[JOYnet] MY comments on The Queen of Heaven part - I

2003-03-28 Thread Ravi Vaz
hi joynetters, I would like to answer this query in two parts.. alse it will be too long. Part One The queen of Heaven as mentioned in the book of Jeremiah was an ancient goddess worshiped by the syrians, the ephesians, the egyptians in the times of jeremiah . She was considered the High goddess

[JOYnet] MY comments on The Queen of Heaven part - II

2003-03-28 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Part Two of my comments on The Queen Of Heaven The church does not worship Mary as a Goddess but venerates and honours mary as the pure and sinless Creation of God and our mother. William WordsWorth calls her Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast. In Mary we see the destiny of

MY comments on Re:_[JOYnet]_A_WORD_AGAINST_\'WAR__ANACT_ OF SIN\'

2003-03-24 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, It is not our Job to judge who is a sinner and who is not. and it is also not right that we try to pre-empt the reasons and motives behind the attack. Mind u i am calling this an attack and not a war. Because we all have seen a one-sided aggression which cannot be called a war..

Re: [JOYnet] Fwd: NOVENA INITIATED BY MOTHER TERESA

2003-03-21 Thread Ravi Vaz
HI joynetters, This looks like a hoax mail.. Anyway.. do say the our father and hail mary for peace in the world.. Love and Prayers Ravi Sajan John [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:From: Asha Stephen To: Jaison Abraham , Bobby , Ceilia , Dilip uncle , Manju James , Sajan John , Mejo Johny , Joseph

My comments on Re: [JOYnet] RE: weekend experience

2003-03-16 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi friends, That was a very beautiful sharing .. It brought a point to my mind which i felt i should share with you.. The piercing of Jesus's side saw a flow of blood and water.. Water flows from the body only when there is no more blood left. This signifies that Jesus shed all his blood for

[JOYnet] My comments on the Usage of Scripture

2003-03-11 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I am writing this mail as a clarification to some of you who misunderstood my previous comments on the mail sent by james.. Firstly I have never said dont quote from scripture.. I know the value of scripture What i am saying is dont misquote and dont overquote from

my comments on [JOYnet] Love_before marriage / affair / romance_and_GODS LOVE.

2003-03-09 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, We have closed this topic previously.. and i think it is not wise to start the same issue all over again.. We have in our discussion understood the various types of love and our christian attitude towards the same.. Also a suggestion from me , which i keep repeating always..

Re: [JOYnet] Ash Wednesday Ash Monday

2003-03-07 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi joynetters, To understand the reason for celebrating ash wednesday and ash monday we have to study the history of the church.. The church in the early days was distributed in structure and was mainly centered around three places.. Rome, antioch in syria and constantinople ..The church grew

[JOYnet] My final comments on Love

2003-02-28 Thread Ravi Vaz
hi joynetters, Shalom, A Big thanks to Binu, Josun, Jose, Jennifer and Mathew Joseph for the points they have made on this topic.. Especially to Josun who dug out really golden nuggets from the cathechism of the catholic church. A few points which we can gather from the teachings of the

Re: [JOYnet] Fw:

2003-02-27 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters.. the mail which jose has recieved is fake.. i have recieved similar sounding mails from.. various such people across teh past 2 years.. from countries in africa, places that dont exist at all... Pls ignore them.. Instead of recieving you may end up paying them money and facing

[JOYnet] My comments on Love and the Types of Love

2003-02-25 Thread Ravi Vaz
and their minds closed.. Let me close with a saying i heard once.. God loves everyone, but probably prefers fruits of the spirit over religious nuts! Love and Prayers Ravi Vaz Mumbai - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, and more

my comments-II on [JOYnet] Get up from the laps of Delilah!

2003-02-24 Thread Ravi Vaz
Dear Joynetters, Firstly.. Jesus has never said falling in love is wrong... at least it is not mentioned anywhere I know.. So please refrain from attributing too many things to jesus.. Poor jesus..HE has become everybodies favourite Bakra.( sacrificial lamb) ( pun intended) There are so many

RE: [JOYnet] Re:Hi Joynet Family!

2003-02-24 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I think this mail is taking things on a tangent.. We need to get our facts clear.. Let us realise all love is not abt sex and all sex is not abt love.. let us learn as mature christians to differentiate between both. This example of sex education given here is totally irrelevant

my comments on [JOYnet] Get up from the laps of Delilah!

2003-02-23 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Shalom... When Jesus Talks about the Narrow -way.. he doesnt talk abt the narrow minded way.. Being in Love with somebody is not a trap or something wrong Manytimes it is gods way of lifting you up when u r down.. But when u stretch this lovely thing called love to its

My comments on [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...

2003-02-18 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Simplicity according to me is not important in the externals.. We are called to be simple and childlike in our hearts, in our faith and in our behaviour. The Book of Ecclesiastes encourages us to enjoy the honest pleasures of life right now and not wait or push it for the future..

My comments on [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...

2003-02-18 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Simplicity according to me is not important in the externals.. We are called to be simple and childlike in our hearts, in our faith and in our behaviour. The Book of Ecclesiastes encourages us to enjoy the honest pleasures of life right now and not wait or push it for the future..

[JOYnet] My Comments on Valentine's day..is it ok to fall in love ?

2003-02-16 Thread Ravi Vaz
are in a relationship surrender it to him first..and ask him what his will is ..Ask him to be the centre of ur relationship.. then there will be minimum trouble for both of you. Love and Prayers Ravi Vaz deepak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear Bros sis i have a question for all of u . do u think it is alright

[JOYnet] My comments on The Parable of the Lost Coin

2003-02-15 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters , To understand the importance and relevance of this parable we should understand its background ..and then we will realise how much heaven rejoices when we repent. The First Question we have to ask is ... What are those Ten Silver Coins..mentioned here... A Jewish woman during her

My comments on [JOYnet] Clarification Luke 12:53

2003-02-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, This passage is one of the more difficult passages to accept if you read it literally at face value. Even the fundamentalists are a bit wary about speaking abt this passage.. We shouldnt read this passage alone.. we should read from versus 49-53 together.. then the real meaning

MY comments on [JOYnet] Unpaid Dept

2003-02-03 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Again i am stating the fact A text out of Context is a Pretext. Please dont use the bible as a history book or fortune-tellers handbook.. Where u read one or two lines and then interpret ur own meanings to it and then state it as gospel truth. The Role of the Word of God in

[JOYnet] A thousand marbles

2003-02-01 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, This is a very special story i was forwarded, i couldnt keep it to myself.. Perhaps we can also learn to give some time for ourselves and our loved ones Love and prayers Ravi The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes

My comments on [JOYnet] Tithe

2003-02-01 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I whole heartedly agree with sibi.. when we give because we want more..we are believing in the Prosperity Gospel and trying barter and arm-twist the providence of God. Let us give without counting the cost..Let us also not be limited with this whole concept of one-tenth of your

My comments on [JOYnet] Is this true???

2003-01-31 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, The article forwarded by Rosemary was published last month in the CharisIndia,a monthly magazine published by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of India. It was written by Mr. Errol fernandes from Mumbai who is part of the Mumbai catholic charismatic renewal and is a minister of

[JOYnet] May I Introduce a Friend to U All..

2003-01-29 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, May I have the pleasure of Introducing my friend Pragnya to the Joynet Family. We Became friends around 40 days back.. when we met in preparation for our common friends wedding. The first thing that struck me abt her was her childlike smile , her open attitude and her simplicity

[JOYnet] prayer request

2003-01-22 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, requesting your prayers for a little 8 month old baby girl from mumbai, she has undergone Heart surgery for closing the hole in her heart.. Pls pray for her and her family, that god may provide healing and resources required in this situation. Love and Prayers Ravi Yahoo! Mail

[JOYnet] prayer request

2003-01-22 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, requesting your prayers for a little 8 month old baby girl from mumbai, she has undergone Heart surgery for closing the hole in her heart.. Pls pray for her and her family, that god may provide healing and resources required in this situation. Love and Prayers Ravi

MY comments on [JOYnet] ASTRONOMY

2003-01-21 Thread Ravi Vaz
hi joynetters, Jason thinks it was a mistake that this mail landed on the Joynet, I dont Think so. Like some one said... God can write straight on Crooked Lines Since he has mailed the joynet , we decided that it is best to clarify this mail on the Joynet . Firstly a word of Caution to all of

My comments on [JOYnet] Daily Bread 0180102003

2003-01-18 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Permit me to share with you the background of the passage Shared by Primeson . The Last Day of the festival of the Shelters or the Great day as it is said was the day when the Jews would pour water across the court yard of the Temple. Just close your eyes and imagine the scenario

[JOYnet] The W in Christmas

2002-12-16 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, This is a mail I would like to share with you. I dont know if it is truth or fiction , but it teaches us that God Can Write Straight Even On Crooked Lines. Love and Prayers Ravi The W in Christmas Each December, I vowed to make Christmas a calm and peaceful experience.

[JOYnet] I Bring Glad Tidings to you All.

2002-12-11 Thread Ravi Vaz
Dear Joynetters, Our dearest sister Irma and Michael Raymond are the proud parents of a baby girl. The baby was born today and both Irma and baby are doing well. The Lord has shown his faithfulness and love today. Let us Bless and thank God for this beautiful new gift he has given to this

Re: [JOYnet] Hello

2002-11-21 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Biju, You can find the catholic edition of the bible on www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm Love and Prayers ravi Neovet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hi my friends, Hope all of you are fine in Jesus. Can you please suggest me a site for complete Holy Bible. With prayer Yours in Christ

My comments on [JOYnet] NASA proves the bible is true!

2002-11-18 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Friends, I feel that the mail forwarded to our dear friend Sheril is a Hoax mail, i had heard this same story around 10 years back when in school. Some Sunday school teacher had told us the same. Let us understand that the word of God is not a science text book and that we dont need a NASA

[JOYnet] Vaasthu shastra or God the loving Provider -Make a choice.

2002-11-17 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Firstly a Big Thank you to Lonth Uncle for sharing his own experience in a simple yet clear manner. A few Points I would like to add here for all those who say Vaastu is only a science and thus can be accepted. Firstly we are not against Vaastu Shastra because it is Hindu

[JOYnet] prayer request

2002-11-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi, Jy's Please pray for Mrs. Radha Suvarna from mumbai who is in Hospital after suffering a heart attack. she was critical yesterday, but by gods grace is stable today, the doctors are going to do a few more tests and then give their diagnosis. Pray that she is completely healed and thus

My Comments on [JOYnet] Controversial versus?

2002-11-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I read this mail as well as the various comments by our fellow JY's and would like to add a few comments of my own. But firstly A few reminders to u friends regarding the way we deal with scriptures. The Bible is not a magic book, that u open and close for guidance, each book in

my comments on [JOYnet] Query : God or Parents ??

2002-10-31 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, This is a very interesting query which jason has brought to our notice. My answer is very childish, forgive me, but i like to keep things simple. In Sunday School i learnt, Who made you ?- God made me; My parents learnt the same thing. So if god made me and god made my parents then

[JOYnet] My comments on Magical 4

2002-10-24 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, As i read the mails that flow regarding the 4th birthday of joynet i can say only one thing. This is the Lords doing, and we are glad. I remember the way the Lord got me into this net. The Lord says in his word : Let down your nets for a catch. We see that the lord has cast the

My comments on [JOYnet] Holy Eucharist

2002-10-11 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I have been reading the mails floating across regarding the handling of the holy eucharist. A few comments of my own on the same. Firstly let one point be very clear, no matter what may be the reason good or bad we cannot and shouldnt carry the holy eucharist out of the church.

my comments on Re: [JOYnet] Praise the Lord

2002-10-04 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi JYs, These guys are neo-religious movements or christian fundamentalists as we can call them. guess every religion has its share of crackpots , so that we shouldnt feel betterof than the muslims and Hindus who have crackpots of their own. This is just another anti-catholic site like the

my comments on Re: [JOYnet] Praise the Lord

2002-10-04 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi JYs, These guys are neo-religious movements or christian fundamentalists as we can call them. guess every religion has its share of crackpots , so that we shouldnt feel betterof than the muslims and Hindus who have crackpots of their own. This is just another anti-catholic site like the

my comments on Re: [JOYnet] Praise the Lord

2002-10-04 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi JYs, These guys are neo-religious movements or christian fundamentalists as we can call them. guess every religion has its share of crackpots , so that we shouldnt feel betterof than the muslims and Hindus who have crackpots of their own. This is just another anti-catholic site like the

[JOYnet] my comments on 'India is a X'tian Nation?'-Santhosh Chittilappilly

2002-09-30 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters. I truly agree with the title of the mail. India is an X'tian nation? India doesnt know or acknowledge its god and Hence he is the Big X (The Mystery). Just like paul encountered the Altar to the unknown God in Athens as we read in the Book of Acts. Guys let us realise that we r

[JOYnet] my comments on THIRD SECRET OF FATIMA

2002-09-23 Thread Ravi Vaz
Dear Jys I totally agree with lonth uncle.. These mails are just floated around to scare those weak in faith. Just like we use ghost stories , and old man stories to scare children.. Christ is coming that part is true..when, we dont know. All we can say.. in his time, in his time. One of the most

[JOYnet] The Master Called

2002-09-17 Thread Ravi Vaz
HiJoynetters, Something which was forwarded to me..and made me think Love and Prayers ravi We Are So Involved In All The Works Of The Lord That We Forget The Lord Of All The Works. The Master Called The Master called my name one day because he needed someone to go. I

Re: [JOYnet] Query : Repentance vs Salvation

2002-08-21 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Salvation is a free gift from god.. It is free and it is a gift not a reward.. It is the onus of the giver as to how much and to whom this gift is offered. God offers this free gift to all of us.. It is Like a tray of sweets which has been offered to us.. it is upto us to stretch

[JOYnet] My comments on Antichrist Website

2002-08-13 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I totally agree with bibin, let us not get over enthu abt this whole matter.. let us not take any foolish step on our own efforts.. Let us remember that there is someone called god who is the object of all these hate campaigns.. he is not acting hastily..so why should we..

[JOYnet] My comments on Do you need a miracle?

2002-08-02 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi joynetters, I would just like to point out a few things which struck me when i read this article.. Let us realise that god already knows what we need..and will give it to us at the appointed time. And if what we ask is not for our good, and not according to his plan..he will not give it to

[JOYnet] a few commentsGod_answers_prayer

2002-08-02 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, isnt this amazing.. just today we were discussing abt miracles and here is something that our dear sister irma shares with us .. Love and Prayers Ravi Irma Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: God_answers_prayer… Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2002 17:49:10

[JOYnet] My comments onDoubt

2002-08-01 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi joynetters, The word of God says that God knows our need even before we ask him. But then he is waiting for us to ask him .. Jesus said ..ask and u shall recieve. We all know that when we just recieve without asking we take the gift and the giver both for granted.. Then we also start to

[JOYnet] Our new presidents relationship with God

2002-07-18 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Here is something that could teach us a lesson or two in faith..It was something that touched me very much and left me feeling very safe knowing tht our country was in gods hands.. Love and Prayers Ravi I have a partnership with God: Kalam What is the relationship between

Re: [JOYnet] WARNING

2002-07-05 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Jys, nobody used the josephs acct to send the mail.. this is the feature of a worm... it will auto send it self with any misleading text.. anyway the virus will not spread thru joynet thru this mail since all attachments are removed on this list.. Love and Prayers Ravi JASON:) [EMAIL

[JOYnet] God says I AM

2002-07-03 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, After a Long Time i am putting a mail to u guys, here is something touching i recvd.. many of u have read it b4.. But it is a constant reminder to us to live not for yesterday, or tommorow , but to live for today.. We cannot do anything abt what happened yesterday..we

[JOYnet] pls pray for my friends mom

2002-06-24 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Jy's My friends mom is very seriuosly sick with internal bleeding.. she needs ab+ve blood which is not available in blood bank..pls pray for her.. that the bleeding may stop and that she may get the reqd blood.. Love and Prayers Ravi Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup

[JOYnet] my comments on the hail mary of a protestant

2002-05-17 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, This in response to the mail my dear friend sheril has put across.. I have to agree with her in some points ...but there are some disagreements too.. firstly salvation is gods free gift..his to give to whomever he chooses.. this salvation is thru jesus alone. And as sheril

[JOYnet] my comments on Doubt-- Please clarify

2002-05-17 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Sorry for the late reply..just a little busy these days.. I will try to answer the question about the second coming of jesus in terms of the End of the World which gets every one so excited and maybe even panicky.. I will try not to get into the scientific aspects of how it

[JOYnet] I need your prayer support

2002-05-10 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Pls Pray for my friends Mom who has gone into a severe nervous breakdown..She fell seriously sick and now thinks that her life is finished..She is getting violent fits of anger and then forgets what she did... My friend is in a terrible state herslf since she is finding it

Re: [JOYnet] My Redeemer Laughs!! My Redeemer Laughs!!

2002-05-07 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I totally agree with JJ and welchy,our god is a god of happiness. St francis of sales ( Don Bosco was inspired by his life to start the salesians) used to say : A Sad Saint is a sorry Saint. he also once said.u can attract more flies with a spoonful of honey than a barrelful of

[JOYnet] Thanks for your prayers

2002-04-17 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters.. Thanks for all ur prayers.. The news is both bad and good... Bad news is that the paper work didnt happen... I have to redo it all over again.. the Good news is that the Urgency has disappeared.. Now i can do it at my own pace.. As it is rightly said.. God works for his glory and

[JOYnet] The origins of the Various Churches

2002-04-16 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, For all of u who would like to know When and who started which protestant Church...Here goes Love and Prayers Ravi THE ORIGIN OF YOUR CHURCH If you are a Lutheran, your religion was founded in Germany, by Martin Luther, an ex-monk of the Roman Catholic Church, in the year 1517.

My comments on [JOYnet] Teresa Neumann

2002-04-12 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Jase, thank u... that was a beautiful sharing on the Life of Teresa Neumann. See if u can find the life of St. Joseph of Cupertino..the Patron of all those who fly by air.. He is the original superman.. On the Point of the Nazis being afraid of Teresa.. here is a very interesting trivia..

[JOYnet] Need some help from anybody from Dubai

2002-03-09 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters. any JYs from Dubai.. A friend of mine will be visiting dubai in search of a job .. She is looking for a job of executive assistant or secretary.. If u know of any openings or any such contact persons u could please forward them to me.. Thanks... Grace and Peace to you Love

[JOYnet] my comments on God will supply all your 'Needs'

2002-03-08 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Our dear sister Priya is absolutely right when she points out that God will Supply all our Needs and not our Wants. Becoz he is a loving god and a loving father who knows our needs even before we ask him... imagine a scene at lunch time.. the child wants to eat ice-cream or

[JOYnet] My comments on Jannets Doubt

2002-03-07 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Jannet and fellow Joynetters, Firstly the text is from Mk 9:1 not from mat 26:64... He also said to them, Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see that the kingdom of God has come in power. This text is understood by some scholars to signify

[JOYnet] A very nice Joke...

2002-03-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Here is something that made me smile.. Hope it brigthens up ur day.. Love and Prayers Ravi A Jewish father was concerned about his son who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah, but was sorely lacking

[JOYnet] My comments on Why do good people suffer?

2002-02-27 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, If Christ who is goodness itself suffered on the cross.. Why not we...? It is an old Jewish belief which in Biblical study circles is called the Deuteronomic Equation. In the olden times Jews did not believe in the resurrection.. even in jesus's time we had the sadducees(who

[JOYnet] my comments on Shija's mail

2002-02-26 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Shija and fellow Joynetters, Firstly a warm welcome to you to our community of love... Next a word of appreciation for being so forthcoming and open about your queries about the faith.. Now to answer your queries...pardon me if i sound rude .. Firstly about the Church of Christ being one

[JOYnet] My comments on Doubt : Mark 6:3

2002-02-14 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters Jesus was born in Israel..which is an Asian country.. Now there are particular specialities in relationships and the way they are expressed in Asia.. Look at our Hindu brethren... All their Cousins are also refered commonly as brothers and sisters.. Same is the case here.. Also

[JOYnet] The Pickle Jar

2002-02-11 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Here is something i liked very much and i wish to share it with you... As you read it please pray for those who have helped you to become what you are today... Love and Prayers Ravi THE PICKLE JAR The pickle jar as far back as I can remember sat on the floor beside the

[JOYnet] Growing Up or growing Older

2002-02-03 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Here is something very touching... read it.. enjoy it... Live it.. Success is to have the best , Happiness is to make the best of what we have.. Jesus tells us Happy are those who... He never says anything about success... We may be very successfull in life..that doesnt

[JOYnet] my comments on Urgent:prayer to saints

2002-02-02 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters.. When we are in trouble.. dont we ask our fellow joynetters for prayers.. Think that the saints and the departed souls are also fellow joynetters(Since they are living in eternal joy.).only they are on a higher network... and they have more closer connectivity to the main server

[JOYnet] My comments on Doubt - Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters

2002-01-31 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, The Book of Genesis has two accounts of creation.. The one described in chapter 1 is a priestly account which was written by the educated priests and religious leaders in israel.. We can make that out by the structured way in which the account has been presented.. Especially the

Re: [JOYnet] Accepting food....

2002-01-18 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Sorry If i Sound a Little Harsh...but Please get ur concepts clear.. We believe that there is one God...And Not All Gods are one.. Please understand the subtle difference between the two... There are many who say that both r the same...but trust me they are not... Saju your

Re: [JOYnet] Trinity ?????

2002-01-09 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters... A few months back during the Jehovah's Witness controversy I had shared a few thoughts on how do we understand the concept of trinity Also i had shared some examples of trinity available in nature around us... If creation can have trinitarian aspect, why cant the

[JOYnet] the significance of numbers in the bible.

2002-01-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters... The number 12 is a very special number for the jews. Since Jacob had 12 sons.. there were 12 tribes of Israel Thus this number 12 is very special for them , since it reminds them that they are part of gods chosen people Israel. So whenever we come across such numbers like

[JOYnet] Reply to jesses doubt on prasad...

2002-01-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters... I know it is difficult to say no...But it is the correct thing to do... Paul gives clear directions in the 1st letter to corinthians..Ch9-10.. Look at our Hindu friends.. Dont they have the conviction to say no...when we offer them meat... So why should we feel uneasy abt

[JOYnet] Thanks for your Prayers...

2001-12-11 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Thanks for ur prayers The H R meeting was a easy affair All by Gods Grace and by ur prayers... I can do all things in him who strengthens me... Love and Prayers Ravi Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at

[JOYnet] I need your Prayers today..

2001-12-10 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I am scheduled to meet my H R Person today for a session of H.R. Mapping... I dont have a clue what H.R. Mapping is all about... Just Pray with me and for me... Love and Prayers Ravi Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com

[JOYnet] I would love to share this with u ...

2001-12-10 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Couldnt keep this to myself... It will be very helpful for all of us Love and Prayers Ravi SUNSHINE RAIN No life is useless and no day is vain, For God has a purpose for sunshine and rain. All are discouraged, and everyone cries But we’re never alone beneath cloudy

[JOYnet] Would Jesus get a chance to be born today?

2001-11-21 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi joynetters, You may have read or heard this story before but it is sure an eternal favourite On the matter of Birth-control , I would like to share a thought which just crossed my mind... If Jesus wanted to be born in this century instead of 2000 years ago,with all the birth-control and

[JOYnet] Someone is in Love with you

2001-11-21 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Just felt like sharing this with you If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring. He sends you a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He listens. He can live

Re: [JOYnet] what about hubbys?

2001-11-19 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi roshan and joynetters, Please read ephesians chapter 5 completely.. and u will have your answer Love and Prayers ravi Mumbai --- roshan mathew verghese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Today as i was going through the Holy Bible, i chanced upon a few lines which i found very

[JOYnet] my comments on the motive behind the sexual act in the sacrament of marriage.

2001-11-19 Thread Ravi Vaz
meant for pro-creation? I don't think so, pls enlighten us on this. Rose. On Mon, 19 Nov 2001 Ravi Vaz wrote : Hi Joynetters, Natural Family Planning is the recommended method of the Church becoz,it does not interfere with the natural bio-rythm that God has blessed Human Beings

[JOYnet] Food For thought

2001-11-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, This makes so much sense Love Ravi Baking A Cake A little boy is telling his Grandma how everything is going wrong. School, family problems, severe health problems, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks her grandson if he would like a snack,

[JOYnet] UNTIL HE SEES HIS IMAGE

2001-11-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I recieved this inspiring mail from a friend.. So I Share it with you... Love and Prayers Ravi mumbai,india UNTIL HE SEES HIS IMAGE There was a group of women in a Bible Study on the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which

Re: [JOYnet] Re: Receiving Holy Communion

2001-11-05 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, A big thank you to Joseph for his wonderful sharing. May the Lord bless us at Joynet with many such people. Love and Prayers Ravi Mumbai --- Joseph Lonth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Lyann, Most Chirstians waste time worrying about trivial things and ignore the most

[JOYnet] I need your Prayers today

2001-10-12 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Guys i am in deep trouble , need your prayers, i am stuck in a software installation that wont work. Just say a small prayer for me and things will work out. Love and Prayers Ravi This mail is generated from

Re: [JOYnet] If you want to contact home

2001-09-12 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Just putting a mail to offer my services to anyone in the US who would like to pass on a message to any of their relatives friends in Mumbai. Please put a mail to me with the contact numbers and the message at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would be glad to help. Assuring u all of my

[JOYnet] Very Important Information on a Catholic Web site.

2001-09-08 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I would like to share some info about this great catholic site which i came to know from our very own Welchy. I checked it out.. The address is www.nccbuscc.org the name is a tongue twister but it is a short form for the Catholic Bishops society in the USA. It has an online

[JOYnet] Sorry about the multiple mails

2001-09-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Sorry about the multiple copies of the mail you have recieved.. It was some trouble i think with the mail server.. Love And Prayers Ravi Mumbai --- Ravi Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 00:05:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Ravi Vaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [JOYnet

[JOYnet] my comments on Traditions

2001-09-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Nick and Joynetters, First of all my apologies to Nick and Others for any words which are likely to be mis-understood and misinterpreted. I would like to draw your attention to Sebastian's Comments on this issue, he has so simply put down the actual facts which we no matter what church we

[JOYnet] my comments on No to Sorrownet

2001-09-06 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, I totally agree with Jason on this matter.. Let all that we do be done in Love... even our discussions and arguments and also our disagreements. If we cannot put across a point in love , let us atleast recieve the comments and disagreements with a pinch of love.This will sort out

[JOYnet] My comments on Saji's Reply

2001-09-05 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Just wrote this mail to show my appreciation for Saji's comments.. The traditions we speak of are not Cultural traditions , but actually teachings of the church and the beliefs of christians across 2000 years. the word tradition means handed down. From the teachings of the early

[JOYnet] My comments on Saji's Reply

2001-09-05 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Just wrote this mail to show my appreciation for Saji's comments.. The traditions we speak of are not Cultural traditions , but actually teachings of the church and the beliefs of christians across 2000 years. the word tradition means handed down. From the teachings of the early

[JOYnet] helpful scriptures

2001-08-23 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters, Some Helpful scriptures to help us as we journey through this world.I came by them on a site called www.lifechanginglove.com visit it for more such beautiful stuff. Love and Prayers Ravi AFRAID DON'T BE AFRAID, BECAUSE I AM WITH YOU. DON'T BE INTIMIDATED; I AM YOUR GOD. I

[JOYnet] Enlightened Perspective

2001-08-20 Thread Ravi Vaz
hi joynetters, These are very inspiring thoughts, i know they will stir your hearts and strengthen your soul.. Love and Prayers Ravi Mumbai ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE I've learned That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned

[JOYnet] Lessons from Noahs Ark

2001-08-17 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi Joynetters Found some fab insights on Noahs Ark.. Thought i would share them with u.. Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark ... *One: Don't miss the boat. * Two: Remember that we are all in the same boat. * Three: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the

[JOYnet] ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE !!!!

2001-08-13 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi , Found Something very meaningful which i would like to share with you. I know they will help many of us. Luv and Prayers Ravi, Mumbai,India ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE 1. Anger is a condition in which the tongue works faster than the mind. 2. You can't change the past, but you can ruin the

[JOYnet] Fwd: Strength of a man

2001-08-13 Thread Ravi Vaz
Hi, To the Guys ,here is a list of what people expect from us.. To the women ,here is an articulation of what they look for in any man who comes into their life.. As a father, brother,friend,husband or maybe as a joynetter etc.. Love and Prayers Ravi, Mumbai, India The strength of a man

[JOYnet] Christian Bumper Stickers

2001-08-13 Thread Ravi Vaz
Christian Bumper Stickers Be Fishers of Men You catch 'em, He'll clean 'em. A clean conscience makes a soft pillow. A family altar can alter a family. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. Are you wrinkled with burden? Come on into Church for a faith Lift! Do your best