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Agreeing to Disagree
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Fr. Anand Muttungal |
The phrase “agreeing to disagree” technically means that
two people with difference of opinions ‘set aside an
irreconcilable difference in order to maintain a civil
dialogue.’ This phrase was first noted in Josiah
Wedgwood’s writings in 1785. In simple terms it means
that neither of the party is convinced by the other’s
opinion, and therefore, respect each other’s opinion and
agree that both are entitled to entertain own thoughts
about the subject without falling apart from each other.
It should be a mantra of people leading public life like
religious leaders, social activists, political leaders
etc. We might think about how to express disagreements?
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"Mother- a
nightmare"
- The real story
of Sona
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Praise of Criticism
By
Fr. Anand Muttungal |
In the
recent times one of the Church heads who is very
critical about the Conference of Diocesan Priests of
India wrote in his long critical letter addressed to the
Catholic Conference of Bishops of India (CCBI) that “As
a whole CDPI is a colourful balloon attractive from
outside, empty inside. A
wonderful name is chosen but nothing substantial in the
statutes.” It is very true of the organization. In the
real sense it is supposed to be one of the biggest
organizations of diocesan clergy but it has been
slogging behind the Heads of the church for its
existence. He has rightly said in his critical
evaluation and because of this, it could not establish
itself till now. The Canon 287(1) provides freedom to
the diocesan clergy to form an association for their
well being but over the years the Indian diocesan clergy
has not been using their right. He has rightly pointed
out how ineffectively its statutes are made.
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“Indian
Christian Martyrs’ Day”
by
Fr. Anand Muttungal |
Religious
plurality and tolerance has been the spirit of India.
Yet instances of Christian martyrdom began with St.
Thomas, the Apostle. After this instance we have some
cases of priests, nuns and laypersons being murdered on
the process of setting up schools, social work centres
or health services. Until the Orissa massacre we heard
stray incidents where one is killed for preaching the
word of God or chose to die to proclaim the faith in
Christ. Probably after two thousand years the Church is
retuning to its beginnings where hundreds died to
proclaim the message of Christ.
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A rasa song to use in rasa
Posted by Jeebo G Kulathumkal |
Intercessory Prayer song to St Mary in
Malayalam & Manglish
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Varthamanapusthakam
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The
Story of
Paremmakkal Thoma
Kathanar (1736-1799)
the author of Varthamanapusthakam (1790), the
first ever travelogue in an Indian language
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Oh Minister, “Forget the
‘Tie’ and Go For Developing Education”
By Fr. Anand Muttungal |
If we consider
that these dress habits are part of the British slavery
then it should be treated as narrow mindedness and
looking for cheap publicity. But if it is seen as a
desire to bring a changing in the dressing habits of
people according to our climate, then we must go for
designing a new set of dress as per our climate. It can
be used across the country except a few states which has
cold climate. It would be most important that before we
take sides on the issue, we must read these statements
between the lines because it is often said that one who
has very little to show as achievements always try to be
in media through controversy. Read
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KINDNESS Costs NOTHING
Posted
by:
Dr.Yohannankutty Mathai
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In India there wil be NO Blinds.
Send
this message
Atleast to 1 Person
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Letters are winged messengers
Rev C.S. Joseph of Kunnamkulam , a
missionary of the Mar Thoma church, used to write to me
long letters, often enclosing tracts.. Those were early
days of my journey of faith, He took pains to refer to
great examples about men of faith, living and dead and
words of encouragement from the Bible. Those letters
were like water to a thirsty soul. I wasn't prompt in
replying to his letters but that wouldn't discourage him
from writing.
Editorial, Christian Today
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Alphosamma: "Sahanathinte
Pnineer Pushpam"
ManoramaArticle
Posted by Sunil Karipuzha |
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Charism, Religious Life
and the Catholic Church
(Church Restoration Series I)
By Fr. Anand Muttungal
The charism and religious
life are two sides of dedicated life of Catholic men and
women. In general ‘charism’ refers to the spiritual
graces and qualifications granted to every Christian to
perform his or her task in the Church. When it comes to
religious congregations it is explained that all
congregations are called to manifest the Gospel through
a particular objective. In these lines we have focused
religious organizations working in the area of care of
the orphans, sick, poor, rural development, women
empowerment, proclamation of the word, education,
communication etc.
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Jacobite Church to take
action against their members who participates in the
worship in Orthodox Churches.
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A Bishop can not punish a member on the basis of
attending a meeting in another place
Dr.Yohannankutty Mathai
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In India, Natural justice is
applicable everywhere.
A Bishop can not punish a member on
the basis of attending a meeting in another place.He
is not even expected to issue such a Kalpana or
a Circular like this.
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In Chennai in a similar case, a
Bishop was ordered to give Rs.1 lakh to
the aggrieved member as compensation.
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Malankara Orthodox & Jacobite Church
Sunday Morning Prayer Songs
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Mar Thoma Church asked the
Government to review the liquor policy
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Coptic Church renews calls to investigate
Alexandria church bombing
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Church attacked in Andhra Pradesh, Bibles
and religious objects burned
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Anti
Liquor Fasting by Kerala Church Fathers at Mar Elia
Cathedral, Kottayam. Photos: 1 2 News
Speech by
HH The Catholicos & Philipose
Mar Chrisostam.
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Efforts on to form new dioceses: Major
Archbishop Ale nchery
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Oriental Orthodox College Students
Commemorate Mother of God at St. Nersess
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Orthodox Christianity - Important
Churches
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Mar Thoma Church: AJ Philip on not
permitting Thambi Kakkanadan's body to be buried in a Mar
Thoma Cemetry
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WCC general secretary calls for urgent
action in the Horn of Africa
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United Macedonian Diaspora
Calls For Greek Metropolitan’s Excommunication
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Pope Tells 1.5 Million Pilgrims to Spread Gospel
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Greek
Orthodox leader in New Orleans is bound for Tennessee
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Ecumenical team pays
solidarity visit to Myanmar and to refugees
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Police to hold ecumenical service to
commemorate hostage crisis
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A Documentary about
Orthodox Seminary by DoordarshanChannel. Video
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Syro
Malabar Mission Year (2011-2012)-Inauguration
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Dr Varghese Perayil appointed as the Syndicate Member
of University of Kerala.
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First Anniversary
of St. Dionysius Retreat Centre at Karmel Dayara,
Kandanad & Distribution of Onam Kits Photos & Videos.
Speech by Dr. George Joseph. Video. |
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Muslim Syria Full of Christian History
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Nun to Leave Convent for First Time in 84
Years to Meet the Pope
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Nun’s body found in convent's water tank in Kerala
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St. Peter's & St. Paul's
Church, Kolenchery: Ernakulam District Court ordered to
rule the parish under 1934 Constitution.
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Insurgent Blast Ravages
Church Building in Iraq
Attack on Syriac Orthodox building in
Kirkuk is its third in five years
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An American woman and her daughter were
among five people killed
in Church attack in Pakistan
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Christian Church desecrated in Pune
(India)
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“Indian Christian
Martyrs’ Day”: A Write up by
Fr. Anand Muttungal
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Madhya Pradesh Isai
Mahasangh Appeals to Commemorate Last Sunday of August
as “Indian Christian Martyrs’ Day”
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Archbishop Abune Michael Enters Eternal
Rest
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The first Russian Orthodox Church in the
Arabian Peninsula opened
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Janakiya Samithy Media Award presented to Rockie George
by Speaker G. Karthikeyan.
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Russian Orthodox Church to Open in Sharjah. News |
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Malankara Orthodox Church wanted government to free
Kerala from liquor
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Boston Mar Thoma Church Youth Fellowship
hosted Spring One Day Conference 2011
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Marthoma Church Episcopal
Ordination on tomorrow
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St. Mary’s Orthodox
Church, Dallas: Perunnal celebration in connection with
the Assumption of St. Mary on 19th to 21st August 2011
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Dr. P.C Alexander
passed away
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Rajya Sabha mourns death of P C Alexander
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Leaders mourn P C Alexander
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P C Alexander-A man for all seasons
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Mangalam
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Situation in Syria has become 'scary' for
Christians
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The Pope's appeal and the fears of
Christians in Syria
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Pastor and beliver attacked by masked men at
Narketpally in Andra Pradesh (India)
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PCC will file revised
petition in UN for Refugee Status of Pakistani Christians.
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Former Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu Governor Dr.P
C Alexander (90)
passes away at Chennai
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Funeral of
Arch
Bishop Dr Cornelius Elanjikal
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Homage paid toArch
Bishop Dr Cornelius Elanjikal
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Marthoma Church Council
Members, elected from various diocesans
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Marriage certificate mandatory for
married job seekers
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Responce from
Dr. George Joseph the association secretary of Malankara
Orthodox Church, to the allegations against him
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Arch Bishop Dr
Cornelius Elanjikal (93) Entered Into the Eternity
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Justice Benjamin Koshy will be Appointed as Chairman of
Human Right Commission of Kerala
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Half-Yearly Persecution
Report 2011 :
Christian Groups Susceptible to
Violence in India
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Oh Minister, “Forget the ‘Tie’ and Go For
Developing Education”
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Catholic Council of India to meet in November
in Kochi
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Police refuse to probe pastor’s death
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Angola: Ecumenical Worship Marks Five Years of Memorandum of
Understanding
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Marthoma Church celebrates
the 175th Anniversary of the Reformation:
Valedictory meeting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, the 20th
August 2011, at the Alexander Mar Thoma Valiya
Metropolitan Memorial Auditorium, Tiruvalla.
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Rev. Thomas K. Oommen
the
Bishop
of the Church of South India (CSI), selected
as the secretary of St. Thomas Ecumenical Trust, Nilackal
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Kallooppara Valiyapalli, the
ancient
church near
Mallappally
in festive
spirit
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Dr Biju Jacob appointed as
Accountant General of the Government of Kerala
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The Episcopal Consecration of Bishops in
Marthoma Syrian Church will be held on August 13th,
2011. Read
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Tomb of St. Philip the Apostle Discovered
in Turkey
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