Friday, March 22, 2013
God’s Love and Christian Life
Dear Friends,
A reading from the First Letter of Saint John (4:13-21):
This is how we know that we remain in him and he in us, that he has given us of his Spirit. Moreover, we have seen and testify that the Father sent his Son as savior of the world. Whoever acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God remains in him and he in God. We have come to know and to believe in the love God has for us.
God is love, and whoever remains in love remains in God and God in him. In this is love brought to perfection among us, that we have confidence on the day of judgment because as he is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment, and so one who fears is not yet perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. This is the commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.
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We had another beautiful sunny day yesterday and much of the snow that fell yesterday is already melted. However, I just looked at my oil tank and I see that soon I will need more oil. It is much less than half full. So if anyone can help I would be very happy indeed and the Lord will bless that person.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Love your God and love your brothers and sisters My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who want to follow Me. Be full of joy because My love is filling your heart every day. You were made for love and you cannot truly live if you do not love in return. Be ready to forgive all those who have hurt you in any way. Do not hold a grudge against anyone. It is true that sometimes you get angry and say words you should not say. If you do then ask forgiveness from these people you have offended and come to Your Heavenly Father and repent of your sins, He will take all your sins away and give you the graces to help you do better in the future. You know that I forgave before I died on the cross all those who were putting Me to death. I never kept a grudge or any hatred against anyone. So come and follow My example. I love you all.”
Father Melvin