This coming Monday, April 6, President Barack Obama will be in Turkey. If you’re living in America, you’ve probably noticed (or are noticing) the large number of ads appearing in print, on radio and TV, encouraging travel to Turkey and the many “wonders” of the land and people. You know something’s up. But we’ll leave […]
Next Step #42 – April 1, 2009 Which way do you look to see Jesus’ second coming? East? West? And how far? 2 years? 20 years? 2000 years? The answer might surprise some and even irritate others, but to the Next Stepper, it’s one more way that Armenian orthodoxy gives a practical answer to […]
In the next few days, our friend Gabriel will be heading back to the refugee camps of Darfur. Please keep him and all the members of his team in your prayers. I’m working with our people, so that our fund-raising effort via the famine can have a component that will benefit the growing refugee problem. […]
Next Step #40 – March 18, 2009 As the Genocide escalates in Darfur, the In His Shoes mission turned its focus to more creative means of activism. This podcast is uniquely dedicated to the Darfur Genocide, but much more, it is about the faith and hope in the power of good. Here, Fr. Vazken […]
We’re in front of the Federal Building right now. I couldn’t resist the temptation to connect. There’s like 100s of Wi-Fi connections that came up on my screen. Its connection city! But … the grim reality keeps hitting us in the face. We’re holding up signs. Susan, Suzie and the sisters Tzoler and Sevana – […]
(Sent 3/12/09 11:00PM) URGENT! HELP NEEDED!! Dear Friend, I just received an emergency call from my friend Gabriel Stauring and I need to pass this information along to you immediately. The situation in Darfur is beyond dire. Millions are in imminent danger of starvation and dying of lack of water. The days ahead are […]
Today was the 50th Anniversary of the failed Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule. Tibetans and their supporters throughout the world held protests and prayer vigils to mark the half-century point of living in exile- His Holiness the Dalai Lama being the most notable of the exile group. As an Armenian Church, we lit a small […]
Next Step #38 – March 4, 2009 Building on the themes presented last week, the Lenten Journey continues with a look at Free Will and Responsibility. An Armenian Orthodox look at God presents metaphysical concepts which scrape the surface of space-time as understood in the concept of Love. This is some of the ground […]
Next Step #37 – February 25, 2009 Back from Armenia, Fr. Vazken reflects on the sacredness of the first Christian nation as we take a next step into the Lenten journey. Preparing for Easter requires a regimen of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. Armenian Orthodoxy writes the prescription for healthy living, including body, mind, and […]
Next Step #36 – February 18, 2009 As we approach the Lenten journey, this podcast turns our attention towards Lent. Questions abound. What is it? How do we prepare for it? Why is the curtain around the altar drawn? Why can’t we receive communion? And so on… Fr. Vazken answers all of these questions […]
