Tuesday, January 03, 2012
The Baptism of Jesus
Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Jesus said to him in reply, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed him. After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened (for him), and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Passage from the Gospel of St. Matthew 3:13-17)
Dear Friends,
We had a bit of rain yesterday but no snow. There is no snow at all here on the Island but we will have some in a few days. It is great to have the temperature above the freezing point for a change.
I remind you again that I will have a Healing Mass at the Little Shrine of Our Lady of Prince Edward Island on Friday, January 6, and it will start at 7:30 p.m. We will pray the rosary that evening starting at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
(Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Redeemer given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words:)
“I bless you all, especially My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in all the countries of the world. To begin My public life in Israel, I went to visit St. John the Baptist at the Jordan River, where he was baptizing the people. He was preparing the people to receive Me. When I came to him to ask him to baptize Me, he objected at first. He knew who I was and he did not understand why I should ask for baptism, as I was the Messiah, the Savior. Without too much difficulty, I persuaded him to agree to baptize Me and he did. After My baptism, John saw the Holy Spirit come on Me and the people heard the voice of God the Father telling them that I was His beloved Son and that He was pleased with Me.
My baptism was very important in the eyes of My Father and for the Holy Spirit, as they both were present with Me. My baptism was a symbol of My death on the cross and a sign of My resurrection. In other words, I gave My “yes” to the Father that I accepted to be the Savior of the world and to give My life for the people‘s salvation. No wonder My Father was so pleased with Me. With My baptism I started My public life. I am your Savior, come and follow Me.”
Father Melvin