Presentation Ministries

"DO YOU RENOUNCE SATAN?" - One Bread, One Body

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

Jeremiah 7:23-28 | Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9 | Luke 11:14-23

"Some of them said, 'It is by Beelzebul, the prince of devils, that He casts out devils.' " —Luke 11:15

Some people accused Jesus of driving out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons. We may have sinned many times, but that's one sin we likely have never committed. In our secularized society, many don't even believe the devil exists. ... More

A LOVE PSALM - One Bread, One Body

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 | Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 | Matthew 5:17-19

"Hear the statutes and decrees which I am teaching you to observe, that you may live." —Deuteronomy 4:1

As he lay dying, Pope John Paul II asked that Psalm 119 be read aloud as a prayer in his presence. Psalm 119 is by far the longest psalm, and expresses a heartfelt love of and gratitude for God's word. Though the Pope had surely read Psalm 119 ... More

THE FIRE AND FORGIVENESS - One Bread, One Body

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

St. Frances of Rome
Daniel 3:25, 34-43 | Psalm 25:4-9 | Matthew 18:21-35

"In the fire Azariah stood up and prayed aloud." —Daniel 3:25

When you are in the fire of suffering, are you like Azariah? Do you repent as he did (see Dn 3:39) or are you preoccupied with blaming the people who threw you into the fire? We can forgive those who have hurt us and get on with life and the ... More

DOCILITY - One Bread, One Body

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

St. John of God
2 Kings 5:1-15 | Psalm 42:2, 3; 43:3-4 | Luke 4:24-30

"Naaman went away angry." —2 Kings 5:11

A docile person is teachable and ready to learn willingly. Docility to the Lord's teaching received through the Scriptures and the Church is a hallmark of a child of God.

Naaman, the Syrian army commander and leper, probably considered ... More

FRUITFUL HUMILITY - One Bread, One Body

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

Third Sunday of Lent
Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 | 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 | Psalm 103:1-4, 6-8, 11 | Luke 13:1-9

"Perhaps it will bear fruit. If not, it shall be cut down." —Luke 13:9

Jesus commands us to bear fruit, that is, to lead people to Him. If we don't go and make disciples of all nations (Mt 28:19), we will suffer a tragic end (Lk 13:3, 5), be cut down (Lk 13:9), and thrown into the eternal fire of hell (see Jn ... More

GOD IS WATCHING YOU! - One Bread, One Body

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20 | Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12 | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

"While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him and was deeply moved." —Luke 15:20

I've often heard people picture God as distant and aloof, watching in vigilance for them to step out of line. These folks envision God as a scorekeeper ready and eager to punish their sins and failings.

Today's eucharistic Scriptures ... More

NICE GUYS? - One Bread, One Body

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:09:00 CST

Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 | Psalm 105:16-21 | Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46

"They seized him, dragged him outside the vineyard, and killed him." —Matthew 21:39

Joseph's brothers intended to kill him, but Reuben proposed they throw him into a cistern where he would die slowly of starvation (Gn 37:21-24). Although Reuben planned to come back and rescue Joseph, the other brothers thought they were being ... More

Scriptural Stations of the Cross

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:05:00 CST

The Scriptural Stations of the Cross will feed us spiritually. Several Scripture passages are quoted for each station. We give little or no commentary but let the Scriptures speak for themselves.

A Prophetic Lent

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:05:00 CST