Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Mutual Love
Dear Friends,
A reading from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans (12:9-21):
Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation. Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, on your part, live at peace with all. Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Rather, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.” Do not be conquered by evil but conquer evil with good.
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I had a good number of visitors today. Some came from New Brunswick, others from the Province of Quebec and there were some from the Province of Alberta. I expect more people from Quebectomorrow.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“I call you to be people of love and forgiveness, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who live in every country of the world. If some should persecute you or insult you, do not return evil for evil. Pray for those who do not love, that they will imitate Me and stop hating their fellow human beings. Many people are full of pride and because of this, they cannot love the other. Be humble people who are in need of help from others and also be ready to help those who ask you for help. If they need food, give them food and if they are thirsty give them water to drink. Remember what I said, ‘What you do to your fellow human beings, you do unto Me.’ If you follow this way of conduct, you will receive great gifts from Me especially My love and peace and joy. I love you all.”
Father Melvin