February 19, 2015
Courage under Persecution
A reading from the Gospel of Saint Luke 12, 2 – 9:
Jesus said, “There is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. Therefore, whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be proclaimed on the housetops. I tell you my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body but after that can do no more. I shall show you whom to fear. Be afraid of the one who after killing has the power to cast into Gehenna; yes, I tell you, be afraid of that one. Are not five sparrows sold for two small coins? Yet not one of them has escaped the notice of God. Even the hairs of your head have all be counted. Do not be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows. I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before others the Son of Man will acknowledge before the angels of God. But whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God.”
I thank the many people who have sent me money in the last few weeks. However, I am still in need of $500 to pay bills. I will need heating oil next week and that is $420.00. I also have to pay my electricity bill and my phone bill. I have no money at this time. So if you can help me to pay these bills I will be very happy indeed. I especially need heating oil because it is very cold these days. May the Lord bless you all.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Have courage My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who are suffering or are persecuted these days. When I was on earth many people were persecuted because of their faith in Me. You know that all the Apostles except one were martyred because of their faith in Me. They had great courage through all the sufferings they went through until they died. For example Saint Peter was in Rome and he was nailed to the cross like Me and he suffered terribly but he remained united to Me until the end. So all the Apostles are now in heaven with Me.
Today My friends, there are many who are persecuted because of their faith. Some are killed, others are thrown in prison, others are beaten and all for the simple reason that they are My followers. Do not be afraid but stay close to Me. Some too are suffering because of sickness, being alone or rejected by people who were their friends before. Do not worry but walk with Me and I will give you My love, peace and joy. You are all part of My great family and I take care of you. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. We had a beautiful sunny day with plenty of snow all over the place.
P.S. My internet came on this afternoon so I can sent a message.