"For this body which is united to us has been attached to us as a
fellow-worker by God, or rather placed under our control. Thus we will
repress it, if it is in revolt, and accept it, if it conducts itself as it
should."

    St. Gregory Palamas.

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"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: You shall love your
neighbor as yourself."  Galatians 5:14

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Reading: From the Gospel according to St. John 6: 26-35

Dear and Respected Brethren,

As our Lord was keen in feeding the people who came to see him and hear him,
many had followed Him wherever he went, only with the intention of eating
food at the right time and to get satisfied. This is what we understand from
the 26th verse of today’s reading. Our Lord told them that he could provide
the bread, which would provide eternal life and for the purpose God the
Father has sealed him. (Verse 27) We could find the witnessing of God the
Father about our Lord in St. Matthew 17:5, St. Mark 1:11 and St. Luke 3:22.
See how boldly St. Peter is talking about our Lord in Acts 2:22.

In verse 28 we read the question of the listeners to our Lord. They ask,
“What shall we do, that we might work the works of God”? Even if we are not
asking loudly, are we not keeping the same attitude in our thoughts? The
Jews were well aware of the facts and figures clearly. Still they were
trying to prove their innocence, by pretending their ignorance. We also
maintain a similar attitude in our approaches, at least on certain
occasions.

Our Lord gave a very simple answer. We also feel it as very simple. But in
practical life, let us think how difficult it would be to get an impressive
result. According to our Lord, “this is the work of God, that you believe on
him whom he has sent.” (Verse 29) If somebody might ask us who is Lord Jesus
in our personal lives, what answer we could give. In fact we haven’t yet
thought about such a possible question so far. When we would get some free
time, let us think and find out an answer. Can we calculate how much faith
we have in Lord Jesus, whom He has sent for us? How much we are concerned
about this factor? We could boast about so many things including our faith,
traditions, our family history etc. How many seconds together you and I
could talk about our Lord and Savior?

Kindly read and meditate the Verse 30 with much care and attention. They
sought a method based on their own brain. They asked for a sign so that they
could believe in Lord Jesus. They were actually acting like innocent
infants. They had already seen so many signs but their pride was not
allowing them to accept as signs. They wanted signs as they imagined or
liked. They were actually revealing their false face. Kindly think whether
we are also doing the same in our every day lives. Let us try to have
humbleness, holiness, cleanliness and transparency in our dealings with
others as well as with our Lord God.

In the 31st Verse we find “Our fathers did eat Manna in the desert; as it is
written He gave them bread from heaven to eat”. The people who told about
the Manna were under the impression that Manna was given by Moses. They had
knowledge about the past history, but it was not clear, it was vague. Our
Lord’s reply to them in the next sentence reveals this truth. Our Lord made
them believe that the bread from heaven was granted by God the Father. And
he confirmed that God the Father would grant them the real bread from
heaven. We read about the Manna which was consumed by the fathers in Exodus
9:15, Psalms 78:24, Nehemiah 9:15 and Numbers 11:7.

In Verse 33 we read, “For the bread of God is he which comes down from
heaven, and gives life to unto the world.” When they heard, they all were
excited. They told our Lord to grant them evermore. Even though they had not
gone into the depth of what they were saying, how great were those words. In
the only prayer taught by the Savior of the world, we pray for the daily
bread. Our prayers must be selfless or they must be free from selfishness.
Our Lord declares in Verse 35 that he is the bread of life. Let us long for
the bread of life always. Let us be eligible to have it on all possible
days. Let our desires, prayers and deeds be sincere and honest. May God be
pleased in our words, thoughts and deeds. May God bless us all.

Jose Kurian Puliyeril.

Release of film pains Archdiocese
[New Indian Express;  Saturday June 10 2006]

THRISSUR: The Archdiocese of Thrissur has expressed its anguish over the release
of the film The Da Vinci Code in the state. Director of public relations of the
Diocese Father Paul Alappat told Express that the film was an insult to
Christianity as it challenges the basic tenets of the religion.

The film was released at three centres in the district on Friday. When many
states in India have banned the film, the state chose to release it, he said.

“The film shows Jesus Christ as a common man leading a married life and
fathering a child,” Paul said. Although labelled as fiction, this film can
mislead the faithful, he said.

He said that senior bishops have met the Chief Minister and requested to ban the
film. But there has been no response from the State Government, he said.

Awareness classes: The meeting held at the Catholic Archbishop House chaired by
auxiliary bishop Mar Andrews Thazath on Thursday have expressed pain and protest
against the screening of the film. The diocese has decided to conduct awareness
classes for the public. After the Holy Mass on Sunday there will be a public
meeting in every church where the facts mentioned in the book and the film will
be clarified.

“The ‘Way of the Cross’ will be conducted in every church. Meetings will be held
in streets to clarify the doubts of the common man on the historical fallacy
depicted in the film,” Paul Alappat said. The diocese said that it would hold
various methods of protest if the government does not ban the film in the state.
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Posted by Chandy S Samuel
Kumarakom,
Kottayam
member ID -2352

"Beholding the undreamed-of richness of God's gifts, an obedient man is
filled with fear and amazement both at God's almightiness and his own sin.
He would then want to hide from God, that God should depart from him and he
himself return to his old spirit and his old life. But as soon as God's
splendor and His mercy are revealed to a man, his own sinfulness,
unworthiness and long estrangement from God are instantly revealed to him."

    Bishop Nikolai Velimirovich.

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"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."  John 3:16

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20 Big Lies in the Da Vinci Code
By James A. Beverley

Source: http://www.charismamag.com/display.php?id=12860

Don't be fooled. Here are just a few ways Dan Brown's best-selling
book twists and distorts the truth of the gospel.

In a little more than three years The Da Vinci Code has become the
best-selling adult novel of all time. It has also become the subject
of intense debate among Christians because of its radical claims that
undermine basic Christianity.

Why all the fuss over a work of fiction? The answer lies on Page 1,
where author Dan Brown asserts that "all descriptions of artwork,
architecture, documents, and secret rituals in this novel are
accurate." In reality, the novel is a model of inaccuracy in almost
every subject it addresses. Critics have noted its mistakes in
mathematics, French geography and even the layout of the Louvre. More
important, Brown's jarring claims about Jesus, the Bible, secret
societies and ritual sex are based on shallow research, sloppy
investigation and careless thought. However, given the novel's
popularity and the staggering bravado in its tone, it is necessary
for Christians to provide a critique of its central blunders.

Here are 20 of them.

1.The Bible was invented by Roman Emperor Constantine in the fourth
century.

The Da Vinci Code reports that "Constantine commissioned and financed
a new Bible," one that left out the Gnostic texts and included the
four traditional Gospels. In fact, Constantine had nothing to do with
the making of the Christian canon. He is not even mentioned in the
standard Cambridge History of the Bible. The traditional Gospels were
recognized by virtually all Christians 150 years before Constantine.

2. The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Gnostic Gospels are the "earliest
Christian records."

Not so. The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in 1947 and date from
250 B.C. to A.D. 100. However, these documents have virtually nothing
to do with Christianity but with various Jewish groups, rituals and
ideas before and during the time of Christ.

The Gnostic Gospels offer a twisted and heretical version of the
Christian faith, but they didn't come into existence until about a
century or more after the death of Christ. The earliest Christian
records are the writings of the New Testament.

3. The Gnostic Gospels present a positive view of the feminine.

The Gnostic texts are said to picture a human, sexualized Jesus who
embraced the sacred feminine. Actually, the Jesus presented in the
Gnostic material is often simply weird, and the underlying ideology
tends to be radically anti-feminine. Consider this bizarre passage
from the Gospel of Thomas: "Simon Peter said to them, 'Make Mary
leave us, for females don't deserve life.' Jesus said, 'Look, I will
guide her to make her male, so that she too may become a living
spirit resembling you males. For every female who makes herself male
will enter the kingdom of Heaven.'"

4. Early Christians did not believe Jesus was God's Son.

This is a bizarre claim, rooted in either willful ignorance or
blindness to the obvious. After 2,000 years, people continue to
debate whether Jesus is the Son of God. But what has never been
subject to doubt is that early Christians confessed that Jesus is
God's Son, as the following Scriptures indicate: "Simon Peter
answered and said, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God'"
(Matt. 16:16); "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent
forth His Son" (Gal. 4:4).

5. The Council of Nicea (A.D. 325) invented the divinity of Jesus.

Contrary to Brown's claim, the famous church council met to clarify
the divinity of Jesus, not create it. There are thousands of
references to the divinity of Jesus in Christian literature and
archaeology before the Council at Nicea. This includes the hundreds
of claims in the New Testament and the witness of early church
leaders through the second and third centuries.

6. Jesus was really a pagan or a witch.

No standard reference works on witchcraft ever include Jesus as a
witch or pagan. The novel attempts to argue that Jesus was a copycat
figure of ancient pagan deities. This view depends on totally
ignoring the Jewish context of the life and teaching of Jesus. If
Jesus had been a pagan or a witch, this would have been noticed by
the Jewish leaders who opposed Him.

7. Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene.

The novel claims that there are "countless references" to their union
in ancient history and that the topic "has been explored ad nauseam
by modern historians." First, there is nothing in the New Testament
or other first century material about such a marriage. Second, there
is no explicit mention of the alleged marriage in the Gnostic
material of the second and third centuries. All we have in the
Gnostic material is one reference to Mary as the "companion" of
Jesus. That word, however, does not usually mean "spouse" or "wife."

8. Jesus and Mary had a child named Sarah.

The novel claims Mary was pregnant at the time of the death of Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathea, her uncle, helped her move to France. There she
gave birth to a girl she named Sarah. Mary and Sarah found refuge in
the Jewish community in France. We are told that "countless scholars
of that era chronicled Mary Magdalene's days in France." This is
nothing but historical junk first made popular by the 1982 potboiler
Holy Blood, Holy Grail. There are no ancient documents supporting any
of these claims, and no scholars of that era chronicled these alleged
events.

9. There was a smear campaign against Mary Magdalene in Catholic
tradition.

To the contrary, Mary Magdalene receives positive attention in the
Bible and in Catholic tradition. In fact, she is regarded as a saint,
and her Feast Day is July 22. As a close disciple of Jesus, she was
one of the first witnesses of His resurrection. The mistaken view
that she was a prostitute did not arise until A.D. 591 when Pope
Gregory I confused her with a prostitute mentioned in Luke 7:36-50.

10. A secret society named the Priory of Sion started in 1099 and has
protected the bones of Mary Magdalene and documents about the
bloodline of Jesus Christ.

This is one of the most significant blunders of The Da Vinci Code.
The Priory of Sion was actually started in France on May 7, 1956, by
a con artist named Pierre Plantard (1920-2000). The Priory was first
a civic organization. In the 1960s Plantard created the mythology of
a secret society led by figures such as Isaac Newton and Leonardo da
Vinci.

11. Ancient documents about the Priory were discovered in the
Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris in 1975.

The Da Vinci Code refers to these alleged parchments as Les Dossiers
Secrets. These documents are not ancient but are actually forgeries
done by Philippe de ChÃÆ'Ã'©risey (1925-1985), a co-conspirator
with Plantard. They were not discovered by the French library in 1975
but were placed there by Plantard in 1967.
Both de ChÃÆ'Ã'©risey and Plantard admitted the hoax before their
deaths. In fact, Plantard was forced to admit his fraud before Judge
Thierry Jean-Pierre in a French court case in September 1993.

12. There are historical lists of the Grand Masters of the Priory of
Sion.

Actually, when Plantard invented the Priory of Sion he copied most of
his list of Grand Masters from lists of alleged leaders of other
groups, such as the Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis, a secret
society founded in America in 1915. Plantard also changed his list of
Grand Masters as he adopted different conspiracy theories about his
Priory of Sion.

13. The Holy Grail is not the cup used at the Last Supper but the
bones of Mary Magdalene.

The novel states that "the quest for the Holy Grail is literally the
quest to kneel before the bones of Mary Magdalene. A journey to pray
at the feet of the outcast one, the lost sacred feminine."
The Holy Grail legends started about A.D. 1180 and continued through
the 19th century. They never involved claims about the bones of Mary
Magdalene. Isn't it amazing that no Priory of Sion member has ever
given in to the temptation to reveal the location of the bones of
Mary Magdalene?

14. The Knights Templar guarded the bones of Mary Magdalene and four
huge chests of ancient documents about the bloodline of Jesus Christ
and the French kings who descended from Him.

The Knights Templar is a religious military order founded in the
early 12th century. Hugues de Payens, a French Knight, led eight
comrades in the campaign to protect pilgrims to the Holy Land.
It has never been argued in the historical material about the
Templars that they protected either Mary Magdalene or documents about
French kings. These claims are the inventions of Pierre Plantard, who
declared at one point that he was the descendant of Jesus and the
proper heir to the French throne.

15. Leonardo da Vinci was once the Grand Master of the Priory of
Sion.

The Priory started 437 years after the death of the great artist. Not
one Leonardo da Vinci specialist in the entire world has supported
the view that he once headed a pagan sex cult. James Beck of Columbia
University calls this "total nonsense." Leonard da Vinci scholars
have convened special conferences in order to debunk the novel's
false claims about the famous artist.

16. Leonardo da Vinci placed Mary Magdalene next to Jesus in his
famous painting The Last Supper.

In da Vinci's time everyone believed that this person was John, the
beloved disciple. Renaissance art specialists have always noted that
John was painted in a rather effeminate manner. The painting was not
meant to reveal the identity of a woman but the tension created among
the apostles after Jesus says to them, "'One of you will betray Me'"
(Matt. 26:21). Of course, even if da Vinci put a woman next to Jesus
in his painting, this would not tell us anything about the real Last
Supper more than 14 centuries earlier.

17. The Catholic Church killed 5 million women during the Witchcraft
Inquisition.

The women targeted as witches were freethinkers, scholars,
priestesses, gypsies, nature lovers, mystics and midwives.
The novel radically misinterprets the nature and scope of the
Inquisition. First, both men and women were targeted as witches.
Second, the female victims were generally older and were not from any
specific class or profession. Third, the deaths totaled no more than
100,000, counting both males and females. Most important, the
Inquisition was rooted in the real belief that certain men and women
actually worshiped Satan and performed diabolical acts of evil.

18. French President
Francois Mitterand ordered 666 panes of glass in the pyramid at the
front entrance to the Louvre.
The novel adopts a false rumor that circulated in French society two
decades ago. Mitterand did not order 666 panes of glass to be in the
pyramid. In fact, the public relations office at the Louvre informed
me that the pyramid actually has 673 panes of glass.

19. Early Jewish as well as Christian tradition involved sex
ritualism in worship.

20 True worship involves sex ritualism.


The Da Vinci Code will bring great harm to every innocent religious
seeker who follows its endorsement of sex ritual as the path to God.
Brown is surely bluffing in his rhetoric about sex in worship. It is
impossible to imagine that he really believes his own novel's
ideology.

Would he be willing to participate in the ancient ritual that The Da
Vinci Code defends? Would he really recommend this ancient ritual to
his wife, family and friends?

In both book and movie form The Da Vinci Code represents a threat as
well as an opportunity for Christians. Its danger lies in its
strident assertions of falsehoods that undermine basic teachings of
the gospel.

Uninformed readers and moviegoers must be made aware of the
historical blunders in Dan Brown's claims. At the same time, the
novel and movie create an unprecedented opportunity for believers to
witness about the reliability of the Bible and its central redemptive
message that the Son of God became flesh, died on the cross and rose
again.


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James A. Beverley is associate director of the Institute for the
Study of American Religion in Santa Barbara and professor of
Christian Thought and Ethics at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto. He is
also the author of 10 books, including Counterfeit Code and Religions
A to Z. For information on his writings, visit www.jamesbeverley.com.


Posted by
Gigi P Thomas
Member ID # 1046

Saju,

Why should we get so disturbed about this? Just a movie cannot change the way I
think of the Lord.
Be brave.
Maveli
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Matrimonial; Code # 051/06
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Jacobite Christian girl from Ernakulam District, 27 yrs,Diploma
in Nursing (GNM), very spiritual  and employed as staff nurse in
UK. White complexion,157cm. Looking for qualified, God fearing boy
(Professional degree holders/ Nurses/preferred). Father expired,
mom house wife ,one brother working as a Software consultant and
younger brother in Kerala. Please respond if interested with full
details and recent photographs to propose_2006@...  or
contact on  0485 3297772/ 91 9840119568

Matrimonial; Code # 049/06
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Suitable alliance invited for a Jacobite girl MS (Dual certification
in Education), 25 years, 5.4", fair, slim, simple and beautiful.
She is the eldest of the two children of her parents and her brother
is in college. Born in India, she is raised in Middle-east and US.
She  hails from a well respected Orthodox family settled in US. She
is a  Sunday School Teacher and family is actively involved in
Church and public life.  Father is in business and mother is a RN.
Interested parties may please contact at bharanimol@...
preferably with detailed bio-data and the picture of the boy

Matrimonial; Code # 048/06
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Orthodox parents from Ernakulam dist invite proposals for their
daughter, widow 39 yrs.5'3", Home Science diploma,fair, very Home
loving and God fearing, from Orthodox/Jacobite Widowers of 40 to 45
age group, well settled in life in India or abroad, with clean
habits, positive attitude towards life and home loving.  Please
respond to anupal23@...

Matrimonial; Code # 045/06
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Proposals invited for a god fearing girl 28years 28/163 cm
preparing  for MFDS and working in Chennai, from a middle class
Jacobite family  from Perumbavoor. Her parents working  in Kuwait.
Sister, BDS and  doing internship & brother final year ECE student.

Proposals are invited from god fearing, well placed professionals
from India/abroad, with good moral values and clean habits.
Interested parties may please respond to sheelagk@... with
full details and recent full size photograph of the boy.

Matrimonial; Code # 044/06
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Orthodox parents living in US for 32 years invite marriage
proposals  for their daughter,31 Years old,5'6'' fair, beautiful,
intelligent,  very family oriented & God fearing. Born and brought
up in US with  traditional Indian cultures & Christian values. She
is doing her  Family Medicine Residency in New York. All her
siblings are in the
Medical profession. We are looking for professionals preferably
Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, CPAs from any Christian denomination.
Please respond with bio-data and a returnable photograph to
vjacob02@... or call 201-921-7815

Matrimonial; Code # 043/06
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Proposals invited for a god fearing girl 23years 5-4" BDS and doing
intern, from a nationally reputed dental college - completing June
2006 , slim, fair and beautiful, from a middle class orthodox
family.  Her father (late) was an Advocate and Mother working in
Govt. service  (Associate Professor). Only brother studying for
Degree Course.

Proposals are invited from god fearing, well placed professionals
from India/abroad, with good moral values and clean habits.
Interested parties may please respond to mathewabru@... /
cvjacob@...  or davischerian@...

Matrimonial; Code # 041/06
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Jacobite Christian girl, 29 yrs old, 5'3", very fair,  USA citizen,
registered nurse, divorced after 6 months  of marriage. No issues.
Looking for qualified boys with clean habits.  e-mail address
ph476@...

Matrimonial; Code # 040/06
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Proposals invited for a 25year old Jacobite girl presently working
as a software engineer in Bangalore. Parents retired teachers
presently settled in Perumbavoor.Only brother married and working
as an engineer in Citibank Singapore. If interested please contact
0484-2523269 or kurianyeldho@...

Matrimonial; Code # 039/06
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Suitable proposals invited from parents of boys between  26 & 30 for
a fair, thin, humble and God fearing girl,  M.P.E., MPhill., (Rank
holder)

She is 172 Cms., DOB March 1981 & She is working in a  Kuwait
Private School. Proposed girl is very soft spoken,  modest and is a
Sunday School Teacher. Father a Jacobite  Priest, Mother a
Housewife, Only younger sister studying for B.Sc., Nursing.

Prefer boys to be qualified, well behaved and with clean habits,
from middle class Jacobite families, working in India or abroad.
Preference is for boys working in Kuwait. Please send proposals with
maximum details in first e-mail to  raajuissac@...

Matrimonial; Code # 038/06
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Suitable alliance invited for a God-fearing Jacobite girl 28years,
Height : 181cms, Complexsion : Fair, BTech in EEE Working with an
indian MNC in Bangalore.
Parish : Simhasana Church, Kottayam  Father : Advocate, practising
at Kottayam
Mother : Retired Professor.  Siblings : Two.   The proposed girl has
two elder broters, both married and settled.  our prefferance for
goom - should well qualified and employed, have  good moral values.
If interested please respond with your son's details with recent
photo to roni.simon@...

Matrimonial; Code # 037/06
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Orthodox parents residing in USA invite proposals for their
daughter  who is 31 Years old; green card holder from professionally
qualified  boys from any Christian denomination who would like to
immigrate to  USA. She is born & brought up in Kerala, very pretty,
goodlooking,  5'7" tall & slightly disabled. Interested parties
please respond  with your details & a recent photograph to this
address vivaham06@...

Matrimonial; Code # 036/06
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Proposals invited for orthodox girl,24yrs,164 cms, MBBS. Father
working  abroad, but legally separated since 8 yrs. Mother working
in Govt  service. Only brother studying for BTech. Proposals invited
from  doctors  only. If interested contact at ashbluelark05@...

Matrimonial; Code # 035/06
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Suitable alliance invited for a God-fearing orthodox girl  26years,
Height : 153, Complexsion : Fair, M B A in HR & Marketing  (dual
specialization) Languages Known: Malayalam, Hindi& English.  Working
in a stock & share broking company.
Parish : St. Mary's Orthodox Church (Kottayam Cheriyapally) Father:
Mr. Bose Punnathra, Business man  Mother : Ms. Susan Bose, Rtd.
Deputy DEMO.  Siblings : Two

The proposed girl is the one among twins the elder one married and
working as a teacher in a CBSE school Kottayam and younger sister
is  persuing engineering in Calicut government college.  our
prefferance for goom - should well qualified and employed, have
good moral values. If interested please respond with your son's
details with recent  photo to bosepunnathra@...

Matrimonial; Code # 034/06
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Jacobite parents, middle class family, invite proposals for their
daughter, B. Pharm, MBA, 26/158, medium complexion, God fearing,
employed in a multinational pharmaceutical company in Chennai,  from
parents of professionally qualified or postgraduates well  employed
Jacobite/Orthodox boys.

Interested may contact on Email: johnmercy@...

Matrimonial; Code # 027/05
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Jacobite parents invite remarriage proposals for their
daughter /white&fair/ 28/ 152cm /M.com, DCA. Recordical proof only
existed for the first marriage and the court declared the same as
null and void. Please contact by e-mail with details at at
simiraj@...

Matrimonial; Code # 026/05
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Suitable alliance invited for a God fearing Jacobite Girl, Working
in UK, as staff nurse she is in25, 5.4?, 59 KG, will be coming by
middle of April. Her father is a retired teacher; an active member
of church, Mother is housewife and one brother, working in Delhi.
The boy should be God fearing, fair, caring, having good manners and
preferably from the medical background (BPT or any other).

Interested parents may please contact at basilpaul@...;
basilpaulk@... , 9818730557 04842678110 (K. K Paulose)

Matrimonial; Code # 023/05
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Suitable alliance invited for a Jacobite Girl, 22 years,
164cm,slim,  M.com final. Parents in Saudi Arabia. Family belongs to
Angamally  Diocese. Interested parents may contact
vvmvvm2003@...

Matrimonial; Code # 021/05
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Looking for a good boy computer professional/engineer from a middle
class family from Kerala preferably cochin orthodox/Jacobite aged
over 28 for our second daughter aged 27 MCA slim good looking.
interested persons may wish to contact at george_kunju@...
giving the details.

Matrimonial; Code # 020/05
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Jacobite Christian parents settled in Canada invite proposals for
their daughter, 28 years old, fair, slim 5;5''tall with very high
moral value. she is working after finishing masters in chemical
engineering. Proposals are invited from parents of well educated
boys from any Christian denomination in North America. Please e-mail
thomekurian@... giving the details with code # MP-020/04.

Matrimonial; Code # 019/05
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Jacobite parents seeking alliance for their beautiful daughter
31yrs, height 5.6'' postgraduate teacher in a public school. Born
and brought up outside Kerala. Parents settled in Angamally. The
boy  should be God fearing educated & employed. Preferance will be
given  to boys working outside Kerala. Please contact on
mcsm53@... giving the details.

Matrimonial; Code # 013/05
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Jacobite parents from Ernakulam Dt. invites proposals to her
daughter, who is presently working at Bangalore. Educated and
employed Jacobite youths working at Bangalore are preferred. The
proposals to be made from middle class family. The boy should be
God  fearing. The girl is 25 yrs of old, 5.3". She had Completed
B.Sc. Maths and have GNIIT, (3 yr computer diploma) course
Certificate) please respond to eldhoshimmy@...

Matrimonial; Code # 011/04
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Suitable alliance invited from Jacobite parents for a Jacobite girl
24 years/161 cm), fair, smart and God-fearing, B-tech with MBA,
working  in a leading firm in Techno-Park, Trivandrum. Please
respond to thomasvt@...

Matrimonial; Code # 003/04
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Jacobite parents from Kottayam invite proposals for their daughter,
divorcee with one girl child,)39 yrs.5'3", Home Science Graduate,
medium complexion, very Home loving and God fearing, from JACOBITE
Widowers/ Divorcees of 40 to 45 age group, well settled in life in
India or abroad, with clean habits, positive attitude towards life
and home loving.  Please respond to moderator_socm@... with
code # MP-003/04


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Matrimonial; Code # 055/06
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Jacobite parents from Mumbai invite proposals for their son 40,
medium complexion, divorcee, B.Sc. working in an MNC Pharmaceutical
company. Interested parties may please reply to rcmemts@...

Matrimonial; Code # 054/06
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Mumbai based Jacobite parents invite proposals for their son, 35 yrs,
165 cms, B.Com., Inter CA, working in Mumbai as Project Manager for
USA/UK based MNC, from parents of BSc Nurses working in USA/UK or
CGFNS passed nurses working in India/Gulf. Interested parties may
please reply to rcmemts@...

Matrimonial; Code # 053/06
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Religious Jacobite Syrian Orthodox parents hailing from Kothamangalam
[Angamally Diocese] invite marriage proposals for their son, 29 Years,
Height: 180 Inches, Wheatish complexion, handsome and God fearing[Serve
the Holy Altar] with clean habits. He has his PG Diploma in Business
Mgmt and works for a leading International Denim Casual Apparel Brand,
handling its Retail Operations in Bangalore. He has one younger brother
who has just completed his Graduation in Commerce.

We are looking for a God-fearing, caring, family oriented, pleasant
girl from a good Jacobite family with high moral and ethical values,
preferably working.  Those interested, you may please contact
joyvalethu@... or paul.live@...  Res:0485-2571060


Matrimonial; Code # 052/06
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Religious Jacobite Syrian Orthodox parents hailing from Kothamangalam
[Angamally Diocese] invite marriage proposals for their son, 29
Years, Height: 180 Inches, Wheatish complexion, handsome and God
fearing[Serve the Holy Altar] with clean habits. He has his PG
Diploma in Business Mgmt and works for a leading International Denim
Casual Apparel Brand,handling its Retail Operations in Bangalore. He
has one younger brother who has just completed his Graduation in
Commerce.

We are looking for a God-fearing, caring, family oriented, pleasant
girl from a good Jacobite family with high moral and ethical values,
preferably working.  Those interested, you may please contact
joyvalethu@... or paul.live@...  Res:0485-2571060

Matrimonial; Code # 050/06
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Jacobite Christian boy from Ernakulam District, 30 yrs, M. Tech(
Software Systems ) , very spiritual with clean habits and employed
as Techcnical Consultant having a gross salary of 10.5 lakhs per
annum . Medium complexion,160cm.Looking for qualified, God fearing
girl (Nurses/Software professionals preferred) from middle class
families. Father expired, mom house wife ,one sister working in
UK and younger brother in Kerala. Please respond if interested with
full details and recent photographs to rajesh_s_george@...
or contact on  0485 3297772/ 91 9840119568

Matrimonial; Code # 046/06
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NRI Syrian Orthodox parents from a reputed family invite proposal
for a Smart, Very Loving & Caring Son, 27, 179cm, athletic,
healthy,  broad-minded, medium complexion, Hotel Management Degree,
Immigrated to Canada and decently employed.

Need a Very Loving and Fair girl of any denominations, above 165
cm,  has interest in Nature & Pets and has Professional
Qualifications - preferably Medical/Teaching field- and caliber to
adjust to life in  Canada. Tel: 0481-2582025//2518569/ 2517056/+9663-
5331674 pulickaparamb@... / pulickaparamb@...

Matrimonial; Code # 042/06
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Jacobite Christian boy 29 yrs, MCA ( Master of Computer
Application) ,very spiritual with clean habits and employed in
Kuwait as Product Manager for Microsoft products.Fair,170cm.Looking
for qualified, God fearing girls from middle class families. Parents
in Qatar with one sister married and settled in Bangalore. Please
respond if interested with full details and recent photographs to
jacobp@... or parayiljacob@...   or contact on  +974
4326859 or +974 5412443

Matrimonial; Code # 030/06
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Suitable alliance invited for a God-fearing Jacobite boy from
Chelad  Kothamangalam], working with a leading Fashion brand,
managing  Retail Operations in Mumbai. Age:28y Complexion: Wheatish
Height:180cms or 5ft 11inches Weight:73kgs Family: Moderate. His
father is working as a Dy. Manager with a MNC in Cochin. Mother, a
house-wife. Younger brother pursuing his graduation from Mor
Athanasius College, Kothamangalam.  Interested parents may contact
paul.live@...

Matrimonial; Code # 029/05
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Proposals invited for a well settled Jacobite boy belonging to an
ancient family. The proposed boy is a Mechanical Engineer working
in  a leading Multinational trading company. The boy is
27years,175cms,  fair, God- fearing and with clean habits.

We are looking for a fair, good looking, homely God-fearing girl
from a good Jacobite family.  If interested please contact : email :
tioman_78@...

Matrimonial; Code # 024/05
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Suitable alliance invited for a God fearing Jacobite boy, B.Sc
Computer Science, 29,5'8",63 kg, fair, working in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. The boy hails from a well-known family at Kundara, Kollam.
His father is a retired Supt. in Court, mother Rtd.  State
Coordinator in Rural Dept. One elder brother doing Business and one
elder sister got married. Interested parents may contact
joby007in@... or Thomas Abraham, +966 1 4885339 or
+9660507432962

Matrimonial; Code # 017/05
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Suitable alliance is invited for a Jacobite deacon, age 31, 5ft
5inch  B.A.,B.Ed.,B.D., M.Th., at present doing research work in
university  of Toronto, Canada) teaching in the seminary. family
background:  father, senior Corepiscopa in the church. mother house
wife. one  elder sister, lecturer, got married and one younger
brother advocate. for more information, mail to me
kjpunnachalil@...

Matrimonial; Code # 016/05
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Suitable alliance invited for a God fearing Jacobite boy, B.E.
(Electrical & Electronics), 26, presently employed in Bangalore as
Electrical Engineer in a Consultancy firm. The boy hails from a well-
Known family at Kumarakom, Kottayam.

His father is a retired KSEB Sub Engineer, mother is Govt. UP
school  headmistress and got one younger sister, who is married. The
girl  should be God fearing, caring, having good manners and
preferably  with B.Sc Nursing, employed (In India or abroad).
Interested parties  may please contact the boy's uncle at
monthiruvanchoor@...

Matrimonial; Code # 014/05
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Retired PWD Contractor's family (Jacobite, Middle Class, Ernakulam
District) invites suitable proposal from middle class Jacobite
parents of God fearing girls under 28, 5'1', 48 Kg, employed or
qualified to be employed (prefer teachers or lecturers) in or
around  Ernakulam Dist. She has to look after home affairs as the
brother and sister of the boy to be working overseas.

Their son (32, 5'3" 55 Kg) is a Vet. surgeon in Kerala Government
Service, posted within few kilometers from home, fair, clean
habits,  soft spoken, thin built and God fearing. His has an elder
brother and younger sister, both married. Genuine enquiries may be
posted to varkod@...

Matrimonial; code # 012/04
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Proposals invited from parents of god fearing BSc nurses for a
handsome Jacobite boy, hailing from Kolencherry, 29/168 Graduate,
only son, working as Marketing Executive for a reputed Co. in
Kuwait, active in church matters and having family visa status. He
has two sisters and both of them are well settled. The girl will
have good job prospects in Kuwait. Interested please respond to:
yeljoseph@...

Matrimonial; Code # 006/04
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Jacobite Parents from Kottayam Diocese invites proposals for their
second son PDC /30/168 working in MRF Kottayam. Father doing
business  in Kottayam. Mother Gazzetted officer in govt. One elder
brother  married (Working) and younger sister studying. Graduates in
any  discipline or diploma holders in Nursing (GNM) prefered. Please
respond to moderator_socm@... with code # MP-006/04

"...the spiritual joy which comes from the mind into the body is in no way
corrupted by the communion with the body, but transforms the body and makes
it spiritual, because it then rejects all the evil appetites of the body; it
no longer drags the soul downwards, but is elevated together with it. Thus
it is that the whole man becomes spirit, as it is written: 'He who is born
of Spirit, is spirit.'"

    St. Gregory Palamas.

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"Light is sown for the righteous, And gladness for the upright in heart.
Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, And give thanks at the remembrance of
His holy name."  Psalms 97:11-12

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Prayer Requests:
If you have an update on a prayer request, please let me know.

Please remember the following in your prayers:

M.E. and Family - Extreme Hardship.

Fr. Abraam.
R.T. - A 14 years old girl with Leukemia.
S.Henin - Autoimmune Disease.
Wahid Girgus - MS
Andrew and his parents - 10 days old infant with the Lymphatic nodes not
working and other medical consequences.
John and his parents - unborn baby with kidney damage.
S. Magda - Health problems.
M & O - Family problems
Ariana - 3 1/2yrs, inoperable brain tumor
Noussa B. - Heal her.
Magdy B - Cancer.
Megan - Hodgkins Lyphoma
Abouna A - Prostate Cancer
Judi & John - Son with Severe Developmental Disabilities
Anthony - Autism
Christina - Chronic Pain
Karen & Tony - Infertility
Steve - Cancer (fighting it for 10 years +)
Samiha - Dementia
Adly - Parkinson's Disease
The Christian Minority in Noshara, Pakistan.
Nancy - Glass went into her right eye.
R. Morgan - Heart surgery. Mr. Morgan is recovering nicely.
K. Hood - Cancer. Kerri had a successful surgery.
D. Arteaga - Surgery
Fadia - Breast Cancer.
Tara - Systematic Lupus and financial and family problems
J.David - Depression,School,Drug problems, needs God's Guidance.
George k - Cancer
Frances - Brain Tumor
Alber - Cancer
K - Depression, anxiety, addiction, pride and spiritual estrangement
E. Tawadros - Guide her to the right path and grant her wish.
E. Sidhom - Cancer.
Adel Gendy - 10 years old with kidney failure, needs a kidney transplant.
Joseph - Prostrate Cancer
Mary - Breast cancer
A.K Matthew - Colon Cancer
Enyat - severe diabetes.
Samy - Bone cancer.
MS - Mercy, Comfort, Strength, Healing and Protection
AAM -- Love, Healing, Comfort, Strength, Support and Guidance
MM -- Love, Healing, Comfort, Strength, Support and Guidance
SE -- Love, Healing
GE -- Love, Comfort, Strength, Support, Guidance
Helen - severe epileptic seizures.
Stephan - 48 years old, muscular dystrophy, diabetes, stroke.
Scott - 4 months old baby desperately in need of a bone marrow donor.
Douglas McLead - Cancer and kidney failure.
Mrs. McLead - Parkinson disease.
Fr Benjamin, Photini, Marina, Miriam, Moses.
Nicholas - constant back pain.
Michael - 9 years old boy with a progressive brain tumor.
Sarah - Back problems and might need an operation soon.
Mayrvat and her 3 kids. She has been separated from her kids.
Elizabeth - bi-polar disease and other problems.
Fr. Constantine S. Palassis - suffers from symptoms of dementia.
Heidy - Depression and other problems.
Esther - Intestinal problems.
Nick - chemotherapy.
Sue S. - Advanced Cancer.
Helen P. - severe depression and diabetes.
Pamela P. - chronic depression and financial difficulties.
Shafika - kidney failure.
Mary Beth - Obesity & Diabetes.
Jean - Neurological back problems.
Therese - Emotional problems.
Reggie - Cancer.
Detra - Stress related health problems.
Walter Sr. - Depression.
Denise I. - Breast Cancer.
Cuba Plain - cancer that is high up in the breast.
Zouhair - stomach cancer.
Magdy - brain tumor.
John Rittel - cancer of the lymph node and voice box.
Eugene - completion of immigration procedures and securing a job.
H. Adel - finish the immigration papers and preparation successfully.
E.Tawadros - Guide her to the right ways and complete IT to the best it will
be.
Shareen - Stays out of trouble, gets closer to God, and Leads a pure life.
Mark H - MS
Mamdooh, Nahed, Marina and Cyril - May the will of The Lord be done.
M. Michael, C. Michael, M. Michael, R. Michael and family and friends.
M. M. Fayez.
R. Farouk's Family
Kristen and her brother
David - To be close to a Church
George - pass the final interview for a Job,to survive extreme debts.
The mission of the Coptic Church in Africa and throughout the world.
ERA: The mission of the EgyptiansRelief.org in Egypt may God prosper all the
work done everywhere the service is.

The Christians in Egypt. "Blessed is Egypt My people." Isaiah 19:25

Please remember me in your prayers.

Please pray for the peace of the world.

"casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

Dear Members and Readers of SOCM forum

It is glad to know that the publication of “viswasasamrakshakan” is great
victory, in the last issue it is learned from the e editors note   that there is
a request of paper publication and electronic   edition simultaneously .May God
bless all of you involved in this task. It is becoming more and more beautiful
after each issue. All articles are useful to upgrade / recollect our knowledge.
Thanks for the editorial board.

In June 1-15  issue  There was a full text of  Patriarch Bava’s  Kalpana
regarding insertion of  Gregorious  Abdul Jaleel  Bavas  name in  5th Tubden  I
remember  a “kalpana” same like to  add the name of    St. Thomas. As per my
belief we cannot amend   the text which Patriarch Bava sending to us. Regarding
St. Thomas the text was like this “Bharatathil nammude kartavinte divya
suvishesam ariyichu kartavil namme  janippicha nammude kavalpitavaya mor thoma
slehaye yum .......” We added it with pen in the Qurbana kramam. Unfortunately
in the new edition of Qurbana kramam they straightly cut and made it short
NAMMUDE KAVALPITAVAYA…….” Is it allowed? I asked this question to one of our
prominent scholars priest   and got answer 'Seminary Publication is the final
word'.

I hope some more clarification I can read in our forum. Still I believe we can’t
change the words in the “KALPANA”

Cecil.K.Varghese
ID#890

Greetings to All,  

"I find nothing in the Bible but holiness, and nothing in the world but
worldliness. Therefore, if I live in the world, I will become worldly; on the
other hand, if I live in the Bible, I will become holy." - Smith Wigglesworth

The Apostle Peter admonished the Body of Christ in 1 Peter 1:14-16 in this
manner - "As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the
former lusts in your ignorance: But as He which hath called you is holy, so be
ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, BE YE HOLY; FOR I
AM HOLY."

Is it possible nowadays for people, in the midst of this "adulterous and sinful
generation," to actually "be...holy" in their behavior, ways, or manner of life?

What about all the teachings in the Church at this present hour that say that we
cannot help but sin in thought, word, or deed? Surely, these "Teachers" and
"Preachers" don't agree with Peter's inspired words here. They actually do not
believe that it is possible for anyone to live "holy." After all, they openly
and boldly emphasize that we are still "sinners" saved by grace.

We may have been "sinners" at one time, but does the Bible still called the
"Redeemed of the Lord" "sinners"? Or does it now refer to us as "saints" -
sanctified ones - "vessels of honor for God" - holy, separate, and set apart
from this world for God's use?

Would God be so oppressive and ironhanded as to command us to be "holy" and not
give us the means to be so?

What Father would bid his children to do a task that is beyond their capability
without giving them the tools in order to get the job done?

Matthew 7:11 - If we, "being evil, know how to give good gifts unto our
children, how much more shall our Father in Heaven give us the means to obey His
command to "be holy"?

In Psalm 119:9, the Psalmist asked a very relevant question - one that many are
asking even in our day and time - "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his
way?"

In other words, where can I go to get help in leading a pure and holy life?
Where can I find the power to resist temptation or to put to death the
affections and lusts of my flesh?

The Word of God has the answer. In fact, the Word of God is the answer.

In this message, we will examine 18 Steps To Holiness. They are in no way
exhaustive, but they will surely help to set and keep you on the right track.

They are as follows:

1. Make The Word Of God Your Rule

Psalm 119:9 - "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed
thereto according to Thy word."

The #1 way to holiness is to make God's Word your rule for your life and
conduct, govern yourself accordingly, and resolve to conform to it in every
measure.

2. Seek God With Your Whole Heart

Psalm 119:10 - "With my whole heart have I sought Thee..."

With every affection of your heart - reserving none for any possible idols -
follow hard after God. Continuously cry out to Him for more wisdom, strength,
and a tender spirit.

3. Realize Your Weaknesses

Psalm 119:10 - "...O let me not wander from Thy commandments." Psalm 119:25 -
"My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken Thou me according to Thy word."

In order to stay in the path of duty, you have to realize your constant need for
self-denial and restraint. You are prone to wander and err except for the Lord's
intervention.

Your life is generally glued to or adheres firmly to that which is of this world
- "dust." Earthly things and desires are unfailingly contesting to pull you away
from your allegiance to Jesus.

It takes God's Word to strengthen and empower you to break away from these evil
and worldly propensities.

4. Hide God's Word In Your Heart

Psalm 119:11 - "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against
Thee."

Like a secret power in operation at all times, the Word of God is constituted to
act as a deterrent against all evil in your life. In order to do so, however, it
must be layed up, treasured, or hoarded in your heart so that, at a moment's
notice, it is available to respond to life's situation.

5. Magnify God As Your Source Of Strength

Psalm 119:12 - "Blessed art Thou, O LORD..."

God is to be praised as your One and Only Preserver from evil. Through His Word,
He keeps you from falling.

6. Cry Out For Instruction

Psalm 119:12 - "...teach me Thy statutes." Psalm 119:26 - "...teach me Thy
statutes." Psalm 119:27 - "Make me to understand the way of Thy precepts..."
Psalm 119:19 - "...hide not Thy commandments from me."

Become more and more acquainted with Jesus' ways so that you can walk
accordingly.

7. Tell Others What You Have Learned

Psalm 119:13 - "With my lips have I declared all the judgments of Thy mouth."
Psalm 119:27 - "...so shall I talk of Thy wondrous works."

Once you learn a principle, you are then responsible to share it with others so
that they, in turn, will be able to walk uprightly. This practice will reinforce
the teaching in your own heart.

8. Consider God's Word As Your Chief Joy In Life

Psalm 119: 14 - "I have rejoiced in the way of Thy testimonies, as much as in
all riches." Psalm 119:16 - "I will delight myself in Thy statutes..." Psalm
119:24 - "Thy testimonies also are my delight..."

Nothing - not even possessions, positions, or great wealth - can replace the
Word as being the principal source of happiness and rejoicing in your heart.

The word "delight" used in the above Scripture actually means to skip about and
jump for joy. With such exuberance, the Word is to have First Place in your
life.

9. Allow God's Word To Rule Your Thoughts

Psalm 119:15 - "I will meditate in Thy precepts..."

You are instructed here to meditate frequently on God's words, works, and ways.
They are to govern your thoughts and bring about self-examination and reflection
to your path.

10. Don't Allow Anything Of This World To Crowd Out The Word

Psalm 119:15 - "I will...have respect unto Thy ways." Psalm 119:16 - "...I will
not forget Thy word."

Have a constant regard for what the Word says and make your decisions
accordingly, not allowing any "ungodly counsel" to steer you in the wrong
direction.

11. Plead For God's Enabling Grace

Psalm 119:17 - "Deal bountifully with Thy servant, that I may live, and keep Thy
Word."

The only way you can possibly live for God in this ungodly world is by God's
Grace. As one in desperate straits, beg God to show His favor upon you so that
you will "live" and not die.

12. Pray For A Special Illumination Of The Word

Psalm 119:18 - "Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of
Thy Law."

All the answers that you will ever need for life's problems or dilemmas are
found in the Scriptures. Don't be satisfied with a surface knowledge of the
Word. Be a diligent miner who digs deeply into God's inexhaustible resources. Be
like Jacob and wrestle with the Lord for the answers that you so desperately
need.

Each time that you open up the Word, ask God to remove the scales from your
spiritual eyes that may have developed through Sin, compromise, or worldliness.
Plead with Him to remove any veil of unbelief, doubt, fear, or hardness of heart
that would prevent a clear vision of His mind. Implore Him to reveal, uncover,
and make bare any and all spiritual Truths that are needful for your life at the
moment.

13. Recognize Your Status In This World As A Christian

Psalm 119:19 - "I am a stranger in the earth..."

Never forget that this world is not your home. As a pilgrim who belongs to
another country, you are just simply passing through. Hence, nothing is
permanent or forever.

14. Hunger For More Of God

Psalm 119:20 - "My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto Thy judgments
at all times."

Let your soul become desperate for God to the point of breaking. Long for His
righteousness. Intensely desire to hear from Him.

15. Stay Humble

Psalm 119:21 - "Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from
Thy commandments."

Recognize that pride in your heart will cause you to err from the Truth and reap
the awful displeasure of God on your life. Stay away from it at all costs.

16. Watch Out For The Accusations

Psalm 119:22 - "Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept Thy
testimonies." Psalm 119:23 - "Princes also did sit and speak against me..."

As soon as you determine in your heart that you are going to "go all the way"
with Jesus, the devil will be sure to raise up the "Princes" to send "reproach
and contempt" your way. There will be those - even in authority - who will try
to tear you down from your place of excellence.

Because these "Princes" are not where they should be in the Lord, your testimony
and life will be a direct affront to their lukewarmness, compromise, or deadness
of soul and spirit. They will charge you with being self-righteous,
hypocritical, insincere, fanatical, extreme, and overboard. Whatever you do,
don't allow anyone to throw their "wet blankets" on your fire. Keep on keeping
on for the Lord.

17. Recognize The Word As Your Only Counselor

Psalm 119:24 - "Thy testimonies also are my...counselors."

In this day of "anything goes," so many are running to man for answers because
they simply do not know the difference between right and wrong.

The Scriptures are to be your One and Only "counselors" - "men of my counsel."
You are to consider them as your closest Friends to whom you seek for godly
advice, insight, or direction. Any "words" given to you that are not in keeping
with the Word of God are to be trashed and treated with utmost contempt as
something wicked, evil, and deadly.

18. Surrender All To Jesus

Psalm 119:26 - "I have declared my ways, and Thou heardest me..."

Don't allow any cares, troubles, anxieties, or plans to snuff out the Word in
your heart and mind. Lay them at the feet of Jesus and leave them there. He can
handle them - He's God.

Once again, we refer to the opening quote by Smith Wigglesworth - "I find
nothing in the Bible but holiness, and nothing in the world but worldliness.
Therefore, if I live in the world, I will become worldly; on the other hand, if
I live in the Bible, I will become holy."

It all narrows down to one question - Are you living in the world or in the
Bible?

That will determine whether you are worldly or holy - whether you are living in
defeat or victory over Sin every day as God ordained.

It's not God's fault that you are not holy. He has given you every means to live
a life that is pleasing in His sight.

This message outlines some possible steps to help you on your journey.

In looking over the 18 steps, how many are you already practicing? Which ones
need to be developed or applied to your everyday life?

Why not take the time now to ask God for His Abundant Grace to make all 18 a
part of your life?

May God Bless His Word.

Saju Varghese
# 895
St.Peter's Cathedral, New Delhi
St.Thomas Church, North Parur

1. Malankara Orthodox faction:  Parishioners closed down a church in Niranam
diocese in protest against the bishop’s decision to replace the Vicar.
http://www.geocities.com/malankaravoice12/20060612MallMathr.htm

2. Church dispute: Sunday School functioning disrupted at Kunnakkal St George
Church.
http://www.geocities.com/malankaravoice12/20060612SSMathr.htm

Malankara Voice links:
http://www.geocities.com/malankaravoice12/news_section.htm
http://www.geocities.com/malankaravoice12

Dear All,

   I feel pity about these kinds of researchers and conclusions. Do a Da Vinci
Code or a Dan Brown matters a little to a Christian for his belief? Is the faith
in Christ made up down with one Book / movie / portray? I believe definitely
not. As far as Christians are concern, we believe Holy Bible as the valid source
of faith, but least not the Gnostic Gospel.

   From the beginning, in all the centuries there were well know orators who
stood against the true belief (Few know names Nestore, Arius). They were
intellectuals to write and teach against the true belief, but were renounced by
the community. In a later stage, it is not advisable to account those documents
as the teaching of Christianity.

   For the best example you can find plenty of websites and books came up
recently which stands against the Syriac traditions and its relationship with
Malankara. Also you might have noticed some of “so-called” intellectuals coming
up with those links in different forums and trying to question the authority. Do
you ever felt those postings affect at least a little on the faith of true
believers? No! Definitely not! So only treat these Da Vinci Code/ Dan Brown as
same.

   I’ve heard orators telling about the new magnitude of mission and the new
vision which needs in this era for Christianity. But believe me, the vision of
Christ remains unchanged from the beginning and the mission passed over to the
community by our Lord remains same with the same importance in all era. I like
to view those only from the Christ-centric and the Holy Bible stand point.
Christ remains same yesterday, today and tomorrow.

   Few more words before I conclude…

   All this note is not about to prevent others from reading the book or viewing
the movie. This is my personal view and is open for any kind of inputs. There
was a great artist who was talented with his art work. He portrayed a momentous
event of our Lord. I respect him. One wants to view that picture in a different
way. Dan Brown view Christianity not from the Christ-centric and the Holy Bible
stand point. It’s up to him. Forbidding does not make sense. So if one person
not accepting the faith, does not changes vision of Christ and the mission that
Christ extended to Holy Church. I do not think a true believer reads his views
can move away from the Lords mission he/she holds. Christ remains same
yesterday, today and tomorrow.


   Re: 20 Big Lies in the Da Vinci Code

   --- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Gigi P Thomas wrote:
   >
   > 20 Big Lies in the Da Vinci Code
   > By James A. Beverley
   >
   > Source: http:// www. charismamag.com/display.php?id=12860


   In HIS Love,

   Thomas Mann
   Marth Mariam Church Kandanad,
   St Mary’s JSO Cathedral Bangalore.
   Member ID # 0972

Oriental Orthodox Sunday School Bible Competition

Organized by the Oriental Orthodox Churches of Western America, a
Sunday School Bible Competition was held on Saturday, May 13, 2006,
at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, in Glendale, California.
Sunday school students from the Armenian, Coptic and Syriac Orthodox
Churches participated in the competition that began at 10:00 a.m. and
concluded at 2:15 p.m. His Grace Bishop Serapion, His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirosian, and His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene
Kaplan were present, accompanied by clergy. His Eminence Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian, Primate, was represented by Archpriest Fr. Arshag
Khatchadourian.

Sunday school students from St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys,
St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena, the Armenian Church of
Burbank, and the Armenian Church of Crescenta Valley (Tujunga),
represented the Western Diocese. To promote fellowship among the
churches, students were divided into 16 groups, each containing an
equal number of children from each of the churches.

The competition began by a five minute prayer from the youth of each
church. The First and Second Rounds of competition were held between
10:45 - 12:00 pm. The Third and Final Rounds of competition were held
between 12:15 - 12:50 pm, after which, the spiritual leaders of the
respective churches addressed the students and urged them to continue
to learn about our Christian faith and teaching.

"...the Master of all visible and invisible creation was not ashamed to
humble Himself and to take upon Himself our human nature, subject as it was
to the passions of shame and desire and condemned by divine judgment; and He
became like us in all things except that He was without sin (cf. Heb. 4:15),
that is, without ignoble passions. All the penalties imposed by divine
judgment upon man for the sin of the first transgression - death, toil,
hunger, thirst and the like - He took upon Himself, becoming what we are, so
we might become what He is...Being rich, He became poor for our sakes, so
that through His poverty we might become rich (cf. 2 Cor. 8:9). In His great
love for man He became like us, so that through every virtue we might become
like Him."

    St. Mark the Ascetic.

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"Do not let your hand be stretched out to receive and closed when it is time
to give."  Sirach 4:31

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The June 2006 edition of "Shroro " is now online

Dear friends and brethren,

The June 2006 edition of "Shroro - The Syriac Orthodox Christian digest"
http://www.socdigest.org is now online.

Your dedication to the faith has given birth to Shroro, and your love and
interest has made the tremendous growth in this magazine leading to its
immediate success.

We ask that you pray for us, so that we may better serve our community's
interests in coming years.

Shroro Editorial Board
http://www.socdigest.org

Dear Moderator:
This message was from Lalu Kuriakose, who is from one of our Church members
was written in our website. I thouht that it is very useful to let every one in
the FORUM group members. Please forward to all members when it is possible
and share his thoughts. Thanks

Fr.David Cheruthottil
St. George M. S. O.  Church
Carteret, NJ

SCARS OF LIFE
 
Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided
to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to
dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes,
socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as
he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the
shore.
>
His father working in the yard saw the two as they got closer and closer
together. In utter fear, he ran toward the water, yelling to his son as
loudly as he could.
>
Hearing his voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim
to his father. It was too late. Just as he reached his father, the
alligator reached him. From the dock, the father grabbed his little boy by
the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible
tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the
father, but the father was much too passionate to let go. A
farmer happened to drive by, heard his screams, raced from his truck,   took
aim and shot the alligator.
>
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived.
His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And,
on his arms, were deep scratches where his father's fingernails dug into
his flesh in his effort to hang on to the son he loved.
>
The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if
he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his trousers. And then, with
obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great
scars on my arms, too. I have them because! My Dad wouldn't let
go."
>
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not
from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are
unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are
because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been
there holding on to you.
>
The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants
to protect you and provide for you in every way But sometimes we foolishly
wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies
ahead.
The swimming hole of life is filled with peril -- and we forget that the
enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins -- and if you
have the scars of His love on your arms, be very, very grateful. He
did not and will not ever let you go.
>
Please pass this on to those you love. God has blessed you, so that you can
be a blessing to others. You just never know where a person is in his/her
life and what they are going through.
>
Never judge another persons scars, because you don't know how they got
them. >
Right now, someone needs to know that God loves them, and you love them,
too-enough to not let them go.

Dear All in Christ
Barakmore / Shlomo

This book on St. Ephrem the Syrian is recommended.

In Our Lord's Love
SOCM-FORUM Moderators
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WE CELEBRATE 1700TH BIRTHDAY OF SAINT EPHRAIM FROM TURKEY WITH THIS BOOK

Our book, which is about Saint Ephraim's Writings, was published. The name
of the book is "ESERLERÝYLE MOR AFREM" (Saint Ephraim with his Writings) It
was translated by Sara Tanoðlu from English into Turkish and prepared by
Shamosho Dr. Ýshak Tanoðlu and Sara Tanoðlu

It is 16 x 24 cm and 300 pages.

In book there are hymns, poems, prose, sermons and pictures of Saint
Ephraim, a husoyo and a fanhit about him which was translated from Syriac,
interpretations of expert people, some views from the places where he lived

Now it is the most comprehensive book about Saint Ephraim which has been
published up to now. Front and back covers are attached. It was printed in
Istanbul with the best quality. Prof. Dr. Sebastian Brock, George Kiraz,
Metropolitan of Istanbul and America helped us for this work. We use several
sources for example we benefit from the sources of Deyrulzafan Monastery in
Mardin and Mor Gabriel Monastery in Midyat, from Sebastian Brock's books and
etc. Our main aim is Saint Ephraim's writings

We learned that this year is the 1700th birhtday of Saint Ephraim so we want to
share our happiness with you and inform you that we are participating this
celebrations by this book too

If there is any body who wants to read this book in Turkish, it is 20£ or 25$.
You can order it from saratanoglu@...

The revenue of these books go to Harput Virgin Mary Church

If you desire you can put the advertisement of this book to your site,page

Thank you
SARA TANOGLU

"...he who refuses to accept criticism, just or not, renounces his own
salvation, while he who accepts it, hard or not though it may be, will soon
have his sins forgiven."

    St. John Climacus.

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"Honor your father by word and deed, that his blessing may come upon you."
Sirach 3:8

Thank you Mr. Saju Varghese for an inspiring message on holiness.  You
are right; we are all called to become holy, as He is holy.  Saints
don't just live in the past, but should be living amongst us today.
Sainthood should be the goal of all Christians.

I would like to add another step that's usually forgotten in regards
to attaining holiness.  Besides the sacraments, the church as a
community plays a vital role in becoming holy.  Why does God say, "For
where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in
their midst"? (Matt. 18:20)  Why two or three and not one?

The church is a family of believers who have one common goal: Know God
& Imitate Him.  None of us are immune to temptations.  Given the right
situation, you and I are capable of sin.  The Word of God can only go
so far.  You can read it all you want and study it, but living it is
another issue!  We need others who will keep us on the right track.
"Mind your own business" is not a Christian phrase.  We are called and
commanded to be involved in each other's lives.

Unfortunately, the church may not be meeting this need.  It has become
a Sunday institution.  The priests have become part-time workers.  The
members have become part-time believers.  Satan loves detached
believers who are unplugged from the life of the Body, isolated from
God's family.

This is not the norm for a church.  I've heard the saying many times
at my seminary: the church should be a hospital for its believers.
It's a place where we share our hurts, reveal our feelings, confess
our failures, disclose our doubts, admit our fears, acknowledge our
weaknesses, and ask for help and prayer.  All of us need someone to
help us along the journey we are meant to not travel alone.  We need
someone whom we can trust to share our strengths and weaknesses.  We
need someone to call upon during our trials and temptations.  I'm not
just talking about a priest, but also elders & youth leaders in the
church.  I hope that one day, our church will return to this state.
But in the meantime, we must try to reach out to others whom we trust
to help us in our journey.  We all need a spiritual father, mother,
brother, or sister.  We can't do it on our own.  I've tried and
failed.  As my spiritual father told me, we are communal beings who
need each other.  This is God's purpose.  I hope and pray that we are
able to find others who can help us in our journey to holiness.

Step 19 to Holiness:  Don't do it on your own; seek other believers
for help along the way.

God Bless,
George Aramath
St. Ignatius, Dallas
St. Vladimir's Seminary
#0892

Dear Mr Thomas

Thanks for your beautiful reply.

Rajesh George
St George Jacobite Syrian Church
Kalamboor
Piravom
Member ID # 0974

Jaipur (AsiaNews) – The government of Rajasthan has sent a
controversial anti-conversion decree back to Pratibha Patil, the
State governor, for a second time. Patil refused to sign the bill
last month, returning it to parliament. Explaining her decision not
to sign the bill into law, Patil had asked politicians to put the
matter in the hands of the President of the Union because "the bill
seems to affect people's fundamental right to freedom of religion".

"We pray to God that He may enlighten Governor Patil and the
President of India to refrain from giving their assent to this Bill,"
Mgr Oswald Lewis, bishop of Jaipur, told AsiaNews. "The first round
of this affair was a victory for us and now we must pray incessantly
that it will be repeated. We have asked all the population of the
state to join us in prayer so that those in responsibility will
listen to the voice of their conscience."

Fr Babu Joseph, spokesman of the Indian Bishops' Conference told
AsiaNews: "The government of Rajasthan has done as we expected it
would and sent the bill back without changing it. We are confident
the governor will tackle the situation by standing by her earlier
views, rejecting the decree, which is nothing but a legislative tool
to harass innocent people in the name of religion."

He added: "We urge one and all not to surrender to this draconian
measure by the government and to press ahead in the struggle for
freedom of choice, the fundamental right of all people. "

His appeal was echoed by John Dayal, chairman of the All India
Catholic Union and a renowned activist for human rights. He said: "If
the law is approved, we will appeal to the high court but if, as we
think, it is presented to the president first, we are ready: we have
an appeal drafted by an eminent jurist, Rajeev Dhawan, and his
colleagues, saying the bill should not be passed into law. The main
Christian groups of the country have mobilized and we are expecting
many others to join us in our stand against the law."

The wording of the bill was approved by the State Assembly at the
beginning of April, after it was submitted by Vasundhra Raje Scindia,
the state's prime minister who is a member of the Bharatiya Janata
Party (BJP, India's largest political party with fundamentalist,
nationalist leanings). The Assembly debate was a furious one, given
the strong opposition by all non-Nationalist parties and several
human rights groups.

The Rajasthan Dharma Swatantrik Vidhayak [Indian name of the bill]
allows the authorities to use "any means to prevent conversions" and
provides for penalties ranging from two to five years imprisonment
for those found guilty. Similar laws are in force in Orissa, Madhya
Pradesh and Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. In the last, the law was
nullified by a state ordinance issued by the same government – also
of Nationalist brand – that had passed it. The new government,
composed of democrats, has promised to abolish the law "as soon as
possible".

Christians make up 0.11% of the population in Rajasthan while Muslims
account for 8% and Hindus for 89%.

Source: www.Asianews.it

Dear All
Malayalam fortnightly, VISWASA SAMRAKSHAKAN
(http://www.viswasasamrakshakan.org/)
of June 16-30 edition is now online.

In the intercession of St. Athanasius Paulose (Valiya Thirumeni)

Editorial Board
VISWASA SAMRAKSHAN

Reading: From the Gospel according to St. Matthew 10:5-16

Dear and Respected Brethren,

Our Lord Jesus Christ gave certain personal instructions like what to do and
what not to do, to His blessed Apostles before sending them out to execute
the great mission work. The same is the main theme of today’s reading’s
first part. We find our Lord’s advice not to go into the way of the Gentiles
and into any city o the Samaritans but go rather to the lost sheep of the
house of Israel. Please give heed to Prophet Isaiah, who exhorts “we all
have gone astray like the sheep. Every one has turned to his own way”
(Isaiah 53:6) Prophet Jeremiah says “my people have been lost sheep”
(Jeremiah 50:6) Have we ever thought why the sheep, which are so dear and
pets of each Shepherds get lost or how they go astray? When the sheep gets
immersed in the selfishness, it runs away from the flock without the notice
of the shepherd. The shepherd is always careful, caring and loving each one
of the sheep. As the sheep identifies the Shepherd and his voice, the
shepherd also identifies the voice, nature and likings of each and every one
of his sheep. We should not forget the truth that the sheep is running
astray when they are called by their very name and brought out of the shed
to feed them in the green pastures. We should not ignore the fact that the
wolves in the attire of the sheep are taking away the sheep from the flock.

The Satan and evil forces could influence the true faithful, who utter
always “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” and they stay close to
Lord God. The Satanic forces could insert selfishness and evil thoughts and
desires in the true faithful easily. In our daily lives the Satanic forces
are after us to take us also to their custody, where there are the
experiences of the hell. Let us make sure that we are not trapped in the
nets of the evil forces after us. What is our real position? Are we still
under the control of our Shepherd? If we have gone astray from our shed,
which is the Godly love and care, let us go back to our Shepherd with real
repentance and faith. If so we would be able to confess like St. Paul, Will
God forsake his own people, he will not”. (Romans 11:1) Let the heaven
rejoice about us as “You were as sheep going astray; but are now turned unto
the Shepherd” (1 Peter 2:25) Let us answer our Lord after identifying his
sweet voice. In fact our Lord and Shepherd is weeping while He is searching
us. Let us submit ourselves at the feet of our Lord with true repentance,
love and faith. He will bless us after taking us in His arms and keeping us
close to his chest.

We must remember that our Lord had sent his Apostles to the many who had
gone astray from the true shepherd, Lord God, and might have lost the Godly
love in them. Our Lord asks them to exhort “the Kingdom of God is at hand”.
Now our Lord God is asking each and every one of us and to the Holy Church
to introduce God and His love to the ones who are totally ignorant of the
divine true love. Our Lord Jesus expects from us all that we must introduce
the Love and make them realize that God is love. Will you please think
silently what would be our response to such a need from our Lord and Savior?
Our Holy Church has adopted a policy of the real gospel work. It is sure
that the real work is not attracting many and giving them compulsory
baptism, so that the total number of the Church would increase tremendously
and to such we could offer false promises and supports. We are supposed to
make others realize the deepness and width of God’s love. We will have to
create awareness about the salvation process introduced by our Lord for the
entire world and entire mankind. Let others be also inherit the faith, hope
and prayer. In short our Holy Church believes that the real gospel work is
the transformation of minds. For this need, how much you and I could
co-operate? Teaching, healing and feeding missions are the tasks and
responsibilities of the Holy Church. We cannot escape from our
responsibilities, by saying that the Church will do the rest. We could
participate in the activities of the Holy Church with our mind, body and
financial assistance. We should not get satisfied with the namesake
activities. Let our activities be living, enthusiastic and energetic.

May God bless us all.

Jose Kurian Puliyeril

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where we can verify the genuineness of the e mails.

After the verification of your identity, we will provide a member ID Number
which can be used as your signature for future postings and by member ID numbers
we can verify your mails. However, If you want your name to be withheld from the
messages published, we will comply to your request and then only the ID number
will be published.

These personal contact details will be stored in our database and will not be
published in the forum.

However, if you are hesitant to reveal the name and identity, you can still be a
member of the forum and get the daily digests in your e-mail id supplied, if you
wish so.

This new guideline is applicable to all members, regardless of their Christian
denomination.

We hope our members will appreciate it and cooperate with us.

Be with us and be part of us.

In Our Lords Love
For & on behalf of
SOCM-FORUM Moderators

Thomas Daniel (Reji)
(Forum Owner)
St. George Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church
Cheppaud, Alleppy Dist, Kerala, India.
http://groups.msn.com/StGeorgeSyrianOrthodoxChurchCheppaud