Thursday, August 9, 2012
Live in Concord
Dear Friends,
A reading from St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (4.1-9):
Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to come to a mutual understanding in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my true yokemate, to help them, for they have struggled at my side in promoting the gospel, along with Clement and my other co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.
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Some have been phoning my superiors telling them that I have millions of dollars and I am still asking for donations. I thought once I would receive a lot of money but I assure you I did not receive anything. I am simply asking for a bit of money to pay for the upkeep of the beautiful chapel of Our Lady.
I am retired and I just receive a small pension to live on. I eat little and I do not put the electricity on if I can live without it.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Redeemer given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words:
“I love you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in every country of the world. You are my joy. It is a fact that many of you live at times with misunderstanding. Some do not understand why you do this or that. Others try to see evil from your actions or from your words. This causes conflicts with those you live with. What you have to do is to get together and talk about your problems. In this way you will get rid of any misunderstanding you might have about your brother or sister and there will be mutual love between you. You know I want you all to love everyone of your neighbor and never to slander and talk evil about him or her. I love you and you too are called to love.”
Father Melvin