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We, the members of Editorial Board, in the name of Father, Son and Holy Spirit dedicate this Ecumenical Enterprise 'The Christian Light of Life' motivated for Christian Fraternity, Gospel Proclamation and Charity, to the Glory of God, on behalf Of each Member Of all Apostolic Churches in the soil of Kerala, spread over all the Continents of Earth.

EDITORIAL BOARD
Dr. Rajan Mathew Mannadi Philadelphia, USA Chief Editor
Jacob Yesudasan Pathanamthitta Res. Exe. Editor
Fr. Shiju Kurien Pathanamthitta Mng. Editor-India
Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu New Delhi Hon. Editor
Dr. K.C.Nainan Malankara Orthodox Church
Atlanta, USA
Hon. Editor
Thomas Koshy Marthoma Church
Washington, USA
Hon. Editor
George Kurichiyil Roman Catholic Church
Philadelphia, USA
Hon. Editor
P.N.Abraham C.S.I Church
Banglore
Hon. Editor
Sarin Cherian Kuruvilla Syrian Jacobite Church
NewYork, USA
Exe. Editor-USA
E. S. John Australia Hon. Editor
Australia
Viju Varghese Mumbai Hon. Editor
North India
Thomas Thomas Pathanamthitta Exe. Editor
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FATHERLY BLESSINGS


THE MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH
CATHOLICATE OF THE EAST

H. H. BASALIOS MARTHOMA MATHEWS II
CATHOLICOS OF THE APOSTOLIC THRONE OF
ST.THOMAS AND MALANKARA METROPOLITAN

CATHOLICATE PALACE
KOTTAYAM, KERALA INDIA
14/11/2002
We are happy to know about the publication of an Ecumenical Christian Magazine "The Christian Light of Life"

We are sure this will help in our efforts for a Spiritual renewal of the society and take special care for the Social sphere considerably shattered these days.

Today we are confronted with very difficult problems, conflicts of all kinds, abuse over the divine creations and actions, which lead the human being away from his God and creator.

Let us give necessary directions to the people "to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world".

We have to work for the implementation of Christian ideals, which are also common to all mankind, ideals of peace on earth and good-will among men.

Necessary guidance have to be given to the people to lead a good life so that we are able to produce a community to be lived in peace and harmony and also in praise of God.

With all best wishes and blessings,

Sd/-
Basalios Marthoma Mathews II


MARTHOMA SYRIAN CHURCH OF MALABAR
ADOOR-MAVELIKARA DIOCESE

H. G. DR. JOSEPH MAR IRENAEUS
SUFFRAGAN METROPOLITAN

HERMON
ADOOR 691 523 KERALA

RETREAT CENTER
MARAMON 689 549, KERALA
13/11/2002
'The Christian Light Of Life' an Ecumenical Christian Literature Forum which motivates Gospel Proclamation and Christian fraternity is going to have a printed magazine. Modern technology is the tools for our ministry to take the Gospel to the fingertips of people. People can be touched through this publication and people can touch the realities which can regulate them at the time of prosperity and recharge them at the time of adversity to have a well balance and creative spirituality.

With Blessings

sd/-
Dr.Joseph Mar Irenaeus


SYRO-MALANKARA CATHOLIC CHURCH
METROPOLITAN ARCHBISHOP OF TRIVANDRUM

MOST. REV. CYRIL MAR BASELIOS

ARCHBISHOP HOUSE
TRIVANDRUM, KERALA, INDIA
14/11/2002
I am happy to know that the magazine 'The Christian Light of Life' is brought out in printed form from USA. I am sure that this magazine will help very much in fostering unity and fraternity among all our people from different Christian communities. Besides, a good number of our people will be able to get in touch with this publication and derive from it virtuous messages.

I take this occasion of publishing the first issue of the magazine, to send the Editor and all those who are associated with this noble venture my cordial felicitations and God's blessings.

sd/-
Cyril Mar Baselios, Metropolitan Archbishop of Trivandrum,
President, Catholic Bishops' Conference of India


ST. THOMAS SYRO-MALABAR CATHOLIC
DIOCESE OF CHICAGO

H.G. MAR JACOB ANGADIATH

717 Eastland Street Elmhurst,
IL 60126 USA
01/11/2002
I am glad to know that you have a publication called "The Christian Light of Life" in view of Ecumenism. Unity in any aspect, whether in the family, parish, church, society, country and world, is very important. Unfortunately we see everywhere disunity! Any effort in the line of bringing Christians together is the work of the Lord as He himself prayed for this unity of his own followers: "I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me" (Jn 17, 20-21). Let "The Christian Light of Life" expel the darkness of the culture of death around us and help us to experience the of Christian unity.

My prayerful wishes to everyone involved in the promotion of "The Christian Light of Life"

sd/-
Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath


MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH

METROPOLITAN AMERICAN DIOCESE
H. G. MATHEWS MAR BARNABAS


80-34 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, New York 11426
25/09/2002
I am very pleased to know that a Christian Magazine, "The Christian Light of Life" is being published by you very commendably. It is also being planned to publish the Magazine as a printed version for the benefit of Christians all around the world. I highly appreciate this attempt to the Lord's work for Christian fraternity, Gospel Proclamation and charity.

I recommend our Church members to make use of this publication for their spiritual growth.

I pray to God for the success of the "The Christian Light of Life" and wish all the best.

sd/-
Mathews Barnabas Metropolitan


MARTHOMA SYRIAN CHURCH
DIOCESE OF NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE

RT. REV. DR. EUYAKIM MAR COORILOS
DIOCESAN BISHOP


MARTHOMA CENTER
NEWYORK USA
13/11/2002
Dear Christian Light of Life readers:

I am happy to learn that the magazine is now coming out with the printed version. It was doing a powerful ministry through the network media. Now they are taking one more step to reach out other readers and I am only happy to wish them all God's blessing in this venture. I am sure God will use this as powerful media to win so many to him. I appreciate the people behind this publication for their hard work and burden.

May God bless you all

Yours in His service
Bishop Euyakim Mar Coorilos


MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH
CATHOLICATE OF THE EAST

H.G. PHILIPOS MAR EUSEBIUS
METROPOLITAN DIOCESE OF THUMPAMON

BASIL ARAMANA
PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA 689645
11/11/2002
I am, indeed, pleased to know that you are publishing a Magazine 'The Christian Light of Life' every month very commendably and that you plan to bring out the Magazine on print from this month for the benefit of Christians all over the world. I highly appreciate this endeavor to Lord's work for Christian fraternity, Gospel proclamation and Charity.

I pray to God for the success of 'The Christian Light of Life' and wish all the best.

Yours in Christ
Philipos Mar Eusebios


SYRIAN JACOBITE CHURCH
DIOCESE OF KOTTAYAM AND OUTSIDE KERALA

H.G. THOMAS MAR THEMOTHEUS
DIOCESAN METROPOLITAN
KOTTAYAM
KERALA
11/11/2002
I am very happy to know about the Ecumenical Christian Publication 'The Christian Light Of Life'. Unification is always noble and it gets originated from the Holy Spirit. This noble endeavor with the motivation of Christian fraternity, Gospel Proclamation and Charity is very appreciable. I appreciate the hard work and motivation of all the people involved in this enterprise.

I pray for all the success in your endeavor, and wish you all the best.

God Bless You
Thomas Mar Themotheus


MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH
DIOCESE OF AMERICA

H.G. ARCHBISHOP MOR NICHOLOVOS ZACHARIAH
AUXILLARY METROPOLITAN OF AMERICA




7/11/2002
We are very happy to hear that 'The Christian Light of life' is coming out with a print edition of the magazine.

May God Almighty shower all his blessings on this new venture. God bless you.

Sincerely,
Archbishop Mor Nicholovos Zachariah


REV.DR.VALSAN THAMPU
CSI / CNI CHURCH

MEMBER DELHI MINORITY COMMISSION
MARAMON CONVENTION SPEAKER


NEW DELHI
7/11/2002
It gives me immense joy to know that 'The Christian Light of Life' has now progressed to the point of launching its printed version. I have every reason to believe that this is good news to all those who are looking for spiritual and devotional literature of quality, which is not easy to come by. I would especially urge all parents to incorporate the reading of biblical and Christian literature into their family culture. Children need to be nurtured in the spirit of our faith in this age of pervasive and penetrating materialistic influences.

I deem it a privilege to be part of this new enterprise, and wish it all success. I also wish to appeal to the Christian community to encourage this timely enterprise through subscriptions and moral encouragement. It is not easy to undertake a venture like this and it needs to be facilitated to the best of our abilities. May God Almighty bless this effort and make it the mustard seed of spiritual nourishment that would grow and extend its branches of comfort and guidance to people all over the world.

Rev. Dr. Valsan Thampu


MALANKARA ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH
CATHOLICATE OF THE EAST

H.G. DR. GEEVARGHESE MAR OSTHATHIOS
METROPOLITAN DIOCESE OF NIRANAM
PRESIDENT OF MISSION BOARD
BETHANY

23/11/2002
Thank you for asking me a brief message of blessing to be printed in the first Magazine of 'The Christian Light of Life'. My humble prayers and blessings on the good work that you do through Internet and printed papers. Let the will of God and Glory of God be your singular motivation.

With Love
Geevarghese Mar Osthathios


INSIDE THIS ISSUE VOL:2 ISSUE P12 DECEMBER 2003
COVER MESSAGE:
Search For The Sinner (Genesis 3:9)
  Dr.K.C.Nainan Atlanta

DEVOTIONAL ARTICLE:
Conciliation Among Churches
  H.G.Geevarghese Mar Osthathios

ARTICLES:
My Enemy's Enemy Is My Friend
  Prof. Dr. Zac Varghese London

Cultivate A Positive Attitude
  Rev.Dr.Valsan Thampu

Surprises In Papal Election-78 Part II
  Prof. George Menachery

Missionary Journey Of St. Paul Part II:Ephesus
  Dr.M.S.Alexander, England

Abortion
  E.S.John Australia

Fidelity in Marriage Part 3   Fr.K.K.John Philadelphia

SYNOPSIS FOR SERMON AND MEDITATION:
  V. Rev.Thomas P. Mundukuzhi

FEATURE:
Saint Teresa Of Calcutta

SATIRE:

Question of Life And Death-Good And Evil
  John D. Kunnathu

CONVENTION SPEECH :
Walls To be destroyed And Walls to be rebuild
  Fr.Mathew Koshy Atlanta

NEWS FEATURE:
Team Christ   Fr.Binsu Johnny

CHILDRENS:
Children Quiz

TRY OUTS:
Bible Quiz

NEWS:
World News
Church News
Regional News