birthday of Your church.
Continue to send down upon us, Your fire of love.
Let Your Spirit continue to set us on fire with faith, and give us the graces that we
will need to help spread the truth and necessity of Your church.
Let Your church have freedom throughout the world.
Protect the Pope and all the clergy and religious.
Let us pray that all Catholics see You truly in the gift of the Eucharist.
Let us all adore You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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Sunday THE PENTECOSTAL CYCLE
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"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them." -John 20:22-23
Come, Holy Spirit! Happy Pentecost! Happy birthday to the Church! Alleluia!
Before receiving the Holy Spirit, we must repent of sin (Acts 2:38). After receiving the
Spirit, we are to proclaim to the nations repentance and the forgiveness of sins (Lk 24:47).
After Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to the leaders of the Church, He commanded: "If you forgive
men's sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound"
(Jn 20:22-23). In summary, before receiving the Spirit, we must begin to remove the planks
of sin from our lives (Mt 7:5). After receiving the Spirit, we must then remove the specks
of sin from others' eyes (Mt 7:5).
When we first repent ourselves and then try to remove others' sins by warning them
(see Ez 3:18; 33:8) and praying for them (1 Jn 5:16), we realize even more our need for
greater repentance. This greater repentance opens us to receive the Holy Spirit in greater
ways. Then we again join with the Spirit in convicting the world of sin (Jn 16:8) and
helping others even more to accept God's grace and be freed from sin. As we see others
convicted of sin, we become convicted ourselves. We repent more and receive the Spirit more
deeply. Thus we have a cycle which results in ever greater life in the Spirit. By obeying
Matthew 7:5, we can have a continuing, ever-increasing Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the privilege of repenting and leading others to do the same.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All
were filled with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 2:3-4
Praise: Praise You, Lord, for sending the Spirit to instruct us in all things (Jn 14:26).
Alleluia!
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Help us to pray for our daughter - an athlete who loves the Lord. She is training to make
the mark to qualify for the 2016 Olympics. God started her on this journey and continues
to keep her - help us pray for safe travels and good success in the Name of Jesus, in the
Love of God and the Power of the Holy Spirit with praise and thanksgiving. Traveling to NC
to compete this weekend.
(Anestine L., Silver Spring, MD, , 5/14/2016 3:31:45 PM)
please pray for me I work in mattress sales I have been struggling however THANK GOD!Im
doing better at the store im currently at but I have lost my biggest sale 6000 he canceled
please pray for me I need to do better in Jesus name pray that God gives it back to me in
Jesus name I am faithful in my giving and I try to be a good christian please let God open
up a window from heaven and pour out a huge blessing at this job for me let customers trust
me in Jesus name.
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good health GOD to protect me and wisdom. thank you.
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Father in heaven I ask and beg for forgivness. I pray that you please heal me and let me
have a well chemically balanced brain so that I can be free from all mental illnesses. In
Jesus name. Amen.
(Fernando, Elgin, IL, United States, 5/14/2016 12:17:08 PM)
Lord have mercy on we poor souls lifting up our hearts to You in prayer room. I pray for
Barbara, open her heart to Your Truth and love. Guide her into the right career path. Also,
for J and S, and may you touch them, help their mental/ emotional struggle. Give S. grace
and peace today at job. Thank You Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit.
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Lord thank you for today.Thank you for my family.Father i pray for my husband for is
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we pray Amen.n
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Pope Francis, Shepherd of Truth
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S MERCY
GOD'S WAY
Mercy "expresses God's way of reaching out to the sinner, offering him a new chance to look
at himself, convert, and believe" (Misericordiae Vultus), thus restoring his relationship
with him.
MERCY TRANSFORMS
God's mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful
love, to become merciful in turn.
THE MIRACLE OF MERCY
In an ever new miracle, divine mercy shines forth in our lives, inspiring each of us to
love our neighbor and to devote ourselves to ... the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
(Source: Message for Lent 2016, dated 10/4/2015, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi)
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This week, oh Jesus, we celebrate the birthday of Your church.
Continue to send down upon us, Your fire of love.
Let Your Spirit continue to set us on fire with faith, and give us the graces that we
will need to help spread the truth and necessity of Your church.
Let Your church have freedom throughout the world.
Protect the Pope and all the clergy and religious.
Let us pray that all Catholics see You truly in the gift of the Eucharist.
Let us all adore You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday THE PENTECOSTAL CYCLE
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"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them." -John 20:22-23
Come, Holy Spirit! Happy Pentecost! Happy birthday to the Church! Alleluia!
Before receiving the Holy Spirit, we must repent of sin (Acts 2:38). After receiving the
Spirit, we are to proclaim to the nations repentance and the forgiveness of sins (Lk 24:47).
After Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to the leaders of the Church, He commanded: "If you forgive
men's sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound"
(Jn 20:22-23). In summary, before receiving the Spirit, we must begin to remove the planks
of sin from our lives (Mt 7:5). After receiving the Spirit, we must then remove the specks
of sin from others' eyes (Mt 7:5).
When we first repent ourselves and then try to remove others' sins by warning them
(see Ez 3:18; 33:8) and praying for them (1 Jn 5:16), we realize even more our need for
greater repentance. This greater repentance opens us to receive the Holy Spirit in greater
ways. Then we again join with the Spirit in convicting the world of sin (Jn 16:8) and
helping others even more to accept God's grace and be freed from sin. As we see others
convicted of sin, we become convicted ourselves. We repent more and receive the Spirit more
deeply. Thus we have a cycle which results in ever greater life in the Spirit. By obeying
Matthew 7:5, we can have a continuing, ever-increasing Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the privilege of repenting and leading others to do the same.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All
were filled with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 2:3-4
Praise: Praise You, Lord, for sending the Spirit to instruct us in all things (Jn 14:26).
Alleluia!
Monday CORRECTING THE PROBLEM
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· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
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· Praying for a New Pentecost
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PM Internet Prayer Requests
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Help us to pray for our daughter - an athlete who loves the Lord. She is training to make
the mark to qualify for the 2016 Olympics. God started her on this journey and continues
to keep her - help us pray for safe travels and good success in the Name of Jesus, in the
Love of God and the Power of the Holy Spirit with praise and thanksgiving. Traveling to NC
to compete this weekend.
(Anestine L., Silver Spring, MD, , 5/14/2016 3:31:45 PM)
please pray for me I work in mattress sales I have been struggling however THANK GOD!Im
doing better at the store im currently at but I have lost my biggest sale 6000 he canceled
please pray for me I need to do better in Jesus name pray that God gives it back to me in
Jesus name I am faithful in my giving and I try to be a good christian please let God open
up a window from heaven and pour out a huge blessing at this job for me let customers trust
me in Jesus name.
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Father in heaven I ask and beg for forgivness. I pray that you please heal me and let me
have a well chemically balanced brain so that I can be free from all mental illnesses. In
Jesus name. Amen.
(Fernando, Elgin, IL, United States, 5/14/2016 12:17:08 PM)
Lord have mercy on we poor souls lifting up our hearts to You in prayer room. I pray for
Barbara, open her heart to Your Truth and love. Guide her into the right career path. Also,
for J and S, and may you touch them, help their mental/ emotional struggle. Give S. grace
and peace today at job. Thank You Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit.
(Anonymous, , 5/14/2016 9:21:38 AM)
Lord thank you for today.Thank you for my family.Father i pray for my husband for is
getting ready to travel,Father help him with all the decision he is making.In Jesus name
we pray Amen.n
(Naa, , 5/14/2016 9:18:33 AM)
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Also available, many MP3 formatted Audio tapes of most epistles in the bible and numerous 15
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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
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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
GOD'S WAY
Mercy "expresses God's way of reaching out to the sinner, offering him a new chance to look
at himself, convert, and believe" (Misericordiae Vultus), thus restoring his relationship
with him.
MERCY TRANSFORMS
God's mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful
love, to become merciful in turn.
THE MIRACLE OF MERCY
In an ever new miracle, divine mercy shines forth in our lives, inspiring each of us to
love our neighbor and to devote ourselves to ... the spiritual and corporal works of mercy.
(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
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" The Lord works through PM in many different ways. Below you can find information about
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· Laudato SI: Caring for Our Common Home (Jul 15-17)
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Saturday, May 14, 2016
THE PENTECOSTAL CYCLE - One Bread, One Body, 5/15/2016
Happy Pentecost! Live in the Spirit. Seek the Gifts of the Spirit.
http://www.presentationministries.com/brochures/SeekGiftSpirit.asp
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Sunday, May 15, 2016, Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or, Romans 8:8-17, Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34, John 20:19-23, or John 14:15-16, 23-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051516.cfm
THE PENTECOSTAL CYCLE
"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them." -John 20:22-23
Come, Holy Spirit! Happy Pentecost! Happy birthday to the Church! Alleluia!
Before receiving the Holy Spirit, we must repent of sin (Acts 2:38). After receiving the Spirit, we are to proclaim to the nations repentance and the forgiveness of sins (Lk 24:47). After Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to the leaders of the Church, He commanded: "If you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound" (Jn 20:22-23). In summary, before receiving the Spirit, we must begin to remove the planks of sin from our lives (Mt 7:5). After receiving the Spirit, we must then remove the specks of sin from others' eyes (Mt 7:5).
When we first repent ourselves and then try to remove others' sins by warning them (see Ez 3:18; 33:8) and praying for them (1 Jn 5:16), we realize even more our need for greater repentance. This greater repentance opens us to receive the Holy Spirit in greater ways. Then we again join with the Spirit in convicting the world of sin (Jn 16:8) and helping others even more to accept God's grace and be freed from sin. As we see others convicted of sin, we become convicted ourselves. We repent more and receive the Spirit more deeply. Thus we have a cycle which results in ever greater life in the Spirit. By obeying Matthew 7:5, we can have a continuing, ever-increasing Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the privilege of repenting and leading others to do the same. Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 2:3-4
Praise: Praise You, Lord, for sending the Spirit to instruct us in all things (Jn 14:26). Alleluia!
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Sunday, May 15, 2016, Pentecost
Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 or, Romans 8:8-17, Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34, John 20:19-23, or John 14:15-16, 23-26
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051516.cfm
THE PENTECOSTAL CYCLE
"Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them." -John 20:22-23
Come, Holy Spirit! Happy Pentecost! Happy birthday to the Church! Alleluia!
Before receiving the Holy Spirit, we must repent of sin (Acts 2:38). After receiving the Spirit, we are to proclaim to the nations repentance and the forgiveness of sins (Lk 24:47). After Jesus gave the Holy Spirit to the leaders of the Church, He commanded: "If you forgive men's sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound" (Jn 20:22-23). In summary, before receiving the Spirit, we must begin to remove the planks of sin from our lives (Mt 7:5). After receiving the Spirit, we must then remove the specks of sin from others' eyes (Mt 7:5).
When we first repent ourselves and then try to remove others' sins by warning them (see Ez 3:18; 33:8) and praying for them (1 Jn 5:16), we realize even more our need for greater repentance. This greater repentance opens us to receive the Holy Spirit in greater ways. Then we again join with the Spirit in convicting the world of sin (Jn 16:8) and helping others even more to accept God's grace and be freed from sin. As we see others convicted of sin, we become convicted ourselves. We repent more and receive the Spirit more deeply. Thus we have a cycle which results in ever greater life in the Spirit. By obeying Matthew 7:5, we can have a continuing, ever-increasing Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit!
Prayer: Father, thank You for the privilege of repenting and leading others to do the same. Come, Holy Spirit!
Promise: "Tongues as of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 2:3-4
Praise: Praise You, Lord, for sending the Spirit to instruct us in all things (Jn 14:26). Alleluia!
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, November 6, 2015
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Friday, May 13, 2016
"A FEW CHOICE WORDS" - One Bread, One Body, 5/14/2016
Pentecost Novena Day 9 - Saturday
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 28:16-20, 30-31
John 21:20-25
Be silent
Pray: Father, renew my Baptism and Confirmation. Stir into flame the gifts of the Spirit in my life (see 2 Timothy 1:6-7).
On or near Pentecost, ask another Christian to lay hands on you (see Acts 19:6) and pray for you to receive the Holy Spirit. After receiving these prayers, thank the Holy Spirit for coming to you, go to Mass as often as possible, and share your faith in Jesus. Come, Holy Spirit!
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Saturday, May 14, 2016, St. Matthias, Pentecost Novena - Day 9
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26, Psalm 113:1-8, John 15:9-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051416.cfm
"A FEW CHOICE WORDS"
"It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you." -John 15:16
"Make known to us which of these two You choose." -Acts 1:24
Many of you have saved from abortion hundreds and thousands of babies in the womb. Thank God for your love, work, and prayers! Are you pro-choice?
This seems like a crazy question to ask strong pro-lifers. However, many pro-lifers wrongly advocate "choice" in situations other than abortion. For example, the whole Christian life is more a matter of being chosen rather than choosing (see Jn 15:16). Jesus said: "I solemnly assure you, the Son cannot do anything by Himself - He can do only what He sees the Father doing" (Jn 5:19). God the Father has chosen our actions before we do them (see Eph 2:10). Our job is not primarily to choose but to obey. Jesus said: "I have not spoken on My own; no, the Father Who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to speak" (Jn 12:49). When we speak a "few chosen words," we should not be doing the choosing; rather, we allow the Holy Spirit to choose what to say through us (see Lk 12:12).
Obviously, we have some choices to make. Our main choice is to choose not to be pro-choice but pro-obedience, pro-God, and pro-life. The Lord says: "I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life" (Dt 30:19).
Prayer: Father, by this Pentecost novena, make me a Matthias who leads the Church and prepares her for a new Pentecost.
Promise: "The command I give you is this, that you love one another." -Jn 15:17
Praise: Because of St. Matthias we know of the vital importance, from the beginning, of apostolic succession.
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?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, November 6, 2015
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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 28:16-20, 30-31
John 21:20-25
Be silent
Pray: Father, renew my Baptism and Confirmation. Stir into flame the gifts of the Spirit in my life (see 2 Timothy 1:6-7).
On or near Pentecost, ask another Christian to lay hands on you (see Acts 19:6) and pray for you to receive the Holy Spirit. After receiving these prayers, thank the Holy Spirit for coming to you, go to Mass as often as possible, and share your faith in Jesus. Come, Holy Spirit!
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Saturday, May 14, 2016, St. Matthias, Pentecost Novena - Day 9
Acts 1:15-17, 20-26, Psalm 113:1-8, John 15:9-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/051416.cfm
"A FEW CHOICE WORDS"
"It was not you who chose Me, it was I Who chose you." -John 15:16
"Make known to us which of these two You choose." -Acts 1:24
Many of you have saved from abortion hundreds and thousands of babies in the womb. Thank God for your love, work, and prayers! Are you pro-choice?
This seems like a crazy question to ask strong pro-lifers. However, many pro-lifers wrongly advocate "choice" in situations other than abortion. For example, the whole Christian life is more a matter of being chosen rather than choosing (see Jn 15:16). Jesus said: "I solemnly assure you, the Son cannot do anything by Himself - He can do only what He sees the Father doing" (Jn 5:19). God the Father has chosen our actions before we do them (see Eph 2:10). Our job is not primarily to choose but to obey. Jesus said: "I have not spoken on My own; no, the Father Who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to speak" (Jn 12:49). When we speak a "few chosen words," we should not be doing the choosing; rather, we allow the Holy Spirit to choose what to say through us (see Lk 12:12).
Obviously, we have some choices to make. Our main choice is to choose not to be pro-choice but pro-obedience, pro-God, and pro-life. The Lord says: "I call heaven and earth today to witness against you: I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life" (Dt 30:19).
Prayer: Father, by this Pentecost novena, make me a Matthias who leads the Church and prepares her for a new Pentecost.
Promise: "The command I give you is this, that you love one another." -Jn 15:17
Praise: Because of St. Matthias we know of the vital importance, from the beginning, of apostolic succession.
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?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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