Saul’s Conversion

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Saul’s Conversion


Dear Friends,

Please read the passage below from the Acts of the Apostles (9:1-9):

Now Saul, still breathing murderous threats against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them back to Jerusalem in chains. On his journey, as he was nearing Damascus, a light from the sky suddenly flashed around him. He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” He said, “Who are you, sir?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Now get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do.” The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, for they heard the voice but could see no one. Saul got up from the ground, but when he opened his eyes he could see nothing; so they led him by the hand and brought him to Damascus. For three days he was unable to see, and he neither ate nor drank.

I was at our parish church last evening for one hour of adoration. We have the exposition of the Holy Eucharist in our parish every week on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. I love to go there and spend an hour with Jesus. He speaks to me and He especially gives me His peace and His love.

This morning I will celebrate Holy Mass at the Little Shrine of Our Lady of Prince Edward Island, the Mother of Life. I always celebrate Holy Mass at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays when I am home. There are always some people who come, as there is no Mass in our parish on those days. I thank the Lord that I have this little shrine so I can celebrate Mass there every day when I am home.

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

“I love you, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters spread all over the world. Yes, My Church is in every country of the world and I have friends in all these countries. The conversion of people is of great importance to Me. One very important conversion was that of Saul who became Paul. Saul had persecuted the Church during the first years after I ascended into heaven. He wanted to destroy the Church I had built upon the Apostles. However, when he was on his way to Damascus to arrest more of My followers, I literally knocked him down from his horse. I spoke to him saying that he was persecuting Me. At the end he was blinded and they had to hold him by the hand and lead him to Damascus. From that day on he was totally converted and he worked hard for Me in many countries preaching the Word of God. Wherever you live there are people who do not believe in Me. First I ask you to pray for them that they may open their hearts to receive the gift of faith from Me. And do not be afraid to speak to them about Me, your Savior, and to tell them how you love Me. I bless you all with My peace, love and joy.”

Father Melvin

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Confirmation in Samaria

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Confirmation in Samaria


Dear Friends,

Please read the passage below from the Acts of the Apostles (8:14- 25):

Now when the Apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent them Peter and John, who went down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for it had not yet fallen upon any of them; they had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When Simon the Magician saw that the Spirit was conferred by the laying on of the Apostles’ hands, he offered them money and said, “Give me this power too, so that anyone upon whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.” But Peter said to him, “May your money perish with you, because you thought that you could buy the gift of God with money. You have no share or lot in this matter, for your heart is not upright before God. Repent of this wickedness of yours and pray to the Lord that, if possible, your intention may be forgiven. For I see that you are filled with bitter gall and are in the bonds of iniquity.” Simon said in reply, “Pray for me to the Lord, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me.” So when they had testified and proclaimed the word of the Lord, they returned to Jerusalem and preached the good news to many Samaritan villages.

I feel better today after this attack of the flu. I had a bad cold and fever and I was in bed for many days. Yesterday I was up for most of the day, I could pray my breviary and of course I prayed my rosary and the Divine Mercy chaplet. I celebrated Holy Mass early yesterday morning. I thank you all for praying for me during the last few days. I hope now that my strength will come back soon as I still feel weak.

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

“I bless you with the Holy Spirit, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living all over the world. If you believe in Me and follow Me, I will be there to help you every day. I gave all the seven sacraments to My Church including the Sacrament of Confirmation. As it is said in the Acts of the Apostles, two Apostles were called to pray with them so that they receive the Holy Spirit. Peter and John went to Samaria and prayed with those who had been baptized and they received the Holy Spirit. God the Holy Spirit is the gift of the Father and I to all those who are ready to receive Him. He is the sanctifier and all men and women even children must receive the Holy Spirit with all His gifts in order to reach heaven. The Sacrament of Confirmation is given to all those who are baptized and have reached adolescent in most cases. You must understand the great power of this sacrament and live in the Holy Spirit every day. I had to return to heaven so that the Holy Spirit could come and He came upon the Apostles on the Great Feast of Pentecost. Call on the Holy Spirit to give you His gifts. I bless you all.”

Father Melvin

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Accusation against Stephen

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

Monday, May 07, 2012

Accusation against Stephen


Dear Friends,

Please read the passage below from the Acts of the Apostles (6:8-15):

Now Stephen, filled with grace and power, was working great wonders and signs among the people. Certain members of the so-called Synagogue of Freedmen, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia, came forward and debated with Stephen, but they could not withstand the wisdom and the spirit with which he spoke. Then they instigated some men to say, “We have heard him speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God.” They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, accosted him, seized him, and brought him before the Sanhedrin. They presented false witnesses who testified, “This man never stops saying things against this holy place and the law. For we have heard him claim that this Jesus the Nazorean will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” All those who sat in the Sanhedrin looked intently at him and saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

Let us continue the story of the Pilgrimage. The next morning April 25th, I was at St. James Church before 10:00 a.m. to prepare for the English Mass. I was chosen to be the main celebrant for the first time in Medjugorje. The Church was full of people including of course our group. I spoke to them at the homily of the importance of humility. The Lord loves a humble heart. We all tend to be proud but we have to pray for humility. In the Gospel of the day Jesus said these words, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned.” Every believer should listen to these words and be ready to witness about their faith to anyone he or she meets. Do not be afraid to talk about the Lord to anyone. I spoke of the great place Medjugorje is, where Our Blessed Mother appears every day. May all the people of the world be converted. This is the end of my report on this great pilgrimage to Europe.

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

“I send you My blessing, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters scattered all over the world. One who was also blessed by Me was Saint Stephen, the first Deacon appointed by the Apostles. He was a great man of faith who was not afraid to preach the Word of God. The Jewish people did not accept him but accused him of all kinds of lies. At the end they arrested him, brought him to court, accused him of blasphemy, and at the end they killed him by stoning him. He is one who witnessed to Me in a powerful way and because of him many were converted. Today we need many believers like Saint Stephen who bring those far away from Me back to My Church. Pray, My dear friends, that many people will open their hearts to receive the graces I have for them. Another person who was a great witness was St. Padre Pio of Italy. Another great witness is Mother Teresa of Calcutta. They are great examples for you.”

Father Melvin

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