Monday, November 5, 2012
The Blind Bartimaeus
Dear friends,
A reading from St. Mark’s Gospel (10:46-52):
They came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, he is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.
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Yesterday Sunday was a rainy day here in Prince Edward Island. It was very dark in the afternoon but today we should see the sun at times. Yes, the winter is approaching and soon we will see the snow. I know the Lord will take care of me and I will have enough heating oil to heat my house. Again I thank all those who have been so generous to help me pay debts although they are not yet all paid.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and great friend gave to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I send upon you many graces My brother Melvin and on all My brothers and sisters spread all over the surface of the earth. It is for all of you that I offered the sacrifice of My life on the cross to My Heavenly Father so that you may be saved. To show you that indeed I am the Son of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, I performed many miracles, which only God can do. Take this blind man Bartimaeus who came to me asking Me to give him sight. When I saw his faith, I healed him immediately. Today many of My followers have power to heal in My name. You, My brother Melvin, have been given this power by Me and many have been healed through your prayers. In fact I am the one healing the people but through the prayers of those appointed. Go to these people and come to them with faith and you will be healed. I love you all.”
Father Melvin