December 13, 2013
Dear Friends,
Advice to the Persecuted
A reading from the First Letter of Saint Peter 4, 12 – 19:
Beloved, do not be surprised that a trial by fire is occurring among you, as if something strange were happening to you. But rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let no one among you be made to suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as an intriguer. But whoever is made to suffer as a Christian should not be ashamed but glorify God because of the name. Fir it is time for the judgment to begin with the household of God; if it begins with us, how will it end for those who fail to obey the gospel of God?
“And if the righteous one is barely saved, where will the godless and the sinner appear?”
As a result, those who suffer in accord with God’s will hand their souls over to a faithful creator as they do good.
Yesterday Thursday December 12 was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe whose shrine is in Mexico. I was very pleased to have gone to Her great shrine and to spend three days there.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“If you should suffer, then suffer together with Me My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who walk with Me every day. Many people these days suffer much because they are My followers. Many are attacked because they are against abortion. In some places even if you demonstrate in a very civil way and you pray, you can be arrested and thrown into prison. Look what happened in India only a few days ago. Even the Archbishop, the priests and many lay people have been thrown into prison for demonstrating in a very non-violent way. This is happening in many countries of the world. How many people are killed every year because they are Christians and just follow their Christian religion! If you should suffer then joined with Me who has suffered and been killed although I did not do anything wrong. You can be sure your place will be in heaven. Just fellow Me every day and I will give you the graces and strength you need every day. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. I prayed to Our Lady of Guadalupe for you all.