Friday, January 06, 2012
John at the Jordan River
The crowds asked him (John the Baptist), “What then should we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” Soldiers also asked him, “And what is it that we should do?” He told them, “Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.” Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Messiah. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people. Now Herod the tetrarch, who had been censured by him because of Herodias, his brother’s wife, and because of all the evil deeds Herod had committed, added still another to these by also putting John in prison. (Passage from the Gospel of St. Luke 3:10-20)
Dear Friends,
I will celebrate a Healing Mass this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Little Shrine of Our Lady of Prince Edward Island and we will start with the rosary at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to participate and please pray that the weather will be fine.
I wish to thank all those who sent me Christmas Cards and Sympathy Cards for my brother Hector. I also thank all those who send a donation for the upkeep of the Little Shrine for it is expensive in the winter.
(Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words:)
“I place My healing hands on you, especially on you, My brother Melvin, and on all My brothers and sisters who live in every continent of the world. All are in need of healing, for you all have problems whether minor or major. You know that I am the world‘s healer and I have appointed some of My dear friends to pray for you for healings.
One who healed the hearts of many people was St. John the Baptist. He was called to baptize all those who repented of their sins. This is indeed very important and that is why I established the Sacrament of Penance for all those who wish to follow Me. I work through the priests to remove your sins and to give you the graces, I won for you, so you can do better in the future. I call you all to go to a priest for confession at least once a month. If you do this and pray regularly, you will be able to overcome your sinful ways and climb the mountain with My help. I want you all to be holy. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin