Next Step #200 – April 5, 2012 A reading of the Resurrection narrative according to Matthew – fear and joy exist together in anticipation of victory. Tracing the message of the Empty Tomb, courtesy of Thad & Bart, through Armenia and history. Arriving today-getting real with the resurrection in your life, discovering the joy of […]
Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key” Newsletter – 1 April 2012 I congratulate all of our faithful people who completed the Lenten period successfully. Through your vigilance, you have opened your hearts and spirits to Christ’s unfailing love. Today, Palm Sunday, we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. You are a participant in […]
Next Step #199 – March 29, 2012 Revisiting the disenfranchised community (and we’re NOT talking about those who don’t attend church.) Targeting Armodoxy to the “three groups.” The Church and its relevancy to the multitalented/multidimensional individual. HH Vazken I of Blessed Memory (1955-1994), guiding the Armenian Church from Cold War to Independence: the Working of […]
Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key” Newsletter – 25 March 2012 The Lenten Season winds down this week. On this last Sunday of Lent, our Church Fathers direct our attention to the Second Coming of Christ. This Sunday is known as “Advent Sunday” or “Coming.” Most often the words “Second Coming” conjure in our minds […]
Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key” Newsletter – 18 March 2012 The story of the Unrighteous Judge, is the last parable in a trilogy prescribed to us by the Armenian Church during the Lenten Season. It emphasizes the actions of an unrighteous individual and makes him out to be the hero of the story. Today, […]
Next Step #197 – March 15, 2012 An interview with Linda Maxwell, co-founder of We Care for Youth and from Bliss Unlimited. Linda has spent her life inspiring and motivating people, primarily young people, in a path of responsibility and action, all motivated by her deep seated belief and faith in the good. Listen in […]
Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key” Newsletter – 11 March 2012 Managerial Skills Wanted Once a year, we get the short-end of the stick as we lose an hour for Daylight Sav-ings Time. Unless you live in Arizona, this morning you woke up with an hour missing from your life. We reconcile with the no-tion, […]
Next Step #196 – March 8, 2012 The true story of the Sun and the Moon is offered on this day of the full moon and solar flares. The story of the Dishonest Steward (Luke 16) sets the tone for a discussion of straddling two worlds – the physical and the spiritual, as Fr. Vazken […]
Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key” Newsletter – 4 March 2012 These next three Sundays of Lent are made unusual by the Armenian Church because they highlight characters that are not ordinarily associated with the church or with Christian living. In fact, they are plain and simply, bad character. Today is called the Sunday of […]
Next Step #195 – March 1, 2012 The day after Leap Day, we’re syncing with the universe. The transforming power of Christ during the Lenten Season. A chance to reflect on the power of Abp. Vatche’s Interview. Are Armenians Orthodox – on the heresy card, played by Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants. An inward look at […]
