[JOYnet] Fw: [JYA] my church, my love :-)
hello Family, Usually JYA (Jesus Youth of America )gets fwd from Joynet. But this time its the other way. when i read this life experience written by Mareena, from New Jersey,one of the JY born and brought up in USA, i thought its good that our international community may enjoy it.Just to know how our new generation here thinks about things !!! Hope you will like it . happy reading, Sindhu, Chicago, USA. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 7:44 AM Subject: [JYA] my church, my love :-) dear all, I've been meaning to share this with you for a long time. Over the last few years, I've been asking God to give me deeper understanding and love for His church. Though brought up Catholic, I was really under the influence of the Protestant ways of doing things - which isn't bad... but I realized (especially after WYD) just how much I was missing out on. Over the last year or two, God has answered my prayers to such an extent that I can really say from my heart, that I LOVE my church - she is exactly as the bride described in the Songs of Solomon - beautiful, wise, and with depth :-) let me share a few (a tiny amount, cuz to explain even half would take days of typing!) of the things I learned. Our church focuses alot on we - notice how all the we say prayers are addressed between us and God. Everything in the church - including the the ways the pews are laid out have actually been studied and choosen so that it best facilitates the sense of we have gathered. You know that big open space where there are usually tables etc... that you pass right before you go inside through the main door of the church... it's called the narfax - or gathering place, it is installed in all churches for this reason (to gather the people). Even the music - (I'm not refering to the tune - but the content and layout) is different from protestant music... If U look at protestant music ... it's MOSTLY I talking to/worshipping/praising God and it's mostly a one way conversation (which has it's place - it's excellent for a part of your daily prayer, or during intense moments before the Eucharist) but if you look at Catholic music it is not only we talking to/worshipping/praising God but also God responding to us - like a dialouge - very beautiful and complete. The way Catholic music is written is such that it not just benifits the singer, but also the listeners. For example, the Beatitude Song Blessed are they, the poor in spirit etc... the refrain goes Rejoice and be glad, blessed are YOU and holy are YOU... for YOURS is the kingdom of God next time you sing that song in church, look at someone, smile and sing it to them from your heart - it's a very powerful moment - such a powerful promise - YOURS is the kingdom of God!!! The Church has never rejected the beauty and capacity of man - after all, we are God's Children! The church encouraged music, art, dance - for the greater glory of God and to build fellowship. Notice that we have flowers and stautes in our churches - I think it's beautiful how we use 'the fuits of our hands' for the glory of God. It seems like a small thing - but never underestimate the power of small tokens of love - Little Flower St. Terese didn't :-) I could go on forever! there is so much more beauty and depth in Christ and Catholicism that we miss out on because we are the generation of 'instant-gratification' and 'instant-results' :-) I encourage you to read more about your church and to add onto this email :-) Love and Prayers Marina === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
[JOYnet] Hello Friends
Hello Everybody , I have always been a keen follower of Jesusyouth and all its activities, i just dont have the time and probably did not have any thing to say , when so much is being discussed everyday . I finally have my chance i guess, maily because i dont have any job right now . some years back i happed to attend a program in banglore performed by the rex band , since then i have not attended any such program. One thing i do every day is listen to the music that they have given to the world , i had bought one of the cassets at the venue.well thats all i think i can tell u right now , i request your prayers for me to get a job abroad soon. your friend Isaac Bangalore Jy Isaac Jy Bangalore - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
[JOYnet] Novena of Love and Healing (Sixth Day)
Novena of Love and Healing The servant was healed because of his master's faith. This Roman Officer, had never met Jesus before he went to him, with the request for his servant's healing. He went in faith just as we must do today. Lord, please give us the strong faith of the centurian that we may obtain healing for ourselves and others. - -- Peace Card for Saturday === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
[JOYnet] Daily Bread 01.03.03 (Generosity)
Concerning Relations You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. Bur if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the orther also; and if anyone wants to sue you and take your coat, give your cloak as well; and if anyone forces you go to one mile, go also the second mile. Give to everyone who begs from you, do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you. Matthew 5 : 38 - 42 _ May God Bless You This Day Forever === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
[JOYnet] TODAY`S SAINT........ST DAVID
MARCH 1ST 2003 ST DAVID BISHOP CONFESSOR ( ---c.589) LIFE: Welsh royalty. Son of King Sant of South Wales and Saint Non. Grandson of Ceredig, Prince of Cardigan. Uncle of King Arthur. Priest.He was educated by St.Paulinus, a disciple of St.Germain of Auxerre.St.David was made abbot of Ty G wyn monastery, which he transfered to Menevia in western Pembrokeshire( today`s St.David`s), then the principal port of embarkation for Ireland.He also recieved episcopal consecrationHis monks lived according to a very austere rule, and at the Synod of Victory* in 569 his decrees for the regulation of the Welsh church were officially ratified. Collaborated with Saint Columba, Saint Gildas, and Saint Finnigan. Missionary and founder of monasteries. After a vision in his monastery in the Rhos Valley, he set out next day with two monks to Jerusalem to aid the Patriarch. While there his preaching converted anti-Christians. Legend says that once while he was preaching, a dove descended to his shoulder to show he had the blessings of the Spirit, and that the earth rose to lift him high above the people so that he could be heard by them all. Beyond these facts little is historically known of St.David.His life wasnt written until 500 years later; it contains many legendary and unlikely events. Welsh man wear a leeks on march 1st to commemorate a great victory which St.David won over the Saxons, when they put leeks in thier caps to distinguish themselves from the enemy. .St.David was canonized in 1120 by Pope Callistus II PATRON SAINT OF WALES... REFLECTION: ***Unhappy is the soul enslaved by the love of anything that is mortal**( St.Augustine) COMMENT: . Undoubtedly, St. David was endowed with substantial qualities of spiritual leadership. What is more, many monasteries flourished as a result of his leadership and good example. His staunch adherence to monastic piety bespeaks a fine example for modern Christians seeking order and form in their prayer life. Oh! sweet Eucharist !beloved Mother keep me as thy own. S.THOMAS NOTTINGHAM ENGLAND - With Yahoo! Mail you can get a bigger mailbox -- choose a size that fits your needs === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
[JOYnet] Please pray for TVM Zone retreat
Hello dear friends we are planning to have a youth initial retreat in TVM on 13,14 ,15 ,16 march 2003 ... please pray for this intention in mind so that jesusyouth will really come to life more abuntantly in trivandrum...and please can anyone suggest retreat teams available in tvm.we are all praying for Gods selected one for that matter...we have a real need for a n actual team conducting retreats.plese pray that the dates be holidays too. please dear friends mail me if anyone has somecontacts in kerala. luv deepak/ === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
[JOYnet] Birthday Notification !!!
Hi Friends These are the birthday babies of the day (March 02). BIJU SEBASTIAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wishing you a very happy birthday God Bless With Love The JOYnet Family === This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ===
