March 7, 2015
The Parable of the Second Son
A reading from the Gospel of Saint Luke 15, 25 – 32:
Now the other son had been out in the field and, on his way back, as he neared the house, he heard the sound of music and dancing. He called one of the servants and asked what that might mean. The servant said to him, ‘Your brother has returned and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’ He became angry, and when he refused to enter the house, his father came out and pleaded with him. He said to his father in reply, ‘Look, all these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders; yet you never gave me even a young goat to feast on with my friends. But when your son returns who swallowed up your property with prostitutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf.’ He said to him, ‘My son, you are here with me always; everything I have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, because your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.'”
Many people are phoning me these days asking for prayers. They phone from many countries telling me that they read the messages regularly but now they are sick or some of the family are sick and need healing. I always pray with them asking the Lord to heal the sick and to give them the graces and the gifts they need. It is always a joy for me to pray for the healing of the sick that the Lord may touch them and give them good health.
Below you will find the message of Our Dear Mother Mary given to Father Melvin. She spoke to him these words,
“I love you My son Melvin and all My sons and daughters who live a life of faith everyday. The second son of My Son Jesus’ parable comes out as very difficult. He shows that he has a heart of pride and he is offended because of what his father did to the lost son when he returned home. The second son cannot forgive the first son for what he did and he finds that his father is too good to him. The second son does not want to go in the house and celebrate with the others. Is that the way that you react at times?
Yes, you react that way at times. You can be full of jealousy against one who is close to you if that person is chosen for special respect. It is very important that you get rid of pride and join your brother or sister in showing him or her your love and respect. You must always be ready to pardon them of any offense you might feel. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin