Tuesday, July 23, 2013
The Corinthians and Paul
Dear Friends,
A reading from Saint Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 1:26-31):
Consider your own calling, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise, and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong, and God chose the lowly and despised of the world, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who are something, so that no human being might boast before God. It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord.”
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My friends from Quebec left yesterday morning to go home. I bless them and asked Jesus to protect them on the way. They had a beautiful day to travel although it was cool in the morning. I enjoyed their stay here with me and I hope they enjoyed it too.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord, the Son of God, given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Most of you are the unimportant people of the world, but I have chosen you My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who live your lives in union with Me. I love humble people who are not looking for fame and plenty of money, but who live with what they have and do not worry. It is the humble people of the earth that believe in Me and follow Me. The proud people do not want to come to Me and follow Me because they do not want to listen to another one. They only follow what they think best, which is often the worst for them.
“My dear brothers and sisters, walk with Me and open your heart completely to Me so I can give you the graces you need and the strength to follow My way. Do not envy those who have plenty of money or live in big houses. You will be filled with great joy and have all you need when you reach heaven, the home I am preparing for each one of you. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin