Fourth Sunday of Lent
John 3 v14 -21
14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
17 “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 20 For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. 21 But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.”
16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.
17 “Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Those who believe in him are not condemned; but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 20 For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. 21 But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.”
Reflection
In Jesus’ response to Nicodemus in this gospel text, Jesus draws on the familiar story of Moses in the desert to explain how one can be begotten of the Spirit. Jesus makes a bridge between himself, who will be lifted up on the cross, and the bronze serpent Moses used in the desert. The Lord told Moses to mount a bronze serpent on a pole and lift it up in the air. Anyone who had been bitten by a snake and then looked upon the serpent would be cured. (Numbers 21:8-9) Jesus is saying that, in a like manner, he will be lifted up on a cross, and anyone who looks on him with faith will be saved from death and will have eternal life.
Reflection Questions
Do we live in the light or the darkness?
Do we look to Jesus for salvation, healing and forgiveness?
Picture
A picture of Jesus carrying His Cross, the weight is cutting into His shoulder, as Jesus moves onward a child of about three years of age moves forward and kicks the Cross, shortly after Our Lord falls to the ground, the little boy sees Our Holy Mother’s stricken face and the terrible pain in Her Heart, not knowing or understanding the little one starts to cry, but something stirs deep in him and he becomes determined to help, he sets his face and holds his shoulders back and walks on with Jesus, as he walks he is covered by the shadow of the Cross, the crowd who had been very noisy become silent and awe struck that such a small child could behave in such a manly way.
“My dear children, my Heart nearly stopped when I witnessed my Son’s distress and in such a state of pain, my Heart was in actual pain as I couldn’t get to Him, then this little man so small did what he could in my stead and walked with Jesus keeping Him company in these His painful last steps upon the Earth.
My children could you become little and loving like that small child, he couldn’t do much to alleviate My Son’s distress physically but he did everything spiritually by walking with Him on His last journey to the Cross. This child represents you my children, you kick against the crosses in your lives, some are heavy in deed, some less so, but if you carry them in unison with my Son how you will grow in heavenly attributes and so draw down blessings in abundance and cause your families and poor souls to convert at last to my Son, and then to see that He is their Saviour. My children when you arrive in Paradise to be with my Son, all pain and sorrow is turned into Everlasting Joy, follow Him in this Season of Lent, I am with you all.
Your loving Mother Mary."
“My dear children, my Heart nearly stopped when I witnessed my Son’s distress and in such a state of pain, my Heart was in actual pain as I couldn’t get to Him, then this little man so small did what he could in my stead and walked with Jesus keeping Him company in these His painful last steps upon the Earth.
My children could you become little and loving like that small child, he couldn’t do much to alleviate My Son’s distress physically but he did everything spiritually by walking with Him on His last journey to the Cross. This child represents you my children, you kick against the crosses in your lives, some are heavy in deed, some less so, but if you carry them in unison with my Son how you will grow in heavenly attributes and so draw down blessings in abundance and cause your families and poor souls to convert at last to my Son, and then to see that He is their Saviour. My children when you arrive in Paradise to be with my Son, all pain and sorrow is turned into Everlasting Joy, follow Him in this Season of Lent, I am with you all.
Your loving Mother Mary."
Lenten Challenge
This week read and reflect on Chapters 9-11 of Marks Gospel. If you would like to please share any insights you receive.
Pope Francis on Fasting this Lent :
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill you heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
Intercessions
Pray for peace and justice in the world. Pray for Yemen, Mozambique and Myanmar and all countries were there is war, unrest, famine and drought.
You may wish to support CAFOD during lent - see link below:
Yemen Crisis Appeal | CAFOD
Lent Appeal 2021 | CAFOD
This week read and reflect on Chapters 9-11 of Marks Gospel. If you would like to please share any insights you receive.
Pope Francis on Fasting this Lent :
Fast from hurting words and say kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill you heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words and be silent so you can listen.
Intercessions
Pray for peace and justice in the world. Pray for Yemen, Mozambique and Myanmar and all countries were there is war, unrest, famine and drought.
You may wish to support CAFOD during lent - see link below:
Yemen Crisis Appeal | CAFOD
Lent Appeal 2021 | CAFOD
Please pray for Pat Frewin who died last night. May she Rest in Peace, Amen
Peter who we have been praying for with cancer died on Friday. May he Rest in Peace. Amen
Yvonne Noone has asked for prayer for a gentleman called Shamus (Hartlepool Prayer Group) he has been given very bad news after some tests and has been told their isn’t much that they can do. Dear Jesus we leave Shamus in your Holy and Divine Will. Amen
Yvonne has offered her great thanks for all those praying for the baby who was not growing properly in the womb, her niece has a bouncing boy and he is just perfect. Thank you Jesus.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Adrian aged 24 who recently committed suicide and for his distraught mother, Annie, who lives alone.
Please pray for a lady in Southern Ireland called Jamie, a young Mother with 4 children the last being born three weeks ago, she has a tumour on her brain and has had surgery but now cannot speak, also the doctors are not sure if to go with Radio Therapy or Chemo so we ask that God will provide her with all the Healing she needs and to help the doctors to give her the correct treatment so she will be fully restored and can once again be a Mother to her children, and ask for peace for her husband and family.
Pray for the repose of the soul of a 95 year old lady called Florence McArther who died in Hospital of Sepsis. May she Rest in Peace.
Continue to pray for Ann, she has a Court hearing in April.
Dave who has cancer, has now been told an operation may be possible, the surgeon awaits the go-ahead. Continued prayers please.
Continue to pray for Andrew Haygarth he is to receive a tracheotomy and appears to have blood poisoning.
Pray for David that his job difficulties will be resolved soon.
Pray for Alan Guile and his healing ministry. May God bless him and all those he ministers to.
Pray for Heather who is struggling with personal problems.
Pray for Pat who has not only cancer but now found out that her terrible back pain is a disk that’s resting on another disc, and they won’t operate.
Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they try to deal with the new upsurge in the Corona Virus. 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 that vaccines will be readily available to all throughout the World.
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.Theotokos Prayer Group:
https://www.facebook.com/Theotokos-Prayer-Group-142398089120415/http://theotokosprayergroup.blogspot.co.uk/
2. Stockton Parish Family on Facebook with live streaming of Sunday Masses and Holy Week services:
https://www.facebook.com/parishfamilystocktonRC/
3. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm
4. 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
5. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/index.php
6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/
7. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/
Peter who we have been praying for with cancer died on Friday. May he Rest in Peace. Amen
Yvonne Noone has asked for prayer for a gentleman called Shamus (Hartlepool Prayer Group) he has been given very bad news after some tests and has been told their isn’t much that they can do. Dear Jesus we leave Shamus in your Holy and Divine Will. Amen
Yvonne has offered her great thanks for all those praying for the baby who was not growing properly in the womb, her niece has a bouncing boy and he is just perfect. Thank you Jesus.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Adrian aged 24 who recently committed suicide and for his distraught mother, Annie, who lives alone.
Please pray for a lady in Southern Ireland called Jamie, a young Mother with 4 children the last being born three weeks ago, she has a tumour on her brain and has had surgery but now cannot speak, also the doctors are not sure if to go with Radio Therapy or Chemo so we ask that God will provide her with all the Healing she needs and to help the doctors to give her the correct treatment so she will be fully restored and can once again be a Mother to her children, and ask for peace for her husband and family.
Pray for the repose of the soul of a 95 year old lady called Florence McArther who died in Hospital of Sepsis. May she Rest in Peace.
Continue to pray for Ann, she has a Court hearing in April.
Dave who has cancer, has now been told an operation may be possible, the surgeon awaits the go-ahead. Continued prayers please.
Continue to pray for Andrew Haygarth he is to receive a tracheotomy and appears to have blood poisoning.
Pray for David that his job difficulties will be resolved soon.
Pray for Alan Guile and his healing ministry. May God bless him and all those he ministers to.
Pray for Heather who is struggling with personal problems.
Pray for Pat who has not only cancer but now found out that her terrible back pain is a disk that’s resting on another disc, and they won’t operate.
Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they try to deal with the new upsurge in the Corona Virus. 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 that vaccines will be readily available to all throughout the World.
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.Theotokos Prayer Group:
https://www.facebook.com/Theotokos-Prayer-Group-142398089120415/http://theotokosprayergroup.blogspot.co.uk/
2. Stockton Parish Family on Facebook with live streaming of Sunday Masses and Holy Week services:
https://www.facebook.com/parishfamilystocktonRC/
3. Daily Mass readings can be found at:
https://universalis.com/mass.htm
4. 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
5. Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle Website:
http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/index.php
6. Catholic Charismatic Renewal in England:
http://www.ccr.org.uk/
7. Catholic Charismatic Renewal International
https://www.charis.international/en/home/
8. Celebrate Conference Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Celebratecommunity/
https://www.facebook.com/Celebratecommunity/
9. Walsingham Catholic TV
(109) Walsingham Catholic TV - YouTube
Please let me know if you have anything to share (prayers, readings, pictures , prophecies, inspirations) or any intercessions.
Also please update on those we are praying for so I can keep the intercession list up to date.
You can also get in touch just to say hello!
(109) Walsingham Catholic TV - YouTube
Please let me know if you have anything to share (prayers, readings, pictures , prophecies, inspirations) or any intercessions.
Also please update on those we are praying for so I can keep the intercession list up to date.
You can also get in touch just to say hello!
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