Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The Cleansing of a Leper
Dear Friends,
A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. Then he said to him, “See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The man went away and began to publicize the whole matter. He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from everywhere. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Mark 1:40-45)
I will celebrate Holy Mass this morning in the Little Shrine of Our Lady of Prince Edward Island at 9:30 a.m. Last evening I was at the Eucharistic Adoration at our church from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This evening I will go the prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Palmer Road. I started packing for my trip to Repentigny near Montreal. I will leave early on Monday morning, October 10.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I shower My graces upon you, My brother Melvin, and upon all My brothers and sisters spread throughout the world. I always have pity for all those who are sick. There are so many people sick today will a multitude of illnesses including cancer, heart trouble, diabetes, blindness, deafness and leprosy. During My time on earth many lepers came to Me asking for a cure. It was My joy to cleanse them from this sickness so that they would be in good health.
Many people live with spiritual leprosy, which is killing their souls. This leprosy is called mortal sin. It destroys all links with Me and covers the person in darkness. Many live in mortal sin for years because of the way they live. I give you an example: any man who lives with a woman and they are not married, both are living in mortal sin. There will not be much peace and love in such a relationship. They need to get married in church and live in union with Me. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin