Father Melvin Doucette
1704 Palmer Road North, R.R. 2
Tignish, Prince Edward Island
C0B 2B0  Canada

Tuesday, 06 August 2002

YOU  BELONG  TO  ME

Dear Paul, Rita and Friends,
Good morning! We had plenty of rain and thunder overnight and it is
still dark this morning. The farmers will be happy that the rain has
finally arrived as it was very dry. I was at the Manor yesterday
afternoon for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist with a large number
of the residents. My mother was also there in the chapel. She is very
active and walking every day. She went to play bingo with the others
after Mass.

Jesus spoke to me during my prayer early in the morning. He said,
"Melvin, my love, I am here with you. Do you hear the singing this
morning? (I did) I am here with a choir of angels as today is the Feast
of the Transfiguration. I showed my glorious state to the three Apostles
Peter, James and John. Moses and Elijah also appeared to them talking
with me. This happened shortly before my crucifixion and death on the
cross. It happened in order to strengthen the faith of the Apostles.
What the Transfiguration taught them is this: they learned without a
doubt that I am the Son of God and my divinity was exposed to them. The
two great men of the Old Testament, Moses and Elijah, testified that I
am the Messiah, the Saviour. They confirmed for them that I would die to
save the people of the world. They also heard the Father speak these
words, 'This is my Son, the Beloved, with him I am well pleased; listen
to him.' You, my brothers and sisters, read the account of this
apparition in Matthew and know that I am the Son of God, your Saviour.
Believe in me and live in union with me. Come and spend time with me in
prayer, especially contemplative prayer. I desire a deep relationship
with each one of you. You belong to me. I love you."

What fear gripped the Apostles when they saw Jesus transfigured before
them and they heard the words of the Father! They fell on their faces
for they knew they were in the presence of God. They saw Jesus in His
glory in order that their faith would not be shattered at the
crucifixion. Yet after all that, Peter denied Jesus three times but when
Jesus looked at him, he repented in tears. Jesus wants us all this
morning to read the passage in Matthew that speaks about the
Transfiguration. This passage can be found in Matthew 17: 1 - 9. This
episode in the life of the Lord is told to us so that we too may have
strong faith in Jesus. We are asked to accept Him with all our heart as
the Redeemer of us all. Jesus wants us to have a loving relationship
with Him that will grow from day to day. Indeed we belong to Him as He
paid the price for our salvation. Let us spend time with Him in prayer.
Let us offer ourselves completely to Him to do His will.

Father Melvin

TEL: (902) 882-2004
E-MAIL: melvin.doucette@pei.sympatico.ca

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PLEASE NOTE: The WEEKEND CONFERENCE will be all in ENGLISH.

CONFERENCE: CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER & OUR LADY OF P.E.I.
AUG 16-18:  Friday Evening 5:00 PM until Sunday 2:00 PM
LOCATION:   ST. MICHAEL's CHURCH, WEDGEPORT, NOVA SCOTIA
HEALING:    Healing Mass Sat. afternoon & Oil blessed by Our Lady

CONTACT:    For more info call Maureen Johnston at (902) 645-3463
HOTELS:     Comfort Inn, Stars Road, Yarmouth (902) 742-1119
            Rodd Colony Harbour Inn, Yarmouth (902) 742-9194
            Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth (902) 742-2446
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