Thursday, July 5, 2012
Our Future Destiny
Dear Friends,
A reading from St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Corinthians (2 Cor 5:1-10):
For we know that if our earthly dwelling, a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven. For in this tent we groan, longing to be further clothed with our heavenly habitation, if indeed, when we have taken it off, we shall not be found naked. For while we are in this tent we groan and are weighed down, because we do not wish to be unclothed but to be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. Now the one who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a first installment.
So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
I thank all those who have phoned me and written to me saying that they are praying for me and that Our Lord and Our Lady of Prince Edward Island bless me. Please continue to pray that what they want may be accomplished here on the Island.
(Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Redeemer given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words.)
“I want you with Me in heaven My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters scattered all over the world. Remain united to Me and one day you will be in eternal glory. While you are on earth you have your tent, your body, and it is more difficult to remain with Me. However, when you come to heaven, you will be free of your earthly body, which will not be a hindrance to you, any more, and you will put on your spiritual body. In your body on earth, you have to live by faith and not by sight but when you are in heaven you will be able to see Me, the Holy Trinity, Our Blessed Mother and all the angels and saints. Yes, there are sufferings you have to go through on earth. You know what I suffered when I was on earth. Do not be discourage but rely on Me to help you. Lift up your heart to Me every day and offer Me all your problems and difficulties and I will bring you rest. Forgive all the people who have hurt you in any way and love them all as I love you. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin