Alleluia, alleluia!
This is my Son, the Beloved:
he enjoys my favour.
Listen to him.
Alleluia!
Gospel Matthew 17:1-9
His face shone like the sun
Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone. There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them; they were talking with him. Then Peter spoke to Jesus. ‘Lord,’ he said ‘it is wonderful for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ He was still speaking when suddenly a bright cloud covered them with shadow, and from the cloud there came a voice which said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; he enjoys my favour. Listen to him.’ When they heard this the disciples fell on their faces, overcome with fear. But Jesus came up and touched them. ‘Stand up,’ he said ‘do not be afraid.’ And when they raised their eyes they saw no one but only Jesus.
As they came down from the mountain Jesus gave them this order, ‘Tell no one about the vision until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.’
Father, at the Transfiguration in glory of your Only-Begotten Son, you confirmed the mysteries of faith by the witness to Jesus of the prophets Moses and Elijah.
You foreshadowed there what we shall be when you bring our sonship to its perfection.
Grant that by listening to the voice of Jesus we may become heirs with him, who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
Amen.*
*Divine Office concluding prayer for the transfiguration.
Lord transform and transfigure us by your grace that we may one day see you face to face in glory. Amen
Intercessions
Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.
Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.
Pray for Bishop Stephen Wright who was installed as the fifteenth Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle on Wednesday 19 July 2023.
Pray for our young people that they may be protected from the evil one, that they may find a home in the loving Heart of Jesus. We pray for those young people being Confirmed, receiving first Holy Communion and participating in their first Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Pray for healing for John Joynes, Vanessa,
Cathy, Matthew, Fr. Cooper, Marie Bedingfield, Gina Hardy, Jeff Shore, Owen McEneaney, Barry Lamb, Reese, Rosie, Charlotte, Tony, Joan, Sandy, Anthony, Peter, Mia, Jackie, Nathan, Jessica, Alan Guile, David, Derek Malcolm, Hollie, and Harlan Moon.
Pray for all in our Parishes who are ill in body, mind or spirit.
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!
Also if there any changes necessary to the intercessions - please let me know
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 website
https://www.celebratetrust.org/
Events
Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 8th August 2023.
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.