June 14, 2015
Peter’s Denial Predicted
A reading from the Gospel of Saint John 13, 36 – 38:
Simon Peter said to Jesus, “Master, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later.” Peter said to him, “Master, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.”
Yesterday, Saturday, was the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Mother of God. First She is Immaculate because She never sinned when She was on earth. She was also preserved from original sin. This feast shows how much love does Our Blessed Mother have for us all, Her children. She was chosen by God the Father to give birth to Our Lord and Savior and She took care of Her Son Jesus from the moment of His birth. Saint Joseph, Her spouse, was already there to help Her and to take care of Jesus. He never had any sexual relations with Our Blessed Mother and so She is a virgin as She is called: the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Below you will find the message of Our Lord and Savior given to Father Melvin. Jesus spoke to him these words,
“Remember you are all sinners, My brother Melvin and all My brothers and sisters who follow Me every day. At the Last Supper when I told the Apostles that I was going away but they will not be able to come with Me but they will follow later.
I was talking to them about My death which was very near. It was the next day, Good Friday, when I died on the cross. Peter wanted to come with Me right away and he said that he was ready to lay down his life for Me. He sounded somewhat proud when he said that he would die for Me. I told him that this very night he would deny Me three times. Indeed that is what happened but he repented of his sin and I forgave him.
My dear brothers and sisters, you know that you have sinned many times in your life time. Sins are committed because of pride. You know you cannot avoid sin unless you call upon Me and ask for the graces you need to avoid sin and to do good. I am always ready to help you if you come to Me. All sinners must repent of all their sins and promise Me that with My help they will not sin again. Keep close to Me and you will be protected from sin. I bless you all.”
Father Melvin