Today is the day of Ascension. It’s the celebration of healing. I never understood it the way I do today. The celebration of Ascension is 40 days after Easter. Whereas Easter celebrates victory, this feast celebrates the upward movement and healing momentum after the resurrection. It’s interesting that the Christian story does not end […]
Next Step #311 – May 22, 2014 A candid look at women in the Church, and outside of it. Going beyond the usual arguments, Fr. Vazken suggests we drop the apologies and engage in a new conversation, one of educating around the theme of equality. The Church cannot be limited to experiences in our immediate […]
Next Step #310 – May 14, 2014 Stopping attempted purpose-assassination, Fr. Vazken answers questions about the Holy Badarak and its celebration. Lower the standards or rise to a higher level – that’s his challenge. Why does organized religion opt for the OFF button? What religion can learn from Google business and how Armodoxy offers an […]
September 22-23 – Avon Walk for Breast Cancer We’re in it to end it! On Facebook: Team In Her Shoes On Twitter: InHisShoes – we’ll be tweeting from the walk Photo: Ani Burr & Anush Avejic, 2011 Avon Walk > Message from Fr. Vazken… “Why I’m walking” I’m committing to walk 39 miles this year. […]
Next Step #309 – May 8, 2014 The perils of the ethnic Christian churches are explored as two Pontiffs, HH Karekin II & HH Francis meet and are tagged for history. The treasure of orthodoxy goes beyond the ethnic adjective affixed to the branch, but how? Fr. Vazken takes the listener on a journey to […]
Next Step 308 – May1, 2014 Thoughts from Las Vegas, Nevada and the Diocesan Assembly. Packaging the “Product” of the Church – how the Kingdom of God is marketed with consideration to truth in advertising. Quality Assurance by checking our mission as a church. Institution, Product, Infrastructure – all examined from this desert resort. Song: […]
Next Step #307 – April 24, 2014 Reconciling the message “Christ is Resurrected” with the reality of Genocide that comes today. Glendale is a ghost town this day, and the trappings of the Church made for some frustration that Fr. Vazken shares with the listeners in this episode. Listen in to a Holy Week and […]
Next Step #306 – April 17, 2014 Holy Thursday and the Institution of the Holy Eucharist. Some reflections following the celebration of the Sacrament. A special look during the Christian Holy Week at the services that take and give Life! Jesus’ “unfailing” words regarding the Bread of Life (John 6) and how to make the […]
Road to Healing – Lenten Journey 2014 Day 40: Play Now: They woke me up to take my vitals. I had been through the routine for the last couple of days, but today it was different. First the polite bow by the nurse, “How are you feeling, sir? Any pain?” Then they fumble around the […]
Next Step #305 – April 10, 2014 Get ready for a life changing experience; Fr. Vazken explores the story of Lazarus and his sister’s Mary & Martha as a Prelude to Holy Week. In this unique approach to the Passion of Christ, a challenge for personal growth by way of the Holy Cross is extended […]
