“I AM” is where ?
The verses from the Bible shows us the many different features or
characteristics of God, viz., light, soul, love, truth, word
(message), grace, wisdom, life and peace. Can any of these attributes
be seen in any temple, any fish, animals, birds, rocks, stones, trees
or remains
The following verses from the Bible gives us an understanding of where
God is not present :
Where God is not present !
Acts of the Apostles Chp. 17 : 24-26
24 The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of
heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands,
25
Fr Jerry Sequeira in one of his discourse, beautifully puts together
verses from The Bible to give us a picture of God, if he is there,
where he is, where he is not and what he is. The discourse is in a
vernacular language and an effort has been taken to bring it forth in
English. Some light has
Mervyn, I seldom comment on matters of faith. But reading your response
made my day!
Best, v
On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 5:03 AM, Mervyn Lobo wrote:
> Devak Argham wrote:Genesis Ch. 1 : 26 – 27
>
>
> 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created
> him;
Devak Argham wrote:Genesis Ch. 1 : 26 – 27
27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.--
Devak,Any non-religious person will tell you that women were created in the
image of God. Men on the other
“I AM” is where ?
The verses from the Bible shows us the many different features or
characteristics of God, viz., light, soul, love, truth, word
(message), grace, wisdom, life and peace. Can any of these attributes
be seen in any temple, any fish, animals, birds, rocks, stones, trees
or remains
YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE THE WORD.
Mark 8:36 - For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the
whole world, and lose his own soul?
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Now that we have seen where 'I AM' is not present. We need to know
where is God present. Before that it is important to understand WHO or
WHAT is
The following verses from the Bible gives us an understanding of where
God is not present :
Where God is not present !
Acts of the Apostles Chp. 17 : 24-26
24 The God who made the world and all that is in it, the Lord of
heaven and earth, does not dwell in sanctuaries made by human hands,
25
Fr Jerry Sequeira in one of his discourse, beautifully puts together
verses from The Bible to give us a picture of God, if he is there,
where he is, where he is not and what he is. The discourse is in a
vernacular language and an effort has been taken to bring it forth in
English. Some light has
It is true indeed what Ana Maria Fernandes has expressed.
In our earthly race for greed, we have no time to either acknowledge the
power of the Divine holy family or the fact that it should remind
all of us the importance of being humble.
For many of us Goans, Christmas is all about
We have celebrated Christmas with pomp and glory. We have made models of mud
and wood to represent Jesus, Mary Joseph. All these things do not have any
meaning in our lives only if we would understand that God wants to be born in
our hearts. But our hearts are dirty. It is not possible for God
Dear Goanetters. While the Bible teaches us one thing we are given another type
of religion and hope God will save us when we go to Him. I wonder what God will
do with those who have forcebly given us alternate gods leaving the almighty
God the Father of Jesus without glory and worship. Exodus
De.ar GoanettersGod created each one of us with his infinite love. God loves
you and me irrespective of what we are .We often use other gods to make favours
with the Almighty God our Father and think we are justified with all our
rituals .We give this excuse and that excuse for our methods
Dear Goan netters
God dwells in you and He has made your body His temple. He is the power, the
creator and love. We cannot achieve any better legacy but God's relationship
with you that makes us really divine people of God. He has given us a simple
formula to be happy in this world and in the
Albert writes:- We must learn to accept God as our Father. Jesus accepted God
as his father and always did His will. Mary the mother of Jesus accepted God as
her lord and did His will. We talk about our holiness without God. If only we
had faith in Our Father and went to Him as little children
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Albert writes:- Christmas means the birth of the Jesus. The word became flesh
and dwelt into this world.God came into this world in the form of Jesus to
bring us salvation. Jesus gave us assurance that he would lead us to the
father.Is our religion bringing us salvaton ? No. As long as the
Albert writes:- God lives in You for you are a special person before God. When
you were in the womb of your mother God knew you and had written a history for
you.That was God's plan. Today human beings have tendancy to draw up their own
plan and when it does not match with God's plan you tend
Albert writes:- Every moment of our life we ought to bind ourselves to the
Father which is the main tree and we are the branches. We have to give glory to
God and we will receive glory only when He wishes to. In God's kingdom there
are no kings and no scholars except whom God wishes .Many
Albert writes:- Jesus fixed his religion on love. It was love that made God
become flesh and dwell among us. The ten commandments are also based on love
for God and love for human beings. The word love has vanished from the
dictionary. Roman Catholics can win a gold medal for celebrating
Albert writes:- Catholic religion is a religion of words. While our words speak
one thing our actions show another thing. The common hymn in the church says
Ami soglim ek. meaning we are all one but in reality we are divided based on
our caste. While Jesus clearly says I am the truth , etc
Albert Writes:- Roman Catholics must try to read the Bible and ask God to grow
your wisdom to understand God and His only son Jesus in a better way. By
putting Mary as a armour before God will not help you in any way. Accept God as
your heavenly Father and know that He is the power, and He is
Albert writes:- If only we had understood the meaning of God and His
commandments, His power, His love we would not have our life like we do today.
In today's life we find external drama but internally there is a vaccum because
God does not live within us. Hatred has replaced love. The first
Albert writes:-God loves you and me. Our religion that Jesus gave us through
his blood contains just one sentence I love you. If we say that to our Almighty
Father God I love you, we would never sin because that would cut us off from
the Almighty Father.Jesus has made this life on earth so
On 6 June 2010 13:32, Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com wrote:
Albert writes:-God loves you and me. Our religion that Jesus gave us
through his blood contains just one sentence I love you. If we say that to
our Almighty Father God I love you, we would never sin because that would
cut
Albert writes:- you are resting at home and the front door is open and you are
enjoying the fresh breeze.Suddenly you get the visitor a couple who comes to
your door with the message we have come to give you the good news of the
Lord. but instead of calling them in and allowing them to tell
Albert writes:- Roman Catholics do not show reverence to the Holy Bible and if
they did they would keep it on a pedestrial and lighted a oil lamp to show that
it is the word of God. We know very little of the Bible and do not want to know
it either. The church has shown very little interest in
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Albert writes:-God being a creator of everything on earth and heaven suffered
humilation when He became man. God had to take shape of his creation and become
Jesus. He did all this for love of man. What did man do ? murder the creator
the healer etc. Did God put a crown on his head ? did He
Albert writes:- God so loved the world that He was prepared to die for us and
so He took a body form and created Jesus who became man and called himself the
son of man.Jesus always loved his father and respected Him.The whole
Christianity is based on love. Love from God to Man and love of man
Albert writes:- Moses saw a burning bush and went close to it. He heard God
talking to Moses but the later did not see God. In the old testament God spoke
to certain people. He spoke to Adam, He spoke to Abraham, Moses etc .You think
God does not speak to us ? where do we have time to God ?
Albert writes:-Let us draw four columns and try to fill in. In the first column
we write God then in the second it is Jesus, third it is Mary and fourth it
is you. God is our creator. He has built a relationship with his son Jesus .God
was always happy that Jesus was binded to God the Father
Albert writes:-Some of the Jews asked Jesus as to why his disciples were not
fasting.To this Jesus replied that there is no need to fast when the bridegroom
is around. We the Roman Catholics make a big farce about fasting. Some fast on
ash wednesday and Good friday. I do not know how others
Albert writes:- The Holy Spirit works wonders in us. Jesus did not start his
mission without receiving the Holy spirit. We all have to receive the Holy
Spirit in us if we want to be vibrant. At the baptism of Jesus the Holy spirit
came in the form of a dove. At pentacost the apostles received
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Albert writes:- At a wedding a professor from Rachol Seminary said these words
when he was raising the toast. When Aishwarya Bachan received the prize as Miss
world as to what makes someone beautiful She replied that a person becomes
beautiful when the heart remains beautiful and has inner
Albert writes:- When you open the Bible one reads the life of Jesus written in
four gospels. It is very clear that we have a message from God through His son
Jesus for us. We ought to believe in Jesus because he is come from the Father,
and he has lived in the Father . Jesus's clear cut
Albert writes:- I was just thinking of God and His blessings for the day when I
switched on the computer. Accidently my mouse pointer touched the Audio on the
computer where one cd was recorded and the words came My life would suck
without You. Actually this a song by Kelly but the words came
Albert writes:- Has any one of us realised that we have a mighty God who wants
to be our Father, that means we are His children ? Ask and you shall receive.
But I cannot understand what prevents us from asking directly to the Father for
all our needs including money that is needed to buy
Albert writes:- Pride and God will not ride together. If you are annointed by
God the Father, your life automatically will be full of simplicity. Many times
our spiritual leaders feel that they know everything under the sun. But the way
our religion has become one does not know whther we still
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Cheers
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To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 9:43 PM
Subject: [Goanet] God and you
Albert writes:- God chose Paul
Jesus called himself the son of Man
Albert writes:- God chose Paul to be his strong disciple. When once he was Saul
who hated Jesus and destroyed his followers the Lord touched him and converted
him to Paul. In the letter to the Romans in the very first chapter Paul tells
us to adore the Living God. He says that we should not
Albert writes:- I had written several times that I would like through this
goanet some basic information. I am not asking anyone to climb mount Everest.
The information I need is this. The Roman Catholic Church in Goa is registered
under society act. What is the name of this society ? who are
Albert writes:- Sometimes we tend to be hyper emotionals when we get to know
about about religious heads. Our top leaders sometimes want to keep quiet for
some personal reasons.See the CD case. I do not have the proper background of
the case and so I shall not side any side. All the faithfuls
Albert writes:- If Xano Moidekar has any axe to grind against me he is free to
grind and you can use any number of names even filty words to describe me but
Please do not make Mockery of Heaven. You say there will be pigs there, etc is
not a cup of my tea. Already our religion has not been up
Albert I do hope you realise that when you go up to your heaven, you will find
us all there. Catholics, Hindus with 'their' deities, Muslims, Sikhs, and so
on and so forth?
And best of all, also the pigs, fowls, cattle and fish you feasted on here in
our vale of tears.
Imagine that. Maybe
Albert writes:- We need to change our lives. God lives in our hearts but He
will not like to live if our hearts are dirty.There is no love between Mother
in law and daughter in law because of our pride. Very few people are different
from these type of hatred. The world today is ruled by greed
I apologise to Albert for jumping to the conclusion that he was taking pot
shots at the Catholics because he had changed his church. His bit about
‘meeting the wrong saint and Mary not wanting us to say the rosary’, sent me
awry.
The fact that he is still a practicing Catholic, I obviously
before??
PPS: Goa's Need of the Hour What's Zat???... Change the
name plate of Goa Church
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From: Xanno Moidecar xanno_moide...@yahoo.co.uk
To: goanet goa...@goanet.org
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:54 PM
Subject: [Goanet] God and you
Albert writes- Before Jesus came down to the earth people believed in all
types of gods. Some believed in Bhel. others believed in Ra which is the sun
god. Here there were lots of members. These members were divided into clans the
head of the clan had a coin shaped crop cut on the back of the
Albert writes:- In continuation to what I had written earlier.Then came the
split in the christian church. Various demoniations were born. We had
lutherians, etc etc which broke up from the main body. The flow was big and to
keep the remaining faithfuls Mary was born.Then came the apparitians
Albert DSouza is obviously a new convert to a version of Christianity, and
displays all the zeal and convictions of one who has apparently seen the light.
His posts under this heading have been taking pot shots at the Roman Catholic
Church in Goem.
I have said before that critics of my
Albert replies: -My fore fathers got converted to christianity in 1510. If I
was further converted to other demomination I would not bother to write on this
forum. First know your religion properly, know the priest their assests their
behaviour and then point out an accusing finger at me. I am
Albert writes:- We get peace when we are in the presence of God. Jesus is the
prince of peace. When he rose from the dead the first words he spoke was
Peace be with you. In today's world our lives have never become peaceful
because we do not read the word of God. The word of God is the bread
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Albert writes:- The birth of Christ within us should change our lives. For many
Christmas means midnight mass, crib, star, sweets, fire works, midnight dance
.This is outward sign and cannot change our lives. The word of God is missing
with us. What we actually receive is just snacks. We are
Albertwrites:- who is interested in God ! who is really in love with his or her
own religion ? We most of the time behave as fanatics and what we try to
potrait is just a scene and we are all actors. Roman Catholics are the best
actors with their clergy as heroes. When Pope John Paul came to
Albert writes;- It was the same christmas crib last year, the same midnight
mass the same sermon and same wishes every year. Those who have have made lots
of sweets or rather bought lots and had turkey on their table and those who
have not might have made neureos of just moong last year but
Albert writes:- In the life of Jesus, he was an ordinary Jew and followed all
the customs of the Jews. He might not have been happy with them but he never
entered into the preaching field till he received Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Before He received baptism he only took time to select his
Albert writes:- God has created a family. He gave us an ideal family called the
Holy Family. In that Holy Family there was the earthly head _ Joseph, his wife
Mary and son Jesus. In reality Jesus should have been on the top then Mary and
lastly Joseph. This would have been felt among any one
Albert writes:- God has given us the ten commandments. The first three binds us
to God whereas the last seven binds us to other human beings. Many times we
take the literal meaning of the commandments. One of the commandment says Thou
shall not steal It does not only mean that you should not
Albert writes:- Peter was a fisherman whom Jesus chose to be his disciple. He
was not an educated man .But there was a time when the Holy spirit would come
upon him to reveal the most inner secrets of God. He would receive inspiration
through the Holy Spirit. You are the son of the Mighty
We have to approach God only through Jesus, however, as we consider Mary the
mother of Jesus, we pray to her to intercede with her son, Jesus, in the
belief that Jesus does not say no to his mother. Remember, at Cana wedding,
all Mary said to Jesus was 'they have run out of wine (or something
Albert writes:- There are lots of pagan beliefs in the Catholic church. Holy
water, wearing a scapulor etc etc. I do not want to eloborate on this as many
people who have been habituated to believe all these will get angry and use
unwanted words and I believe that one must not bring anger
are mainly to celebrate and what is wrong if we celebrate?
MD.
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From: Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com
To: goanet@lists.goanet.org
Subject: [Goanet] God and You
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' nativity scene was a living one
with humans and animals cast in the Biblical roles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nativity_scene
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Sent: Fri, 11 December, 2009 5:52:33 PM
Subject: [Goanet] God and You
Albert writes:-which ever village you visit one must see a church. Many of such
churches have huge structures and one can see lots of vacant rooms where
sometimes broken furniture is placed or some statutes. Others are just locked.
In each village there are rich people and poor people and
Albert writes:- We have not understood Jesus' first coming what will we
understand about his second coming? In the first coming of Jesus, he changed
the attitude of Jews then and it is ours now.Jesus taught us that rules are
made for man and not the other way about. Where is it written that
Albert writes:- Never raise yourself high above others and do not give a
feeling to others that you are master of the universe unless God gives glory to
you. Mother Theresa was a simple weak woman who landed on Indian soil. Everyone
knows her history where she began her mission and where she
Albert writes:- God expects us to be born in a stable. It means that our life
should be simple .Those who live in stables usually are the poor. These poor
people inspite of being poor they often think about others. It is the rich
sometimes that are selfish. Shortly we will be celebrating
Albert writes:- Someone wrote that the clergy is selling church property.
People ought to know certain facts regarding the church property. As far as I
know the church in Goa is a registered co operative society registered under
1860 society act. It has a general body and Managing committee.
Albert writes:- Many times we are engulfed with pride that we do not understand
the basic rules to be a christian. The other day I was invited for a wedding at
Palm Dale little beyond Bom Jesus Convent. The road here and there was blocked
because of the novenas and as such we had to take a
Albert writes:- Can any one tell me as to who has given us the Roman Catholics
to feel that our religion is a true religion and all other religions are not?
Our behaviour speaks volumes. Jesus Christ is the word that became flesh. He
did not start any religion .Christianity came up when the
Albert writes- Jesus never sought any glory. If at all he worked wonders he
glorified the one who had sent him. He was God himself but never said so.
whenever he worked any miracle he raised his eyes to heaven and prayed to His
Father. Then why do we seek glory ? why are adjectives used to
Albert writes:- Caroline was the only daughter while Robert and Andre were her
brothers. Robert and Andre moved to the west from gulf and settled there
.Caroline had a bad luck when her husband died leaving her with two small
children. She moved from her husband's house to her mother's house
Albert writes: The cross on which our saviour has died is very important tool
for me. It has two beams. The vertical and horrizontal. For me the vertical
beam connects the earth with its human beings and all that is there on the
planet to Almighty Father who is the sole power in heaven and on
Albert writes:- The Jews were fanatics and so are we.We neither know our
religion nor would like to learn it .The Bible tells us about Jesus. He came to
tell the Jews then and to us now that strict rituals will not take us
anywhere.God wants us to have liberal thoughts. In Catholic religion
Albert writes:- I am a Roman Catholic who attends mass only on sundays. I
appreciate your love for Mary the mother of Jesus and the Rosary but i do not
know whther everyone who tries to cry from roof top about Mary and many of us
who try to condem the people of other faith including the
Albert writes:- We are born with stuborn rituals. Many of these so called
rituals have descended into us from our ancient religion that our fore fathers
practised until we became christians. We are in fact Christian the word that
means Christlike. It is not a religion to boast but a way of
My sympathies go out to your hapless housemates - they cannot delete !
eric.
From: Albert Desouza alizadeso...@hotmail.com
To: Major domo goanet goanet@lists.goanet.org
Sent: Mon, November 2, 2009 12:30:01 PM
Subject: [Goanet] God and You
Albert writes
Wise Albert has spoken:
are the jews not our ancestors ? was Jesus not a Jew ?
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Reply: Jews are not my ancestors neither are they of Eric that is why he
told you to see a Doctor for insulting his and my ancestors on Goanet.
Was Jesus a Jew? NO! Albert, like you and me he was a half caste.
Albert writes:- There are many people in Goa who attend novenas, feasts,
masses, and say rosary everyday but still they do not get what they want. many
of these are praying for lots of things on earth. Some of them have no peace in
their house. Sickness, courtcase, fights with neighbours,
Albert writes:- Whenever I visit any home for the aged, I see them either
sitting at the gate or entrance waiting for someone. This one can see specially
in the evenings. By the time the sun sets one can easily see the wrinkles on
their faces, and sour in their mouth. They were expecting
Albert writes:- Shortly we will be celebrating Christmas. Is it going to be the
same christmas like last year ? For some it will be a christmas like Jesus
Christ had two thousand years ago when his mother Mary and foster father
Joseph could not find place to stay when time came for Jesus to
Albert writes:- We are so concerned about the Christians in Orissa and
concerned about christianity in Africa but is it not our duty to show concern
to what is going on in Goa ? Jesus came and restricted his mission only to the
Jews. Was Jesus mad ? He never visited the gentiles. Only once he
Albert writes:- Going for mass, attending hundred and one novenas and
celebrating one thousand feasts do not make us christians. God has put only two
things before us one is Love of God and the second one is love of man. In
today's world neither the church is encouraging love of man nor the
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Him. He will not tolerate if any one of us replaces God with mary. It is
blasfamy to give more importa
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