Ascension Relevance

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Next Step #624: Ascension day: Thoughts of Ascent for Christ: Leading and pushing us to heights. Answering the “Where is God?” question, not as an apology but in real terms: Armodoxy at its best – one you won’t want to miss. When a pastor loses faith and a look at the broken heart. Ascension as a direction for every follower of Christ: He is with us to the end of time! (Matthew 28:20)
#WeSayThankYou 
NPR – How The Pandemic Has Changed Worship
Architects of Denial
Armenian Christianity Today on Ascension
In His Shoes
Dorothy leaves Oz; Broken Heart
Cover photo: Pixnio, public domain
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Praying

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Next Step #623: A special edition of the Next Step: Praying. The podcast is as simple as its title. No philosophizing, no explanations, just praying and leaving the rest to God and the listener. A flow of words and gospel with interludes of gospel and music. Following a call by Pope Francis and leaders of different traditions calling for a day of prayer against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Links
Pope’s invitation to prayer
Video Invite
Prayer of Manasseh
Emmanuel Calling; Credo
Ian Anderson’s “Divinities”
Gor Mkhitarian’s “Spirit”
Lenten Journey 2020
This Week’s WD168
Isabel Bayrakdarian’s “Prayers for Healing” Concert
Cover: Canyon BC (Before Corona) 2020 Fr. Vazken
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Beauty as Element

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Next Step #622: Beauty in a world struck by a virus: discovering the importance of beauty in Creation and in our creations. Poetry, art, music all come together to accentuate the joy we find in life. Pope Francis on Prayer. Day of prayer and a study of prayer against the pandemic. McDonald & Jack: look for the source. Virtual sacraments: The new Happy Harry of the day?
Isabel Bayrakdarian “Antaram Dzaghig”
Healing through Music – A message from Isabel Bayrakdarian
Pirsig’s Metaphysics on Quality
Pope Francis joins Muslim leaders to call for day of prayer against coronavirus
Power of Prayer Study (Kansas)
Happy Harry Radio
Jim Lovell on Apollo 8
Cover: Flowers beyond paper, 2020 Fr. Vazken
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Virtually Invisible Virtue

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Next Step #621: Individuality, inalienable rights and a look at ministry today. Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man paves the road for a reflection about the “Invisible Priest” the freedom to celebrate the Ministry. Time to get off the heaven/hell debate.
WD168 This Week
“Window” on the Priesthood (1990)
Fr. Vazken’s Sermon – April 24, 2020
Divesting California/Genocide in Darfur
Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man
Medical PPE for LA County Community Go Fund Me Page
Leveraging Love
Greetings of Hope from Armenians to Darfuris
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Between 23 and 25

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Next Step #620: Health care workers on the front-line with COVID-19 patients, the new heroes of today, lack basic Medical Protective Personal Equipment (PPE). Interview with Lilya Baghmouri and Sousanna Pogosyan who are changing that and bringing aid to those heros. Also, identity definitions, 105 years removed from the Genocide. Challenges for a new and newer generation, here’s what you can expect in 2040.
Zulal “Yes boojour em”
Medical PPE for LA County Community Go Fund Me Page
April 24 Divine Liturgy
Leveraging Love
Message 99th Anniversary at Montebello
Greetings of Hope from Armenians to Darfuris
2006 In His Shoes Promo (God one of us)
2005 IHS 7×77 project
Martyrs as Saints (Dedication of Monument 2015)
WD168 for this Week
Ushadrutyan Kentron (Armenian)
Cover: When the fuchsias pop, Fr. Vazken 2011
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Quagmire No More

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Next Step #619: Post Resurrection: Making a statement on moving ahead. The Jesus you won’t meet in the Gospels, thank God. No sinking or festering: Finding our witness in all of life. Going viral with the message. Easter Watch Party producers perspective. Amen & hallelujah for the faint at heart.
Lara St. John – JS Bach Violin Concerto
The Easter Oratorio by JS Bach
Easter Liturgy with commentary
Jesus CEO by Laurie Beth Jones
Scripture & the Holy Kiss
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Badarak in the Age of Pandemic

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Next Step #618: Holy/Great Thursday and the Institution of the Last Supper, the Holy Badarak, that is, the means by which we connect to the life-saving Crucifixion and celebrate the Resurrection. Thanks to technology we’re watching in our living rooms, with candles, incense and prayers. The message of St. Basil is read during the Liturgy explaining the essence of the Eucharist: “Never look at this as bread and wine” … it is the life-giving blood and body of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now… that being said, what are we fearing? Where is our faith? How can a virus so small stand between us and the Lord’s Body. In this episode Fr. Vazken shares insights about the Badarak today and the adaptation to ultra-pandemics in the past. How to participate in the virtual ceremonies?
VEM Radio
WD168 This week
Holy Thursday message 2019
Holy Friday message 2019
Cover: Badarak in the age of Pandemic, Fr. Vazken 2020
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Two Types of Knees

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Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer during COVID-19 Pandemic

Next Step #617 – April 2, 2020 – A sobering look at the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of Armodoxy. Fr. Vazken dissects and provides common misconceptions about faith issue: Serenity, Courage and Patience in today’s reality. The 120nM/2mm comparison. End of Lent in a sci-fi horror show. This is an up-close and personal episode.
When I’m 64 
MonaLisa Twins 
Western Diocese FB Page for Streams 
WD168 4/1/2020 
Circle of Faith – Prayer & Fast Message
Cover: Brazil’s Christ the Savior during Coronavirus pandemic
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Body and Soul in the Covid Pit

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Body and Soul in the Covid Pit
Next Step #616 – Is the pandemic threatening more than the physical? On Spiritual protection during the Coronavirus pandemic. Adapting to the New Normal: Will the numbers guide the Virtual Church. Away with Fear: The World is NOT ending. Beyond childhood stories: putting fear aside and understanding the God of compassion. Making historical facts relevant today: The Covid Pit.
No Blues
Prayers for Hope from Etchmiadzin 
Priest Casualties in Italy 
Pope and Confession 
Harry Hagopian Arm Wrestling with God 
To Watch: Divine Liturgy THIS week
Roosevelt’s Fear “Fear”
WD168 This Week
First Week of Divine Liturgy in Isolation 
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The Icon Answers: Listen

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Next Step #615 – March 19, 2020 Praying during a Pandemic – As life changes and coronavirus dictates the way we live, does God answer our prayers? A candid conversation about what are we praying for. Are we telling God something he doesn’t know? Fear and how panic drives us to the absurd. A new day and age as we stream church services. The world-wide prayer day and and participation all around. Corona-conspiracy is the latest in a line-up from Kennedy to Moon Landing, to 911.
Links
Ara Dabanjian By the River
HH Karekin II – World Day of Prayer (3/18/20) at St. Gayane
WD168 for this Week
Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Message
Element Band
Armodoxy Channel on Youtube
Cover: The Icon Answers, Fr. Vazken 2020
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Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for http://InHisShoes.org