Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key”* Newsletter* –3 February 2013 Welcome to “Super Sunday.” It’s a nice designation—the Sunday of the Super Bowl Game! No worries, I’m not going to take sides today, although you’d think my years living in the Bay Area would make me partial to the 49ers. No worries today. […]
Next Step #243 – January 31, 2013 A new Patriarch in Jerusalem, Chris Brown at the Glendale Armenian Church, and two ladies want a baptism without a godfather – It’s time for some structure! It’s easy to find dirt under the grass, but Fr. Vazken discusses the greenness of the grass this new day. Why […]
Next Step #242 – January 24, 2013 Been to the Mountain-top and back: the In His Shoes Mission celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at its 10th annual retreat. This transforming event is viewed from a few different vantage points as Fr Vazken reflects on the program. Guest: […]
Next Step #241 – January 17, 2013 Datev Outreach Coordinator, Anna Gasparian, is in studio for a briefing on a Christ-centered ministry to combat domestic violence through the Armenian Church. This all during a weekend which calls for societal change from the memory of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to President Barack Obama’s second […]
Next Step #240 – January 10, 2012 Celebrate with Fr. Vazken as he experiments with his new T-Pain Microphone. “Theophany in overdrive” – a review of the holidays beyond the 140 character count. The total & holistic approach of Armodoxy and how the Spirit moves us and moves within the Church. Loving through Understanding=the In […]
Next Step #239 – January 3, 2013 Theophany: Celebrating without Categories – Erotic, Filial, Agape – come together at the Asdvadzahaydnootiun = Theophany – God is revealed in Bethlehem, the Jordan – to the Wise Men and Shepherds, but did you hear about the Third Christmas Story by St. John? Check it out in this […]
Next Step #238 – December 27, 2012 Information deliverance shift: videos, art, free-flow, spooky elements, to the written version – the documentation and articulation of the Message. Little Vartan’s question – can you get to heaven without dying? The Psalm – “Lord if you open my lips, I will sing Your praise” or thunderbolts from […]
Next Step #237 – Decemeber 30, 2012 “The Christmas/Solstice Special” Finding the courage to celebrate Christmas after the Sandy Hook (Newtown) Shooting. Ringing the Bells of Etchmiadzin – the new Bethlehem: Fr. Vazken celebrates the Solstice and life after the end of the Mayan Calendar. Obama’s mention of Jesus comes after the silence of the […]
Next Step #236 – December 13, 2012 When the Church refuses to let you dream, it’s missing the Call of Christ – the ultimate dreamer. Reject the stifling Church: A series of events in Fr. Vazken’s life push him to this interesting development of ideas about dreams and reality. A shake up to realize the […]
Next Step #235 – December 6, 2012 The story of King Apkar in the context of Christ and life today. The WRITINGS of Jesus – to Apkar and the “wish list.” Tradition, Scripture and Church. The escalation of violence in Syria and who will mourn the children of war? The Children’s Memorial Service. A rock is thrown […]
