[JOYnet] Simplicity of God
Dear brothers and sisters, Simplicity is topic of meditation for JY across the globe, for the second part of Feb. Let me share a few of the thoughts crossed my mind. Our God is very simple and straight forward. Easy to understand, even a child can understand him. Easy to get along with, even a sinner can approach him. Someone tried to explain the Simplicity of God by telling this We miss him by the way that He reveals Himself, for He is so great, yet hides Himself in simplicity to make Himself known to the least. See? Don't try to get the great, because he goes over the top of it; but listen to the simplicity of God, and then you find God right here in the simple way. That is exactly what David, whom God testified as the one after His own heart, is also saying in Psalm 119: 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple It is very important for us to be simple and humble to understand the ways of Our Lord. Why dont we examine ourselves to find out whether we are simple? Let us look at one aspect of simplicity. When we say something is simple, it means, that which we talk about must be easy to understand. It is about straight forwardness of being what we are always and everywhere. If have different face at different places, for example with friends we show one face, with parents we show different one and with the prayer groups fellows we have yet another. And we ask God to understand us while we tore our life apart trying to be smart according to the ways of this world. Be courageous to be Simple and straight forward. Remember what Jesus told us if you want to know me (be my disciple) deny yourself carry your cross and follow me. This means shed away all the complexities and compositeness and be simple and be ready to pay a small price on a daily basis. When Jesus is asking us to pay, our part, remember He made the down payment with his own life. Honor Him by obeying. Dont try to conform ourselves to the world that may make ourselves composite and complex. That would make so complex that we ourselves may not recognize us. If we practice to be simple in front of God and our fellow human beings, the Lord shall lift us up to a point where we would never reach by our own abilities. Out of simplicity he became man. Out of Simplicity he became bread. Out of Simplicity he made himself available in written form (the Bible) Out of Simplicity he made his aboard in human beings (Human beings are the Temples of God) To make it easy for us to understand his ways he left his foot prints on all his creation. Be simple and search for God where we can find him. We have clouds of witnesses around us all those Simple people who searched for God, He filled them with great knowledge and Holiness and Power. With lots of love and prayer Saji -- For more theological stuff visit http://www.newadvent.org/summa/100300.htm __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ === 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] Simplicity
Dear Freinds, The first thing that came to mind about Simplicity were the blessed years that I spent in St.Francis, where I did my graduation.With the last moment full time studying that I did, never managed any great grades but those were years when I made the best of freinds and learnt a great deal. all attributed solely to the sisters there...sisters of charity.There was once a vocation camp arranged in the convent during holidays for all the catholic girls .When we went to convent for the camp, one early morning, what we saw was our dear Principal sister sweeping the garden.Principals of equally prestigious colleges(convent) usually never step out of ac cars/rooms and offices and here is our dear Princi...with a broom. Weather it was a Prinicipal nun, a lecturer nun or a classmate nun..yes..they did play a role model for us..Simplicity does have a great lesson to impart There is retreat center around here in Hyderabad called Divine Word Center.I always consider the preists here, Fr. Christhu and Fr.Cyril to be great blessings to the whole of AP. There is a programme conducted in this retreat center where Divine prayer partners come once in a month, any day of their choice to fast and intercede for the whole world..for everybody who is in need and is suffering.i too joined this team and after going there for a while, realised that there was a big difference.While I interceeded for others, my petitions and desires often came to my mind ( a lil too often considering that we were having intercessory prayers)and my heart ached differently. I prayed for others for others sake but some wonderful people here pray for others for their own sake like the Lord who said I will blot out their transgressions for my own sake. There are people here who care a damn about their health and well being for the sake of others. Such goodness can only come fr! om a simple heart... Simplicty also brings to my mind Mother Theresa and her sisters.. to forget about your self totally and only think of bringing happiness/meaning to lost lives...to be able to love so much...you need to have one quality in absolute measure..the quality of being simple at heart.. Love and Prayers, Pretty, Hyderabad, India. Everyone has within a piece of goodnews.The Good News is that you don't know how great you can be,how much you can Love, what you can accomplish, what your potential is - Anna Frank. P.S: Folks, seems like my id was infected with some virus that sent mails randomly to some people.If any of you received any irrelevant mails/nasty attachments from this account, please ignore. - 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] ===
Re: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...
Dear Abby, I always used to wear my new dress, if any , for the first time to church to show to Jesus!!! I had a firend who decided not to buy any new clothes for 1 year when he became a JY. He was very rich!So i suggested you should be doing some thing else too.. give your excess to others who don't have one.And i think he did...because later on i've to see him very often in same dress ..ha ha ha . I know of an elder who simply had just two pairs of white mundu and shirt and he always was found neat and clean with just a pair of dress.Even though he was a very busy person he had his dress always washed and ironed well without out a wrinkle.Very much challenging...eh? I have seen ,like other virtues ,,simplicity too is contagious. Praise the Lord. In joyful communion, Sindhu, Chicago,USA. - Original Message - From: abbyabraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view... Dear Rose, Sub. : Simpleton's Sunday Dress It was nice to read U on simplicity. I I remember many times when I wanted to look simple,feel simple, talk simple and be be a simple Christian . It has never been easy. I always think about the sophistication in today's dresses, for example. Every dress from socks, hanky, briefs or trousers are so advanced in design, craftsmanship and material. I wonder what fuss people look into when they buy those dresses which are never even seen by any anybody or are exposed to the general public!! This reflect the mind of the society that is becoming more and more thrilled at being simply sophisticated. And we too are neck deep into it. You know the Sunday's best dress? They aren't simple. We take out the newest and put them on for making it to the Church. (Even if I want to put on a simple one, my family would have a say in it !!) The simple dresses are for the other days of the week, they would say. In the Boarding school too, I was trained to keep the best for the Sunday Mass. === 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] Simplicity
Friends.. I would say simplicity is, Respecting others feelings and emotion... Everything else will be added to it... Simplicity should be at ur heart.. Not in ur physical behaviour or dressing.. jins === 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] Simplicity
Jys, I feel the true simplicity lies in the word of God how HE applied to HIMSELF. Jesus said 'Learn from me beacause Iam humble and gentle in Spirit' Mathew 11:29. Jesus looks at our heart rather than on to who we are or what we are or where we are? It is just the simplicity of Heart moulded with humility and gentleness.basically all a product of God's unconditional, uncomparable LOVE. with love n prayers Joseph John / JYUK - Original Message - Wrom: LHPQQWOYIYZUNNYCGPKYLEJGDGVCJVTLBXFGGMEPY Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 02:34:20 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [JOYnet] Simplicity Friends.. I would say simplicity is, Respecting others feelings and emotion... Everything else will be added to it... Simplicity should be at ur heart.. Not in ur physical behaviour or dressing.. jins === 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] === -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Meet Singles http://corp.mail.com/lavalife === 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] SIMPLICITY...a SAINT`S view...
hai the smily simple mates of Jesus, , i think THE SAINTS might have got some thing to say on these days about *simplicity* St. Theresa of Lisuex?!!---we know the in out of her simple life--the simple little flower of child Jesus, dont we?! hang on, the new saint ,,St.Josemaria has got something to say---... **See the simplicity? Ecce ancilla--Behold the handmaid .And the word was made flesh. That`s how the saints worked; without any outward show.And if there was any ,it was inspite of themselves..*** Dont worry if u become annoyed doing those little things he asks of you. You will come to smile.Have you never seen a father testing his simple child ? How reluctantly the child gives his father the candy he had in his hand !! But he gives it.;love has conquered. Mary most holy, Mother of God, passes unnoticed,just as one more among women of her town.Learn from her how to live with naturalness*** *Be little , very little.Dont be more than two years old, three at most.For the older children are little rascals who already want to decieve thier parents with unbelievable lies.This is because they have the fomes, the inclination to evil, the prelude to sin, but still lack the real experience of evil which will teach them the `science` of sinning show them how to cover the falseness of tier deciets with an appearance of truth. Child, dont lose your loving habit of storming tabernacles.*** *Get rid of that self satisfied air that keeps the souls around you isolated from ur soul.Listen to themspeak with simplicity.Only thus will ur work as an apostle expand and friutful*** u wrote to me; simplicity is the salt of perfection,and that`s what i lack.i want to acquire it, with his help and with urs.You will lack neither his help nor mine. Use the means.*** 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] SIMPLICITY.. my view...
hi folks, to be honest i love simplicity... a good characterhumble virtue..from my childhood i used to look on to my elder sisters for a model ( i`m the youngest in family) , and the visible virtue that i always noticed in them was simplicity,,,.i remember when i was in school, i copied an inspiring quote from my sister`s diary, which iused to print on the first page of most of my books.. SIMPLICITY IS THE BEST ORNAMENT OF LIFEI believe i tried hard to follow the same. i mean simplicty in life, in soul , mind external appearance too.. ( mind , the people who knows me may say ..we never found u as simple...well, this is my dream wish... hi hi ) Psalmist say in 131, I am not concerned with great affairs or marvels beyond my scope. Enough for me to keep my soul tranquil and quiet like a child in its mother`s arms, as content as a child that has been weaned.. the simplicity of our sweet virgin maryis good example,,,her simple heart, simple thoughts , simple life,,,simple discipleship,yah... isnt she marvelous in her humble virtue..?! how sweet she is rose - 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] ===
Re: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...
Dear Rose, Sub. : Simpleton's Sunday Dress It was nice to read U on simplicity. I too have thought of being simple. But, is there anything simple today? Every icon of today carry the mark of sophistication. And we are caught-up with it and pulled into it. I remember many times when I wanted to look simple,feel simple, talk simple and be be a simple Christian . It has never been easy. I always think about the sophistication in today's dresses, for example. Every dress from socks, hanky, briefs or trousers are so advanced in design, craftsmanship and material. I wonder what fuss people look into when they buy those dresses which are never even seen by any anybody or are exposed to the general public!! This reflect the mind of the society that is becoming more and more thrilled at being simply sophisticated. And we too are neck deep into it. You know the Sunday's best dress? They aren't simple. We take out the newest and put them on for making it to the Church. (Even if I want to put on a simple one, my family would have a say in it !!) The simple dresses are for the other days of the week, they would say. In the Boarding school too, I was trained to keep the best for the Sunday Mass. So are many other things in life. I wish world was really simple and we could be what we want to be. But then I too have to shed my Lee, Ray-Ban and/or the Corsa? regards abbyabraham - Original Message - From: rose maria [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:41 PM Subject: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view... hi folks, to be honest i love simplicity... a good characterhumble virtue..from my childhood i used to look on to my elder sisters for a model ( i`m the youngest in family) , and the visible virtue that i always noticed in them was simplicity,,,.i remember when i was in school, i copied an inspiring quote from my sister`s diary, which iused to print on the first page of most of my books.. SIMPLICITY IS THE BEST ORNAMENT OF LIFEI believe i tried hard to follow the same. i mean simplicty in life, in soul , mind external appearance too.. ( mind , the people who knows me may say ..we never found u as simple...well, this is my dream wish... hi hi ) Psalmist say in 131, I am not concerned with great affairs or marvels beyond my scope. Enough for me to keep my soul tranquil and quiet like a child in its mother`s arms, as content as a child that has been weaned.. the simplicity of our sweet virgin maryis good example,,,her simple heart, simple thoughts , simple life,,,simple discipleship,yah... isnt she marvelous in her humble virtue..?! how sweet she is rose - 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] === === 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] ===
My comments on [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...
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.. The key words are honest pleasures.. If we have worked hard for it..then it is not a sin to enjoy it.. in a way which doesnt harm others... We dont try to show we are simple.. we try to be simple.. So our dress and other stuff need not be simple.. let it also be not to flashy also .. Except if we are called by the lord to be his clowns in this world ;-) We are always thought by the Word of God to be Moderate in all that we do.. and not extremists.. So let us ask for wisdom from the Lord , that we may be people of simple and childlike trust in him , that is the most important area where simplicity is required.. everything else will just follow. Love and Prayers Ravi abbyabraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear Rose, Sub. : Simpleton's Sunday Dress It was nice to read U on simplicity. I too have thought of being simple. But, is there anything simple today? Every icon of today carry the mark of sophistication. And we are caught-up with it and pulled into it. I remember many times when I wanted to look simple,feel simple, talk simple and be be a simple Christian . It has never been easy. I always think about the sophistication in today's dresses, for example. Every dress from socks, hanky, briefs or trousers are so advanced in design, craftsmanship and material. I wonder what fuss people look into when they buy those dresses which are never even seen by any anybody or are exposed to the general public!! This reflect the mind of the society that is becoming more and more thrilled at being simply sophisticated. And we too are neck deep into it. You know the Sunday's best dress? They aren't simple. We take out the newest and put them on for making it to the Church. (Even if I want to put on a simple one, my family would have a say in it !!) The simple dresses are for the other days of the week, they would say. In the Boarding school too, I was trained to keep the best for the Sunday Mass. So are many other things in life. I wish world was really simple and we could be what we want to be. But then I too have to shed my Lee, Ray-Ban and/or the Corsa? regards abbyabraham - Original Message - From: rose maria To: Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:41 PM Subject: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view... hi folks, to be honest i love simplicity... a good character humble virtue..from my childhood i used to look on to my elder sisters for a model ( i`m the youngest in family) , and the visible virtue that i always noticed in them was simplicity,,,.i remember when i was in school, i copied an inspiring quote from my sister`s diary, which i used to print on the first page of most of my books.. SIMPLICITY IS THE BEST ORNAMENT OF LIFE I believe i tried hard to follow the same. i mean simplicty in life, in soul , mind external appearance too.. ( mind , the people who knows me may say ..we never found u as simple...well, this is my dream wish... hi hi ) Psalmist say in 131, I am not concerned with great affairs or marvels beyond my scope. Enough for me to keep my soul tranquil and quiet like a child in its mother`s arms, as content as a child that has been weaned.. the simplicity of our sweet virgin mary is good example,,,her simple heart, simple thoughts , simple life,,,simple discipleship,yah... isnt she marvelous in her humble virtue..?! how sweet she is rose - 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] === === 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] === - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day === This mail
My comments on [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...
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.. The key words are honest pleasures.. If we have worked hard for it..then it is not a sin to enjoy it.. in a way which doesnt harm others... We dont try to show we are simple.. we try to be simple.. So our dress and other stuff need not be simple.. let it also be not to flashy also .. Except if we are called by the lord to be his clowns in this world ;-) We are always thought by the Word of God to be Moderate in all that we do.. and not extremists.. So let us ask for wisdom from the Lord , that we may be people of simple and childlike trust in him , that is the most important area where simplicity is required.. everything else will just follow. Love and Prayers Ravi abbyabraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear Rose, Sub. : Simpleton's Sunday Dress It was nice to read U on simplicity. I too have thought of being simple. But, is there anything simple today? Every icon of today carry the mark of sophistication. And we are caught-up with it and pulled into it. I remember many times when I wanted to look simple,feel simple, talk simple and be be a simple Christian . It has never been easy. I always think about the sophistication in today's dresses, for example. Every dress from socks, hanky, briefs or trousers are so advanced in design, craftsmanship and material. I wonder what fuss people look into when they buy those dresses which are never even seen by any anybody or are exposed to the general public!! This reflect the mind of the society that is becoming more and more thrilled at being simply sophisticated. And we too are neck deep into it. You know the Sunday's best dress? They aren't simple. We take out the newest and put them on for making it to the Church. (Even if I want to put on a simple one, my family would have a say in it !!) The simple dresses are for the other days of the week, they would say. In the Boarding school too, I was trained to keep the best for the Sunday Mass. So are many other things in life. I wish world was really simple and we could be what we want to be. But then I too have to shed my Lee, Ray-Ban and/or the Corsa? regards abbyabraham - Original Message - From: rose maria To: Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:41 PM Subject: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view... hi folks, to be honest i love simplicity... a good character humble virtue..from my childhood i used to look on to my elder sisters for a model ( i`m the youngest in family) , and the visible virtue that i always noticed in them was simplicity,,,.i remember when i was in school, i copied an inspiring quote from my sister`s diary, which i used to print on the first page of most of my books.. SIMPLICITY IS THE BEST ORNAMENT OF LIFE I believe i tried hard to follow the same. i mean simplicty in life, in soul , mind external appearance too.. ( mind , the people who knows me may say ..we never found u as simple...well, this is my dream wish... hi hi ) Psalmist say in 131, I am not concerned with great affairs or marvels beyond my scope. Enough for me to keep my soul tranquil and quiet like a child in its mother`s arms, as content as a child that has been weaned.. the simplicity of our sweet virgin mary is good example,,,her simple heart, simple thoughts , simple life,,,simple discipleship,yah... isnt she marvelous in her humble virtue..?! how sweet she is rose - 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] === === 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] === - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day === This mail
[JOYnet] Simplicity ..in my view .............
Dear Friends Simplicity in my view I agree with Ravi that the simplicity is not important in the externals, but actually it is too. isn't it ? simple life shows (1). respect others as we do our parents (2). just say hello and how are you whenever we see our old friends or aquinted persons in our life (3). speak with polite (4). smile from innocent heart (5). do not hurt others in any way (6). If we want to say No say 'no' with respect (7). Use decent dress atleast for Sunday Mass (8). When you meet your friend meet him / her as if you are meeting him first time (9). Be honest to others through our words and works (10). And Be thankful to others In my opinion if we do or follow the above we are in simple life, what do you say ? simple life is the better life (my own words) with love and prayers primeson / dubai -Original Message- From: Ravi Vaz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 9:24 AM To: abbyabraham; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: My comments on [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view... 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.. The key words are honest pleasures.. If we have worked hard for it..then it is not a sin to enjoy it.. in a way which doesnt harm others... We dont try to show we are simple.. we try to be simple.. So our dress and other stuff need not be simple.. let it also be not to flashy also .. Except if we are called by the lord to be his clowns in this world ;-) We are always thought by the Word of God to be Moderate in all that we do.. and not extremists.. So let us ask for wisdom from the Lord , that we may be people of simple and childlike trust in him , that is the most important area where simplicity is required.. everything else will just follow. Love and Prayers Ravi abbyabraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dear Rose, Sub. : Simpleton's Sunday Dress It was nice to read U on simplicity. I too have thought of being simple. But, is there anything simple today? Every icon of today carry the mark of sophistication. And we are caught-up with it and pulled into it. I remember many times when I wanted to look simple,feel simple, talk simple and be be a simple Christian . It has never been easy. I always think about the sophistication in today's dresses, for example. Every dress from socks, hanky, briefs or trousers are so advanced in design, craftsmanship and material. I wonder what fuss people look into when they buy those dresses which are never even seen by any anybody or are exposed to the general public!! This reflect the mind of the society that is becoming more and more thrilled at being simply sophisticated. And we too are neck deep into it. You know the Sunday's best dress? They aren't simple. We take out the newest and put them on for making it to the Church. (Even if I want to put on a simple one, my family would have a say in it !!) The simple dresses are for the other days of the week, they would say. In the Boarding school too, I was trained to keep the best for the Sunday Mass. So are many other things in life. I wish world was really simple and we could be what we want to be. But then I too have to shed my Lee, Ray-Ban and/or the Corsa? regards abbyabraham - Original Message - From: rose maria To: Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:41 PM Subject: [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view... hi folks, to be honest i love simplicity... a good character humble virtue..from my childhood i used to look on to my elder sisters for a model ( i`m the youngest in family) , and the visible virtue that i always noticed in them was simplicity,,,.i remember when i was in school, i copied an inspiring quote from my sister`s diary, which i used to print on the first page of most of my books.. SIMPLICITY IS THE BEST ORNAMENT OF LIFE I believe i tried hard to follow the same. i mean simplicty in life, in soul , mind external appearance too.. ( mind , the people who knows me may say ..we never found u as simple...well, this is my dream wish... hi hi ) Psalmist say in 131, I am not concerned with great affairs or marvels beyond my scope. Enough for me to keep my soul tranquil and quiet like a child in its mother`s arms, as content as a child that has been weaned.. the simplicity of our sweet virgin mary is good example,,,her simple heart, simple thoughts , simple life,,,simple discipleship,yah... isnt she marvelous in her humble virtue..?! how sweet she is rose - 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
[JOYnet] Simplicity ..in my view .............
I have an opinion about dressing... it is like, If the President of your country were to visit you at your house, what type of dress would you wear ? Of course you would be at your best.. And God being the greatest of all, the Lord of lords, is worthy of more honour, So we must be at our best when we go to our Lord's house..to see Him. Jesus Loves You. - abbyabraham wrote:Dear Rose, Sub. : Simpleton's Sunday Dress I remember many times when I wanted to look simple,feel simple, talk simple and be be a simple Christian . It has never been easy. I always think about the sophistication in today's dresses, for example. Every dress from socks, hanky, briefs or trousers are so advanced in design, craftsmanship and material. I wonder what fuss people look into when they buy those dresses which are never even seen by any anybody or are exposed to the general public!! This reflect the mind of the society that is becoming more and more thrilled at being simply sophisticated. And we too are neck deep into it. You know the Sunday's best dress? They aren't simple. We take out the newest and put them on for making it to the Church. (Even if I want to put on a simple one, my family would have a say in it !!) The simple dresses are for the other days of the week, they would say. In the Boarding school too, I was trained to keep the best for the Sunday Mass. So are many other things in life. I wish world was really simple and we could be what we want to be. But then I too have to shed my Lee, Ray-Ban and/or the Corsa? regards abbyabraham MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* === 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] ===
Re: My comments on [JOYnet] SIMPLICITY.. my view...
Hi, I too agree with Ravifor most people when you talk abt simplicityThe first thing comes to mind is about the dress you wear...the way you look etc etc. I feel our priority should be the internal simplicity(I mean Simplicity in our hearts). If we try to become simple in our hearts...it will have an automatic effect on our external appearence and behaviour. Not by wearing simple dress or giving a simple looks will make a person simple. If Jesus has given you the best of things .I feel that we should use it and glorify Him..than saying I'd like to be simple ...so I prefer the other way. Luv always Jose Antony Bangalore Jose Antony Elengical Sr. Manager- International Business Content Management Services Cyber India Online Ltd. www.ciol.com (A Cyber Media Company) Bangalore , India Office Phone - 2861511 ext 228 Hand Phone - 98454 12127 === 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] Simplicity of a child
Hi, Friends,.( Story From Anvica) Daddy, how much do you make an hour? With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work. Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: Look, sonny, not even your mother knows that. Don't bother me now, I'm tired. But Daddy, just tell me please! How much do you make an hour, the boy insisted. The father, finally giving up, replied: Twenty dollars per hour. Okay, Daddy. Could you loan me ten dollars? the boy asked. Showing his restlessness and positively disturbed, the father yelled: So that was the reason you asked how much I earn, right? Go to sleep and don't bother me anymore! It was already dark and the father was meditating on what he said and was feeling guilty. Maybe he thought, his son wanted to buy something. Finally, trying to ease his mind, the father went to his son's room. Are ! you asleep, son? asked the father. No, Daddy. Why? replied the boy, partially asleep. Here's the money asked for earlier, the father said. Thanks, Daddy! rejoiced the son, while putting his hand under his pillow and removing some money. Now I have enough! Now I have twenty dollars! the boy said to his father, who was gazing at his son, confused at what his son had just said. Daddy, could you sell me one hour of your time? In same way Jesus asking each of us just like a child ,could you sell even fifteen minutes for me? New Year we should take a pledge yes I can spend little time for God without expect any rewards. I Wishing all of you a Very Very Happy and Joyful New Year . May the God Shower the blessings all of you in the New Year. Regards in Christ, Tom, Dubai Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
