Gospel Luke 24:13-35
They recognised him at the breaking of bread
Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Now as they talked this over, Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from recognising him. He said to them, ‘What matters are you discussing as you walk along?’ They stopped short, their faces downcast.
Then one of them, called Cleopas, answered him, ‘You must be the only person staying in Jerusalem who does not know the things that have been happening there these last few days.’ ‘What things?’ he asked. ‘All about Jesus of Nazareth’ they answered ‘who proved he was a great prophet by the things he said and did in the sight of God and of the whole people; and how our chief priests and our leaders handed him over to be sentenced to death, and had him crucified. Our own hope had been that he would be the one to set Israel free. And this is not all: two whole days have gone by since it all happened; and some women from our group have astounded us: they went to the tomb in the early morning, and when they did not find the body, they came back to tell us they had seen a vision of angels who declared he was alive. Some of our friends went to the tomb and found everything exactly as the women had reported, but of him they saw nothing.’
Then he said to them, ‘You foolish men! So slow to believe the full message of the prophets! Was it not ordained that the Christ should suffer and so enter into his glory?’ Then, starting with Moses and going through all the prophets, he explained to them the passages throughout the scriptures that were about himself.
When they drew near to the village to which they were going, he made as if to go on; but they pressed him to stay with them. ‘It is nearly evening’ they said ‘and the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them. Now while he was with them at table, he took the bread and said the blessing; then he broke it and handed it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognised him; but he had vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the scriptures to us?’
They set out that instant and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven assembled together with their companions, who said to them, ‘Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.’ Then they told their story of what had happened on the road and how they had recognised him at the breaking of bread.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Lord Jesus, explain the Scriptures to us.
Make our hearts burn within us as you talk to us.
Alleluia!
Lord help us recognise you as you walk with us on life's journey. Help us recognise your presence in the Scriptures, in the Eucharist and in the Church and one another.
Notes from meeting on 18th April 2023
A picture of people praying and a mighty wind swirling around them, the people are praising and singing out to God The Father and to Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
The wind seems to quieten and a stillness is felt, then the wind becomes like a gentle breeze that caresses each person deepening their prayer and praise!
"My Dear Children
When you pray in the Spirit of the Holy Trinity, nothing will distract you as all Angels descend to form a wall of love around you!
Pray my little one’s for my Son’s Church and my Priest sons.
Pray my little one’s for Mankind that the light of my Son will enter their hearts.
Pray my little one’s for those souls who seem to be so lost to my Son’s will.
Pray my little one’s for all families of all creeds and nationalities, that they will be drawn to my Son Jesus.
Pray my little one’s for young people that they can detach from the World, and so turn to my Son.
My Motherly Heart encompasses each of you and all of your families and presents them to the Holy Trinity, Be at Peace my children, do all that I have asked, pray, make sacrifice, be holy and all will be well.
Mary your Mother"
Intercessions
Pray for the soul of Julia Gallagher. May she Rest in Peace. Pray for comfort for Steve and the family.
Pray for those newly baptised and received into the Church this Easter.
Pray for healing for Jeff, Owen McEneaney, Barry Lamb, Reese, Rosie, Charlotte, Tony, Joan, Sandy, Anthony, Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek Malcolm, Hollie, and Harlan Moon.
Pray for all who are grieving give them strength, consolation and healing.
Pray for our Priests and for vocations to the Priesthood.
Pray for lost souls.
Pray for the conversion of the World.
Lord we continue to pray for Peace in Ukraine and throughout the World.
Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.
Lord we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all peoples and nations.
Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.
Mary, Mother of God, Theotokos, pray for us.
Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Mary, Bride of the Spirit, pray for us.
If anyone has any prophecy, prayers, readings or intercessions I encourage you to please send them to me. Let us share with one another the gifts and inspirations of the Spirit!
Also if there any changes necessary to the intercessions - please let me know
Resources
1.Theotokos Prayer Group:
https://www.facebook.com/Theotokos-Prayer-Group-142398089120415
/http://theotokosprayergroup.blogspot.co.uk/
2. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm
3. Bishops Conference of England and Wales Website -
https://www.cbcew.org.uk
4. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
Home - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle (diocesehn.org.uk)
5. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/
6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/
7. Celebrate Conference Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Celebratecommunity/
Events
No meeting on 25th April.
Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 2nd May 2023.
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.
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