December 14, 2013
Dear Friends,
Advice to Presbyters and to the Community
A reading from the first Letter of Saint Peter 5,1 – 11:
So I exhort the presbyters among you, as a fellow presbyter and witness in the sufferings of Christ and one who has a share in the glory to be revealed. Tend the flock of God in your midst, overseeing not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly. Do not lord it over those assigned to you, but be example to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for:
“God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.”
So humble yourselves under the mighty had of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.
Be sober and vigilant. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in faith, knowing that your fellow believers throughout the world undergo the same suffering. The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory through Christ Jesus with him, self restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you after you have suffered a little. To him be dominion forever. Amen.
Today is December 14th, the day Our Blessed Mother came to visit me the first time. She will come again today and bring me a message for all of you. May Our Heavenly Mother bless you all.
Below you will find the message of Our Blessed Mother given to Father Melvin. She spoke to him these words,
“I bless you all My son Melvin and all My sons and daughters who are the joy of My heart. I call you to pray for your priests every day. They need the grace and the strength from My Son Jesus to be able to do the work that He gave them to do. They are the ones to lead you to My Son and to show you the way you should go. The priest is the one in charge of the parish community and all the members should accept the priest as their shepherd and leader. Be humble My dear children and you will be blessed.
Remember the evil one is never very far and is always trying to get you. Do not side with the devil but resist him at all times and call upon My Son Jesus for His help. He defeated the evil one and with His help you will defeat him too. You might have to suffer at times but do not worry about that for you know that My Son Jesus has suffered much for your salvation. I suffered together with Him for the sake of you, My children. I love you all and I want you all with Me in heaven one day. Pray every day.”
Father Melvin
P.S. May Our Heavenly Mother bless you all.