August 15, 2014
Paul in Lycaonia
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 16, 1 – 5:
Paul reached also Derbe and Lystra where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke highly of him, and Paul wanted him to come along with him. On account of the Jews of that region, Paul had him circumcised, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. As they traveled from city to city, they handed on to the people for observance the decisions reached by the Apostles and Presbyters in Jerusalem. Day after day the churches grew stronger in faith and increased in number.
Our Lady asked me to write a poem in honor of Her as the Lady of Prince Edward Island, so soon after She told me I composed this hymn:
O Mother Mary, there’s an Island of great beauty,
firmly anchored in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Prince Edward Island is this place touched by heaven,
gently guarded by the Father’s Providence.
This little Island was first called ‘Cradle on the wave';
Then it bore the name of John who baptized Jesus with great love,
and now so living embraced by you, our Mother,
who dispenses God’s gifts freely to all those you love.
The people of this fair Isle are your dear children
who accept and acclaim you, Mother of God.
They truly ask your prayers and sure protection
as they work daily to fish and turn the sod.
O come and stay with us, Mary, Mother of us all.
Come and bring your Son Jesus, your pride and joy,
and quickly make your home among us, we humbly pray,
help us follow Christ, and all our faults destroy.
Chorus:
Help us, dear Mother of love
as Jesus taught us so well.
Make us one great family
together with you to dwell.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Take My hand and follow Me My dear brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who have offered yourselves completely to Me and desire only to follow Me. Be like Timothy who traveled with Saint Paul to many countries and taught the people about Me wherever he went. My followers spoke highly of this dear friend of mind called Timothy. As Paul and Timothy traveled from one city to another they told the Christians about the Council of Jerusalem and the believers were very pleased to hear the decision taken by the Apostles and Presbyters (the Priests). With this news many people became Christians and entered the Church.
Pray my brothers and sisters that today many people will come and enter My Church so that the Church may grow all the time. I want all those who call themselves My followers will enter the church which is governed by the Pope of Rome, the successor of Saint Peter. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin
P.S. On Friday we will have the great feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother. She told me that She will come to visit Me. We had a beautiful day today and I hope we will not have much rain tomorrow.