Dear friends this week we end our virtual and short Life in the Spirit Course by praying together for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon us all:
Part 5 - BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts 1 v 4-5
4 And when they came together, he gave them this order: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift I told you about, the gift my Father promised. 5 John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner.
I believe that you died for me on the Cross.
I welcome you into my heart in a whole new way, come into my life and take control.
Baptise me in the Holy Spirit and give me your gifts so I may serve the Church and help build your Kingdom.
Thank you for promising that you will never leave me or forsake me.
I love you , Jesus, my Lord and my God.
Amen
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.
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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Thanks to Pat Kennedy for sharing the following words one from Christine and one from Ann Holmes:
When you were infants, you were surrounded by my love, shrouded in the mystery of the Saviour’s perfect care. Undiscovered and dwelling within you. I glorified and rejoiced in the innocence of my created one. I planted within you the seed of my love, to be nurtured, tended to and brought alive for the glorification of your Father.
When you were a child you were exposed to all elements. I remained steadfast to all you encountered in free will, I was silent, still and dwelt at the heart of all decisions, willing a choice for Me. I longed for that spark of recognition that your Father could be within your choices. I was with you, strong, silent, still and unconquerable as you chose Me. As you grew in the steadfast love of your Father.
Now fully grown. What do I ask of my loved ones? To move ever closer to the ‘power of the Father.’ To feed you with knowledge and understanding of My Word in Scripture. It was I that spoke to you directly in My Word, your Father’s voice that was gifted to you for all eternity. To help you to make bold choices in your witness for me.
Do not lose heart, my loved ones, but instead expose yourselves more and more to the full power and force of my love for you. Largely undiscovered by each of you but nevertheless available to each one of you. I invite you to be brave for me. My Mother of Heaven is your advocate, your warrior in times of great need. Call upon Her, she will answer you, she will be there to protect you, to help remove those scales from your eyes, that you may see Me in My full glory. Do not be afraid, you have the resources within you, be brave as you make that next step towards Me. Your perfect love.
When you were a child you were exposed to all elements. I remained steadfast to all you encountered in free will, I was silent, still and dwelt at the heart of all decisions, willing a choice for Me. I longed for that spark of recognition that your Father could be within your choices. I was with you, strong, silent, still and unconquerable as you chose Me. As you grew in the steadfast love of your Father.
Now fully grown. What do I ask of my loved ones? To move ever closer to the ‘power of the Father.’ To feed you with knowledge and understanding of My Word in Scripture. It was I that spoke to you directly in My Word, your Father’s voice that was gifted to you for all eternity. To help you to make bold choices in your witness for me.
Do not lose heart, my loved ones, but instead expose yourselves more and more to the full power and force of my love for you. Largely undiscovered by each of you but nevertheless available to each one of you. I invite you to be brave for me. My Mother of Heaven is your advocate, your warrior in times of great need. Call upon Her, she will answer you, she will be there to protect you, to help remove those scales from your eyes, that you may see Me in My full glory. Do not be afraid, you have the resources within you, be brave as you make that next step towards Me. Your perfect love.
SCRIPTURE READING WITH THE ABOVE WORD WAS:
John 9:5 “As long as I am in the world I am the light of the world.’
Jude 1:2 “Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.”
2John 1: 4 “It has given me great joy to find that children of yours have been living the life of truth as we were commanded by the Father.”
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Jude 1:2 “Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.”
2John 1: 4 “It has given me great joy to find that children of yours have been living the life of truth as we were commanded by the Father.”
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This is some advice l got during prayer from Jesus which might be good to share about charismatic renewal.
Try to be impartial and free from judgement. Always seek what is best for the community and not for selfish desires. Pray with trust that l will speak to your heart in time. Never give up in seeking God's will seeking to know his holy will with a discerning heart. Do not allow yourself to be come despondent or tossed on the waves, thinking this way and then the other way. Ann Holmes
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 Annabelle who has bi-polar and is now back at home from Hospital with medication.
Yvonne Noones' Father Jim has sadly died may he Rest in Peace. Yvonne is naturally distraught so can we pray for peace for her.
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 improving but still in need of prayers.
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 who was undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Although very ill she is back home, her problem resolved at least for the moment, and she thanks everyone who prayed for her but asks for a continuation of prayer please.
Pray for Zoe just diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dr. Maria is now at home, she is slowly recovering but still weak with the after effects of the Coronavirus continue to pray for her.
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/
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 Annabelle who has bi-polar and is now back at home from Hospital with medication.
Yvonne Noones' Father Jim has sadly died may he Rest in Peace. Yvonne is naturally distraught so can we pray for peace for her.
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 improving but still in need of prayers.
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 who was undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Although very ill she is back home, her problem resolved at least for the moment, and she thanks everyone who prayed for her but asks for a continuation of prayer please.
Pray for Zoe just diagnosed with breast cancer.
Dr. Maria is now at home, she is slowly recovering but still weak with the after effects of the Coronavirus continue to pray for her.
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
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
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
http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/index.php
5. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/
http://www.ccr.org.uk/
6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/
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!
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!
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