THOUGHTS FROM ISLAMABAD AFTER DEATH OF BIN LADEN
LOVE IS NOT
CHEERING
WHEN A FOE LIES
FALLEN
PEACE IS NOT
WRITTEN
IN A BOOK
FOR WARFARE
FAITH
IS A DOOR
THAT SHOULD LIE
OPEN
Frederica Venn
May 4th 2011
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Showing posts with label peace. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Venn's Pen - Love, Peace, Faith
From the Pen of Frederica Venn an associate currently in Islamabad
THOUGHTS FROM ISLAMABAD AFTER DEATH OF BIN LADEN
Frederica Venn
May 4th 2011
THOUGHTS FROM ISLAMABAD AFTER DEATH OF BIN LADEN
Frederica Venn
May 4th 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
in Memory of Mehboob Sada
We have received the following from the staff of the Christian Study Centre (CSC), Rawalpindi.
This is in loving memory of our beloved director of Christian Study Centre.
Pacifist, interfaith harmony promoter and Christian leader Mr. Mehboob Sada was born in Rawalpindi on January 18, 1947 and died on January 14, 2011 in Islamabad. Mehboob Sada was the pen name of Mr. Mehboob Francis. From the early youth he developed knack for literature and poetry. He was a dynamic personality and inspiring figure. He was the director of Christian Study Centre, Rawalpindi and influenced and inspired thousands of lives both within and beyond the circles of CSC. From the very beginning he was interested in building and strengthening lives; perhaps that is the reason why he chose teaching as his career after finishing his M.A and M.Ed. He was a man of exceptional qualities and feats who had an eventful and inspiring life.
As poet and writer he was quite appreciated and liked in the literary and educated circles of Pakistan. And CSC was considered to be hub of intellectual pursuits, there began his association with CSC as linguist, social analyst, intellectual and writer. He was often invited and come to scholarly pursuits of CSC and contributed immensely in them. Given his contribution and commitment to CSC, he was offered a full-time position at CSC that he accepted and joined it as Research Staff in 1996. In a very short span of time he became the most important staff of CSC and was elevated to prestigious post of Director of CSC on May 25, 2002, the position he retained till his death. Mr. Mehboob Sada was a popular man and had endeared himself to those he met with his liberal thinking; kindness of heart, tolerance and pragmatic approach to life. He exuded simplicity; untainted generosity. He was acknowledged by Government of Pakistan in 2003 when he was bestowed upon National Cultural Award. His contributions to cause of Peace, Interfaith Harmony, Social and Political Awareness, Youth, Education and Christian community are highly commendable. He was on Board of several esteemed organizations and networks both national and international. He was the nationalist, who loved his country a lot and struggled throughout his life for equality, justice and unity in the country. He vehemently supported and participated in all the movements to end discrimination and discriminatory laws in the country. He played his part through radio, TV, newspapers and books. Two of his well-known books that he authored are:
§ Tarikh Ka Fareb (Allusion of the History)
§ Fajr Kay Khawab (Dreams at Dawn)
Pacifist, interfaith harmony promoter and Christian leader Mr. Mehboob Sada was born in Rawalpindi on January 18, 1947 and died on January 14, 2011 in Islamabad. Mehboob Sada was the pen name of Mr. Mehboob Francis. From the early youth he developed knack for literature and poetry. He was a dynamic personality and inspiring figure. He was the director of Christian Study Centre, Rawalpindi and influenced and inspired thousands of lives both within and beyond the circles of CSC. From the very beginning he was interested in building and strengthening lives; perhaps that is the reason why he chose teaching as his career after finishing his M.A and M.Ed. He was a man of exceptional qualities and feats who had an eventful and inspiring life.
As poet and writer he was quite appreciated and liked in the literary and educated circles of Pakistan. And CSC was considered to be hub of intellectual pursuits, there began his association with CSC as linguist, social analyst, intellectual and writer. He was often invited and come to scholarly pursuits of CSC and contributed immensely in them. Given his contribution and commitment to CSC, he was offered a full-time position at CSC that he accepted and joined it as Research Staff in 1996. In a very short span of time he became the most important staff of CSC and was elevated to prestigious post of Director of CSC on May 25, 2002, the position he retained till his death. Mr. Mehboob Sada was a popular man and had endeared himself to those he met with his liberal thinking; kindness of heart, tolerance and pragmatic approach to life. He exuded simplicity; untainted generosity. He was acknowledged by Government of Pakistan in 2003 when he was bestowed upon National Cultural Award. His contributions to cause of Peace, Interfaith Harmony, Social and Political Awareness, Youth, Education and Christian community are highly commendable. He was on Board of several esteemed organizations and networks both national and international. He was the nationalist, who loved his country a lot and struggled throughout his life for equality, justice and unity in the country. He vehemently supported and participated in all the movements to end discrimination and discriminatory laws in the country. He played his part through radio, TV, newspapers and books. Two of his well-known books that he authored are:
§ Tarikh Ka Fareb (Allusion of the History)
§ Fajr Kay Khawab (Dreams at Dawn)
He was honored both nationally and internationally for his tireless efforts to bring peace and harmony in Pakistan. He was also the member of Selection Committee of Education Ministry on syllabus development of Ethics for non-Muslims. In which he was actively involved in development of textbooks on Ethics from grade I to XII. His contribution as Christian leader are immense too, he would raise voice for the rights of Christian community and non-Muslim Pakistanis everywhere. He was a strong believer who was not shy of his Christian values and identity. His whole life is living proof of self-made man whose conviction in his faith and beliefs took him to places all over the world and mesmerized and enthralled everyone who came in his contact through his charismatic personality.
He was very much active as director of CSC and performed his duties perfectly before his short illness that led to his hospitalization for two months. Prior to his death he was diagnosed with blood cancer and passed away on January 14, 2011. Scores of people participated in his funeral service that was also held on same day. Presence of people from all faiths, denominations and sects in funeral validated the mission of this great man, who selflessly worked to promote human dignity above all and for all. In his bereaved family he has left behind a wife, four daughters, one son and three grandchildren.
The letter is a humble attempt to thank all the friends and well-wishers of Mr. Mehboob Sada and CSC who have supported us through their presence, messages and condolences at his death. Though the void left by him will never fill but least we can do is carry on the mission our beloved mentor marked and defined for us i.e love, peace and hope.
He was very much active as director of CSC and performed his duties perfectly before his short illness that led to his hospitalization for two months. Prior to his death he was diagnosed with blood cancer and passed away on January 14, 2011. Scores of people participated in his funeral service that was also held on same day. Presence of people from all faiths, denominations and sects in funeral validated the mission of this great man, who selflessly worked to promote human dignity above all and for all. In his bereaved family he has left behind a wife, four daughters, one son and three grandchildren.
The letter is a humble attempt to thank all the friends and well-wishers of Mr. Mehboob Sada and CSC who have supported us through their presence, messages and condolences at his death. Though the void left by him will never fill but least we can do is carry on the mission our beloved mentor marked and defined for us i.e love, peace and hope.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Pray for harmony in Malaysia
Pray for peace in Malaysia especially Kuala Lumpur at the present as tensions are rising after churches have been atatcked. This is concerning the use of the word 'Allah' for God whoch some Muslims see as an infringement of their right to the use of the name. Malaysia has been known as a place of Interfaith Harmony. Pray that such harmony will be restored.
has written on 'Can I call you Allah?'and you can download a statement by Bishop Ng Moon Hing of Kuala Lumpur on behalf of the ~Christian Federation of Malasia from the Faith2Share website which has the news of 'Church Firebombed in Malaysia' under the MissionNews section
Let us as Christians and with our fellow Malaysians pray that despite such atrocious acts perpetrated upon the churches good sense will prevail in us. Let us not allow those who want to foment animosity among the peoples and the religious communities to triumph in their dastardly plans. May we stand together against the tide of violent people and their evil plans.
We will continue to pray for peace in Malaysia.
has also written on Rising Tension in KL as well as a link to a helpful comment about the Name of AllahContinue to pray for peace and harmony to be restored.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Lakki Marwat Pakistan
Eric writes: I have mentioned about the continuous panic we are experiencing in Pakistan.
It is indeed depressing news that 85 innocent people were killed (most of them were young people who were playing in the play ground), and 150 got injured in today’s bomb blast in the north part of the Pakistan know as Lucky Marwat. It is pity that the under attack area don’t have amenities to launch emergency and relief operation that is why death rate is increasing.
Life is a beautiful gift but it looks as if we are just breathing without life, thus it is imperative to put life into the breath, so that people in Pakistan can cheer, laugh and live their life peacefully.
Apart from panic community at large is not getting any relief in terms of the basic unresolved issues such as electricity, food, water, education, health check etc. Utility expenses are rising on regular basis and it has become difficult to manage household either.
These are few harsh realities which we are facing at present, and it seems like we are walking in the dark valley of fear and death.
I humbly ask your many prayers in our sufferings.
It is indeed depressing news that 85 innocent people were killed (most of them were young people who were playing in the play ground), and 150 got injured in today’s bomb blast in the north part of the Pakistan know as Lucky Marwat. It is pity that the under attack area don’t have amenities to launch emergency and relief operation that is why death rate is increasing.
Life is a beautiful gift but it looks as if we are just breathing without life, thus it is imperative to put life into the breath, so that people in Pakistan can cheer, laugh and live their life peacefully.
Apart from panic community at large is not getting any relief in terms of the basic unresolved issues such as electricity, food, water, education, health check etc. Utility expenses are rising on regular basis and it has become difficult to manage household either.
These are few harsh realities which we are facing at present, and it seems like we are walking in the dark valley of fear and death.
I humbly ask your many prayers in our sufferings.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
On the eve of Christmas
On the eve of Christmas,
hatred will vanish
On the eve of Christmas,
the earth will flourish
On the eve of Christmas,
war will be gone
On the eve of Christmas,
Love will be born.
extract from popular Arabic carol sent by Chuli
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Peace in Afghanistan
Karzai has just been inaugurated as the new Afghan President much to the delight of most of the Afghans I have met. Keep on praying for Afghanistan that it will become more and more stable as a Nation. Pray also for increased security and for people of peace to be more vocal.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Remembrance = Pray for Peace
At 11am on 11th of November we have a tradition to remember all those who have fallen in Armed conflict, since world war one (The Original Armistace day was 11o'clock on 11th Nov 1918) The tradition is marked by 2 minutes of silence and it is an opportunity to remember those who have died (in every conflict: Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq, Israel-Palestine, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan to name but a few) and pray for those who grieve their loss and also to pray for peace in the world today.
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