Theotokos Prayer Group - Fifth Sunday of Easter, 3 May 2026

 

Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way, and the truth, and the life, says the Lord.
No one comes to the Father except through me.
Alleluia.

Gospel:    John 14:1-12

‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’
At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.’ Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.’
  Philip said to him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me, Philip? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, “Show us the Father”? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.
  ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.’

Since it is from you, God our Father, that redemption comes to us, your adopted children, look with favour on the family you love, give true freedom to us and to all who believe in Christ, and bring us all alike to our eternal heritage.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Notes from meeting on 28 April:

Picture of people flowing toward Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Picture of many Angels singing and playing trumpets and instruments, the exquisite sound is drawing many sheep from their pastures to follow the Shepherd.
The many, many sheep and lambs hearing this music are drawn to follow and can see the light ahead emanating from the Sacred Heart of Jesus the True Shepherd.
At the back are many sick and crippled sheep with in turned feet, some are struggling to keep going!
Blessed Mother and many Saints are at the back urging them forward and in many cases aiding them. None are lost that ask for help.

"My dear little children,
Follow the sound of My Son Jesus’ Voice, He Who Is The Way, The Truth and The Life.
Let His Love so fill you that you can hear no other call on your heart.
I myself with the Saints will help you see clearly the way forward, do not be disheartened or afraid, we shall never leave you orphans.
I am your Mother and together with all in Heaven will always show you the way to My Son Jesus, He Who Is The LIVING Word.
Mary Your Mother."

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads us from the front toward our Homeland in Heaven. He is also the Good Shepherd that walks amongst us, accompanying us on our journey through life. Helping us overcome life's difficulties.

He is also the Good Shepherd who walks behind us when we fall back or turn away, through sin or  he helps bind our wounds and infirmities and encourages us that we may continue on the way.

Jesus as the Bridegroom giving a Holy Kiss to us as his bride.

Intercessions

I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever...

We pray in reparation for all offences against the life and dignity of the human person from conception until natural death. Lord have mercy on us!

Pray for our new Pope, Leo XIV, that he may shepherd the Church and proclaim Christ to the World.

Pope’s Prayer Intention – May 2026
That everyone might have food.
Let us pray that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid
wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

Pray for the soul of Fr. Pat McKenna, may he Rest in Peace.

We pray for all who are ill in mind body or spirit and all those in any need or difficulty.

Pray for Christine diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. and undergoing chemotherapy. 

Continue to pray for Marcin. He is back at work which is a miracle considering that this time last year the hospital couldn't guarantee he would live. He still needs surgery and is waiting for more tests before further surgery so continuing prayers would be appreciated. Praise the Lord.

Pray for Jacob who is 6 years old he has been diagnosed with Perthes disease which affects his ability to walk.

Pray for upbuilding of Marriage and Family.
Pray for peace in our Country and our communities.
Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus.
Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.
Pray for all those we have been asked and have promised to pray for.
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 the Middle East, Ukraine and in Israel and Gaza, in Sudan 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 International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/
6. Celebrate Conference website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/
7. CHARIS in England and Wales
https://www.charisuk.com/
8.CaFE - Catholic Faith Exploration (faithcafe.org)

9. The Holy See

https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

Events

Our next meeting is on 5 May 2026 at 7.30pm in The Creche in St Patricks Church, Glenfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton TS19 7PL. All welcome. 

Theotokos Prayer Group - Good Shepherd Sunday - 4th Sunday of Easter, 26 April 2026

Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the good shepherd, says the Lord.
I know my sheep and my own know me.
Alleluia.

Gospel:    John 10:1-10

‘I am the door of the sheep.’
At that time: Jesus said, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.’ This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them.
  So Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.’

Almighty, ever-living God,
bring us to the joy of your heavenly city:
so that we, your little flock,
may follow where Christ, our Good Shepherd,
has gone before us by the power of his resurrection.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Notes from meeting on 21 April

Picture

Picture of many Churches in many towns.
The Churches seem to be emitting waves of great light, the source is the Eucharist in the Tabernacles. The light relays around the towns like waves or ripples.
Many homes seem to radiate this same light in a smaller way, radiating out and meeting up with the larger light from the Churches!

"My People,
Where there is darkness My love and grace will abound.
Avail yourselves of My Sacramental Body and Blood at every opportunity you can.
Together you and I will light up your places of Worship and dwellings.
This LIGHT, the light of My Great Love for you will bring graces to all around you.
You My People will contain in your hearts this light of Mine drawing many souls to Me!
I will be in you as you are in Me, we will be one together with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
My Mother most chaste and full of humility is your pattern, she who taught Me as a tiny baby through to manhood will lead you always in ways everlasting to Me.
My People, I know My own and like the True Shepherd I will guard you, Trust in ME.
Your Jesus"

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine, all praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine!

Peace be with you, believe in Jesus.

Intercessions

I am the salvation of the people, says the Lord. Should they cry to me in any distress, I will hear them, and I will be their Lord for ever...

We pray in reparation for all offences against the life and dignity of the human person from conception until natural death. Lord have mercy on us!

Pray for our new Pope, Leo XIV, that he may shepherd the Church and proclaim Christ to the World.

Pope’s Prayer Intention – April 2026
For priests in crisis.
Let us pray for priests going through moments of crisis in their vocation, that they may find the
accompaniment they need and that communities may support them with understanding and prayer. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

Pray for the soul of Fr. Pat McKenna, may he Rest in Peace.

We pray for all who are ill in mind body or spirit and all those in any need or difficulty.

Pray for Christine now diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She starts her chemo on 28 April. 

Continue to pray for Marcin. He is back at work which is a miracle considering that this time last year the hospital couldn't guarantee he would live. He still needs surgery and is waiting for more tests before further surgery so continuing prayers would be appreciated. Praise the Lord.

Pray for Jacob who is 6 years old he has been diagnosed with Perthes disease which affects his ability to walk.

John Morgan is now over his pneumonia. Thank you Lord.
Pray for upbuilding of Marriage and Family.
Pray for peace in our Country and our communities.
Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus.
Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.
Pray for all those we have been asked and have promised to pray for.
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 the Middle East, Ukraine and in Israel and Gaza, in Sudan 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 International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/
6. Celebrate Conference website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/
7. CHARIS in England and Wales
https://www.charisuk.com/
8.CaFE - Catholic Faith Exploration (faithcafe.org)

9. The Holy See

https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

Events

Our next meeting is on 28 April 2026 at 7.30pm in The Creche in St Patricks Church, Glenfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton TS19 7PL. All welcome.