Theotokos Prayer Group update no. 18

Dear friends we continue our virtual and short Life in the Spirit Course.

Another 3 weeks to go!
Please let us try this week to mediate on the Scriptures below and pray together for a renewal of the gifts and fruits of the Spirit in our lives.
 

Part 2 - JESUS OUR SAVIOUR

Isaiah 43 v 1

Do not be afraid—I will save you.
I have called you by name—you are mine.

Mark 1 v 15

15 “The right time has come,” he said, “and the Kingdom of God is near! Turn away from your sins and believe the Good News!”

Romans 8 v 1-3

1There is no condemnation now for those who live in union with Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit, which brings us life in union with Christ Jesus, has set me free from the law of sin and death. 3 What the Law could not do, because human nature was weak, God did. He condemned sin in human nature by sending his own Son, who came with a nature like our sinful nature, to do away with sin.

2 Tim 1 v 8-10

8 Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God, 9 who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 10 but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel

Thank you Jesus that you are Our Lord and Saviour.

You call us to repent and believe in you, the Word made flesh

Thank you that you have have saved us through your death and Resurrection from the power of sin and death.

Thank you that you call us to a new life in You.

You call us to a loving relationship with you, the Father and the Spirit.

God the Holy Spirit
Comforter and Sanctifier
Melt our hearts
That we may accept your love.
Renew our minds
That we may know your truth.
Strengthen our wills
That we may serve you faithfully.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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Picture of a devastated field in darkness, the crop had blown over and was blighted. People were in despair for something to eat, On the horizon a Great Light appeared, as it came nearer and brighter a Great Citadel could be seen, pure white with crystalline water flowing out from it to the surrounding lands. The water worked its way to the roots of all the crops and vegetation, invigorating and replenishing. From the midst of The Citadel Jesus walked towards the field and the crop of wheat, all the flowers and vegetation turned towards His Light, growth and ripening lasted only hours instead of days or months. The people ate and were satisfied strengthened and able to harvest the vast crop in great Joy.
“My Dear Children you feel weary and hungry for My Son Jesus, turn away from the things of the Earth and look towards Him who is The Light and The Way, He only can satisfy for He Is The True Bread Of Life.
He comes to you because He loves you, no matter what you face He will always be with you and provide for you. Open your hearts in Faith and Love and receive from Him.
My Children if you see a need in your brother and you have the means to help him then please do, if you don’t have the means then please pray that your brother’s needs will be met. Each of you are precious sons and daughters of the Father in Heaven and therefore are all One Family, One Church, One Body and One Bread in Jesus My Son.
My Little Ones be carriers of The Light of Jesus in these troublesome days, pray for the souls of those in most need of forgiveness and who don’t accept My Son as Lord of their lives. If you persevere in prayer and penance you will be an example and carriers of The Light of My Son.
My Children My Mantel of Protection and My Maternal Blessing be upon you In The Name of Jesus My Son. Amen. 

Mary"

Intercessions

Pray for Sarah she will (hopefully) be having an operation on the 6th August to remove blood from her abdomen. It has been cancelled before. She is in her 20s and this is done on a regular basis. She also has Touretts. Please ask for the grace of healing.

Continue to pray for Brian who went into hospital for gallbladder operation the person doing the op severed his main artery, resulting in liver and brain damage. He is currently making some good progress after being critically ill, the doctors are amazed at his recovery, his family thank you all for your prayers.

Pray for healing for Dave with long term walking difficulties.

Pray for healing for Annabelle in Hospital with bi-polar.

Pray for Jim who is 95 years old and is having terrible trouble and pain with bowel problems, due to Covid and for his daughter Yvonne who is finding it difficult to get pain relief and treatment for him.

Pray for the crisis in Yemen, years of war are being compounded by the effects of coronavirus and food and clean water is scarce and medical resources are minimal.

Pray for John who has now left hospital after the operation on his brain tumour.  He is making good recovery but keep him in your prayers as he will need radiotherapy/chemotherapy.

Pray for  Alan Guile who is improved but still feeling weak, pray for a full recovery.

Continue to pray for Betty McGurk who is now out of hospital but still in need of prayers for healing.

Please pray for Anne Conroy with Myeloma (blood cancer).

Pray for Eileen undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer.

Pray for Zoe just diagnosed with breast cancer.

Dr. Maria is now at home, pray that she will have a full recovery from the Coronavirus.

Pray for a speedy end to the Coronavirus pandemic throughout the world, and for all those who have contracted the virus and for those who have died.

Pray for our priests and our parishes.

Pray for the intentions of all members of Theotokos.

Pray for lost souls.

Pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Church and the World.

Resources 
1. Stockton Parish Family on Facebook with live streaming of Sunday Masses and Holy Week services:
https://www.facebook.com/parishfamilystocktonRC/

2. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm

3. Bishops Conference of England and Wales Website - keep up to date on the latest situation as regards our Churches and resources for praying the Mass at home:
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/03/No-Mass-A4.pdf

4. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/index.php 

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/ 

Please let me know if you have anything to share (prayers, readings, pictures , inspirations) or any intercessions or updates on those who we are praying for. You can also get in touch just to say hello! 

A Picture of Jesus, emerging from His chest is a large Orb of Light, The Light travels and rests above many praying people. The Orb splits into little balls of light which enters into each heart of the praying people. The Light of Jesus emanates and expands in the praying peoples hearts, so much so that each persons heart is not recognisable, The Heart Of Jesus and contained within His Heart is The Immaculate Heart of His Mother Mary, these Two Hearts pulsing can be seen in the praying people.

My Children come close to My Son Jesus and receive Him into your hearts, in these days of confusion and fear, receive Him Whom is all Truth all Holiness all Love and will cause you to receive the Holy Spirit of all Calmness. Remember My Little Ones whatever is happening in your lives nobody can take away the inner Peace and Truth of Jesus when you call on Him, He will never leave you, and you will receive a full measure of The Holy Spirit. My Little Ones remember where ever My Son is, I am present also, I intercede for you so that you may always stand up for The Truth, be at Peace and pray, do not retaliate to repudiation of your Faith but in Love pray for souls.

My children pray for My Priest Sons at this time of confusion. I place my Mantle of Protection about them, and about you too.

Mary.