Friday, April 6, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 4:1-12, Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27, John 21:1-14
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THE TOMB OF SIN
"It was done in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazorean Whom you crucified and Whom God raised from the dead." -Acts 4:10
Peter recognized the risen Christ when he repented of going back into the fishing business (see Jn 21:3ff). Three-thousand people were baptized into the risen Christ when they repented of their part in Jesus' crucifixion through their sins (Acts 2:38, 41). On the evening after Jesus' Resurrection, He commanded His apostles to preach to the nations "repentance and forgiveness of sins" (Lk 24:47, RSV-CE). That same evening, Jesus commissioned His apostles to forgive sins (Jn 20:23). Repentance for our sins is the key to meeting the risen Christ. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is essential to witnessing for the risen Christ. Hearts burning with contrition and purification are open to the risen Christ (see Lk 24:32). Eyes weeping in sorrow for sins will be opened to see the risen Christ.
Repent! The risen King of the kingdom is at hand! (see Mk 1:15) "The wages of sin is death" (Rm 6:23). The result of repentance is risen life. Go to Confession as soon as possible. Come out of the tomb of sin into the light of the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, send the Holy Spirit to convict me of my sins (Jn 16:8).
Promise: "There is no salvation in anyone else, for there is no other name in the whole world given to men by which we are to be saved." -Acts 4:12
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Who is "the Way, and the Truth, and the Life"! (Jn 14:6)
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
FILL IN THE GAPS - One Bread, One Body, 4/5/2018
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Thursday, April 5, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 3:11-26, Psalm 8:2, 5-9, Luke 24:35-48
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FILL IN THE GAPS
"When Peter saw this, he addressed the people as follows..." -Acts 3:12
When Peter preached the next time after Pentecost, the Lord led many to believe. "The number of the men came to about five thousand" (Acts 4:4). In this preaching, Peter proclaimed that:
* God healed the lame man to glorify Jesus (Acts 3:13).
* His fellow Israelites and all of us "disowned the Holy and Just One" (Acts 3:14) and "put to death the Author of life" (Acts 3:15).
* "God raised [Jesus] from the dead" (Acts 3:15).
* "We are His witnesses" (Acts 3:15).
* Faith in Jesus' Name "strengthened the limbs" of the man born lame (Acts 3:16).
* They "acted out of ignorance" in condemning Jesus (Acts 3:17).
* Jesus' death is the fulfillment of the prophecy that the Messiah would suffer (Acts 3:18).
* We must therefore reform our lives and turn to God so that our sins may be wiped away! (Acts 3:19)
* Jesus will return to grant us "a season of refreshment" (Acts 3:20) and establish the "time of universal restoration" (Acts 3:21).
* "When God raised up His servant, He sent Him to you first to bless you by turning you from your evil ways" (Acts 3:26).
What parts of Peter's preaching are not being mentioned today? Fill in the gaps. Accept the Lord's grace to "believe in the gaps." Be converted on God's terms. Meet the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, may I not let my culture screen out any elements of the gospel.
Promise: Jesus "opened their minds to the understanding of the Scriptures." -Lk 24:45
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Whose love is more powerful than death!
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Thursday, April 5, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 3:11-26, Psalm 8:2, 5-9, Luke 24:35-48
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FILL IN THE GAPS
"When Peter saw this, he addressed the people as follows..." -Acts 3:12
When Peter preached the next time after Pentecost, the Lord led many to believe. "The number of the men came to about five thousand" (Acts 4:4). In this preaching, Peter proclaimed that:
* God healed the lame man to glorify Jesus (Acts 3:13).
* His fellow Israelites and all of us "disowned the Holy and Just One" (Acts 3:14) and "put to death the Author of life" (Acts 3:15).
* "God raised [Jesus] from the dead" (Acts 3:15).
* "We are His witnesses" (Acts 3:15).
* Faith in Jesus' Name "strengthened the limbs" of the man born lame (Acts 3:16).
* They "acted out of ignorance" in condemning Jesus (Acts 3:17).
* Jesus' death is the fulfillment of the prophecy that the Messiah would suffer (Acts 3:18).
* We must therefore reform our lives and turn to God so that our sins may be wiped away! (Acts 3:19)
* Jesus will return to grant us "a season of refreshment" (Acts 3:20) and establish the "time of universal restoration" (Acts 3:21).
* "When God raised up His servant, He sent Him to you first to bless you by turning you from your evil ways" (Acts 3:26).
What parts of Peter's preaching are not being mentioned today? Fill in the gaps. Accept the Lord's grace to "believe in the gaps." Be converted on God's terms. Meet the risen Christ.
Prayer: Father, may I not let my culture screen out any elements of the gospel.
Promise: Jesus "opened their minds to the understanding of the Scriptures." -Lk 24:45
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Whose love is more powerful than death!
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Tuesday, April 3, 2018
HOW JESUS GIVES US EASTER - One Bread, One Body, 4/4/2018
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9, Luke 24:13-35
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HOW JESUS GIVES US EASTER
"Jesus approached and began to walk along with them." -Luke 24:15
Jesus wants to give us a real Easter. He wants to come to us in a new way and manifest His risen glory. He may come to us as a stranger criticizing us and saying: "What little sense you have! How slow you are to believe!" (Lk 24:25) Jesus may open our eyes to His risen presence by interpreting the Scriptures (Lk 24:27) and breaking the bread of the Eucharist (Lk 24:35). The risen Jesus may meet us at the three o'clock hour of prayer (Acts 3:1), when we accept the grace to heal a lame man (see Acts 3:6ff), or when we invite a stranger to supper (see Lk 24:29-30).
We meet the risen Christ by obeying the risen Christ. We will be at the right place at the right time to see His risen glory if we go where He wants us to go, do what He wants us to do, say what He wants us to say, and are what He wants us to be. To meet the risen Christ, we may have to swallow our pride when we're criticized, pray when we don't feel like it, and do things we're not used to doing or we're not comfortable with. "Doing our own thing" keeps us in an isolation chamber separated from the presence of the risen Christ. But denying ourselves frees us from the tomb of selfishness and leads us forth into the light of the risen Christ.
Let the Lord give you Easter. Obey and meet the risen Lord.
Prayer: Father, may I deeply experience the risen life of Jesus this week.
Promise: "Peter took him by the right hand and pulled him up. Immediately the beggar's feet and ankles became strong." -Acts 3:7
Praise: Praise Jesus, Whose Word has not been stopped in over two-thousand years. Alleluia!
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Wednesday, April 4, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 3:1-10, Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9, Luke 24:13-35
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HOW JESUS GIVES US EASTER
"Jesus approached and began to walk along with them." -Luke 24:15
Jesus wants to give us a real Easter. He wants to come to us in a new way and manifest His risen glory. He may come to us as a stranger criticizing us and saying: "What little sense you have! How slow you are to believe!" (Lk 24:25) Jesus may open our eyes to His risen presence by interpreting the Scriptures (Lk 24:27) and breaking the bread of the Eucharist (Lk 24:35). The risen Jesus may meet us at the three o'clock hour of prayer (Acts 3:1), when we accept the grace to heal a lame man (see Acts 3:6ff), or when we invite a stranger to supper (see Lk 24:29-30).
We meet the risen Christ by obeying the risen Christ. We will be at the right place at the right time to see His risen glory if we go where He wants us to go, do what He wants us to do, say what He wants us to say, and are what He wants us to be. To meet the risen Christ, we may have to swallow our pride when we're criticized, pray when we don't feel like it, and do things we're not used to doing or we're not comfortable with. "Doing our own thing" keeps us in an isolation chamber separated from the presence of the risen Christ. But denying ourselves frees us from the tomb of selfishness and leads us forth into the light of the risen Christ.
Let the Lord give you Easter. Obey and meet the risen Lord.
Prayer: Father, may I deeply experience the risen life of Jesus this week.
Promise: "Peter took him by the right hand and pulled him up. Immediately the beggar's feet and ankles became strong." -Acts 3:7
Praise: Praise Jesus, Whose Word has not been stopped in over two-thousand years. Alleluia!
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Monday, April 2, 2018
VICTORY GARDEN - One Bread, One Body, 4/3/2018
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Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 2:36-41, Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22, John 20:11-18
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VICTORY GARDEN
"She supposed He was the gardener." -John 20:15
Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of Jesus' cross on Good Friday (Jn 19:25). "In the place where He had been crucified there was a garden," and in this garden Jesus was buried (Jn 19:41-42). Jesus had earlier prophesied that "unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit" (Jn 12:24). This garden at Calvary contained the ground in which the dead body of Jesus was sown. Jesus' dead body was put down, but what rose was glorious (1 Cor 15:43-44). Jesus' risen body was mysteriously different than what was buried (1 Cor 15:37ff).
Mary Magdalene had followed Jesus for some time (see Lk 8:1-2), and she was still following Jesus even after His death. If anyone could be expected to recognize Jesus, it would be Mary. Nevertheless, Mary Magdalene couldn't recognize Him by sight. She thought He was the gardener (Jn 20:15). However, Mary eventually recognized Jesus because:
* she was seeking Him (Jer 29:13-14; Mt 7:7),
* she took the narrow gate through the cross of Calvary (Mt 7:13) to find Jesus, and
* she entered through the Gate of the crucified Jesus (Jn 10:9), and in so doing, found a garden (Jn 19:41).
In the end, Mary was right. Jesus is the Gardener (Jn 20:15). When we lay down our lives for Him and give Him our all (Lk 9:23), Jesus gives us His risen life. He pours out the Holy Spirit upon us (Rm 5:5) so that we grow and bear fruit. "Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). Live the risen life and grow "in the garden of God" (Rv 2:7).
Prayer: Jesus, may I seek You as Mary Magdalene did.
Promise: "I have seen the Lord!" -Jn 20:18
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Who calls us each by name!
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Tuesday, April 3, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 2:36-41, Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22, John 20:11-18
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VICTORY GARDEN
"She supposed He was the gardener." -John 20:15
Mary Magdalene stood at the foot of Jesus' cross on Good Friday (Jn 19:25). "In the place where He had been crucified there was a garden," and in this garden Jesus was buried (Jn 19:41-42). Jesus had earlier prophesied that "unless the grain of wheat falls to the earth and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat. But if it dies, it produces much fruit" (Jn 12:24). This garden at Calvary contained the ground in which the dead body of Jesus was sown. Jesus' dead body was put down, but what rose was glorious (1 Cor 15:43-44). Jesus' risen body was mysteriously different than what was buried (1 Cor 15:37ff).
Mary Magdalene had followed Jesus for some time (see Lk 8:1-2), and she was still following Jesus even after His death. If anyone could be expected to recognize Jesus, it would be Mary. Nevertheless, Mary Magdalene couldn't recognize Him by sight. She thought He was the gardener (Jn 20:15). However, Mary eventually recognized Jesus because:
* she was seeking Him (Jer 29:13-14; Mt 7:7),
* she took the narrow gate through the cross of Calvary (Mt 7:13) to find Jesus, and
* she entered through the Gate of the crucified Jesus (Jn 10:9), and in so doing, found a garden (Jn 19:41).
In the end, Mary was right. Jesus is the Gardener (Jn 20:15). When we lay down our lives for Him and give Him our all (Lk 9:23), Jesus gives us His risen life. He pours out the Holy Spirit upon us (Rm 5:5) so that we grow and bear fruit. "Receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). Live the risen life and grow "in the garden of God" (Rv 2:7).
Prayer: Jesus, may I seek You as Mary Magdalene did.
Promise: "I have seen the Lord!" -Jn 20:18
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Who calls us each by name!
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Sunday, April 1, 2018
FAITH DEFEATS MONEY - One Bread, One Body, 4/2/2018
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Monday, April 2, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 2:14, 22-33, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, Matthew 28:8-15
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FAITH DEFEATS MONEY
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers a large bribe." -Matthew 28:12
Satan's first attempt to keep the great news of Jesus' Resurrection from a world enslaved by death was to bribe the guards at Jesus' tomb. Money from large international organizations is being used "to this very day" (Mt 28:15) in prodigious amounts to finance the culture of death and temporarily obscure the message of the Resurrection.
Although this approach has had both limited and even some long-term success (see Mt 28:15), it is primarily a proven failure. Mary Magdalene and another Mary had no resources by the world's standards; yet they became the first to announce the message of the Resurrection which has been proclaimed to all nations (Mt 28:1ff). Peter was a simple Galilean fisherman in the midst of thousands of pilgrims in Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. Who would listen to him? Yet three thousand people accepted Peter's witness for his risen Lord and were baptized (Acts 2:14, 41).
If you have faith in the risen Christ but no money, prestige, or worldly power, you have all you need to witness for the risen Christ. Because of your faith, you will reach many thousands of people with the good news of Jesus' Resurrection, and you are unstoppable. Even if Jesus' opponents kill you, your resurrection-witness will not be stopped but will be given the ultimate credibility and power. All you need is faith in order to be Jesus' witness.
Prayer: Father, give me faith to move not only mountains but also to witness for the risen Jesus (see Mt 17:20).
Promise: "This is the Jesus God has raised up, and we are His witnesses." -Acts 2:32
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Who leads us to all truth.
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Monday, April 2, 2018, Easter Week
Acts 2:14, 22-33, Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11, Matthew 28:8-15
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FAITH DEFEATS MONEY
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers a large bribe." -Matthew 28:12
Satan's first attempt to keep the great news of Jesus' Resurrection from a world enslaved by death was to bribe the guards at Jesus' tomb. Money from large international organizations is being used "to this very day" (Mt 28:15) in prodigious amounts to finance the culture of death and temporarily obscure the message of the Resurrection.
Although this approach has had both limited and even some long-term success (see Mt 28:15), it is primarily a proven failure. Mary Magdalene and another Mary had no resources by the world's standards; yet they became the first to announce the message of the Resurrection which has been proclaimed to all nations (Mt 28:1ff). Peter was a simple Galilean fisherman in the midst of thousands of pilgrims in Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. Who would listen to him? Yet three thousand people accepted Peter's witness for his risen Lord and were baptized (Acts 2:14, 41).
If you have faith in the risen Christ but no money, prestige, or worldly power, you have all you need to witness for the risen Christ. Because of your faith, you will reach many thousands of people with the good news of Jesus' Resurrection, and you are unstoppable. Even if Jesus' opponents kill you, your resurrection-witness will not be stopped but will be given the ultimate credibility and power. All you need is faith in order to be Jesus' witness.
Prayer: Father, give me faith to move not only mountains but also to witness for the risen Jesus (see Mt 17:20).
Promise: "This is the Jesus God has raised up, and we are His witnesses." -Acts 2:32
Praise: Alleluia! Praise the risen Jesus, Who leads us to all truth.
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PM eNewsletter Easter Sunday
April 1st Easter Sunday
Thank You, thank You Jesus, for giving us the right to someday come home and spend eternity in
heaven with the Triune God.
Jesus, You died that we might have life and have it fully.
Jesus, You rose to show us that there is an eternal life for all.
Your love is beyond all understanding and yet You, God, became one of us in all things but sin.
Then Lord, You carried all the sins of mankind to the cross, so that we could be free.
Thank You for all that You do and have done for us.
Thank You for continuing to love us, and helping us, and walking with us, till the day we come
home to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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Please take a look.
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One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DEATH DEFEATED!
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/1/2018
"They killed Him, finally, hanging Him on a tree, only to have God raise Him up on the third
day." -Acts 10:40
"God did not make death" (Wis 1:13), "for God formed man to be imperishable; the image of His
own nature He made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world" (Wis 2:23-24).
"The devil, the prince of death" made us his lifelong slaves by manipulating us through our
fear of death (Heb 2:14-15). Thus, "sin reigned through death" (Rm 5:21).
After millennia of death's tyranny over the human race, Jesus was conceived and born into this
world. Jesus called Himself "the Life" (Jn 11:25; 14:6). Jesus was stronger than death. On
several occasions, He raised the dead (Mt 9:18ff; Lk 7:15; Jn 11:44). He commanded His
disciples to do the same (Mt 10:8). Then Satan convulsed before the divine life of Jesus.
Satan used us to put Life to death on the cross. The prince of death appeared to reign supreme.
On the third day, however, Jesus rose from the dead. "He has robbed death of its power"
(2 Tm 1:10). All of Satan's forces of death are routed. We who believe in Jesus can taunt
death: "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55)
Renew your baptismal promises. Reject the prince of death and his culture of death. Believe in
the Father of life, Jesus our Life, and the life-giving Spirit. "Death is swallowed up in
victory" (1 Cor 15:54). Alleluia! Alleluia forever!
Prayer: Risen Jesus, I will be Your witness (see Acts 10:41).
Promise: "He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia!
We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
Monday FAITH DEFEATS MONEY
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/2/2018
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers a
large bribe." -Matthew 28:12
Tuesday VICTORY GARDEN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/3/2018
"She supposed He was the gardener." -John 20:15
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
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Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Publications
· Through the New Testament in Easter
http://presentationministries.com/publications/NTEaster.asp
· Seek First the Kingdom
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SeekFirst.asp
· Risen Life
http://presentationministries.com/publications/RisenLife.asp
· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BeHoly.asp
· Scriptural Stations of the Cross
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ScripStat.asp
· Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LentRenewal.asp
Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"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 .....................................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
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. I must trust in JESUS. Through JESUS all is possible.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 3/30/2018 11:21:23 PM)
Lord, send Your Angels and Saints to minister to those who have been crucified
( in spirit or body or both); because of their love for You.
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 11:07:21 PM)
Pray for the holy souls in purgatory and all those in greatest need of our prayers and
assistance.
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 11:02:04 PM)
Brothers and Sisters, please pray for all Priests and Religious
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 10:57:24 PM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 9:27:31 PM)
Prayer for healing in my body
(Verna. Lewin, Washington dc, Dc, United States, 3/30/2018 8:58:55 PM)
Please ask the Lord to heal my hands, which have developed a really bad arsh. They're swollen
and very itchy. *Will be seeing my Dr. when his Office opens. Sincerely appreciated. Bless you
all. Happy Easter.
(Bob, Canada, 3/30/2018 4:13:17 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
Audio by Topic
Catholic MP3 Talks & Teachings
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
http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
________________________________________________
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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 26 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.
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
________________________________________________
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/fst2018-03.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S CALL TO JOY
DON'T WAIT TO BE PERFECT!
We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous "yes", nor be fearful of
our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord. To listen to
that voice, to discern our personal mission in the Church and the world, and at last to live it
in the today that God gives us.
MAY MARY ACCOMPANY US
May Mary Most Holy, who as a young women living in obscurity heard, accepted and experienced the
Word of God made flesh, protect us and accompany us always on our journey.
GOD'S PLAN
Next October ... the Synod of Bishops will meet to discuss the theme of young people and in
particular the relationship between young people, faith and vocation. There we will have a
chance to consider more deeply how, at the center of our life, is the call to joy that God
addresses to us and how this is "God's plan for men and women in every age"
(Synod of Bishops, ... Young People, The Faith and Vocational Discernment, Introduction).
(Source: Message for 2018 World Day of Vocations, dated 12/3/2017)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2018-03.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/bi2018Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople30-12.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter19-1.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2018 RETREATS
Online Registration
2018 RETREATS
· Healing & Deliverance (Apr 20-21)
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 22-24)
· Family Vacation with the Lord! (Jun 25-29)
Catholic Retreats
http://presentationministries.com/retreat/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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Thank You, thank You Jesus, for giving us the right to someday come home and spend eternity in
heaven with the Triune God.
Jesus, You died that we might have life and have it fully.
Jesus, You rose to show us that there is an eternal life for all.
Your love is beyond all understanding and yet You, God, became one of us in all things but sin.
Then Lord, You carried all the sins of mankind to the cross, so that we could be free.
Thank You for all that You do and have done for us.
Thank You for continuing to love us, and helping us, and walking with us, till the day we come
home to You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
________________________________________________
For more on the teachings of Father Al Lauer see the home page of Presentation Ministries?
Please take a look.
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
To add your e-mail address to this list go to
http://www.presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
________________________________________________
One Bread, One Body
This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday DEATH DEFEATED!
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/1/2018
"They killed Him, finally, hanging Him on a tree, only to have God raise Him up on the third
day." -Acts 10:40
"God did not make death" (Wis 1:13), "for God formed man to be imperishable; the image of His
own nature He made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world" (Wis 2:23-24).
"The devil, the prince of death" made us his lifelong slaves by manipulating us through our
fear of death (Heb 2:14-15). Thus, "sin reigned through death" (Rm 5:21).
After millennia of death's tyranny over the human race, Jesus was conceived and born into this
world. Jesus called Himself "the Life" (Jn 11:25; 14:6). Jesus was stronger than death. On
several occasions, He raised the dead (Mt 9:18ff; Lk 7:15; Jn 11:44). He commanded His
disciples to do the same (Mt 10:8). Then Satan convulsed before the divine life of Jesus.
Satan used us to put Life to death on the cross. The prince of death appeared to reign supreme.
On the third day, however, Jesus rose from the dead. "He has robbed death of its power"
(2 Tm 1:10). All of Satan's forces of death are routed. We who believe in Jesus can taunt
death: "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55)
Renew your baptismal promises. Reject the prince of death and his culture of death. Believe in
the Father of life, Jesus our Life, and the life-giving Spirit. "Death is swallowed up in
victory" (1 Cor 15:54). Alleluia! Alleluia forever!
Prayer: Risen Jesus, I will be Your witness (see Acts 10:41).
Promise: "He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia!
We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
Monday FAITH DEFEATS MONEY
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/2/2018
"They, in turn, convened with the elders and worked out their strategy, giving the soldiers a
large bribe." -Matthew 28:12
Tuesday VICTORY GARDEN
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=4/3/2018
"She supposed He was the gardener." -John 20:15
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
http://presentationministries.com/home/home.asp
Share an OBOB e-mail with a friend today! It's easy and quick and it will make Jesus smile!
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obobDriveEmail.asp
________________________________________________
Brochures
" Over 90 Biblically based brochures. Many on topics you don't usually hear addressed."
This Week's Featured Publications
· Through the New Testament in Easter
http://presentationministries.com/publications/NTEaster.asp
· Seek First the Kingdom
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SeekFirst.asp
· Risen Life
http://presentationministries.com/publications/RisenLife.asp
· Be Holy, For I Am Holy
http://presentationministries.com/publications/BeHoly.asp
· Scriptural Stations of the Cross
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ScripStat.asp
· Lent and the Renewal of Our Baptismal Promises
http://presentationministries.com/publications/LentRenewal.asp
Who Am I in Christ?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/WhoAmIInChrist.asp
"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 .....................................
Brochures by Topic
http://presentationministries.com/brochures/brochures.asp
________________________________________________
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. I must trust in JESUS. Through JESUS all is possible.
(Jim, Wisconsin, , 3/30/2018 11:21:23 PM)
Lord, send Your Angels and Saints to minister to those who have been crucified
( in spirit or body or both); because of their love for You.
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 11:07:21 PM)
Pray for the holy souls in purgatory and all those in greatest need of our prayers and
assistance.
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 11:02:04 PM)
Brothers and Sisters, please pray for all Priests and Religious
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 10:57:24 PM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 3/30/2018 9:27:31 PM)
Prayer for healing in my body
(Verna. Lewin, Washington dc, Dc, United States, 3/30/2018 8:58:55 PM)
Please ask the Lord to heal my hands, which have developed a really bad arsh. They're swollen
and very itchy. *Will be seeing my Dr. when his Office opens. Sincerely appreciated. Bless you
all. Happy Easter.
(Bob, Canada, 3/30/2018 4:13:17 PM)
Please follow link to additional prayer intentions.
http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
________________________________________________
Audio by Topic
Catholic MP3 Talks & Teachings
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
http://presentationministries.com/media/mediaCatalog.asp
________________________________________________
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
The Bible Telephone Line (BTL) has been in operation for 26 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.
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
________________________________________________
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/fst2018-03.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
GOD'S CALL TO JOY
DON'T WAIT TO BE PERFECT!
We should not wait to be perfect in order to respond with our generous "yes", nor be fearful of
our limitations and sins, but instead open our hearts to the voice of the Lord. To listen to
that voice, to discern our personal mission in the Church and the world, and at last to live it
in the today that God gives us.
MAY MARY ACCOMPANY US
May Mary Most Holy, who as a young women living in obscurity heard, accepted and experienced the
Word of God made flesh, protect us and accompany us always on our journey.
GOD'S PLAN
Next October ... the Synod of Bishops will meet to discuss the theme of young people and in
particular the relationship between young people, faith and vocation. There we will have a
chance to consider more deeply how, at the center of our life, is the call to joy that God
addresses to us and how this is "God's plan for men and women in every age"
(Synod of Bishops, ... Young People, The Faith and Vocational Discernment, Introduction).
(Source: Message for 2018 World Day of Vocations, dated 12/3/2017)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2018-03.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/bi2018Announce.asp
Prophecies from Word Gifts Ministry
http://presentationministries.com/general/prophecies.asp
My People Newspaper
http://presentationministries.com/mypeople/mypeople30-12.asp?navlink=latest
PM Newsletter
http://presentationministries.com/newsletter/newsletter19-1.asp?navlink=latest
St. John Bosco Youth Group
http://youth.presentationministries.com/
________________________________________________
2018 RETREATS
Online Registration
2018 RETREATS
· Healing & Deliverance (Apr 20-21)
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 22-24)
· Family Vacation with the Lord! (Jun 25-29)
Catholic Retreats
http://presentationministries.com/retreat/retreat.asp
________________________________________________
· Sign-up for the OBOB daily e-mail list
http://presentationministries.com/general/emailList.asp
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DEATH DEFEATED! - One Bread, One Body, 4/1/2018
We at Presentation Ministries wish you a very blessed and holy Easter. Praise Jesus our risen LORD!
Read about your Risen Life in Christ
http://www.presentationministries.com/brochures/RisenLife.asp
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Sunday, April 1, 2018, Easter Sunday
Romans 6:3-11, Acts 10:34, 37-43, Colossians 3:1-4 or, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, (Vigil Readings), Mark 16:1-7, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, John 20:1-9
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040118.cfm
DEATH DEFEATED!
"They killed Him, finally, hanging Him on a tree, only to have God raise Him up on the third day." -Acts 10:40
"God did not make death" (Wis 1:13), "for God formed man to be imperishable; the image of His own nature He made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world" (Wis 2:23-24). "The devil, the prince of death" made us his lifelong slaves by manipulating us through our fear of death (Heb 2:14-15). Thus, "sin reigned through death" (Rm 5:21).
After millennia of death's tyranny over the human race, Jesus was conceived and born into this world. Jesus called Himself "the Life" (Jn 11:25; 14:6). Jesus was stronger than death. On several occasions, He raised the dead (Mt 9:18ff; Lk 7:15; Jn 11:44). He commanded His disciples to do the same (Mt 10:8). Then Satan convulsed before the divine life of Jesus. Satan used us to put Life to death on the cross. The prince of death appeared to reign supreme.
On the third day, however, Jesus rose from the dead. "He has robbed death of its power" (2 Tm 1:10). All of Satan's forces of death are routed. We who believe in Jesus can taunt death: "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55)
Renew your baptismal promises. Reject the prince of death and his culture of death. Believe in the Father of life, Jesus our Life, and the life-giving Spirit. "Death is swallowed up in victory" (1 Cor 15:54). Alleluia! Alleluia forever!
Prayer: Risen Jesus, I will be Your witness (see Acts 10:41).
Promise: "He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia! We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
(God loves to set us free from hurts, addictions, unforgiveness, and sin. Attend our retreat on "Healing and Deliverance" April 20-21. Visit www.presentationministries.com or call 513-373-2397 or 937-587-5464 to register or for more information.)
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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, 2018 through May 31, 2018
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, December 12, 2017
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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You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
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Read about your Risen Life in Christ
http://www.presentationministries.com/brochures/RisenLife.asp
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Sunday, April 1, 2018, Easter Sunday
Romans 6:3-11, Acts 10:34, 37-43, Colossians 3:1-4 or, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, (Vigil Readings), Mark 16:1-7, Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23, John 20:1-9
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040118.cfm
DEATH DEFEATED!
"They killed Him, finally, hanging Him on a tree, only to have God raise Him up on the third day." -Acts 10:40
"God did not make death" (Wis 1:13), "for God formed man to be imperishable; the image of His own nature He made him. But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world" (Wis 2:23-24). "The devil, the prince of death" made us his lifelong slaves by manipulating us through our fear of death (Heb 2:14-15). Thus, "sin reigned through death" (Rm 5:21).
After millennia of death's tyranny over the human race, Jesus was conceived and born into this world. Jesus called Himself "the Life" (Jn 11:25; 14:6). Jesus was stronger than death. On several occasions, He raised the dead (Mt 9:18ff; Lk 7:15; Jn 11:44). He commanded His disciples to do the same (Mt 10:8). Then Satan convulsed before the divine life of Jesus. Satan used us to put Life to death on the cross. The prince of death appeared to reign supreme.
On the third day, however, Jesus rose from the dead. "He has robbed death of its power" (2 Tm 1:10). All of Satan's forces of death are routed. We who believe in Jesus can taunt death: "O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" (1 Cor 15:55)
Renew your baptismal promises. Reject the prince of death and his culture of death. Believe in the Father of life, Jesus our Life, and the life-giving Spirit. "Death is swallowed up in victory" (1 Cor 15:54). Alleluia! Alleluia forever!
Prayer: Risen Jesus, I will be Your witness (see Acts 10:41).
Promise: "He saw and believed." -Jn 20:8
Praise: "This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice" (Ps 118:24). Alleluia! We are free indeed! (Jn 8:36)
(God loves to set us free from hurts, addictions, unforgiveness, and sin. Attend our retreat on "Healing and Deliverance" April 20-21. Visit www.presentationministries.com or call 513-373-2397 or 937-587-5464 to register or for more information.)
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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, 2018 through May 31, 2018
?Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, December 12, 2017
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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You can find One Bread, One Body archives, the letter to readers, OBOB eBook edition, and an online donation form at
http://www.presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp
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