Theotokos Prayer Group 2022- Sunday 25 September 2022

 

Gospel

Luke 16:19-31 ©

Dives and Lazarus

Jesus said to the Pharisees: ‘There was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and feast magnificently every day. And at his gate there lay a poor man called Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to fill himself with the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. Dogs even came and licked his sores. Now the poor man died and was carried away by the angels to the bosom of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.
  ‘In his torment in Hades he looked up and saw Abraham a long way off with Lazarus in his bosom. So he cried out, “Father Abraham, pity me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames.” “My son,” Abraham replied “remember that during your life good things came your way, just as bad things came the way of Lazarus. Now he is being comforted here while you are in agony. But that is not all: between us and you a great gulf has been fixed, to stop anyone, if he wanted to, crossing from our side to yours, and to stop any crossing from your side to ours.”
  ‘The rich man replied, “Father, I beg you then to send Lazarus to my father’s house, since I have five brothers, to give them warning so that they do not come to this place of torment too.” “They have Moses and the prophets,” said Abraham “let them listen to them.” “Ah no, father Abraham,” said the rich man “but if someone comes to them from the dead, they will repent.” Then Abraham said to him, “If they will not listen either to Moses or to the prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone should rise from the dead.”’

Notes of meeting on 20 September

Mary kissing the feet of Jesus on the Cross. Graces are received for souls, our families and the World when we kiss the feet of Jesus on the Cross.

Jesus dressed in white and gold being followed up a hill by many people carrying crosses. At the top of the hill Jesus carrying the Cross looks toward the people carrying their own cross and smiles upon them.

Acts 2 v 17-28

17 “‘In the last days, God says,
    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
    your young men will see visions,
    your old men will dream dreams.
18 Even on my servants, both men and women,
    I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
    and they will prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in the heavens above
    and signs on the earth below,
    blood and fire and billows of smoke.
20 The sun will be turned to darkness
    and the moon to blood
    before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
21 And everyone who calls
    on the name of the Lord will be saved.’
22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. 25 David said about him:
“‘I saw the Lord always before me.
    Because he is at my right hand,
    I will not be shaken.
26 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
    my body also will rest in hope,
27 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
    you will not let your holy one see decay.
28 You have made known to me the paths of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence.’

Intercessions 

Pray for healing for Betty McGurk.

Pray for the repose of the soul of our late Majesty Queen Elizabeth and for our new King Charles. 

Pray for healing for Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek and Malcolm. 

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 Ukraine.

Pray for the people of Pakistan that they may get the help they need from the International community

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

Lord we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on all peoples and nations.

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!

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 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/

Events

Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 27 September 2022. 

Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM

Family Fast Day is on Friday 7 October. 

Join together with your parish, friends and family so that families around the world survive today and have food for all their tomorrows.

By sharing a simple meal and giving what you save, you'll be standing in solidarity with vulnerable people who are threatened by the global food crisis. No-one deserves to go hungry.

Family Fast Day - Harvest 2022 | CAFOD

 'You Are My Beloved Child' Event 22nd October 2022 Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle 

Hosted by: The CDSC (Charismatic Dioscesan Service of Communion for Hexham & Newcastle) in partnership with the Bethany Prayer Group. 

What will happen: Praise and worship and testimony in the Church Hall from 11.00am provided by sisters and brothers from the the Cleveland and South Durham Vicariate. 

Mass in the church from 2:00pm concluding with a blessing. 

ALL ARE WELCOME 

When:  Saturday 22nd October starting at 11:00am in the Church Hall. Venue:  St Augustine's, 30 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, Co Durham, DL3 7RG. 

Catering:  Tea/coffee provided, participants to bring own lunch. 

Bring a can if you can: Please bring a can for the Kings Church foodbank.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/r/iUbAcC254d

5 November 2022. Day reflecting on Renewal influencing the church and renewing it with Bishop David Oakley

The Emmanuel Catholic Charismatic Community invite you for a time of sharing and prayer on Saturday 5 November 2022 with the Right Reverend Bishop David Oakley, Bishop of Northampton.

The event is taking place at St Mary’s Catholic School, Benton Park Road, Newcastle NE7 7PE from 10.30am – 4.30pm (meet for coffee at 10.00am). Please bring a packed lunch. The day is free, but a collection will be taken.

How should we move forward?
Time for sharing and prayer.
End day with Sunday Vigil Mass.
Book your place by email: pat.kennedy42@icloud.com or by Tel: 0191 284 1690.