Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Crucifixion
Dear Friends,
A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (23:33-43):
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” They divided his garments by casting lots. The people stood by and watched; the rulers, meanwhile, sneered at him and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Messiah of God.” Even the soldiers jeered at him. As they approached to offer him wine they called out, “If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.” Above him there was an inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews.”
Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us.” The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
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The snow stopped yesterday but it was windy the whole day and the snow was blowing everywhere. Today we should see the sun.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“When I was on the cross I spoke these words and again now, I say I forgive you, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who have sinned against your God. It was on the cross that I atoned for your sins. In dying in great suffering, I was able to pay the price for all your offenses against your Heavenly Father and against Me His Son. These people tortured Me, beat Me and insulted Me in many ways. I carried My cross to the place where they crucified Me. They laid Me on the cross and drove large nails in the hands and feet which caused Me awful pain. Blood flowed from these wounds and fell upon the ground. I hung on the cross for about three hours and then I died. In dying I had completed My total sacrifice of Myself for your salvation.
“Come My dear friends and contemplate Me hanging on the cross. You are the one who should be hanging on the cross because you are the one who sinned, but I took your place. I love you all.”
Father Melvin