Friday, January 11, 2013
Martha and Mary
Dear Friends,
A reading from St. Luke’s Gospel (10:38-42):
As Jesus and the disciples continued their journey he entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak. Martha, burdened with much serving, came to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me by myself to do the serving? Tell her to help me.” The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.”
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I thank the Lord for the nice weather we had yesterday. It was sunny all day and the temperature was mild. I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday afternoon so I went and he gave me a good report. I had gone at the beginning of the week for blood tests and other tests as well. They all came back very good. So I am happy to announce that I am doing well although I still have diabetes. I thank the Lord for taking good care of me.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, 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 country of the world. You know the story of the two sisters: Martha and Mary. Martha was the busybody while Mary was more spiritual and love to listen to Me. One day when I was at their home with the Apostles, Mary came and sat at My feet to listen to what I had to say while Martha was busy preparing something to eat. Of course Martha wanted her sister to come and help her. I felt that it was not that important to eat a big meal, which Martha was preparing. I am their Savior as well as yours and I had something I wanted to speak to them about. That is why I said that Mary had taken the better place because she was listening to My words and contemplating them. Martha did not listen to anything as she was running here and there to prepare the meal. As you see Mary had taken the best place for she did what I wanted her to do. You too My brothers and sisters need to listen to Me. I speak to you through the Bible especially the Gospels and I also speak to you when you contemplate. Come every day to hear what I have for you. I love you all.”
Father Melvin