Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Mission of the Twelve
Dear Friends,
Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him. He appointed twelve whom he also named apostles that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons: he appointed the twelve: Simon, whom he named Peter; James, son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James, whom he named Boanerges, that is, sons of thunder; Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus; Thaddeus, Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Mark 3:13-19)
I am back from my trip to the Province of Quebec. The trip went very well and I was received with great joy by everyone. The first place I came to was Repentigny, which is very close to Montreal. On Monday, October 10, I gave a conference and celebrated a Healing Mass with the many people present. The next day I gave talks and had another Healing Mass in the evening. On Wednesday I was at Sorel-Tracy, on the south side of the St. Lawrence River, where I gave talks in the afternoon and I had a Healing Mass that evening. From there I went to Quebec City and I stayed with great friends of mine. Then I was invited to St. Apollinaire where I gave a three-day retreat and celebrated a Healing Mass with a good group on Saturday evening. The trip went well and my driver and I left the Province on Sunday afternoon after the Mass to come home. We arrived late (after 23:00) on Sunday night. I was tired and you can be sure that I slept very well.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I bless you, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters living in every part of the world. It was My joy to have the Apostles as My companions when I traveled all over Israel and taught the people. The Apostles did not choose Me but I chose them and called them to follow Me. Every person born on earth and having faith in Me receives a call from Me. Yes, you are called and given a special mission.
Some are called to the married life and to live together as husband and wife in great love with the intention of giving birth to many children. They are to raise their children to know Me, follow Me and to love Me. Some are called to the single life to work for Me as laypersons. Others are called to the priesthood or the religious life. Whatever your call, know that it comes from Me. Follow your call and you will live in My love. I am Your friend who blesses you.”
Father Melvin