There has been a healthy discussion about our Church's response to the September 11 tragedy and matters of public attention. Barnabas Thirumeni has finally...
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thomas_pa1@..
Oct 1, 2001 9:48 pm
During the Ethiopian famine, His Holiness did issue an official Kalpana asking people to contribute materials to send to Ethiopia. This was read in Malankara...
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Fr. M. K. Kuriakose
Oct 3, 2001 3:33 am
My hotmail stopped receiving the IOIF messages and therefore, could not hear the views of our friends on the WTC attack and ensued discussion. In the mean time...
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mat430_2000@..
Oct 3, 2001 3:49 am
Dear all, Good to be back online! The internet connnection was restored in our office today after the WTC tragedy. The burning smell still greets us after 3...
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Thomas Mundukuzhy
veryrevtpm@...
Oct 3, 2001 3:56 am
HELLO EVERYBODY: Those who feel that you don't get enough time to teach 30 or so Sunday School lessons a year, here is a hint how to handle it. I received the...
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marksadek@...
Oct 3, 2001 3:57 am
"All you mortals who have within yourselves a desire to behold the supreme Good, when you are told that the majesty of God is exalted above the heavens, that...
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FrMathewCChacko@...
Oct 3, 2001 9:42 pm
Dear Friends: I have been trying to coordinate the Sunday Devotions for a few months. I tried to use the people around me who never contributed to the forum. I...
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irulil_rijumathi@..
Oct 3, 2001 9:48 pm
It is sad that most of our WTC discussion has been about criticising leaders. As Mathew Samuel pointed out, the truth is different from what has been going...
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Forwarded by Fr. Math...
Oct 3, 2001 9:58 pm
(Original message from H. G. Job Mar Philoxenos) Subject: The Biennial International Award in memory of Dr. Poulos Mar Gregorios of India Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001...
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marksadek@...
Oct 3, 2001 9:59 pm
"In patience is the assembly of all the virtues by which our souls are saved, as. St. Ephraim says: He who acquires patience touches on every virtue, for he...
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Thomas P
Oct 4, 2001 9:17 pm
One more Gandhi Jayanti passed us silently. St. Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. ... Gandhi was inevitable. If...
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Fr. John-Brian
Oct 4, 2001 9:18 pm
Ecumenical News International News Highlights 04 October 2001 Most clergy grappling with burnout, survey finds Sydney (ENI). Nearly eight of 10 clergy are...
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Name Withheld
Oct 4, 2001 9:20 pm
Moderators' Note: We have come across situations similar to the one described in the following letter several times in our churches. It is not just sad, but...
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marksadek@...
Oct 4, 2001 9:21 pm
"As shadows accompany the bodies that cast them, so temptations accompany the fulfillment of the commandments." Abba Dorotheos. ... "He makes me to lie down in...
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Indian Orthodox/Coord...
Oct 5, 2001 8:34 pm
4th Sunday after the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - October 7, 2001 The Feast of St. Yaldo Basilios of Kothamangalam is being celebrated today in many Churches...
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IOIF
Oct 5, 2001 8:35 pm
+ + + W E L C O M E + + + IndianOrthodox Internet Forum - a forum for Indian Orthodox Christians. + + Inform! Involve! Inspire! + + ... Sajan George, Vadodara,...
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marksadek@...
Oct 5, 2001 8:36 pm
"But it is not enough for us to abandon our possessions if we do not abandon ourselves as well. What does it mean to abandon ourselves? If we abandon ...
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Fr. Joy Pyngolil
Oct 6, 2001 10:31 pm
To the offended member: I do not know the church, writer or the involved parties. My objective comments might help you dissolve your wrath. First of all let...
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joyce john
joycejohn2002@..
Oct 6, 2001 10:31 pm
Respected Moderators, I appreciate and congratulate for posting that letter. There are numerous incidents happening in our parishes every week. Everybody take...
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Nellickal Varghese
aramenof10@..
Oct 6, 2001 10:33 pm
With reference to 'A letter from the member' I would like to make a suggestion. Almost every profession have 'continuing Education' system to educate the...
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Shebaly achen
Oct 9, 2001 5:17 pm
Dear Moderators, I am a regular reader of this digest. The number of writers are increasing and the responses are overwhelming. That is really good. But the...
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Varghese Mathai
Oct 9, 2001 5:19 pm
Salutations to you all in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Reg: - The Written prayers Please read the prayer of MAR APREM. ************ Ennudoyone...
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Forwarded by Fr. Math...
Oct 9, 2001 5:22 pm
Subj: Message from H.G. Bishop Serapion (In English) Date: 10/8/01 12:48:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time From: philip@... (Coptic Orthodox Diocese...
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Sajan George, Vadodar...
Oct 9, 2001 5:23 pm
Dear Moderators, Recently I have come across an article on Mata Amritanandamayi on the Sunday Review newspaper of the 'Times of India' Group. It has been a...
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marksadek@...
Oct 9, 2001 5:25 pm
Brothers and Sisters, The Coptic (Egyptian) Christian Community headed by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, is deeply saddened by the events that occurred on...
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george_kunju@..
Oct 11, 2001 3:07 am
Dear Moderators, I refer to the postings of Fr. Mathew C. Chacko and Mr. Verghese Mathai. Very good suggestions. After reading those I thought to share with...
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irulil_rijumathi@..
Oct 11, 2001 3:07 am
Thank you Mr. Varghese Mathai for your letter about prayer. I totally agree with everything you said. And yes, boredom is our fault. Boredom happens only when...
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Fr. John Thomas
fr_johnthomas@...
Oct 11, 2001 3:10 am
Thanks Kuruvilla for your valuable note on WTC. In America the Parishes and the youth were doing well with blood donation, voluntary work etc. Sankarathil Cor...
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thomas_pa1@..
Oct 11, 2001 3:11 am
Religious fundamentalism is an ever increasing phenomena in the middle-east. Jesus lived in these regions and taught that aggressive ways of old-testament will...
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mat430_2000@..
Oct 11, 2001 3:12 am
Dear all, We pray in our 3rd Thubden for "truly Christian rulers" But who will pray for non- Christian rulers?Are we not supposed to remember all rulers in our...
