July 23, 2014
Peter Restores Tabitha to life
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 9, 36 – 43:
Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated means Dorcas). She was completely occupied with good deeds and almsgiving. Now during those days she fell sick and died, so after washing her, they laid her out in a room upstairs. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him with the request, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the room upstairs where all the widows came to him weeping and showing him the tunics and cloaks that Dorcas had made while she was with them. Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed. Then he turned to her body and said, “Tabitha, rise up.” She opened her eyes, saw Peter, and sat up. He gave her his hand and raised her up, and when he had called the holy ones and the widows, he presented her alive. This became known all over Joppa, and many came to believe in the Lord. And he stayed a long time in Joppa with Simon, a tanner.
I got a phone call yesterday from a woman who has a daughter and this girl has been mute for a long time. She had phoned me to pray for her daughter that she might receive the gift of speech. So this lady told me that her daughter started talking a few days ago and she thought of phoning me to let me know. I thank the Lord for this great act so that this girl can now speak like the others. Praise the Lord.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I was the one who appointed Saint Peter as head of My Church. So I want you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters to accept Saint Peter as the first Pope of Rome He had all authority from Me and he acted very well using the power I had given him. No one has the power to raise a dead person to life except the three divine Persons and the one to whom this power is given. Peter had received this power from Me. He used it to bring back a holy woman from the dead. After praying he simply called out to her these words, “Tabitha, rise up.” She immediately sat up and all could see that she was brought back to life. She was in good health and worked for a good time afterwards.
Yes, My friends, there are some who have this power given to them by Me through the Holy Spirit. This great power passes through those chosen and can help many who are sick and even those who have died. This great act always brings back many people to the faith and to My Church. Pray that all those who are sick may be healed and ask those who have My great power to pray for their healing. You will see great miracles will happen. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. We had another bright and sunny day and it was warm in the afternoon. It will be cooler during the night. I am praying for you all.