Theotokos Prayer Group - 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time, 26 June 2026

 

Alleluia, alleluia.
I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
you have revealed the secrets of the kingdom to little children.
Alleluia.

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
‘He sells all that he has and buys that field.’
At that time: Jesus said to the crowd: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
  ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.
  ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad. So it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
  ‘Have you understood all these things?’ They said to him, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’

Lord God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing holy, support us always with your love.

Guide us so to use the good things of this world, that even now we may hold fast to what endures for ever.

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 21 July :

Picture of a flock of sheep with The Shepherd, they are eating rich pasture which the Shepherd has led them too.
A little lamb being adventurous makes his way to the edge of the pasture where wolves are waiting in the bushes, The Shepherd sees this but stays put, the lamb feeling really bold now decides to go in the bushes, at which point Jesus The Shepherd stands up, the little lamb hears the growls of the wolves and try’s to back off but the wolves are circling him.
The little lamb bleats for The Shepherd feeling terror and fear, he knows he should have stayed with flock, Panic is now setting in, and he thinks he is about to be lost, Then the Shepherds Crook immediately pulls him to safety!
Jesus takes him on His Shoulders and carries him to the flock!

"My dear little children,
Every time you pray through My Immaculate Heart and I magnify your prayers, your prayers become the Crook of The Shepherd of My Son Jesus.
Your prayers are helping hearts to reach out and call on Jesus!
He with such unconditional love sets to work saving, healing and loving His beloved children, the sheep and lambs of HIS Flock.
There is no sound equal to My Son’s ears than repentant words and tears, His love and healing overflows bringing about Redemption to the souls who turn to Him.
My little ones keep going even when things seem impossible, I will be with you and all will be well!
Your Mother who loves you
Mary"

Colossians 3 v 12 -17

12 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.

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 – July 2026

For respect for human life
Let us pray for the respect and protection of human life in all its stages, recognizing it as a gift from God.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.

Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

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 healing for Marcin.

Pray for Dan that he finds employment.

Pray for Rosie

Pray for Pat

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

10. Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026) 

Events

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

Theotokos Prayer Group - 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 19 July 2026

 

WHEAT AND WEEDS!

Alleluia, alleluia.
I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
you have revealed the secrets of the kingdom to little children.
Alleluia.

Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43
‘Let both grow together until the harvest.’
At that time: Jesus put another parable before the crowd, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away. So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared also. And the servants of the master of the house came and said to him, “Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?” He said to them, “An enemy has done this.” So the servants said to him, “Then do you want us to go and gather them?” But he said, “No, lest in gathering the weeds you root up the wheat along with them. Let both grow together until the harvest, and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, ‘Gather the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.’ ” ’
  He put another parable before them, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.’
  He told them another parable. ‘The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.’
  All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. This was to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet: ‘I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.’
  Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, ‘Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field.’ He answered, ‘The one who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed is the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all law-breakers, and throw them into the fiery furnace. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.’

Be gracious, Lord, to us who serve you, and in your kindness increase your gifts of grace within us:
so that, fervent in faith, hope and love, we may be ever on the watch and persevere in doing what you command.
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.

Events

Our next meeting is on 21 July 2026 at 7.30pm in The Creche in St Patricks Church, Glenfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton TS19 7PL. All welcome!

It is just a short bulletin this week as I have been away - catch up in next weeks bulletin. Stephen x