The Sentence of Death

June 10, 2014

The Sentence of Death

A reading from the Gospel of Saint Matthew 27, 15 – 26:

Now on the occasion of the feast the governor was accustomed to release to the crowd one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. So when they had assembled, Pilate said to them, “Which one do you want me to release to you, Barabbas, or Jesus called Messiah?” For he knew that it was out of envy that they had handed him over. While he was still seated on the bench, his wife sent him a message, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man. I suffered much in a dream today because of him.” The chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas but to destroy Jesus. The governor said to them in reply, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They answered, “Barabbas!” Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus called Messiah?” They all said, “Let him be crucified!” But he said, “Why? What evil has be done?” They only shouted the louder, “Let him be crucified!” When Pilate saw that he was not succeeding at all, but that a riot was breaking out instead, he took water and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood. Look to it yourselves.” And the whole people said in reply, “His blood be upon us and upon our children.” Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified..

I received good news yesterday. A priest living in Paris, France, had cancer and I was asked to pray for him. It was announced yesterday the Feast of Pentecost that the priest is now completely healed. He has no more trace of cancer. Let us thank the Lord for healing this priest.

Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,

“I bless you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who have great faith in Me. During My trial before Pilate, the Jewish people did not believe in Me as the Messiah, the Savior of the world. I was hated by the chief priests and the elders and by the crowd assembled before Pontus Pilate. The people chose to release Barabbas, a great sinner, instead of Me. Pilate asked them what he should do with Me, Jesus. The people shouted these words, “Let him be crucified.” Even the wife of Pilate sent word to him saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man.” So Pilate washed his hands and said to the people, “I am innocent of this man’s blood.” Then he had Me scourged severely and handed Me over to be crucified.
My dear brothers and sisters, I offered all the sufferings of My Passion and My death on the cross to take away your sins, to win you great graces and if you follow Me, to be united with Me in heaven forever. Although the Jewish people rejected Me and refused to accept that I am the Messiah, I also died for them that one day all the people of this nation may be converted. Already many have become Christians and more will come to believe in Me in the future. I wish to tell you all that something great is coming throughout the world so pray that I will be believed in by every nation in the world. I love you all.”

Father Melvin

P.S. It was sunny and warm on Monday. The temperature reached 23 degrees Celsius and for this I thank the Lord. May the Lord bless you all.

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Jesus before Pilate

June 09, 2014

Jesus before Pilate

A reading from the Gospel of Saint Matthew 27, 1 – 2, 11- 14:

When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. They bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the governor.
Now Jesus stood before the governor, and he questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.” And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer. Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things they are testifying against you?” But he did not answer him one word, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

On Sunday, June 8th, we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. This is the day that the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles in the upper room in Jerusalem. The Apostles were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in tongues and they were filled with great joy. St. Peter went out and spoke to the Jews and told them to repent of their sins and be baptized. About 3,000 were baptized that day. Today the Holy Spirit will fill the hearts of all believers if they open their hearts to Him.

Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,

“I call you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters to believe in Me the martyr. I was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and questioned by the high priests and the elders and at the end they decided that I should be killed for saying that I am the Messiah, the Son of God.
Then in the morning they took Me to the Governor, Pontus Pilate, so he could put Me to death. Pilate asked me one question, “Are you the king of the Jews?” I said to him that I was. Then I did not answer any questions put to Me by the chief priests or the elders. I did not answer because they would not believe what I would say.
My friends, I am about to be killed although I did not do anything deserving death. I simply told the truth but the Jewish leaders would not believe Me. You, who believe in Me, know that all I said was the truth. I am your Savior and I came into this world to bring you all to heaven one day. This costs Me My life as I offered Myself in sacrifice for your salvation. I did all that because I love you and I want you all with Me in heaven. Come and follow Me today and every day and you will be in the Kingdom of God and filled with great joy.”

Father Melvin

P.S. What a beautiful day we had on the Feast of Pentecost. It was sunny all day and much warmer than the days before. Thank you Holy Spirit for the nice day. May you all receive the Holy Spirit with all His gifts. I bless you all.

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Peter’s Denial of Jesus

June 08, 2014

Peter’s Denial of Jesus

A reading from the Gospel of Saint Matthew 26, 69 – 75:

Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. One of the maids came over to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it in front of everyone, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about!” As he went out to the gate, another girl saw him and said to those who were there, “This man was with Jesus the Nazorean.” Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man!” A little later the bystanders came over and said to Peter, “Surely you too are one of them; even your speech gives you away.” At that he began to curse and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately a cock crowed. Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the cock crows you will deny me three times.” He went out and began to weep bitterly.

A cousin of mine, George Arsenault, phoned me yesterday to ask me and all who read the messages to pray for him. He is in desperation as he did not find a job since last year. He needs to get a job soon or he could loose his house and everything. Please keep him in your prayers.

Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,

“I bless you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who live all over the world and believe in Me as your Savior. I call you never to deny Me like Saint Peter did during My Passion. I was arrested and taken to the home of the chief priest and Peter followed Me and stayed in the courtyard with other people. He was asked three times if he belonged to Me and three times he denied it. He would say “I do not know the man.” After deny Me three times he heard the cock crow and then he remembered what I had told him. Then he went away from that place and began to cry as he knew that he had offended Me. He repented of his sins and I forgave him. He never showed up during My carrying of the cross or when I was on the cross. He left Me alone just like all the other Apostles except Saint John. However, I suffered for all of them as well as all the people of the world and I offered Myself in sacrifice on the cross for their salvation. I love you all.”

Father Melvin

P.S. We had a mostly wet day today, Saturday, with rain in the morning and it was cold. The rain stopped in the afternoon and the sky will clear up during the night and we should have a beautiful sunny day for the Feast of Pentecost. May the Lord fill you all with the Holy Spirit on the great Feast.

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