Gospel- Luke 2:1-14 ©
'In the town of David a saviour has been born to you'
Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the whole world to be taken. This census – the first – took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria, and everyone went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and travelled up to Judaea, to the town of David called Bethlehem, since he was of David’s House and line, in order to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn.
In the countryside close by there were shepherds who lived in the fields and took it in turns to watch their flocks during the night. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone round them. They were terrified, but the angel said, ‘Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.’ And suddenly with the angel there was a great throng of the heavenly host, praising God and singing:
‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and peace to men who enjoy his favour.’
Notes from meeting on 20 December 2022
Picture
A picture of a large star approaching St Mary’s right over this room we are in!
The star seemed to illuminate the whole area around and within this building. As we all praised and prayed the light deposited Our Lord Jesus as a baby in His crib in the centre of us, as we prayed and praised the Baby gurgled and smiled waiving His little hands towards us, Blessed Mother and St Joseph moved forward and silently adored the Little King, for a moment in time it seemed all was silent and all of us were intently looking at this wonderful sight, it was as though nothing else existed but each of us worshipping God’s Holy Son. Our pitiful voices became voices of splendour mixed with those of all the Holy Angels and finally the child slept and all was caught up into Heaven once more!
‘My Little One’s
Thank you for coming to worship my Son Jesus, please keep praying for those who do not worship him and continually try to expunge Him from the minds and hearts of Mankind, Your holy prayers, praise and adoration of Him will push back the attacks of my adversary and together we will win souls for God the Almighty.
I bless you in the Name of Jesus and with my Motherly Heart draw you close to the Holy Trinity.’
Mary
Luke 2 v 1-20
Open the doors wide to Christ!
Intercessions
Come, Lord Jesus, dwell amongst us!
Lord we pray for the lost ,the fallen and the hard of heart, we pray for our families and friends, we pray for the Church and the World.
Come, Lord Jesus, dwell amongst us!
Pray for healing for Tony, Joan, Sandy, 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 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
3. Bishops Conference of England and Wales Website -
https://www.cbcew.org.uk
Events
Next meeting of Theotokos Prayer Group is on 10th January 2023.
Meet at St Mary's Presbytery, Major Street, Stockton on Tees at 7.30PM. All welcome.
Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and all good wishes for 2023.
Sent by Stephen Allison on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at 8:06AM
