Theotokos Prayer Group 2023 - First Sunday of Lent - 26 February 2023

 

Gospel    Matthew 4:1-11 

The temptation in the wilderness

Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights, after which he was very hungry, and the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to turn into loaves.’ But he replied, ‘Scripture says:
Man does not live on bread alone
but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
The devil then took him to the holy city and made him stand on the parapet of the Temple. ‘If you are the Son of God’ he said ‘throw yourself down; for scripture says:
He will put you in his angels’ charge,
and they will support you on their hands
in case you hurt your foot against a stone.’
Jesus said to him, ‘Scripture also says:
You must not put the Lord your God to the test.’
Next, taking him to a very high mountain, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. ‘I will give you all these’ he said, ‘if you fall at my feet and worship me.’ Then Jesus replied, ‘Be off, Satan! For scripture says:
You must worship the Lord your God,
and serve him alone.’
Then the devil left him, and angels appeared and looked after him.

Lord strengthen us against the wiles and temptations of the devil and the flesh.

Lord keep us faithful to the word and your truth.

Lord help us resist our propensity to overindulge, have our own way and seek power over others.

Lord help us worship God alone.

Intercessions

Pray for those killed in the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, those who grieve, those who are injured and those left to rebuild their lives.

We have been praying for Liah with terminal cancer she has now passed away. May she Rest in Peace. Pray for her family.

Pray for healing for Rosie, Charlotte, Tony, Joan, Sandy, Anthony, Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek Malcolm, Hollie, also for Harlan Moon who is still in a coma from three months ago.

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 and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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 28th February 2023. 

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

I'm taking part in the CAFOD Big Lent Walk - So far I've walked 29km and raised £65 -  please sponsor me if you can:

https://cafod.enthuse.com/pf/stephen-allison

Theotokos Prayer Group 2023 - Sunday 19th February 2023

 

Gospel Matthew 5 v 38-48

Love your enemies

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have learnt how it was said: Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I say this to you: offer the wicked man no resistance. On the contrary, if anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other as well; if a man takes you to law and would have your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. And if anyone orders you to go one mile, go two miles with him. Give to anyone who asks, and if anyone wants to borrow, do not turn away.
  ‘You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; in this way you will be sons of your Father in heaven, for he causes his sun to rise on bad men as well as good, and his rain to fall on honest and dishonest men alike. For if you love those who love you, what right have you to claim any credit? Even the tax collectors do as much, do they not? And if you save your greetings for your brothers, are you doing anything exceptional? Even the pagans do as much, do they not? You must therefore be perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.’

Lord teach us to love and pray even for those who hate us.

Lord help us to strive for perfection and holiness just as you are perfect and holy. 

Notes from meeting on 14 February

Nahum v 2-7 

2 The Lord is a jealous and avenging God;
    the Lord takes vengeance and is filled with wrath.
The Lord takes vengeance on his foes
    and vents his wrath against his enemies.
3 The Lord is slow to anger but great in power;
    the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished.
His way is in the whirlwind and the storm,
    and clouds are the dust of his feet.
4 He rebukes the sea and dries it up;
    he makes all the rivers run dry.
Bashan and Carmel wither
    and the blossoms of Lebanon fade.
5 The mountains quake before him
    and the hills melt away.
The earth trembles at his presence,
    the world and all who live in it.
6 Who can withstand his indignation?
    Who can endure his fierce anger?
His wrath is poured out like fire;
    the rocks are shattered before him.
7 The Lord is good,
    a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those who trust in him,

Picture

Picture of Blessed Mother, she is exuding her quiet Light, Our Mother is spiritually kissing the wounds of her Son Jesus, as she does so, her very soul is in alignment with her Son and His wounds become hers, in fact her will is so totally aligned to His that even her heartbeats are in unison with those of her Son Jesus, her actions, her thoughts, her joys, her Sorrows and her pains all are subject to His Will, she is in fact the living embodiment of her Son, and He makes all that He is working in her and through her, every prayer, wish, desire or need is magnified and multiplied for the good of humanity and for the Joy of Heaven.

"My little ones, 

my Joy is in my Son Jesus and my Joy is in each of you when you do the Will of my Son, because of sin in the world and all that my adversary does to obscure my Son, it takes practise and perseverance to keep aligned to the Will of my Son Jesus, yes you may fail and often, but come to the refuge of my Immaculate Heart and receive my Son’s peace, then pick yourself up, and look towards my wounded Son and love Him, soon you will not want to look away but want to keep looking at Him and love will flow and you without thinking will align yourself to His Will.

My children who are far away are in need of your prayers. Pray especially for my Son’s Church and my Priest sons that they will always do the Will of my Son and ever lead their flocks on the path to Heaven.

Mary"

Intercessions

Pray for those killed in the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, those who grieve, those who are injured and those left to rebuild their lives.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Ken Allison. May he Rest in Peace.

Pray for Leah, she will be sent home from the Freeman hospital shortly where she has been since June.

The doctors have told her husband there is nothing more they can do for her. Cancer is spreading through her body. It is a matter of time.

Pray for healing for Rosie, Charlotte, Tony, Joan, Sandy, Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek Malcolm, Hollie, also for Harlan Moon who is still in a coma from three months ago.

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 and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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 21st February 2023. 

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

I'm taking part in the CAFOD Big Lent Walk - please sponsor me if you can:

https://cafod.enthuse.com/pf/stephen-allison

Theotokos Prayer Group 2023 - Sunday 12 February 2023

Gospel    Matthew 5:17-37 

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them. I tell you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from the Law until its purpose is achieved. Therefore, the man who infringes even one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be considered the least in the kingdom of heaven; but the man who keeps them and teaches them will be considered great in the kingdom of heaven....

Lord help us to keep your commandments, help us in our weakness and temptations. Let us turn back to you when we fall.

Notes from meeting on 7 February 2023

Picture

A picture of a mountain Jesus is at the top. He is waiting and listening there seems to be a great sadness in His eyes, He is awaiting His People! 

The only light is from Him, all around is darkness. 

Jesus turns to look once more at the foot of the mountain and he hears footsteps and voices and a light seems to be coming up toward Him, this light grows and swells as it comes ever closer to Him. 

His countenance changes from sadness to great joy as He sees His Mother leading her children toward Him, the light comes from Blessed Mother, a muted quiet light which in some part emanates from each of those she leads. 

As Blessed Mother’s praying army reaches the top to join her Son Jesus many persons have joined on the journey, some right at the beginning some near the end, but the Light of her Son and her own quiet light shines in each and so draws more souls to Him.

"My children, when you pray from the heart for poor souls my Son’s light pours forth and this light becomes irresistible to others and so they turn away from darkness and come to the light. This light enfolds and enwraps the hearts of sinners enabling them to come before the Light of the World and receive forgiveness and healing, my Son delights in His people and places His Peace upon them. Pray my children for the lost souls that they would  come to the light. I magnify your prayers in my Immaculate Heart and present them to my Son! Be not afraid for my motherly Heart enfolds you and caresses you as I did for my baby Son, He is with you, love conquers all.
Mary Your Mother"

Hebrews 5 v 6 - 10

6 And he says in another place,

“You are a priest forever,
    in the order of Melchizedek.”

7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10 and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Intercessions

Pray for those killed in the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, those who grieve, those who are injured and those left to rebuild their lives.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Ken Allison. May he Rest in Peace.

Pray for Leah, she will be sent home from the Freeman hospital shortly where she has been since June.
The doctors have told her husband there is nothing more they can do for her. Cancer is spreading through her body. It is a matter of time.

Pray for healing for Rosie, Charlotte, Tony, Joan, Sandy, Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek Malcolm, Hollie, also for Harlan Moon who is still in a coma from three months ago.

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 and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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 14th February 2023. 

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

Theotokos Prayer Group 2023 - Sunday 5 February 2023

 

Gospel    Matthew 5:13-16 

Your light must shine in the sight of men

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men.
  ‘You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the praise to your Father in heaven.’

Are we salt to those around us?

Are we light to those around us?

Is our light on show or hidden?

Are our good works apparent and do they give praise to the Father?

Notes from Meeting on 31 January 2023

Pictures

A Picture of Our Blessed Lord Suffering on His Cross.
He speaks the Words, “Woman this Your Son” , and to St John “This Is Your Mother”.

"My Dear Children
I am a your Maternal Mother, I am your Heavenly Mother, I am Mother of my Son’s Church and His Priest sons within, I Am a Mother of Refuge, I am Guidance of Sinners to my Son, I Am many titles but most importantly I am Mother of Love, Love is my Son Jesus.
Things all around look bleak and broken, but my Son’s Love NEVER ends or dissipates for you are the apple of His eye, His faithful ones, when things seem impossible come to the Refuge of the Sacred Heart of My Son and My Motherly Immaculate Heart, there you will find an Oasis of Peace and it is Peace that you need right now, Peace will restore your spirit and align you with the call of the Holy Spirit and so you will be more able to effectively pray and draw souls to my Son.
Jesus in His time on Earth often separated Himself from His followers and listened to His Father in Heaven, I am your Mother and I ask you to come to Jesus and receive His Peace!
Mary your Maternal Mother"

Also a Picture of many people bowed down around a Woman with basket!
We thought it was Our Lady with the basket and she was bringing the Bread of Life!

Intercessions

Pray for the repose of the soul of Ken Allison. May he Rest in Peace.

Pray for healing for Rosie, Charlotte, Tony, Joan, Sandy, Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek Malcolm, Hollie, also for Harlan Moon who is still in a coma from three months ago.

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 and throughout the World.

Lord we pray for persecuted Christians throughout the World.

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

Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory may they be granted eternal rest.

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 7th February 2023. 

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