Theotokos Prayer Group 2023 - Sunday 13 August 2023

 

‘Lord! Save me!’ he cried. Jesus put out his hand at once and held him.

Alleluia, alleluia!
Blessings on the King who comes,
in the name of the Lord!
Peace in heaven
and glory in the highest heavens!
Alleluia!

Gospel - Matthew 14:22-33

Jesus walks on the water

Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he would send the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea, for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night he went towards them, walking on the lake, and when the disciples saw him walking on the lake they were terrified. ‘It is a ghost’ they said, and cried out in fear. But at once Jesus called out to them, saying, ‘Courage! It is I! Do not be afraid.’ It was Peter who answered. ‘Lord,’ he said ‘if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water.’ ‘Come’ said Jesus. Then Peter got out of the boat and started walking towards Jesus across the water, but as soon as he felt the force of the wind, he took fright and began to sink. ‘Lord! Save me!’ he cried. Jesus put out his hand at once and held him. ‘Man of little faith,’ he said ‘why did you doubt?’ And as they got into the boat the wind dropped. The men in the boat bowed down before him and said, ‘Truly, you are the Son of God.’

Lord save us!

Lord save us from the storms and winds that batter us!

Lord save us from fear and doubt!

Lord, Son of God, save us!

Lord we trust in you, save us!

Notes from meeting on 8 August 2023

Picture of the Holy Family, baby Jesus is in the manger and the shepherds have visited, it appears that they are the only ones drawn to the light, no one else has reacted to the light above, in fact it is as though some thick material is blocking the view to most.
Then the Wise Men arrive, they too have seen the light and visit with the King, leaving those who would harm the child in ignorance!
Now we move forward to our own times and things are much the same Our King is the Light to the World and yet is ignored by many, except those true to Him.

My dear little children,
pray that Mankind will be healed of its blindness and that all persons will call on the Lord God for Mercy, and then they too shall see the Glory of the Lord God personified in Jesus my Son. 

My Son is all Light, all Love, all Mercy and none can come to the Throne of the Father unless they acknowledge Him as Son of God the Most High.
My children pray for this light to penetrate the hearts and minds of all men, women and children, especially my Priest sons, so that in following the Light they may lead you ever to my Immaculate Heart which is the road quickest to my Son Jesus.

Intercessions

Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on us.

Immaculate Heart of Mary pray for us.

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, Martyn Lamb, 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 Judith who has recently lost her husband Peter, we pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort for Judith in her grief.

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 15th August 2023.
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.

Holy Day of Obligation - Feast of the Assumption - 15 August 2023

Fundraiser.

I am helping fundraise for the Alice House Hospice in Hartlepool, this facility cared for my wife Ann during her last month of illness before she passed away. The Hospice relies on donations to keep running so please be as generous as you are able. 

See link below.

Stephen.

Alice House Hospice fundraise