Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Courage under Persecution
Dear Friends,
A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (12:1-9):
Meanwhile, so many people were crowding together that they were trampling one another underfoot. He began to speak, first to his disciples, “Beware of the leaven – that is, the hypocrisy – of the Pharisees.
“There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops. I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one. Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all been counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God.”
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We had a beautiful sunny day yesterday and now there is no more snow on the pavement in front of the house. We had really beautiful days this week and I thank the Lord.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Be at peace My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in every country of the world. My Church has been persecuted all the time in one country or another. She has been mocked by government and by the public. She is not accepted by many public people because she in against abortion, same-sex marriage, euthanasia, divorce and living in concubinage, but My dear brothers and sisters, do not be afraid of those people. They are not acting according to My will. Do not be afraid to march for what is right and to support those who have given their life to change the laws of the country. If a Government does not follow Me, then they are following the evil one and horrible things will happen in the future. Pray that the Government people will change for the good and so peace may reign in that country. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin