The End of the First Mission

Monday, May 21, 2012

The End of the First Mission

Dear Friends,

Please read the passage below from the Acts of the Apostles (14:21-28):

After Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed the good news in Derbe and made a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch. They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” They appointed presbyters for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had put their faith. Then they traveled through Pisidia and reached Pamphylia. After proclaiming the word at Perga they went down to Attalia. From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now accomplished. And when they arrived, they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Then they spent no little time with the disciples.

We had another find day yesterday with sunshine the whole day. The temperature again reached 20 degrees Celsius and many people were sitting on their porches on this beautiful Sunday afternoon, Feast of the Ascension. I have started writing the Newsletter that should come out in about two weeks from now. I received many letters from everywhere asking to receive a copy of the Newsletter. The cost for one full year is $12.00 for Canadians and $15.00 for those living outside of Canada. This letter comes out four times a year, one for each season. For most people your subscription will come to an end with the Newsletter you will receive in a few weeks.

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

“I love you and bless you, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living all over the world. It is true that I have friends in every country on the face of the earth. However, there are many everywhere who do not yet believe in Me. They have not opened their hearts to Me so I can fill them with the graces they need and especially with the gift of faith. Pray that they open their hearts wide to believe with all their hearts. Paul and Barnabas worked hard in their day to preach the Good News to the people of their time and many came to believe and were My disciples. All of you, My dear friends, do not be afraid to be My witnesses wherever you are. This is how you get others to believe and come to follow Me.

It is sad to see how many people live in sin. If they do not repent, My Father’s arm will come down upon them and they will suffer much. The Father cannot witness all those sins and not do anything. However, He is patient but I call you all to change now and return to the right path before it is too late. Pray all of you every day for I suffered terribly and died on the cross to redeem you. Come out of the darkness of sin and enter the light of life. I love you all.”

Father Melvin

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The Ascension of Jesus

Sunday, May 20, 2012

The Ascension of Jesus

Dear Friends,

Please read the passage below from the Acts of the Apostles (1:6-14):

When the Apostles had gathered together they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He answered them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. While they were looking intently at the sky as he was going, suddenly two men dressed in white garments stood beside them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. When they entered the city they went to the upper room where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

We had another nice day yesterday and the temperature reached 20 degrees Celsius. The Island looks very nice these days with the green grass and the farmers are busy planting potatoes. The Island is well known for its potatoes in most parts of the world. I hope to go fishing trout one day next week.

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

“I give a very special blessing to you, My brother Melvin and to all My brothers and sisters scattered all over the world. Today you celebrate My Ascension into heaven. The day of My Ascension was not Sunday but Thursday, ten days before the great day of Pentecost. The Church celebrates the Ascension on Sunday so that many more people can attend. It was on that Thursday that I walked up the Mount of Olivet with My Apostles and there in front of them, I was raised up to the sky and I disappeared behind a cloud. This meant that I disappeared from their eyes but you know that I am always here on earth. I am the Son of God and so I am everywhere. I remain among you in a very special way through the Holy Eucharist. You know that I am truly present in the host and in the chalice. So when you come to receive the Eucharist, you receive Me alive as I am in heaven sitting at the right hand of My Heavenly Father. I had to depart before your eyes so that the Holy Spirit could come down upon you. I wish to remind you all that the Holy Spirit is a Person, the third Person of the Blessed Trinity. Get ready now for the Feast of Pentecost so you can receive anew the Holy Spirit with an increase of all the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I am your Friend who loves you.”

Father Melvin

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The Birth of Jesus

Saturday, May 19, 2012

The Birth of Jesus


Dear Friends,

Please read the passage below from the Gospel of Matthew (1:18-25):

Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.

We are having another nice day and it will be warm this afternoon.

(Below you will find the message of Our Blessed Mother given to Father Melvin. She spoke to him saying,)

“Melvin, My son, I love you and I love all My sons and daughters living in every country of the world. My greatest desire is to bring you all to My Son, Jesus. I am interceding for each one of you that you will repent of all your sins and be models of prayer. Through prayer you will be united with My Son and with Me, and the Father will bless you. Spend time in contemplative prayer and heaven will live in your heart. Build up a friendship with Jesus, My Son, who awaits this special relationship with you. What is needed from you is your willingness and your decision to begin this deep relationship with your Lord and Saviour.

Do not be afraid to come close to Your Father in heaven, to Jesus, My Son, and to Me, Your Mother. I will never stop reminding you of your great destiny to which you are called by God. The Church led by My holy Pope in Rome has all the means to bring you home with Us in heaven. Go to Holy Mass regularly and receive your living Lord in Holy Communion often. Be full and active members of the Church founded by My Son, Jesus, the Redeemer of the whole world. I gave you the greatest gift you could receive, namely My Son Jesus and Your Redeemer. See how He suffered for you while He was on earth. He gave His life for your salvation. Come, My dear children, and follow Him every day. I bless you all.”

Father Melvin

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