Next Step #272 – August 22, 2013 St. Mary’s Assumption Feast was truly a 3M-er: Memorable, Mystical and Magical. Fr. Vazken reflects on the feast which included the blessing of the harvest. A small bowl of rice and flavorful conversation add to a mix about faith. Also in the episode: Myth Busting – the truth […]
Next Step #271 – August 15, 2013 Fr. Vazken starts this episode by an attempt at myth-busting grape-blessing with the help of old-Iraqis and the folks down-under. Where this podcast ends up is a true reflection of Armodoxy – taking the essence of the Holy Mother of God, St. Mary, and finding a verse of […]
Next Step #270 – August 8, 2013 Discovering a missing element from the Nicene Creed. Is there more than the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and the Church? Listen in as Fr. Vazken finds the missing piece to the puzzle of Orthodoxy and Armodoxy. Balancing the roller-coasters of life – the cries and laughs – with […]
Next Step #269 – August 1, 2013 A lost kiss finds its way to where it belongs. Join Fr. Vazken as mood swings and different life puzzles play into this podcast. A blast from Armenia and a stop at the orphanage for special need children. Armodoxy is the message of Armenian Orthodoxy and there’s no […]
Next Step #268 – July 25, 2013 Starting off with “remarkable” comments by the Roman Pontiff, HH Pope Francis regarding the “flimsy structures” in the Church and buying humbler cars. The authority that comes from sincerity. Medications for dealing with pain – find a natural solution within the Christ. Keeping Faith during Genocide by using […]
Next Step #267 – July 18, 2013 Back from the Holy Land, Fr. Vazken explains the Armodox understanding of chosenness and holiness, along with an explanation of evolutionary reality. No brain-checking in this one. The healing process is furthered and expanded and at the end there is peace. Song: Nina Nay Nay by Hosharian Brothers […]
Next Step #266 – July 11, 2013 From Arizona – the “hair cut” dilemma (almost) – connecting dots with a River Runs through it. After analysis, doing it. The Transfiguration – Did you miss the point? You’ll be surprised who else did! A mellow look at some difficult ideas. Song – “Noubar, Noubar” by Element […]
Jesus was and is a healer. He came as a healer. The quantity of his healing is relatively insignificant, that is, whether he healed an individual or all of humanity, is secondary to the quality of his healing. He heals completely. I have been pondering notions of healing lately. I can’t deny that the initial […]
Next Step #265 – July 4, 2013 Fourth of July editions with freedom to explore possibilities. Answers to same sex commentary (from last week) – the dimensions of sin, while “plankated.” Epostle at age 5. America and freedom. Song: America the Beautiful by Keb’ Mo’ Last week’s: “Next Step #264” Inside the Pomegranate with Anush […]
Next Step #264 – June 27, 2013 The Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriages – put into perspective, in the context of Orthodoxy and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Definitions and laws in the Armodox tradition. In this episode, Fr. Vazken discusses issues of homosexual marriages, unions, family, and the horrifying realities experienced through […]
