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JULY 2007	FRONT PAGE	VOL:6 ISSUE:07

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE MISSION UNITY THAN ORGANIC UNITY By H.G. Joseph Mar Gregorios Metropolitan [Diocesan Metropolitan of Kochin Diocese, Jacobite Syrian Church]

Aim of the manifestation of ecumenical movement was to create an inhabitable world. The prevailing social fascism, caste systems, poverty, atrocities against women, environmental deteriorations, divisive mentality, these all are the new challenges for the ecumenical growth. The divisive denominations of the Christian Churches are the wounds of the body of Christ. Every Christians and Christian denominations have the responsibility to heal the wounds of Christ. Ecumenism should not be shortened for the organizational activities. It should be the moving spirit of the mass. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

COVER MESSAGE THE TRUE DISCIPLINE AND FREEDOM By Dr K.C.Nainan, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A

Our Lord Jesus Christ clearly taught about the discipleship and freedom that every believer could receive in life. As part of the discipleship of Jesus, we must accept Him as our Savior and Lord who is in charge of our entire life. Christ must be the center of a true believer’s life just like a branch is attached and centered to the main stem of Vine. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE FEAR OF GOD - PART 1 By Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu

Fear has reached nearer, farther, higher and deeper in human life today than ever before. Those who fear men will not fear God, and vice versa. The fear of men enslaves. The fear of God empowers. It liberates us from the fear of men, which compromises our dignity, stifles our freedom and erodes the integrity and purpose of our life. Living a fruitless life in the Kingdom of God is an offence. Only those who love God can fear Him. Without the fear of god no human being can repent and change his ways. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE TRNASFIGURATION THROUGH GRACE By Rev. Rajkumar

When we are turned to Christ a veil of our heart is removed. Then we are able to perceive the word of God very clearly. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away, new things have come. Sinful, anxious, discouraging, futile, unforgiving and worldly thoughts are not conforming to the mind of Christ. Holy Scripture sanctifies our mind and heart. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within us. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE OVERCOME EVIL WITH GOOD By E.S. John Australia

Do not overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. This is the sum and substance of an ideal Christian living. Only those who have self-respect and self-examination can only respect and love other people. The Triune God loved the world; hence the Father sent His only begotten Son to save the world for His sacrifice. Only a pure and austere life can defeat the dark world of the fallen legions. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE CANADA DAY REFLECTIONS By Rev. John T. Mathew, Canada

In a theological perspective, in the west, a positive Kataphatic theology describes what and who God is. In the east, a negative Apophatic theology describes who and what God is not. Both ways of thinking have intrinsic hindering and helpful qualities. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY THE ROCK CROSSES OF KERALA CHURCHES By Prof. George Menachery

This is the pedestal of the stone cross in granite [rock] in front of the Ollur Church which is the oldest church in the Thrissur Corporation area. CLICK HERE FOR FULL TEXT

SYNOPSIS-SERIES SYNOPSIS FOR MEDITATION-JULY By V. Rev. Thomas P. Mundukuzhy Cor Episcopa

Mayaltho: The Presentation of Infant Jesus in the Temple - Luke 2:22-40 Fifth Sunday After Easter [Sunday Before Ascension]:Luke 9:51-62 Mother's Day [Second Sunday of May] Ascension Sunday After Ascension/Before Pentecost: Mark 10:17-22 Pentecost: John 4:10-24; 14:1-18; 15:1-14; 16:5FF Golden Friday: Matthew 19:23-30 First Sunday After Pentecost: John 6:26-35 CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

HOMAGE H.G. AUGEN MAR DIONYSIUS METROPOLITAN By Editor Dr. Rajan Mathew, Philadelphia

Mar Dionysius was a great spiritual leader and a raising sun of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Diocese Idukki is the most rural and financially challenged diocese of the Church. His spiritual and charitable mission work for upliftment of the poor in his diocesan area for last two years of taking over as the metropolitan of the diocese was greatly appreciated by all. He has rendered an effective leadership for the reconstruction of churches and other projects of spiritual, social and financial upliftment of the poor people of Idukki. CLICK HERE FOR FULL TEXT

NEWS CHRISTIAN WORLD NEWS - JULY 2007 Courtesy To ENI As Source

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MALAYALAM SECTION:

ARTICLE [MALAYALAM] MY INNER SILENCE By Fr. Varghese Mathew Kozhencherry

When s strange thing, which is uncommon, happen in our life, we should not be surpised. As these trial experiences are the sharing of the sufferings of Christ, we should be rejoicing. It will be a matter of great rejoice at the revelation of the Glory of Jesus Christ at His Second Coming. In tribulations we should live in silence and look for the mercy of God to overcome worldly hardships. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE [MALAYALAM] TRNASFIGURATION THROUGH GRACE [MALAYALAM] By Rev. Rajkumar

When we are turned to Christ a veil of our heart is removed. Then we are able to perceive the word of God very clearly. If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away, new things have come. Sinful, anxious, discouraging, futile, unforgiving and worldly thoughts are not conforming to the mind of Christ. Holy Scripture sanctifies our mind and heart. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within us. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

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