August 13, 2014
Delegates at Antioch
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 15, 30 – 41:
And so Judas and Silas with Saint Paul and Barnabas were sent on their journey. Upon arrival in Antioch they called the assembly together and delivered the letter. When the people read it, they were delighted with the exhortation. Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words. After they had spent some time there, they were sent off with greetings of peace from the brothers to those who had commissioned them. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming with many others the word of the Lord.
After some time, Paul said to Barnabas, “Come, let us make a return visit to see how the brothers are getting on in all the cities where we proclaimed the word of the Lord.” Barnabas wanted to take with them also John, who was called Mark, but Paul insisted that they should not take with them someone who had deserted them in Pamphylia and who had not continued with them in their work. So sharp was their disagreement that they separated. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus. But Paul chose Silas and departed after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. He traveled through Syria and Cilicia bringing strength to the churches.
A great friend of mine who is now gone home to heaven went to Mamora with his wife and there they prayed the Way of the Cross. Mamora is a small place in Ontario, Canada. While they were praying my friend stopped at the 10th station and did not move for at least ten minutes. His wife did not know what was going on. Later on my friend told me what had happened at that station. When he got there he saw Our Blessed Mother standing there and She was dressed as Our Lady of Prince Edward Island. She looked at him and he looked at Her. She held the Child Jesus in Her arms. My friend was so happy that after he returned from Mamora, he come to see me as soon as he could and told me the whole story. This was to prove that Our Lady is truly appearing in Prince Edward Island.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I call you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters to read again the letter of the Apostles written in conclusion to the Council of Jerusalem. This letter is very important because now the Gentiles did not have to become Jews when they become Christians. They only have to believe in Me, their Savior, and to follow what I have taught them. The vast majority of the Jews are still non-Christians while the vast majority of the Gentiles have become Christians. They believe in Me and the church that has the largest number of people is truly My Church, the Catholic Church. If you count all the protestants together they will not equal the number of Catholics. I want all those who accept Me as their Messiah and Lord to be united in one church under the leadership of the Bishop of Rome who is the successor of Saint Peter whom I appointed as the founder of My Church. Please pray that this will soon become reality. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. We had a lovely sunny day today Tuesday and I thank the Lord for this day.