Gospel John 20:19-23
As the Father sent me, so am I sending you: receive the Holy Spirit
In the evening of the first day of the week, the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them, ‘Peace be with you’, and showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy when they saw the Lord, and he said to them again, ‘Peace be with you.
‘As the Father sent me,
so am I sending you.’
After saying this he breathed on them and said:
‘Receive the Holy Spirit.
For those whose sins you forgive,
they are forgiven;
for those whose sins you retain,
they are retained.’
Alleluia, alleluia!
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia!
“Come, Creator Spirit, harmony of humanity, renew the face of the earth. Come, Gift of gifts, harmony of the Church, make us one in you. Come, Spirit of forgiveness and harmony of the heart, transform us as only You can, through the intercession of Mary.”
Pope Francis, Pentecost Sunday 2023
Notes from meeting on 23 May 2023
A picture of a huge light, in its midst is Jesus in great Glory, with Him in this light are the Apostles. The Apostles have taken the light out to the World and many people join the light and so, they too take the light out into the World and an ever perpetuating light is to bBe seen no matter how much darkness is apparent this light will never fade go out or be extinguished.
This light is the Holy Spirit working through the Trinity, keeping all things fixed as the Father wills.
"My dear children, the World seems in a dark place and so it is, but your Heavenly Father through the workings of the Holy Spirit and the Great Sacrifice of my Son Jesus, will triumph!
I ask each of you to pray for all of Mankind, pushing back against the darkness which pervades nearly all societies.
My little ones you have real power in the Holy Rosary and together with frequent participation in the Holy Sacraments, you can help to avert all that the adversary sends. Together we will help my Son through the Holy Spirit and draw back Mankind from the deep abyss of darkness and into the Glorious Light of Heaven.
Stand firm in your Faith, all will be well.
I place my Motherly Blessing upon you
Mary."
Intercessions
Lord pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, the Church and the World.
Pray for our young people that they may protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus. We pray for those young people being Confirmed, receiving first Holy Communion and participating in their first Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Pray for vocations to the Priesthood and the Religious Life
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 Marie Bedingfield, Gina Hardy, Jeff Shore, 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/
It's the feast of Pentecost! Read Chris Thomas' story of his own Pentecost and being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/art.../live-in-the-power-of-pentecost/
Holy Spirit, You shall renew the face of the earth!
Events
Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 30th May 2023.
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.
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