Blessed Memory

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #691: The passing of Fr. Maghakia Amerian, of blessed memory, and the loss for the Church. Reflection on this young priest who tragically succumbed to COVID-19 and the legacy he leaves behind. Keeping hope alive when hope seems hopeless, when the bright star goes out. The Church, the numbers: a look at some of the sociological issues pressing against the Armenian Church, esp. in America.
Shoghakat TV eulogy of Fr. Maghakia
Fr. Maghakia: a personal reflection
A praying tribute
Fr. Maghakia sings Kilikia
WD168 this week
Labor Day Message
Cover: Window in Armenia 2009
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Oxi-Oxy

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #690: Oxymorons given to contemplation, reveal more than the meaning of a phrase or idea, but a look at incongruous and seemingly conflicting ideas. Take a stab and take some time, from the polecat perfumed to some basics in Christianity, a call beyond the child (I Cor 13)
Samples
“Now that’s Rich”
“Cheap Grace” Bonhoeffer
“Cost of Discipleship“, Bonhoeffer
Charlie Watts passing
Rolling Stones
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The Evolving Face

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #689: The evolving face of the Afghani girl from the 1985 National Geographic cover to the women clinging to the last vestiges of hope as Afghanistan turns to Taliban rule and braces for the changes ahead. From obedience to equal partnership: the evolving face of Armenian Church matrimony. Abandoning apologetics for a frank look, time differences and the handmaid’s warning.
The Afghan Girl (NG1985)
Jesus on the Tower of Soloam
Problem of Evil during Genocide by Fr. Vazken
Handmaid’s Tale
WD168 this week
Sarah Skinazi
Global Divas: Voices from Women of the World
Female politicians risking everything in Afghanistan
IRC Help Link
Cover credit: Afghan women fear ‘dark’ future, loss of rights as Taliban make gains – Lana Marketing
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Eco-reform

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #688: What will it take? Whether it’s the pandemic asking for us to vaccinate, or global warming begging us to take care of our planet, the choice is ours. What will it take to react? Code Red is here. Dr. Seuss tried 50 years ago with The Lorax and today voices beckons us. Pope Francis on reform, evangelization and proselytism, and an invite to all. From Santa Clara to the Silicon Valley: Arbor Day in San Jose.
United Nations on Environment
Pope Francis August 3, 2021 Video
AC101 on Grapeblessing
The Lorax warned us 50 years ago
Lakou Mizik new album
Lakou Mizik mix
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Changing Lens

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #687: An interview with Ani Shahinian, candidate in History and Theology at the University of Oxford. Hear her articulate the teachings (vadapetutyiun) of the Armenian Church as expressed through a group of doctors of the church. Switching political lens for religious, here is an understanding of identity through Scripture, Culture and Tradition. Shahinian brings energy and knowledge that will inspire the listener to learn more about the amazing Christian Faith of the Armenian Church.
Ani Shahinian
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Komitas: Ten Revelation Artsruni
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Thought Process

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Next Step #686: A thought process that takes you from the reality of war to an answer found in the song of a people. Leaving the neighborhood: Christianity on the border. With Azeri aggression front and center, and a silent world community, Fr. Vazken leads the listener through this short journey, not down a rabbit hole, but to an end with identity nourished along the way. Defining identity through memory. Finding hope
Azeri latest attack
North & South Korea restore hotlines
Olympic Videos
Fiji Rugby Team Singing after winning gold
In His Shoes Mission
Hope for Haiti Now
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Testing 1-2-3-4

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Next Step #685: Testing God: from a dialogue with the Pharisees to walking maskless, we try our best to stump Him. Matrimonial scriptures: another look at Matthew 19. Words matter: when the wrong words are used to baptize this priest, it affects every other sacrament administered to him and to those to whom he ministers.
Pope Francis restrictions on Latin Mass. Wine and forgiveness.
Invalid words for baptism invalidates priest
Our Weekly Bread – interview with Fr. Vazken
Highland Revolution – Gregjam
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Fossil Uncovers The News

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #684: “Out of the mouths of babes” comes a question with a profound answer: Life after death for the Christian. Remember Yellow Pages? Claimed as the “original search engine” is also the original pay-to-create news service: Deciphering through some of the religious “competition.” Apostolic vs. Gregorian.
Are all “Brands” the Same?
Nicene Creed
Phonebook visual
iAct
Peter Gabriel on Djivan Gasparyan
The Passion of the Christ
The Last Temptation of Christ movie
Djivan Gasparyan on Armeniapedia
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Afterlife Connections

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Next Step #683: Extreme Unction, a sacrament of the Armenian Church, is perhaps one of the seven that is most misunderstood. And why have some reduced the list to six? Fr. Vazken starts the discussion on the secular plane, with current political trends and the place of faith in evaluating your belief system, and takes the conversation to end-of-life reflections. Don’t check-in your brain at the door for this one; uncomfortable for some, it’s an important discussion in Armodoxy.
Prayer for “good death”
Houdini exposing fraud – contacting the dead
Transfiguration/Armodoxy
Transfiguration Sermon (2020)
Transfiguration blog post
Djivan Gasparian passes away
Mama – Djivan Gasparian
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Dalmatic Ease

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Next Step #682: Finding a shirt inside the dalmatic: simple steps toward relevance. Altering the altar area: how we went from dinner table to ornate altar and now searching for simplicity. Advice to a younger self: The Buddha on the road. The priesthood: Caring and loving from cradle to grave. Challenged to share advice with a younger self.
If you meet the Buddha on the Road
Diving Liturgy and Thanksgiving – AC101 Video
Declaration of Independence
Fr. Vazken’s Sermon – Church & State – 27 June 2021
Time Travel Grandfather Paradox
Dalmatic
Ray Charles, America
Joni Mitchell, Blue
Cover: Dalmaticx with Annunciation to Magi 1593, public domain
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