The Greatest Commandment

Sunday, November 11, 2012

The Greatest Commandment

Dear friends,
A reading from St. Mark’s Gospel (12:28-34):

          One of the scribes, when he came forward and heard them disputing and saw how well he had answered them, asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, ‘He is One and there is no other than he.’ And ‘to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself’ is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions.

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          It was cold yesterday here in Prince Edward Island. It was only 2 degrees in the morning. However, we had sunshine most of the day and it got a bit warmer. I thank the Lord every day as I feel much better now after my stay in the hospital. When I have enough money to buy heating oil then I will be even happier. It is not nice to live in a frozen house.

Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words:
“I love you My son Melvin and all My sons and daughters living in every country of the world. I am so happy when you return My love and show your love through your actions. Those who pray every day show their love to Me and those who go to Holy Mass every Sunday show their love to Me in a beautiful way. Have courage My friends and do not worry about those who mock you but know that you are following Me, Your Lord and Savior. I gave a scribe one day the first commandments that he should follow. They are simply to love God and to love one’s neighbor. These two commandments go together for you cannot love God if you hate your neighbor. If your neighbor offends you in any way, forgive him and the Father will bless you. You will be filled with the Holy Spirit. Follow already on earth what you will do in heaven. I bless you and fill you with My love.”

Father Melvin

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The Presentation in the Temple

Saturday, November 10, 2012

The Presentation in the Temple

Dear friends,
A reading from the Gospel of St. Luke (2:22-35):

          When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,” and to offer the sacrifice of “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons,” in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”
The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted, and you yourself a sword will pierce, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

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          On this day dedicated to Our Blessed Mother let us resolve to pray the rosary every day. This is what She asked from all Her children.

Below you will find the message of Our Blessed Mother given to Father Melvin. She spoke to him these words,
“I bless you My son Melvin and all My sons and daughters living on the face of the earth. You are all mine as Jesus has given you all to Me as My children. I suffered much for each one of you that you may come and follow My Son Jesus and avoid sin. At the Presentation in the Temple, Simeon foretold what I would suffer. He said a sword would pierce my heart and this happened as I stood at the foot of the cross of My Son. Great pain entered My heart to see Him in such great suffering for you all. I suffered all that pain for your salvation too. I suffer even today to see what is happening in the world. I am speaking especially about abortion, same-sex marriage, euthanasia and many more. Pray that all these terrible sins may end soon. I love you all.”

P.S. My tank for heating oil is almost empty and I need help. If you can help me I would be very grateful. If you wish to make a bank transfer please e-mail me for the information needed. Thank you.
Father Melvin

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The Question of the Resurrection

Friday, November 9, 2012

The Question of the Resurrection

Dear friends,
A reading from St. Mark’s Gospel (12:18-27):

          Some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him and put this question to him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, ‘If someone’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother.’ Now there were seven brothers. The first married a woman and died, leaving no descendants. So the second married her and died, leaving no descendants, and the third likewise. And the seven left no descendants. Last of all the woman also died. At the resurrection when they arise whose wife will she be? For all seven had been married to her.” Jesus said to them, “Are you not misled because you do not know the scriptures or the power of God? When they rise from the dead, they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but they are like the angels in heaven. As for the dead being raised, have you not read in the Book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God told him, ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not God of the dead but of the living. You are greatly misled.”

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          It was cold and rainy all day yesterday here in Prince Edward Island. I guess we will have the same weather today but it will be sunny on Sunday. It is getting colder now and soon we will have snow. I will have to get more heating oil and I looked at the tank today and it is three quarters empty. I hope I will have money to fill it up in the next few days.

Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I greet you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who have a deep love for Me. If you believe in Me, then you believe in the resurrection from the dead. The first one to rise from the dead is nobody else but Me. The story of the Sadducees is something else. They did not believe that the dead would rise again. They tried to catch Me in their tricks but I saw right through it. It is true in heaven there is no marriage. No children are born in heaven. All humans who live in heaven came from earth. You know that at the end of the world I will return to earth and all the dead since Adam and Eve will come back to life with both body and soul. They will have a resurrected body like mine. All those who followed Me while they were on earth will go to heaven with their resurrected body and soul. They will live in everlasting peace and joy filled with love. I want you all with Me in heaven so keep your mind and heart fixed on Me your Lord and Savior. I love you all.”

Father Melvin

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