Virgin of Vladimir (+ image by the hand of Stephen Allison 2008)

Sunday 30 May 2021

Theotokos Prayer Group 2021 - Update No 21 - Trinity Sunday

 


                     Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity, we praise you

Matthew 28 v 16 - 20

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”


Picture

Our Blessed Mother kneeling down on the floor in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, behind Jesus is the Glory of the Father, and a breeze from the Holy Spirit is fanning the Flame of Jesus’ Heart. Our Mother’s Heart raises up and becomes one with the Holy Trinity!

“My People, My Mother and your Mother is the perfect pattern for you to follow in your life. She who is grace, maternal love and littleness, puts all before Us, she who is so pure, bends in supplication before Us and has always put her whole life, her whole being and will at Our disposal. 
My brothers and sisters if you would only imitate your Most Holy Mother in prayer and conform your will to Mine, you would receive bounteous merits and I would multiply the goodness In your lives and in the lives of your families and then for the poor souls who do not know Me, also the poorest of souls who are indifferent to Me, Ahh what Joy to receive in My Heart those souls who are so cold and to warm them with the Fire of My Love, and then like My Mother, they too could reside in the Temple of My Sacred Heart which wishes so very much to draw them to Me.
My people nothing is impossible if you ask in prayer and faith as My Mother has requested of you over many years. I your Jesus on behalf of the Father and Holy Spirit say this, turn to Us the Holy Trinity in faith and lay your free will before us, give it willingly and lovingly and you will see wonders in your world, your countries and families. I your Jesus love you with a never ending love, I await patiently for you to turn to Me, pray with your hearts as My Mother has requested, Time is getting short, so follow and copy My Mother, she who is full of grace will a lead you to Me always!”
Your Jesus."

St Patrick’s Breastplate or The Lorica (Cry of the Deer)

I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One and One in Three.

I bind this day to me for ever.
By power of faith, Christ’s incarnation;
His baptism in the Jordan river;
His death on Cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spicèd tomb;
His riding up the heavenly way;
His coming at the day of doom;
I bind unto myself today.

Stain-glass image of St Patrick holding a Bishop's Staff.
I bind unto myself the power
Of the great love of the cherubim;
The sweet ‘well done’ in judgment hour,
The service of the seraphim,
Confessors’ faith, Apostles’ word,
The Patriarchs’ prayers, the Prophets’ scrolls,
All good deeds done unto the Lord,
And purity of virgin souls.

I bind unto myself today
The virtues of the starlit heaven,
The glorious sun’s life-giving ray,
The whiteness of the moon at even,
The flashing of the lightning free,
The whirling wind’s tempestuous shocks,
The stable earth, the deep salt sea,
Around the old eternal rocks.

I bind unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, His might to stay,
His ear to hearken to my need.
The wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, His shield to ward,
The word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to be my guard.

Against the demon snares of sin,
The vice that gives temptation force,
The natural lusts that war within,
The hostile men that mar my course;
Or few or many, far or nigh,
In every place and in all hours,
Against their fierce hostility,
I bind to me these holy powers.

Against all Satan’s spells and wiles,
Against false words of heresy,
Against the knowledge that defiles,
Against the heart’s idolatry,
Against the wizard’s evil craft,
Against the death wound and the burning,
The choking wave and the poisoned shaft,
Protect me, Christ, till Thy returning.

Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

I bind unto myself the Name, The strong Name of the Trinity;
By invocation of the same.
The Three in One, and One in Three,
Of Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord.


Intercessions

In the Month of May we are asked to pray with the Holy Father for an end to the Pandemic
PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION
OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION
“Prayer by the Church was fervently being made to God”
(cf. Acts 12:5)

Let us pray for the end of the pandemic united in the recitation of the Holy Rosary together with the Shrines around the world.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity, and continued health.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

SHRINE LIST
AND DAILY PRAYER INTENTIONS
30 May - Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii (Italia) For the Church
31 May - Vatican Gardens For the end of the pandemic and the resumption of our social and economic life.

Pray for Anne who works in care and some staff seem to have a grudge against her but she doesn't know why. They are making her life very difficult and she wants to leave. She needs to find another job first as this is her only income. Please pray that she finds the right job soon.

Dave whom we have been praying for has made a marvellous recovery after bowel cancer surgery. He now waits to hear about having chemo. On Thursday, his wife is due to have surgery on her nose....basal cancer. Pray that all goes well and thank the Lord for prayers answered.

Thank the Lord for the current ceasefire but continue to pray for a permanent, peaceful and just solution to the Israel/Palestinian conflict.

Jaime the lady from Southern Ireland we have been praying for with a brain tumour who was told she only had 6 weeks to live, has just responded to a new hormone treatment and the doctors have now revised her life expectancy to between 5/10 years, this is a miracle for her husband and children! Praise the Lord.

Pray for Heather who is struggling with personal problems.

Pray for the people of India as they suffer out of control Covid infections, pray for increased assistance and oxygen supplies from the rest of the World.

Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they deal with 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 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/ 
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.

You can also get in touch just to say hello!

Sunday 23 May 2021

Theotokos Prayer Group 2021 - Update No 20 - Pentecost Sunday


 

Pentecost is here!


Acts 2 v1-4
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability.

Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner, I believe you died for me.
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


Picture
A picture of the World spinning out of control, It is covered in a black thick sticky layer.
St Michael is cutting through the layer of black covering the World, as he slices through the true beauty of the World is revealed, Then light shines down upon the World and people praise the Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

“My children pray as you have never prayed before, Your brothers and sisters who act against God and His mighty ways are so in need of spiritual sustenance. If you who know God do not pray for them, how will they be drawn to the Fathers great love and also my Sons Sacrifice will have been in vain. 
Pray my little ones with humility in your hearts, with love in your hearts and with faith in your hearts that these poor souls these poor poor children will see the light and be filled with the Holy Spirit and so turn back to the path the Father in Heaven has set out for them. They are so immersed in the darkness of the Evil One, that they need a final outpouring of your faith filled prayer and this will help them! 
Believe that the Holy Spirit will fill you and use you for the glory of God and so bring them home with prayer and sacrifice! Nothing is impossible if you pray in love and work in the Divine Will of the Holy Trinity. 
Pentecost was real and the people of that time marvelled at the workings of the Holy Spirit, that same Spirit is within each of you, you are little but God magnifies His works through you, as your Mother I plead with you not to waste this special time of Pentecost, the Lord says ask and you shall receive, so my little ones ask and the Father will send graces down upon all those you pray for! 
I am your Mother and with you I will pray united with the Holy Spirit and with you ! The darkness will be pushed aside and the scales will fall from their eyes and they will return to my Son Jesus, He who loves them so, Then all will be well.
Mary”

Psalm 104 v 30
30 When you send forth your spirit, they are created,
and you renew the face of the earth.


Holy Spirit, by your light
you guide this world towards the Father’s love
and accompany creation as it groans in travail.
You also dwell in our hearts
and you inspire us to do what is good.
Praise be to you
From A Christian prayer in union with creation (ENCYCLICAL LETTER
LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME

Intercessions

In the Month of May we are asked to pray with the Holy Father for an end to the Pandemic
PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION
OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

“Prayer by the Church was fervently being made to God”
(cf. Acts 12:5)

Let us pray for the end of the pandemic united in the recitation of the Holy Rosary together with the Shrines around the world.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity, and continued health.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

SHRINE LIST
AND DAILY PRAYER INTENTIONS 31 April - Vatian Basílica For the entire world wounded by this pandemic
1 May - Our Lady of Walsingham (England) For all the deceased
2 May Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary (Nigeria) For all those who have not been able to say goodbye to their deceased loved ones 3 Our Lady of Częstochowa (Poland) For all those infected with the corona virus and all the sick
4 May - Basilica of the Annunciation (Israel) For all expectant women and their unborn babies
5 May - Blessed Virgen del Rosario (South Korea) For all children and adolescents
6 May - Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) For all young people
7 May - Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Philippines) For all families
8 May - Our Lady of Luján (Argentina) For all communication workers
9 May - Holy house of Loreto (Italia) For all seniors
10 May - Our Lady of Knock (Ireland) For all people with disabilities
11 May - Virgin of the Poor (Belgium) For all the poor, the homeless, and the economically distressed
12 May - Our Lady of Africa(Algeria) For all people who live alone and those who have lost hope 
13 May - Blessed Virgen del Rosario (Portugal) For all prisoners
14 May - Our Lady of Health (India) For all scientists and medical research institutions
15 May - Our Lady Queen of Peace (Bosnia) For all migrants
16 May - St. Mary’s Cathedral (Australia) For all victims of violence and human trafficking
17 May - Immaculate Conception (U.S.A.) For all world leaders and for all heads of international organizations
18 May - Our Lady of Lourdes (France) For all doctors and nurses
19 May - Mother Mary's House (Turkey) For all people at war and for world peace
20 May - Our Lady of Charity of Copper (Cuba) For all pharmacists and health care personnel
21 May - Our Lady of Nagasaki (Japan) For all social workers
22 May - Our Lady of Montserrat (Spain) For all volunteers
23 May - Our Lady of Cap (Canada) For all law enforcement and military personnel and for all firefighters
24 May - To be confirmed For all those who provide essential services
25 May - Basilica of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’Pinu (Malta) For all teachers, students and educators
26 May -  Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico) For all workers and entrepreneurs
27 May - Mother of God (Ukraine) For all the unemployed
28 May - Black Madonna of Altötting (Germany) For the Holy Father, bishops, presbyters, and deacons
29 May - Our Lady of Lebanon (Lebanon) For all consecrated men and women
30 May - Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii (Italia) For the Church
31 May - Vatican Gardens For the end of the pandemic and the resumption of our social and economic life.

Thank the Lord for the current ceasefire but continue to pray for a permanent, peaceful and just solution to the Israel/Palestinian conflict.

Jaime the lady from Southern Ireland we have been praying for with a brain tumour who was told she only had 6 weeks to live, has just responded to a new hormone treatment and the doctors have now revised her life expectancy to between 5/10 years, this is a miracle for her husband and children! Praise the Lord.

Pray for Heather who is struggling with personal problems.

Pray for the people of India as they suffer out of control Covid infections, pray for increased assistance and oxygen supplies from the rest of the World.

Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they deal with 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 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/ 
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.

You can also get in touch just to say hello!

Sunday 16 May 2021

Theotokos Prayer Group 2021 - Update No.19


 

Pentecost is coming 23 May 2021

Come Holy Spirit!

John 16 v 7 - 15
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 about judgment, because the ruler of this world has been condemned.
12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. 14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. 15 All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.

Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner, I believe you died for me. 
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 

Picture

A picture of Our Blessed Lord ascending to the Father and the Holy Spirit, the three became one bright light that shone in brilliance! Our Blessed Mother stood on top of the World and the light from the Holy Trinity seemed to enter her and fill her and Our Mother became the Light of Grace. Her rich coloured clothes swayed in the breeze from the Holy Spirit and from her Immaculate Heart came highly perfumed petals of roses which the breeze took down upon the Earth, especially to places of great need and places of great prayer.

“My Children when you pray to the Holy Trinity, blessings and hope cascade down to you, these blessings and hope are diverted to all those most in need at this time. My Children continue to pray and make sacrifice for your poor blind brothers and sisters that they would turn to my Son Jesus and there find the refuge of hope that they need in these difficult times. My Son awaits with such love and mercy in His Heart for the lost as He does at the Gate of the Heavenly Sheepfold that they may come to know how much love His Heart contains for each one of them. Your prayers are never ignored although you may not see the fruits of them till you are with us in Heaven. Keep faith and hope in your hearts and gird these with love then all will be well and all of Heaven will rejoice with you. I am continually at your side in your endeavours and prayers, I am your Mother and like a true mother I will never leave you till you are safe by my side in Heaven. Call on the Holy Spirit to guide you and my Listening ear will hear also and join Him to help you.
Mary”

Intercessions

In the Month of May we are asked to pray with the Holy Father for an end to the Pandemic
PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION
OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

“Prayer by the Church was fervently being made to God”
(cf. Acts 12:5)

Let us pray for the end of the pandemic united in the recitation of the Holy Rosary together with the Shrines around the world.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity, and continued health.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

SHRINE LIST
AND DAILY PRAYER INTENTIONS 31 April - Vatian Basílica For the entire world wounded by this pandemic
1 May - Our Lady of Walsingham (England) For all the deceased
2 May Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary (Nigeria) For all those who have not been able to say goodbye to their deceased loved ones 3 Our Lady of Częstochowa (Poland) For all those infected with the corona virus and all the sick
4 May - Basilica of the Annunciation (Israel) For all expectant women and their unborn babies
5 May - Blessed Virgen del Rosario (South Korea) For all children and adolescents
6 May - Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) For all young people
7 May - Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Philippines) For all families
8 May - Our Lady of Luján (Argentina) For all communication workers
9 May - Holy house of Loreto (Italia) For all seniors
10 May - Our Lady of Knock (Ireland) For all people with disabilities
11 May - Virgin of the Poor (Belgium) For all the poor, the homeless, and the economically distressed
12 May - Our Lady of Africa(Algeria) For all people who live alone and those who have lost hope 
13 May - Blessed Virgen del Rosario (Portugal) For all prisoners
14 May - Our Lady of Health (India) For all scientists and medical research institutions
15 May - Our Lady Queen of Peace (Bosnia) For all migrants
16 May - St. Mary’s Cathedral (Australia) For all victims of violence and human trafficking
17 May - Immaculate Conception (U.S.A.) For all world leaders and for all heads of international organizations
18 May - Our Lady of Lourdes (France) For all doctors and nurses
19 May - Mother Mary's House (TurKey) For all people at war and for world peace
20 May - Our Lady of Charity of Copper (Cuba) For all pharmacists and health care personnel
21 May - Our Lady of Nagasaki (Japan) For all social workers
22 May - Our Lady of Montserrat (Spain) For all volunteers
23 May - Our Lady of Cap (Canada) For all law enforcement and military personnel and for all firefighters
24 May - To be confirmed For all those who provide essential services
25 May - Basilica of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’Pinu (Malta) For all teachers, students and educators
26 May -  Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico) For all workers and entrepreneurs
27 May - Mother of God (Ukraine) For all the unemployed
28 May - Black Madonna of Altötting (Germany) For the Holy Father, bishops, presbyters, and deacons
29 May - Our Lady of Lebanon (Lebanon) For all consecrated men and women
30 May - Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii (Italia) For the Church
31 May - Vatican Gardens For the end of the pandemic and the resumption of our social and economic life.

Pray for Peace and Justice in the Israel/Palestinian conflict.

Jaime the lady from Southern Ireland we have been praying for with a brain tumour who was told she only had 6 weeks to live, has just responded to a new hormone treatment and the doctors have now revised her life expectancy to between 5/10 years, this is a miracle for her husband and children! Praise the Lord.

Pray for Heather who is struggling with personal problems.

Pray for the people of India as they suffer out of control Covid infections, pray for increased assistance and oxygen supplies from the rest of the World.

Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they deal with 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 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/ 
9. Walsingham Catholic TV
(109) Walsingham Catholic TV - YouTube 

Please note that I have begun a new intercession list so please forward to me any intercessions you may have.
Please let me know if you have anything to share (prayers, readings, pictures , prophecies, inspirations) or any intercessions.

You can also get in touch just to say hello!

Sunday 9 May 2021

Theotokos Prayer Group 2021 - Update No.18

 


Pentecost is coming 23 May 2021

Come Holy Spirit!

Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48
25 and as Peter reached the house Cornelius went out to meet him, fell at his feet and did him reverence.
26 But Peter helped him up. 'Stand up,' he said, ' after all, I am only a man!'
34 Then Peter addressed them, 'I now really understand', he said, 'that God has no favourites,
35 but that anybody of any nationality who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him.
44 While Peter was still speaking the Holy Spirit came down on all the listeners.
45 Jewish believers who had accompanied Peter were all astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit should be poured out on gentiles too,
46 since they could hear them speaking strange languages and proclaiming the greatness of God. Peter himself then said,
47 'Could anyone refuse the water of baptism to these people, now they have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?'
48 He then gave orders for them to be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ. Afterwards they begged him to stay on for some days.



Lord Jesus, I confess that I am a sinner, I believe you died for me. 
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


Picture
Picture of a small sheep stuck in a very thorny thicket, its face was scratched and bleeding, a wolf sensed the distress of the sheep and went to kill and eat it. Jesus came by and hooked the little sheep out of the thicket with his crook and although this was painful the sheep was saved. Jesus opened up the top of his garment to place the little sheep near His Heart and as He did so the little sheep could see the stripes and bruised bleeding flesh of Our Lord.
Jesus said My People it is for such as these that My Love overcomes My Justice, it is for such as these that I gave up My Life on a Cruel Cross. If a Penitent calls out to Me in distress for help and Acknowledges Me, I cannot Leave that Soul Orphan, for My Merciful Heart Throbs with Love For Them! My Personal invitation to any Soul I say again to you, I Your Saviour Love You, Turn to Me for No Transgression is not forgivable if You are Truly Penitent, My Heart Desires Your Heart to be Warmed and renewed, I desire to keep Your Heart in the confines of My Ever lasting Love, Oh My Child Come to Me do not Make My Heart Bleed for Your indifference to Me, Do not make My Eyes Weep any longer, I Love You so, Come Back to Your Saviour, Come Back to My Love and together You and I will be truly One, You in Me and Dear One I in You.
Your Jesus

Intercessions

In the Month of May we are asked to pray with the Holy Father for an end to the Pandemic
PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR PROMOTION
OF THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

“Prayer by the Church was fervently being made to God”
(cf. Acts 12:5)
Let us pray for the end of the pandemic united in the recitation of the Holy Rosary together with the Shrines around the world.

We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.
Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic. Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the consequences for the economy and employment.
Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts be opened to confidence and trust.
Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline of this emergency, and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and grant them strength, generosity, and continued health.
Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life can serenely resume its normal course.
To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

SHRINE LIST
AND DAILY PRAYER INTENTIONS 
31 April - Vatian Basílica For the entire world wounded by this pandemic 
1 May - Our Lady of Walsingham (England) For all the deceased 
2 May Jesus the Saviour and Mother Mary (Nigeria) For all those who have not been able to say goodbye to their deceased loved ones 3 Our Lady of Częstochowa (Poland) For all those infected with the corona virus and all the sick 
4 May - Basilica of the Annunciation (Israel) For all expectant women and their unborn babies 
5 May - Blessed Virgen del Rosario (South Korea) For all children and adolescents 
6 May - Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) For all young people 
7 May - Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Philippines) For all families 
8 May - Our Lady of Luján (Argentina) For all communication workers 
9 May - Holy house of Loreto (Italia) For all seniors 
10 May - Our Lady of Knock (Ireland) For all people with disabilities 
11 May - Virgin of the Poor (Belgium) For all the poor, the homeless, and the economically distressed 
12 May - Our Lady of Africa(Algeria) For all people who live alone and those who have lost hope 13 Blessed Virgen del Rosario (Portugal) For all prisoners
14 May - Our Lady of Health (India) For all scientists and medical research institutions 
15 May - Our Lady Queen of Peace (Bosnia) For all migrants 
16 May - St. Mary’s Cathedral (Australia) For all victims of violence and human trafficking 
17 May - Immaculate Conception (U.S.A.) For all world leaders and for all heads of international organizations 
18 May - Our Lady of Lourdes (France) For all doctors and nurses 
19 May - Mother Mary's House (TurKey) For all people at war and for world peace 
20 May - Our Lady of Charity of Copper (Cuba) For all pharmacists and health care personnel 
21 May - Our Lady of Nagasaki (Japan) For all social workers 
22 May - Our Lady of Montserrat (Spain) For all volunteers 
23 May - Our Lady of Cap (Canada) For all law enforcement and military personnel and for all firefighters 
24 May - To be confirmed For all those who provide essential services
25 May - Basilica of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’Pinu (Malta) For all teachers, students and educators 
26 May -  Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico) For all workers and entrepreneurs 
27 May - Mother of God (Ukraine) For all the unemployed 
28 May - Black Madonna of Altötting (Germany) For the Holy Father, bishops, presbyters, and deacons 
29 May - Our Lady of Lebanon (Lebanon) For all consecrated men and women 
30 May - Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii (Italia) For the Church 
31 May - Vatican Gardens For the end of the pandemic and the resumption of our social and economic life.


Pray for the mental health of James who is very depressed after working from home during Covid and for Lee who has long term mental health problems and it seems the Mental Health Services have come to the end of any help for him.

Pray for the wellbeing of David.

Pray for the people of India as they suffer out of control Covid infections, pray for increased assistance and oxygen supplies from the rest of the World.

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.

Pray for Jaimie whom we have been praying for who has only six weeks to live as the cancer has spread all over. Pray for a peaceful death, comfort for her husband and five children one of which is only 3 months old.

Pray for John who has a brain scan shortly to assess how his cancer treatment has gone.

Pray for healing for Josefina she now has diabetic retinopathy on top of her other problems. She doesn't want to lose what little sight she has left.

Pray for Colin Sutheran. He's in a coma from covid and needs healing.

Continue to pray for healing for Dave after his cancer surgery.

Continue to pray for Andrew Haygarth that the Lord would bring him healing physically and spiritually.

The girl we are praying for with the mental health problems is doing better but please keep praying for a full recovery.

Continue to pray for healing for Austin, who is fighting Prostate Cancer for the second time.

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.

Continue to pray for Cath with cancer

Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they deal with 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/ 
9. Walsingham Catholic TV
(109) Walsingham Catholic TV - YouTube 

Please note that from next week I will begin a new intercession list so please forward to me any intercessions you may have.
Please let me know if you have anything to share (prayers, readings, pictures , prophecies, inspirations) or any intercessions.

You can also get in touch just to say hello!


Sunday 2 May 2021

Theotokos Prayer Group 2021 Update No.17

 




Gospel – John 15:1-8
Jesus said to his disciples:
1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.
2 He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.
3 You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you.
4 Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
5 I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing.
6 Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned.
7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you.
8 By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”


Picture


A picture of a large walled rampart, in the middle was a large vine its roots were deeply planted. Jesus was stood on the rampart looking to the distance and coming toward the rampart was an army that had already tried to expunge all traces of God’s Vine throughout the World. 
Jesus raised His Hand and took from His mouth a two edged sword and raised it high at which an Army of Light appeared in the sky, The light was so bright it made the marauders blind and they ran in confusion not knowing where they were, the Army of Light rounded them up and drove them into the Abyss. 
Jesus looked at the World that they had tried to ruin and His people whom they had tried to persecute and kill, His Heart was full for His people. He turned to the vine knowing that its roots could not be killed or ruined, and the vine seemed to go throughout the world pushing up shoots in every country, strong and healthy and the people once again worked on the vines and produced the best wine.

“My Children
The Vine is My Son, your are grafted onto this Vine and nothing can come between you and My Son, you are His Body, His Church, no matter what is sent against Him and His Church it will stand for My Son’s Church and its true teachings stand on solid ground and it’s roots can never be expunged, for My Son is the Way, the Truth and the Life, and all life flows from Him to you His People, You My Children are part of His Body and like the True Vine He nurtures you and guards you. 
You may look around and think how bad things are but you must remember that He will never leave you an orphan, His love overcomes all deceptions and tragedy. 
My Children do not loose heart you are so loved, keep the Faith, keep up your prayer and sacrifice, do not loose Hope, Trust In Him who is Love personified, pray for those who’s Faith is weak, all will be well, if you feel desolate look to My Son’s Cross and this will keep you focused on the right path and in His Divine Will.
Your Mother Mary"


Mary Mother of God "Theotokos", pray for us
Mary Queen of Peace, pray for us
Mary Bride of the Spirit, pray for us


"It is natural enough that we should pray for what we want, always keeping in mind that the real meaning of any petition is to be given grace to accept what happens. Sometimes we can see for ourselves that what appears disastrous, the very thing we did not want, turns out to be a blessing" Sister Wendy Beckett, Sister Wendy on Prayer

Intercessions

We pray for the repose of the soul of Seamus McKeneany from the Hartlepool prayer group. May he Rest Peace. 

Pray that the Holy Spirit would give Anthony wisdom and discernment in his decision making.

Pray for the mental health of James who is very depressed after working from home during Covid and for Lee who has long term mental health problems and it seems the Mental Health Services have come to the end of any help for him.

Pray for the wellbeing of David.

Pray for the people of India as they suffer out of control Covid infections, pray for increased assistance and oxygen supplies from the rest of the World.

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.

Pray for Jaimie whom we have been praying for who has only six weeks to live as the cancer has spread all over. Pray for a peaceful death, comfort for her husband and five children one of which is only 3 months old.

Thank you for your prayers for Eileen, her unborn child does not have Downs Syndrome. Praise God.

Pray for healing of memories in the Smith family.

Pray for emotional and inner healing for Dan.

Pray for John who has a brain scan shortly to assess how his cancer treatment has gone.

Pray for healing for Josefina she now has diabetic retinopathy on top of her other problems. She doesn't want to lose what little sight she has left.

Pray for Colin Sutheran. He's in a coma from covid and needs healing.

Thank you for the prayers for Ann's Court hearing which didn't go as hoped. Pray for acceptance and that the matter can be concluded quickly.

Continue to pray for healing for Dave after his cancer surgery.

Continue to pray for Andrew Haygarth that the Lord would bring him healing physically and spiritually.

The girl we are praying for with the mental health problems is doing better but please keep praying for a full recovery.

Continue to pray for healing for Austin, who is fighting Prostate Cancer for the second time.

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.

Continue to pray for Cath with cancer

Pray for our Government, local authorities and the health services as they deal with 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/ 
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 me 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!