The Problem of Thanksgiving
Next Step #389: In the midst of war, refugee crisis and terrorism, we’re told to pray. Here’s an Armodox approach to prayer that brings responsibility back home. Fr. Vazken expands […]
Entries by Vazken Movsesian
Preservatives Added or Not
Next Step #388: Keep the faith! Not to be confused with preserve the faith! Fruits, meats, vegetables, even photos are ways of preserving – even pickling – the dead. Fr. […]
Stinkin’ Badges & Some Nice Animals
Next Step #387: Function over form: Going beyond the wrapper to look what’s inside. Here is an explanation of madagh in the Armodox tradition. Thanksgiving replaces sacrifice through Madagh. Candid […]
Authority of Service
Next Step #386: “The only authority is the authority of service, the only power is the power of the Cross” says Pope Francis to the Chaldean Synod. The usual is […]
Dreaming Science Fiction to Science Fact
Next Step #385: Alpha Centauri never seemed so distant. Mind Boggling distances and numbers. Einstein and religiosity. Millennials today: Always being ON: Forget about the Youth “being the future” – […]
Texaco Had It
Next Step #384: About Trust, Worry and Prayer. Connecting dots between the ancient and the contemporary. Psalm 25 – “Trusting the Lord.” Steve Harvey weighs in on prayer and Charlie […]
Left Right Speckled Logs
Next Step #383: The balance of left & right, liberals & conservatives as a model for dialogue toward growth and development. In this episode: Matthew Shepherd remembered, “They came for […]
Epilogue to a Visit and a Blessing
Next Step #382: Wrapping up and connecting dots between the Pope’s US visit and the Miuron Blessing. Domestic violence victim Zarouhi Petrosian remembered; Separating the messenger from the message; St. […]
A World & Life Anointed with Miuron
Next Step 381: The Blessings that come with the Holy Miuron – part 2 (continued from last week #380) of the Miuron Blessing. Also – Pope Francis in the US […]
The Miuron (Chrism) Dare
Next Step #380: After the GOP debate, there’s no dare to consecrate Holy Miuron. Fr. Vazken goes through the mechanics and rich symbolism of blessing the Holy Miuron – done […]
