The Wedding at Cana

Saturday, August 18, 2012

The Wedding at Cana

Dear Friends,

A reading from Gospel of Saint John (2:1-12):

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servers, “Do whatever he tells you.” Now there were six stone water jars there for Jewish ceremonial washings, each holding twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told them, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. Then he told them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.” So they took it. And when the headwaiter tasted the water that had become wine, without knowing where it came from (although the servers who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him, “Everyone serves good wine first, and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one; but you have kept the good wine until now.” Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee and so revealed his glory, and his disciples began to believe in him.

After this, he and his mother, his brothers, and his disciples went down to Capernaum and stayed there only a few days.

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Yesterday was a very warm day and it was difficult to sleep. A small group of people came last evening for a retreat. There is even a couple from California. The title is: Wake up and come and follow Jesus.

Below you will find the message of Our Blessed Mother given to Father Melvin. She spoke to him these words:

Do whatever Jesus tells you My son Melvin and all My sons and daughters scattered over the face of the earth. Open your ears to listen to His words especially in the Bible and in the Church. Open your heart to accept all that He wants to give you. Accept His love, His peace and His joy. He wants to fill you with all these beautiful gifts. He wants you to be merciful towards all your brothers and sisters you meet every day. I know sometimes they may hurt you but do not turn your heart against them. Do not hate them, but instead have mercy on them and forgive them. If you do so, you will be blessed by My Son Jesus and you will make My heart joyful. I am always there close to you. I love you.”

Father Melvin

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More Acts of Thanksgiving

Friday, August 17, 2012

More Acts of Thanksgiving

Dear Friends,

A reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians (2:13-20):

For this reason we too give thanks to God unceasingly, that, in receiving the word of God from hearing us, you receive not a human word, as it truly is, the word of God, which is now at work in you who believe.

For you, brothers, have become imitators of the churches of God that are in Judea in Christ Jesus. For you suffer the same things from your compatriots as they did from the Jews, who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets and persecuted us; they do not please God, and are opposed to everyone, trying to prevent us from speaking to the Gentiles that they may be saved, thus constantly filling up the measure of their sins. But the wrath of God has finally begun to come upon them.

Brothers, when we were bereft of you for a short time, in person, not in heart, we were all the more eager in our great desire to see you in person. We decided to go to you—I, Paul, not only once but more than once—yet Satan thwarted us. For what is our hope or joy or crown to boast of in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming if not you yourselves? For you are our glory and joy.

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Again I thank all those who sent donation to pay my debts. You have been a great help indeed. May the Lord bless you all and may He fill you with all the graces and gifts that you need.

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

Receive with joy My word My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who believe in Me. It is such wonderful people like St. Paul who have given you the word of truth and you are to cherish this word as a great gift. You know that this word comes from Me, who suffered and died on the cross for your salvation. There is so much falsehood being spread around these days. It is the evil one who has done this and how he would like to destroy the truth I gave you but be assured that he will never be able to destroy completely the word of truth because of all of you who have believe in Me with all your heart. Continue to read the Bible especially the four gospels and the letters and you will be renewed in your hearts and your faith will increase. I bless you all.”

Father Melvin

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Relations with the Thessalonians

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Relations with the Thessalonians

Dear Friends,

A reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians (2:1-12):

For you yourselves know, brothers, that our reception among you was not without effect. Rather, after we had suffered and been insolently treated, as you know, in Philippi, we drew courage through our God to speak to you the gospel of God with much struggle. Our exhortation was not from delusion or impure motives, nor did it work through deception. But as we were judged worthy by God to be entrusted with the gospel, that is how we speak, not as trying to please human beings, but rather God, who judges our hearts. Nor, indeed, did we ever appear with flattering speech, as you know, or with a pretext for good ­ God is witness  nor did we seek praise from human beings, either from you or from others, although we were able to impose our weight as apostles of Christ. Rather, we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother cares for her children. With such affection for you, we were determined to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our very selves as well, so dearly beloved had you become to us. You recall, brothers, our toil and drudgery. Working night and day in order not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. You are witnesses, and so is God, how devoutly and justly and blamelessly we behaved toward you believers. As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children, exhorting and encouraging you and insisting that you conduct yourselves as worthy of the God who calls you into his kingdom and glory.

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Yesterday was the Feast of Our Lady’s Assumption into heaven. Some people came in the afternoon to the meeting for prayers and to listen to my conference. I know everything went well.

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

I thank you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters for celebrating My Mother’s great feast yesterday. It was a great day of joy in heaven with all the angels and saints. She is always very near to Me and we work together in helping everyone of you. Ask for Her intercession for what you need and She will bring it to Me. I am always filled with great joy when I see My Mother honored by Her children. I always show Her great honor all the time. I would like to ask you this question: How can you love Me if you do not love My Blessed Mother?

My great friend, St. Paul, worked hard to bring the good news to the people among whom he lived. He traveled from one place to another and he suffered much but he did not mind as long as he could preach to them and open the mind of the people to believe in Me. You too My friends are to believe in Me and follow My teachings. I love you all.”

Father Melvin

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