July 13, 2014
Philip in Samaria
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 8, 4 – 8:
Now those who had been scattered went about preaching the word. Thus Philip went down to the city of Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to them. With one accord, the crowds paid attention to what was said by Philip when they heard it and saw the signs he was doing. For unclean spirits, crying out in a loud voice, came out of many possessed people, and many paralyzed and crippled people were cured. There was great joy in that city.
When I was in Africa one day I was in a village where there was a Catholic Church. I was at that church for the weekend for confessions and Masses and to visit the sick. On Saturday morning some came to me and asked me if I would liberate the many in this place who were possessed. I told them that I would do that and they should come this afternoon at three o’clock. So at that hour there were 90 people in the church. I went there to speak to them and they told me that they were all possessed. So I took six people with me and asked them to pray the rosary while I prayed with these people. When I began to pray to chase away the evil spirits, the people began to shout and fall down on the floor. Within ten minutes, they were all on the floor and everyone was shouting. I prayed for nearly half an hour and when I said at the end this prayer: “In the name of Jesus I chase you all you evil spirits and go to where you belong.” Then the people stop shouting and soon they began to get up. They were all freed that day. The people had never seen this and they were full of joy.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Be followers of Philip My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who believe in Me with all your heart. Philip went to Samaria and taught the people there the Good News and many were converted and were baptized. He performed many great miracles by chasing away evil spirits and healing the many sick that were there. Philip was indeed one who followed very well what I told the Apostles.
I call all of you to never be afraid to talk about Me to all those you meet. Tell them that you are praying for them that they may have a strong and lively relationship with Me. I am your Lord and Savior and I am the only one who can save you. I will help you in this life every day and at the end I will take you with Me in heaven. Be My friends and pray every day and go to Holy Mass at least every Sunday. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. What a beautiful day we had on Saturday! There was not a cloud in the sky and there was a little wind so it was not too hot. I thank the Lord for this beautiful day.