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Monday, May 7, 2018
Acts 16:11-15, Psalm 149:1-6, 9, John 15:26-16:4
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050718.cfm
TALKING ABOUT LOVE
"When the Paraclete comes, the Spirit of truth Who comes from the Father - and Whom I Myself will send from the Father - He will bear witness on My behalf." -John 15:26
The Holy Spirit bears witness for Jesus, and we must bear witness too (Jn 15:27). When we witness for Jesus, we will see God open the hearts of many people, and they will give their lives to Jesus (see Acts 16:14-15). On the other hand, in our witnessing for Jesus, we will encounter strong opposition. Some of those putting us to death will even think they are worshipping God (Jn 16:2).
Witnessing for Jesus means telling someone about your personal experience of Jesus' love. Witnessing is very simple. We do it frequently when we bring up how parents, spouses, children, family, and friends love us. The Lord has chosen to make witnessing for Him extremely powerful in proclaiming His Gospel to the world. Thus, witnessing is especially threatening to the devil (see Rv 12:11), who vehemently attacks anyone who even thinks of witnessing for Jesus. However, the Lord has given His witnesses a Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, Who will give power and boldness to Jesus' witnesses, especially when the devil is trying to intimidate them (Acts 1:8). Then, they witness with power to Jesus' death and Resurrection (Acts 4:33) and make disciples for Jesus of all the nations (Mt 28:19).
Don't give in to the evil spirit's intimidation. Rather, give in to the grace of the Holy Spirit to witness for Jesus.
Prayer: Father, may I witness for Jesus throughout my life and all the way to death.
Promise: "I have told you all this to keep your faith from being shaken." -Jn 16:1
Praise: Clara felt the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Now she serves as Jesus' hands and feet for hurting people.
(On June 22-24, we offer a retreat, "Forty Hours Devotion and Family Campout", followed by a "Family Vacation with the Lord" on June 25-29 at the Paul Jansen Discipleship Center in Adams County, Ohio. Call 513-373-2397 or 937-587-5464 for info.)
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Lord Jesus, on this 6th Sunday of Easter, You are telling us in the gospel, that You are
going to send us the Advocate from the Father.
Lord, help us to prepare so that as we celebrate Pentecost we will become on fire with love.
Help us to live Your mandate of love, and help us to forgive anyone that has hurt us.
We thank You lord for Your love and for Your care.
We ask you to keep us strong and working for You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday WHO CAN'T TEACH YOU?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/6/2018
"As Peter entered, Cornelius went to meet him, dropped to his knees before him and bowed low."
-Acts 10:25
The Holy Spirit wants to teach us all things (Jn 14:26). For example, He wants to teach us how
to be parents, wives, husbands, lay single people, and members of religious communities. The
Spirit wants to teach us how to spend our money, eat, talk, think, work, love, live, and die.
Because the Holy Spirit wants to teach us so much, the proper relationship with Him is to be
teachable, that is, docile.
Most of the time the Spirit does not teach us directly but indirectly. He teaches us through
people, such as parents, pastors, spouses, brothers, sisters, strangers, and even enemies. To
be docile means to be able to learn from anyone the Holy Spirit chooses to teach through. For
example, Cornelius, a powerful Roman centurion, was humbly submissive to the teaching of Peter,
an uneducated Jewish fisherman (see Acts 10:25ff). The secretary of the treasury of the
Ethiopian government asked the simple Philip to teach him from the Bible (Acts 8:27ff).
Who do you consider to be the last person in the world to teach you anything? If the Spirit so
chooses, are you willing to be taught by him or her? If so, you are docile and ready to receive
the Holy Spirit. If not, you are in danger of rejecting the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Father, teach me about being teachable.
Promise: "Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God but that He has loved us and
has sent His Son as an Offering for our sins." -1 Jn 4:10
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Who through His Word and Eucharist is with us always. Alleluia!
Monday TALKING ABOUT LOVE
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"When the Paraclete comes, the Spirit of truth Who comes from the Father - and Whom I Myself
will send from the Father - He will bear witness on My behalf." -John 15:26
Tuesday THE ONLY LIFE WORTH DYING FOR
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lately it feels like we're arguing more. Lord I need to know what to do. How do I be a better wife.
What am I doing wrong? Help me to restore my marriage. I don't want us to become like this & this
be our new normal. Lord I need yr help.
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UPDATED PRAYER INTENTION! PRAYER FOR GOD'S HEALING AND PROTECTING PEACE! Slow Recovery... Our
Broken and Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day and Night Now and in the Days ahead for
His Mercy and Peace...May,June,July,Aug,Sept.2018,2019...?? Spring,Summer 2018. Dear Community of
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daily prayers as our broken hearts cries out to God Daily for His Mercy and Peace!
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Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her from
any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her home safely.
Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona, , 5/5/2018 12:20:28 PM)
Please show me the way to re-join my Catholic Church. Since I am divorced and re-married, I no
longer receive the Holy Eucharist and I miss having the grace of God being with me. On top of this
now I am handicapped.. after brain surgery and many other health issues make it difficult to get
around. Haven't been to confession in almost three years. Then what's the use, when I can't receive
the Body and Blood of my Savior anyway. You could say I'm in a Catch 22, and I am miserable. I've
left out a large amount of info. because it would take too long. Help, please!
(Catherine P., Halethorpe, Maryland, United States, 5/5/2018 12:12:57 PM)
I do not need a perfect life, just a life knowing God is with me through all of it. Pray that I
feel God's love, know God's peace, God's strength, protection and comfort - please God bring peace
to my husband's and my troubled souls. Some financial relief would help. Please hear my prayer and
the prayers of all the faithful. I ask this through Christ our Lord .. please pray for me I need
some hope. Amen - Thank you.
(Virginia, Nevada, United States, 5/5/2018 10:08:54 AM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
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Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FAKE NEWS, TRUTH, AND PEACE
"A JOURNALISM OF PEACE"
I would like ... to invite everyone to promote a journalism of peace... I mean a journalism that
is truthful and opposed to falsehoods, rhetorical slogans, and sensational headlines. A
journalism created by people for people, one that is at the service of all, especially those ...
who have no voice. A journalism less concentrated on breaking news than on exploring the
underlying causes of conflicts, in order to promote deeper understanding and contribute to their
resolution by setting in place virtuous processes. A journalism committed to pointing out
alternatives to the escalation of shouting matches and verbal violence.
"GOD'S PLAN"
Communication is part of God's plan for us and an essential way to experience fellowship. Made in
the image and likeness of our Creator, we are able to express and share all that is true, good,
and beautiful. We are able to describe our own experiences and the world around us, and thus to
create historical memory and understanding of events. But when we yield to our own pride and
selfishness, we can also distort the way we use our ability to communicate.
FAKE NEWS IS GROWING
... We are witnessing the spread of what has come to be known as "fake news". This calls for
reflection, which is why I have decided to return in this ... Message to the issue of truth, which
was raised time and time again by my predecessors...
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Lord Jesus, on this 6th Sunday of Easter, You are telling us in the gospel, that You are
going to send us the Advocate from the Father.
Lord, help us to prepare so that as we celebrate Pentecost we will become on fire with love.
Help us to live Your mandate of love, and help us to forgive anyone that has hurt us.
We thank You lord for Your love and for Your care.
We ask you to keep us strong and working for You.
Amen and Amen.
Thank You Lord, for loving us totally.
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This weeks readings and reflections
Sunday WHO CAN'T TEACH YOU?
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/6/2018
"As Peter entered, Cornelius went to meet him, dropped to his knees before him and bowed low."
-Acts 10:25
The Holy Spirit wants to teach us all things (Jn 14:26). For example, He wants to teach us how
to be parents, wives, husbands, lay single people, and members of religious communities. The
Spirit wants to teach us how to spend our money, eat, talk, think, work, love, live, and die.
Because the Holy Spirit wants to teach us so much, the proper relationship with Him is to be
teachable, that is, docile.
Most of the time the Spirit does not teach us directly but indirectly. He teaches us through
people, such as parents, pastors, spouses, brothers, sisters, strangers, and even enemies. To
be docile means to be able to learn from anyone the Holy Spirit chooses to teach through. For
example, Cornelius, a powerful Roman centurion, was humbly submissive to the teaching of Peter,
an uneducated Jewish fisherman (see Acts 10:25ff). The secretary of the treasury of the
Ethiopian government asked the simple Philip to teach him from the Bible (Acts 8:27ff).
Who do you consider to be the last person in the world to teach you anything? If the Spirit so
chooses, are you willing to be taught by him or her? If so, you are docile and ready to receive
the Holy Spirit. If not, you are in danger of rejecting the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Father, teach me about being teachable.
Promise: "Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God but that He has loved us and
has sent His Son as an Offering for our sins." -1 Jn 4:10
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Who through His Word and Eucharist is with us always. Alleluia!
Monday TALKING ABOUT LOVE
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/7/2018
"When the Paraclete comes, the Spirit of truth Who comes from the Father - and Whom I Myself
will send from the Father - He will bear witness on My behalf." -John 15:26
Tuesday THE ONLY LIFE WORTH DYING FOR
http://presentationministries.com/obob/obob.asp?lang=en&d=5/8/2018
"I will give thanks to You, O Lord, with all my heart." -Psalm 138:1
For more readings and inspiration from Presentation Ministries, check us out at
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This Week's Featured Publications
· Evangelization and Worship
http://presentationministries.com/publications/EvangelAndWorship.asp
· Do You Renounce Satan?
http://presentationministries.com/publications/RenounceSatan.asp
· Additional Life-in-the-Spirit Seminars
http://presentationministries.com/publications/MoreLife.asp
· This is My Body
http://presentationministries.com/publications/ThisIsMyBody.asp
· Seek the Gifts of the Spirit
http://presentationministries.com/publications/SeekGiftSpirit.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
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________________________________________________
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http://www.presentationministries.com/prayer/prayer.asp
My husband & I have been arguing lately. I feel he's angry with me & thinks he can talk to me in a
mean manner. It's not like us. I'm not perfect. But our marriage has always been loving & good. &
lately it feels like we're arguing more. Lord I need to know what to do. How do I be a better wife.
What am I doing wrong? Help me to restore my marriage. I don't want us to become like this & this
be our new normal. Lord I need yr help.
(Lisa S., Poteet , Texas, United States, 5/5/2018 5:12:49 PM)
UPDATED PRAYER INTENTION! PRAYER FOR GOD'S HEALING AND PROTECTING PEACE! Slow Recovery... Our
Broken and Exhausted Hearts Continue to Cry out to God Day and Night Now and in the Days ahead for
His Mercy and Peace...May,June,July,Aug,Sept.2018,2019...?? Spring,Summer 2018. Dear Community of
Prayer, Thank you for praying with us daily in our struggle to stay at our Post! Please continue
to pray with us daily for God's Mercy and Peace Now and in the Days (May-Sept.2018,2019..??)ahead?
Please pass Urgent Prayer Request on: Convents,Nus,Sisters,Monasteries,Priests,Shrines,Prayer
Groups and Others in the Worldwide Community of Prayer? URGENT!!! Thank you, Husband and Wife in
Hope, In His Mercy and Peace. Bill and Carol. usa PS. We will continue to keep you(Community)in our
daily prayers as our broken hearts cries out to God Daily for His Mercy and Peace!
(Bill and Wife, ............., United States, 5/5/2018 1:22:07 PM)
Father, we ask that You go before EB and surround her with Your Love and Angels. Protect her from
any breakdown, flat tires, bad traffic, bad weather, any delays, or evil and bring her home safely.
Thank You God, Amen.
(Carol, Arizona, , 5/5/2018 12:20:28 PM)
Please show me the way to re-join my Catholic Church. Since I am divorced and re-married, I no
longer receive the Holy Eucharist and I miss having the grace of God being with me. On top of this
now I am handicapped.. after brain surgery and many other health issues make it difficult to get
around. Haven't been to confession in almost three years. Then what's the use, when I can't receive
the Body and Blood of my Savior anyway. You could say I'm in a Catch 22, and I am miserable. I've
left out a large amount of info. because it would take too long. Help, please!
(Catherine P., Halethorpe, Maryland, United States, 5/5/2018 12:12:57 PM)
I do not need a perfect life, just a life knowing God is with me through all of it. Pray that I
feel God's love, know God's peace, God's strength, protection and comfort - please God bring peace
to my husband's and my troubled souls. Some financial relief would help. Please hear my prayer and
the prayers of all the faithful. I ask this through Christ our Lord .. please pray for me I need
some hope. Amen - Thank you.
(Virginia, Nevada, United States, 5/5/2018 10:08:54 AM)
For all prayers posted. Amen.
(Anonymous, , 5/5/2018 10:06:30 AM)
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/fst2018-04.asp?navlink=latest
Notable quotations from Pope Francis and official teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
FAKE NEWS, TRUTH, AND PEACE
"A JOURNALISM OF PEACE"
I would like ... to invite everyone to promote a journalism of peace... I mean a journalism that
is truthful and opposed to falsehoods, rhetorical slogans, and sensational headlines. A
journalism created by people for people, one that is at the service of all, especially those ...
who have no voice. A journalism less concentrated on breaking news than on exploring the
underlying causes of conflicts, in order to promote deeper understanding and contribute to their
resolution by setting in place virtuous processes. A journalism committed to pointing out
alternatives to the escalation of shouting matches and verbal violence.
"GOD'S PLAN"
Communication is part of God's plan for us and an essential way to experience fellowship. Made in
the image and likeness of our Creator, we are able to express and share all that is true, good,
and beautiful. We are able to describe our own experiences and the world around us, and thus to
create historical memory and understanding of events. But when we yield to our own pride and
selfishness, we can also distort the way we use our ability to communicate.
FAKE NEWS IS GROWING
... We are witnessing the spread of what has come to be known as "fake news". This calls for
reflection, which is why I have decided to return in this ... Message to the issue of truth, which
was raised time and time again by my predecessors...
(Source: Message for World Communications Sunday, 1/24/18)
http://presentationministries.com/pope/fst2018-04.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/
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2018 RETREATS
· 40 Hours Devotion and Family Campout (Jun 22-24)
· Family Vacation with the Lord! (Jun 25-29)
· St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians (Jul 6-8)
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
WHO CAN'T TEACH YOU? - One Bread, One Body, 5/6/2018
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Sunday, May 6, 2018, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, 1 John 4:7-10, Psalm 98:1-4, John 15:9-17
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WHO CAN'T TEACH YOU?
"As Peter entered, Cornelius went to meet him, dropped to his knees before him and bowed low." -Acts 10:25
The Holy Spirit wants to teach us all things (Jn 14:26). For example, He wants to teach us how to be parents, wives, husbands, lay single people, and members of religious communities. The Spirit wants to teach us how to spend our money, eat, talk, think, work, love, live, and die. Because the Holy Spirit wants to teach us so much, the proper relationship with Him is to be teachable, that is, docile.
Most of the time the Spirit does not teach us directly but indirectly. He teaches us through people, such as parents, pastors, spouses, brothers, sisters, strangers, and even enemies. To be docile means to be able to learn from anyone the Holy Spirit chooses to teach through. For example, Cornelius, a powerful Roman centurion, was humbly submissive to the teaching of Peter, an uneducated Jewish fisherman (see Acts 10:25ff). The secretary of the treasury of the Ethiopian government asked the simple Philip to teach him from the Bible (Acts 8:27ff).
Who do you consider to be the last person in the world to teach you anything? If the Spirit so chooses, are you willing to be taught by him or her? If so, you are docile and ready to receive the Holy Spirit. If not, you are in danger of rejecting the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Father, teach me about being teachable.
Promise: "Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God but that He has loved us and has sent His Son as an Offering for our sins." -1 Jn 4:10
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Who through His Word and Eucharist is with us always. Alleluia!
(For a related teaching on "Arrogance", order, listen to or download our CD 52-1 or DVD 52 on our website.)
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Sunday, May 6, 2018, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, 1 John 4:7-10, Psalm 98:1-4, John 15:9-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050618.cfm
WHO CAN'T TEACH YOU?
"As Peter entered, Cornelius went to meet him, dropped to his knees before him and bowed low." -Acts 10:25
The Holy Spirit wants to teach us all things (Jn 14:26). For example, He wants to teach us how to be parents, wives, husbands, lay single people, and members of religious communities. The Spirit wants to teach us how to spend our money, eat, talk, think, work, love, live, and die. Because the Holy Spirit wants to teach us so much, the proper relationship with Him is to be teachable, that is, docile.
Most of the time the Spirit does not teach us directly but indirectly. He teaches us through people, such as parents, pastors, spouses, brothers, sisters, strangers, and even enemies. To be docile means to be able to learn from anyone the Holy Spirit chooses to teach through. For example, Cornelius, a powerful Roman centurion, was humbly submissive to the teaching of Peter, an uneducated Jewish fisherman (see Acts 10:25ff). The secretary of the treasury of the Ethiopian government asked the simple Philip to teach him from the Bible (Acts 8:27ff).
Who do you consider to be the last person in the world to teach you anything? If the Spirit so chooses, are you willing to be taught by him or her? If so, you are docile and ready to receive the Holy Spirit. If not, you are in danger of rejecting the Holy Spirit.
Prayer: Father, teach me about being teachable.
Promise: "Love, then, consists in this: not that we have loved God but that He has loved us and has sent His Son as an Offering for our sins." -1 Jn 4:10
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Who through His Word and Eucharist is with us always. Alleluia!
(For a related teaching on "Arrogance", order, listen to or download our CD 52-1 or DVD 52 on our website.)
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Friday, May 4, 2018
GROW - One Bread, One Body, 5/5/2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 15:18-21
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050518.cfm
GROW
"The congregations grew stronger in faith and daily increased in numbers." -Acts 16:5
The Lord is very interested in the growth of individuals and congregations. He delights in our growth as a parent delights in their child's first step or first word. The Lord wants congregations to grow both in faith and in numbers (see Acts 16:5). Growing in quality and quantity are not two separate types of growth, but eventually go together. If we truly have a strong faith, we will be strong in evangelizing and leading many to Christ.
The Lord wants every Christian and every Christian congregation to grow in age, wisdom, and grace as He did (see Lk 2:40, 52). He commands us: "Be as eager for milk as newborn babies - pure milk of the Spirit to make you grow unto salvation" (1 Pt 2:2). So let us "grow to the full maturity of Christ the Head. Through Him the whole body grows" (Eph 4:15-16).
The second letter of Peter is possibly the last book of the Bible chronologically. In the last verse of the last chapter of what may be the last book of two-thousand years of written, divine revelation, the Lord commands us: "Grow rather in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to Him now and to the day of eternity! Amen" (2 Pt 3:18). The last word is "grow."
Prayer: Father, in these last two weeks of the Easter season may I grow by leaps and bounds.
Promise: "Know that the Lord is God; He made us, His we are." -Ps 100:3
Praise: Laura and her children pray daily for an end to abortion.
(For a related teaching on "Evangelization", order, listen to or download our CD 55-1 or DVD 55 on our website.)
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Acts 16:1-10, Psalm 100:1-3, 5, John 15:18-21
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GROW
"The congregations grew stronger in faith and daily increased in numbers." -Acts 16:5
The Lord is very interested in the growth of individuals and congregations. He delights in our growth as a parent delights in their child's first step or first word. The Lord wants congregations to grow both in faith and in numbers (see Acts 16:5). Growing in quality and quantity are not two separate types of growth, but eventually go together. If we truly have a strong faith, we will be strong in evangelizing and leading many to Christ.
The Lord wants every Christian and every Christian congregation to grow in age, wisdom, and grace as He did (see Lk 2:40, 52). He commands us: "Be as eager for milk as newborn babies - pure milk of the Spirit to make you grow unto salvation" (1 Pt 2:2). So let us "grow to the full maturity of Christ the Head. Through Him the whole body grows" (Eph 4:15-16).
The second letter of Peter is possibly the last book of the Bible chronologically. In the last verse of the last chapter of what may be the last book of two-thousand years of written, divine revelation, the Lord commands us: "Grow rather in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glory be to Him now and to the day of eternity! Amen" (2 Pt 3:18). The last word is "grow."
Prayer: Father, in these last two weeks of the Easter season may I grow by leaps and bounds.
Promise: "Know that the Lord is God; He made us, His we are." -Ps 100:3
Praise: Laura and her children pray daily for an end to abortion.
(For a related teaching on "Evangelization", order, listen to or download our CD 55-1 or DVD 55 on our website.)
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Thursday, May 3, 2018
LASTING LOVE - One Bread, One Body, 5/4/2018
Friday, May 4, 2018
Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-10, 12, John 15:12-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050418.cfm
LASTING LOVE
"Your fruit must endure." -John 15:16
Jesus, the Vine, commands us, the branches, to bear fruit that is not only abundant but also lasting (Jn 15:16). Our commitment to the Lord and the commitments of those whom we have led to the Lord will last, if these commitments are:
* "rooted in [Jesus] and built up in Him" (Col 2:7),
* confirmed by the Holy Spirit,
* founded on the rock of hearing and obeying God's Word (Mt 7:24ff),
* in submission to the authority of the Church, "the pillar and bulwark of truth" (1 Tm 3:15),
* fire-tried by "the distress of many trials" (1 Pt 1:6-7), and
* surrounded by a cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1).
Jesus is "the First and the Last" (Rv 22:13). His love for us endures forever. May our love for Him last forever.
Prayer: Father, You are my first and last Love (see Rv 2:4).
Promise: "When it was read there was great delight at the encouragement it gave." -Acts 15:31
Praise: Janet had never fasted a whole day before, but did so for the first time on a Friday, the day her Lord died.
(For a related teaching on "Living in Reality", order, listen to or download our series starting with CD 38-1 or DVD 38 on our website or order or download our book of the same name.)
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Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-10, 12, John 15:12-17
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050418.cfm
LASTING LOVE
"Your fruit must endure." -John 15:16
Jesus, the Vine, commands us, the branches, to bear fruit that is not only abundant but also lasting (Jn 15:16). Our commitment to the Lord and the commitments of those whom we have led to the Lord will last, if these commitments are:
* "rooted in [Jesus] and built up in Him" (Col 2:7),
* confirmed by the Holy Spirit,
* founded on the rock of hearing and obeying God's Word (Mt 7:24ff),
* in submission to the authority of the Church, "the pillar and bulwark of truth" (1 Tm 3:15),
* fire-tried by "the distress of many trials" (1 Pt 1:6-7), and
* surrounded by a cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1).
Jesus is "the First and the Last" (Rv 22:13). His love for us endures forever. May our love for Him last forever.
Prayer: Father, You are my first and last Love (see Rv 2:4).
Promise: "When it was read there was great delight at the encouragement it gave." -Acts 15:31
Praise: Janet had never fasted a whole day before, but did so for the first time on a Friday, the day her Lord died.
(For a related teaching on "Living in Reality", order, listen to or download our series starting with CD 38-1 or DVD 38 on our website or order or download our book of the same name.)
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Wednesday, May 2, 2018
ON SPEAKING TERMS WITH YOUR ENEMIES - One Bread, One Body, 5/3/2018
Thursday, May 3, 2018, Sts. Philip & James
1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Psalm 19:2-5, John 14:6-14
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050318.cfm
ON SPEAKING TERMS WITH YOUR ENEMIES
"Day pours out the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge." -Psalm 19:3
To the man who would later be called "doubting Thomas," Jesus gave one of the greatest revelations in the history of the human race. Jesus told Thomas: "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me" (Jn 14:6).
Jesus was profoundly disappointed in Philip, who did not know Jesus or His Father after "all this time" (Jn 14:9). Nonetheless, Jesus gave to Philip this awesome revelation: "I solemnly say to you, whoever believes in Me will do the works that I do, and greater than these" (Jn 14:12, our transl).
Because Jesus is forgiving and merciful, He sometimes gives the greatest revelations to people who are weak and sinful. When people disappoint us, we naturally are reluctant to open up to them. Nonetheless, Jesus stretches out His arms to people who may even nail His arms to a cross rather than embrace Him. Jesus may reveal Himself to us even when we are at our worst.
Let us follow in Jesus' footsteps by:
* forgiving and loving our enemies,
* reaching out to them, and
* giving them mercy, that is, treating them better than they deserve.
We will suffer when we love as Jesus loves. Nevertheless, the purpose of life in Christ is not to minimize suffering but to maximize love. Follow the crucified Christ in thought, deed, and word.
Prayer: Father, make me not defensive, but merciful.
Promise: "Brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and in which you stand firm. You are being saved by it at this very moment if you hold fast to it as I preached it to you." -1 Cor 15:1-2
Praise: After receiving the Holy Spirit in the upper room, both St. Philip and St. James boldly followed the footsteps of Jesus, even to death as martyrs.
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1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Psalm 19:2-5, John 14:6-14
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ON SPEAKING TERMS WITH YOUR ENEMIES
"Day pours out the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge." -Psalm 19:3
To the man who would later be called "doubting Thomas," Jesus gave one of the greatest revelations in the history of the human race. Jesus told Thomas: "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me" (Jn 14:6).
Jesus was profoundly disappointed in Philip, who did not know Jesus or His Father after "all this time" (Jn 14:9). Nonetheless, Jesus gave to Philip this awesome revelation: "I solemnly say to you, whoever believes in Me will do the works that I do, and greater than these" (Jn 14:12, our transl).
Because Jesus is forgiving and merciful, He sometimes gives the greatest revelations to people who are weak and sinful. When people disappoint us, we naturally are reluctant to open up to them. Nonetheless, Jesus stretches out His arms to people who may even nail His arms to a cross rather than embrace Him. Jesus may reveal Himself to us even when we are at our worst.
Let us follow in Jesus' footsteps by:
* forgiving and loving our enemies,
* reaching out to them, and
* giving them mercy, that is, treating them better than they deserve.
We will suffer when we love as Jesus loves. Nevertheless, the purpose of life in Christ is not to minimize suffering but to maximize love. Follow the crucified Christ in thought, deed, and word.
Prayer: Father, make me not defensive, but merciful.
Promise: "Brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and in which you stand firm. You are being saved by it at this very moment if you hold fast to it as I preached it to you." -1 Cor 15:1-2
Praise: After receiving the Holy Spirit in the upper room, both St. Philip and St. James boldly followed the footsteps of Jesus, even to death as martyrs.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
JESUS OR NOTHING - One Bread, One Body, 5/2/2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018, St. Athanasius
Acts 15:1-6, Psalm 122:1-5, John 15:1-8
Link to Readings --> http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/050218.cfm
JESUS OR NOTHING
"Apart from Me you can do nothing." -John 15:5
Business leaders understand well the concept of cutting activities out of the business process that are not profitable. Sports coaches and athletic trainers also understand cutting out practice drills and plays which are not productive. Farmers don't waste their limited time on activities which do not increase the yield of crops, flock, or herd. So, Jesus' teaching on pruning the branches which don't bear fruit is well understood by many.
What is not as well understood in our culture is the weakness of the human will without the strength of the Lord. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (see Rm 7:18). On our own, our endurance will eventually fade. Only by remaining in Jesus can we bear fruit for Him (Jn 15:4-5). Outside of Jesus, we will ultimately wither and fade (Jn 15:6).
So often in our culture of death, secular society teaches that the human spirit will triumph, to "just do it," or taking this course will make you successful, etc. Jesus, on the other hand, states bluntly, "Apart from Me you can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). Jesus couldn't make the message any clearer: A person either remains in Jesus or withers (Jn 15:4-6).
Prayer: Father, may I never treat Your gracious gift of Your Son Jesus as meaning nothing (Gal 2:21). I want to spend my life as a Spirit-filled disciple.
Promise: "Their story caused great joy among the brothers." -Acts 15:3
Praise: St. Athanasius fought Arianism and suffered for the Faith. He fought against the denial of Jesus' divinity most of his seventy-seven years.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a teaching on "Pentecost Novena", order, listen to or download our CD 103-1 or DVD 103 on our website as this novena begins May 11, 2018.)
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Acts 15:1-6, Psalm 122:1-5, John 15:1-8
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JESUS OR NOTHING
"Apart from Me you can do nothing." -John 15:5
Business leaders understand well the concept of cutting activities out of the business process that are not profitable. Sports coaches and athletic trainers also understand cutting out practice drills and plays which are not productive. Farmers don't waste their limited time on activities which do not increase the yield of crops, flock, or herd. So, Jesus' teaching on pruning the branches which don't bear fruit is well understood by many.
What is not as well understood in our culture is the weakness of the human will without the strength of the Lord. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak (see Rm 7:18). On our own, our endurance will eventually fade. Only by remaining in Jesus can we bear fruit for Him (Jn 15:4-5). Outside of Jesus, we will ultimately wither and fade (Jn 15:6).
So often in our culture of death, secular society teaches that the human spirit will triumph, to "just do it," or taking this course will make you successful, etc. Jesus, on the other hand, states bluntly, "Apart from Me you can do nothing" (Jn 15:5). Jesus couldn't make the message any clearer: A person either remains in Jesus or withers (Jn 15:4-6).
Prayer: Father, may I never treat Your gracious gift of Your Son Jesus as meaning nothing (Gal 2:21). I want to spend my life as a Spirit-filled disciple.
Promise: "Their story caused great joy among the brothers." -Acts 15:3
Praise: St. Athanasius fought Arianism and suffered for the Faith. He fought against the denial of Jesus' divinity most of his seventy-seven years.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (For a teaching on "Pentecost Novena", order, listen to or download our CD 103-1 or DVD 103 on our website as this novena begins May 11, 2018.)
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