Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The Coming Persecution
Dear friends,
A reading from St. Mark’s Gospel (13:9-13):
[Jesus said:] “Watch out for yourselves. They will hand you over to the courts. You will be beaten in synagogues. You will be arraigned before governors and kings because of me, as a witness before them. But the gospel must first be preached to all nations. When they lead you away and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say. But say whatever will be given to you at that hour. For it will not be you who are speaking but the holy Spirit. Brother will hand over brother to death, and the father his child; children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.”
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We had a quiet day yesterday, as it was a holiday because Remembrance Day was on Sunday. So we had another day to pray for peace in the world and an end to war. It does not mean that there are no problems in the world. Yes there are plenty and many countries are facing financial problems such as Greece and Spain. The USA is going more and more into debt and I don’t know if they will ever come out of it.
I thank all those who have written to me to tell me that they will send me a donation to help with my financial problems. Thank you very much.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words:
“I hope My words will bring you to your knees My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters spread out in all the countries of the world. I want you on your knees to pray, not to be afraid. Yes persecutions are coming and in fact they are here already. Many people in the world today are suffering because of their faith. They are beaten, some are killed and others have their homes destroyed. All kinds of hateful speech are directed against them. It will get worst as time goes on. Do not be afraid about what people can do to you, but remain in union with Me and you will be saved. Even in America and Europe today there is persecution of believers. The Governments are trying to force them to do things, which is against their conscience. I bless all those who stand up for Me and are not afraid to suffer. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin