The Parable of the Sower

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

The Parable of the Sower

Dear Friends,

On another occasion he began to teach by the sea. A very large crowd gathered around him so that he got into a boat on the sea and sat down. And the whole crowd was beside the sea on land. And he taught them at length in parables, and in the course of his instruction he said to them, “Hear this! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Other seed fell on rocky ground where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not deep. And when the sun rose, it was scorched and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it and it produced no grain. And some seed fell on rich soil and produced fruit. It came up and grew and yielded thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold.” He added, “Whoever has ears to hear ought to hear.” (Passage from the Gospel of St. Mark 4:1-9)

I am now rested from my trip to the Province of Quebec and so tomorrow I will start another trip. I will go and sleep in Charlottetown tonight so I can be at the airport at 5:00 a.m. to take the plane for Toronto and then to Minneapolis in the USA. I will give a retreat of three days there and I will leave for home on Monday morning. Please pray that this retreat goes well.

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 brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in all the countries of the world. I am the sower and the seed I sow is the Word of God. Today the Word of God is being preached in every country of the world. You too have heard the Word, but how have you accepted it? Are you too occupied with the things of this world that the Word finds no root in you? Are you too busy in accumulating money that you do not think about the other world where you are called? I want every one of you to be the good soil where the Word of God takes root and bears good fruit. The good fruit means love, peace, joy, deep faith, praying, receiving the sacraments and going to church regularly. You will imitate Me in loving each other and forgiving all those who have hurt you in any way. Walk with Me and you will not be disappointed. I bless you.”

Father Melvin


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The Mission of the Twelve

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Mission of the Twelve

Dear Friends,

Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. He appointed twelve whom he also named apostles that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons: he appointed the twelve: Simon, whom he named Peter; James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Mark 3:13-19)

I am back from my trip to the Province of Quebec. The trip went very well and I was received with great joy by everyone. The first place I came to was Repentigny, which is very close to Montreal. On Monday, October 10, I gave a conference and celebrated a Healing Mass with the many people present. The next day I gave talks and had another Healing Mass in the evening. On Wednesday I was at Sorel-Tracy, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, where I gave talks in the afternoon and I had a Healing Mass that evening. From there I went to Quebec City and I stayed with great friends of mine. Then I was invited to St. Apollinaire where I gave a three-day retreat and celebrated a Healing Mass with a good group on Saturday evening. The trip went well and my driver and I left the Province on Sunday afternoon after the Mass to come home. We arrived late (after 23:00) on Sunday night. I was tired and you can be sure that I slept very well.

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 living in every part of the world. It was My joy to have the Apostles as My companions when I traveled all over Israel and taught the people. The Apostles did not choose Me but I chose them and called them to follow Me. Every person born on earth and having faith in Me receives a call from Me. Yes, you are called and given a special mission.

Some are called to the married life and to live together as husband and wife in great love with the intention of giving birth to many children. They are to raise their children to know Me, follow Me and to love Me. Some are called to the single life to work for Me as laypersons. Others are called to the priesthood or the religious life. Whatever your call, know that it comes from Me. Follow your call and you will live in My love. I am Your friend who blesses you.”

Father Melvin

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The Mercy of Jesus

Sunday, October 09, 2011

The Mercy of Jesus

Dear Friends,

Jesus withdrew toward the sea with his disciples. A large number of people followed from Galilee and from Judea. Hearing what he was doing, a large number of people came to him also from Jerusalem, from Idumea, from beyond the Jordan, and from the neighborhood of Tyre and Sidon. He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him. He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him. And whenever unclean spirits saw him they would fall down before him and shout, “You are the Son of God.” He warned them sternly not to make him known. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Mark 3:7-12)

I had a Healing Mass on Friday night at the Little Shrine of Our Lady of Prince Edward Island and one man told me his story. He had been at a Healing Mass at the Little Shrine in the past. At that time he used to walk with a cane but after he got home from the Healing Mass, he stopped using his cane and now he walks ok. This man was not a Catholic but in December 2010 he was received in the Catholic Church. What a wonderful grace he received.

I celebrated Holy Mass yesterday morning at the Little Shrine in honor of Our Blessed Mother and a good group attended. Many entered names in the Book of Remembrance for their families and friends. You know that it only costs $15.00 to enter a person for two Masses a week for a whole year. The next message will be on Tuesday, October 19.

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

“I have great compassion on all My followers especially you, My brother Melvin, and all My brothers and sisters living in the world. When you are sick call upon Me for help or go to a healing priest and you will be helped by Me. When I was living in the world I healed many people from all kinds of sicknesses. I gave the blind sight and the deaf hearing; I healed those who could not walk and those who could not speak I opened their mouths to speak. I am still doing the same thing today. Today I work through those I have given the gift of healing. Make use of them and My power will touch you. I love you all.”

Father Melvin

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