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OCTOBER 2006	FRONT PAGE	VOL:5 ISSUE:10

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE By H.G. Thomas Mar Makarios [Diocesian Bishop of Canada-Europe & Senior Metropolitan of American Diocese Malankara Orthodox Church ]

As per the scripture reference, the seed of ecumenism was sowed by the birth of Jesus Christ. Angel Gabriel had proclaimed the event as; 'behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be to all people'. Birth of Jesus was the rejoicing news of the entire religions of the world. So the ecumenism was first commenced and pronounced by the Angel Gabriel. Ecumenism is a mission of reality and that leads us for the unity with God. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

COVER MESSAGE WE ARE A CHOSEN PEOPLE By Dr K.C.Nainan, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A

God loved the world so much that He gave His only begotten and beloved Son as sacrificial lamb for the salvation of all people of every generation from the very beginning to the end. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news about this ever living and most powerful message of eternal salvation from the power of sin, death and Satan. We, the chosen people, are set apart to carry out the teachings of Son of God who paid a price for our salvation. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE FAITH AND FAMILY - SERIES 11 FAMILY AND EDUCATION By Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu

Education needs to be seen as a sacred process that empowers human beings to attain their full potential as persons created in the image of God. The current approach to education neglects the formation of a social conscience in students. Education must aim at incarnating knowledge. Faithfulness and commitment to what is undertaken is the secret of fruitfulness in life. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE THE RELIGIOUS FUTURE : DECLINE RESURGENCE OR TRANSFORMATION By Rev. John T. Mathew Canada

Jesus Christ is the same today as he was yesterday and as he will be forever. Therefore, the future of religion, or the prospect of all ancient and recent, large and small faith traditions, does not depend on distortions, heresies, discoveries of ancient scriptures and relics; nor does it depend on both frightening or fascinating stages of evolving human developments such as secularization, globalization and political and spiritual reformations. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

ARTICLE BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT By E.S. John Australia

There are two kinds of spirits that hover over or indwell this world, firstly the Spirit of God, secondly the spirit of this world that bridle our life to be with the dark angels, not the angels of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is from God, that we might understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life. The more we climb up to the realm of the Spirit of God, the more we breathe our unworthiness or the incapability that is the only recipe for the improvement of our spiritual growth. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

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

Fourth Sunday After Exaltation of Cross : Luke 16:13-18 Fifth Sunday After Exaltation of Cross : Matthew 23:1-12 Sixth Sunday After Exaltation of Cross : Luke 18:18-27 Seventh Sunday After Exaltation of Cross : Matthew 5:21-26 CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

NEWS CHRISTIAN WORLD NEWS - OCTOBER 2006 Courtesy To ENI As Source

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ARTICLE [MALAYALAM] WHO ARE THE BLESSED? PART 12 By Mathews Mar Barnabas Metropolitan

Blessed are those who try to do their best in everything; for they can develop all their abilities to the full extent, contribute maximum good to the society, and rejoice in the Lord. Blessed are those who help others to the maximum even in the midst of sufferings; for that is the sign of the fullness of love. Blessed are those who correct themselves first; for they can correct better. Blesses are those who accept counseling from others, for they will be able to handle their problems better. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

SERMON [MALAYALAM] ENVY OF CAIN, GREED OF BALAAM AND REBELLION OF KORAH-PART 2 By Rev. Fr. Mohan Joseph

Apostle Jude exhort against heresies entered into the Church and warn the believers to do away with the plans of Satan. He illustrate us of the envy of Cain, greedy and covetous ways of Balaam and rebellion of Korah against God and men. Satan walks about, seeking whom he may devour; his whole design is to devour and destroy souls. He is a roaring lion, hungry, fierce, strong, and cruel, the fierce and greedy pursuer of souls. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

POEM [MALAYALAM] BURDEN OF LIFE By John Kunnathu

In the holy Bible we come across many mysteries which human mind can not comprehend. These are the Godly secrets beyond the imagination of the limited brain of human. Jesus Christ had revealed these mysteries of heaven to His Apostles and to the believers to grasp same by the strength of faith. Human is earthly and at the same time heavenly as man become a living being by the breath of God. All wondrous things Jesus had done were mysteries. The establishment holy Eucharist is the biggest holy mystery. CLICK HERE FOR FULL MESSAGE

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