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PASTORAL PRAXIS IN THE MODERN CHURCH

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

(Rev. Francis Doddamani)
Technology has brought a huge change to our world in the new millennium. Modern comforts have raised the standard of living to a high level. Even pastoral ministry appears to have been hugely affected by this new outlook. A church equipped with the most modern amenities, which caters to the fine and refined [...]

STRESS-FISSURE

Monday, September 8th, 2008

“But in my distress I cried out to the LORD; yes, I called to my God for help.”
– 2. Sam. 22:7
Our modern world is a stressed-up world, constantly trapped in high commitments and hard work. Oxford dictionary defines Stress as “A state of mental or emotional strain.” Actress Ramya said, “My profession demands a [...]

Pastoral Care : Seasonal or 24 X 7 ?

Monday, June 9th, 2008

(Rev. Francis Doddamani)
Introduction:
Care is an important aspect of life that some thing every body likes it. Human beings are not an Iceland rather designed to dwell together as family and society. Every one wants to be loved and cared in the society one or the other way. Many leading companies have [...]

Da Vinci Code

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Decoding ” Da Vinci Code”
An Analysis of Da Vinci Phenomenon
Paper Presented by: Rajesh on 20-7-06.
Introduction:
What is the primary motivation for Dan Brown to write, ‘The Da Vinci Code’? A simple bird view of the Novel shows that Brown wants to write a thriller which brings him fame and money. The book is [...]

I, The Convert

Monday, June 9th, 2008

My conversion was not a change of religion; it was a change of heart
Anand Mahadevan

I was born a Brahmin and am the grandson of a priest whom I dearly loved. I am educated and my current professional standing indicates that I am reasonably intelligent. I am also affluent and my income would [...]