Xavarum

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Next Step #566: First pictures of a Black Hole – a place where not even light escapes – is contrasted with Xavarum, the service of darkness – a place where Light might not have escaped but did. Fr. Vazken takes you on this pre-Holy Week Meditation with looks at fantasy becoming reality as we dream and use the creative energy in each of us. All laws of physics fall apart inside the Black Hole – sound familiar? “Reclaim Gomidas” now complete – reflections on the Conference. Translating beyond language.
Vahan Artsruni “Ten Revelations of Komitas”
Gakavik by Gor Mkhitarian (Yeraz)
PBS – Black Hole and Space
What first pictures of Black Hole reveal
Anduni (Homeless) by Komitas
SETI
AC202 – Gomidas
Holy Week Explanation (English)
Holy Week Explained (Armenian)
Bowels of the Earth
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Behind the Wizard’s Curtain

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Next Step #565: A journey to the wonderful Land of Oz where the curtain is pulled on some exciting truths: About prayer, about self worth and about finding God within. No spoiler here – listen in 80 years later. Freedom of Speech basics: Exposing those who can’t end their criticism. Democratic candidates: Spanish language websites and the Apostolic Church?
Judy Garland: “Over the Rainbow”
Movies of 1939
Hare who lost his spectacles
Freedom of Speech, Really?
Fr. Greg Boyle (Homeboy Industries)
Reclaim Gomidas Vartabed
Democrats and Spanish Language Websites
Buddha on the Road
Cover: Street Lights 2015 Fr. Vazken
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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Back to Earth

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Next Step #564: Mid-Lent and aiming back home. Pontius Pilate: Exclusion or Addition to the Creed? Killing Jesus and the blame-game. Making money through sensationalism. Ring kiss going viral and the new added laugh-track. Reclaim 2019 – Gomidas and our Armenian Church.
Mountain Echoes
Killing Jesus
Nicene Creed
Pope Francis’ Ring Kissing goes viral
New Zealand Prime Minister refuses to give killers name
Photo: Back to Earth 2014 Fr. Vazken
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Here comes Hope & the Sun

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Next Step #563: Vernal Equinox: Here comes the Sun, here comes hope: Sunrise service. Tragedy in New Zealand: Sacred and the Profane. Raw thoughts about fear, hope and changing our expressions in the age of terror. Words of caution on hypocrisy. What happened to down-time during Lent? Disney, Fox and the Star Wars ride. Asking Prager, really? Modern day Phariseeism.
Jesus is Love by the Commodores
Reclaim Gomidas 2019
AC202: Gomidas
Reclaim Video Invite
New Zealand Terror
Christ at our Doorstep: Last Station Stop
Prodigal Son
Dishonest Steward
Disneyland Hotels Sold Out
Cover: Here Comes the Sun, Fr. Vazken 2019
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Mourning Freedom

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Next Step #562: Archbishop Mesrob Moutafian, Armenian Patriarch of blessed memory is remembered with reflections on Freedom. Finding comfort despite the hope of freedom. Expulsion: Looking beyond the myth and not designating a fable. Hearing the message about personal responsibility, Free Will vs fate. Leadership: looking around to make sure there are followers. Finding perfection after sin. Happy Pi day!
Resurrection Hymn, Manik Manoukian
Sasnashen Reflections
Lenten Journey
Archbishop Mesrob Moutafian
Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian reflects on Patriarch’s passing
Window Volume II, #2
Justice Ruth Ginsburg documentary
Fr. Haroutioun’s Pilgrimage to Armenia
NY Times Op-Ed on “Apollo 11”
Expulsion Sunday Reading
Cover: Cliffs in Clouds
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Sharing Forgiveness

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Next Step #561: Getting to know someone beyond meeting personally – a reflection of love is the key. Sharing: Is there a word? What does that say about us? Pope Francis on Love. Elements of Lent: Charity, Prayer and Fasting – a challenge to do the hardest of these (and hint: it’s not the one you’re thinking.)
Hovhaness Badalyan: Karekin Njteh
Lenten Journey by Fr. Vazken
Pope Francis on Forgiveness and the Family
Dn. Hrayr Nalbandian’s Passing
Cover: Exchange/Split, Fr. Vazken 2014
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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The Imponderable Curtain, solved?

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Next Step #560: Vartanants, Ghevondiants and the message of faith, loyalty and living for Jesus Christ is the starting place of this podcast. Also – the (imponderable) question of the curtain being pulled shut during the day of Good Living is explored further with yet another answer. Also, in memory of Deacon Hrayr Nalbandian.
Norahrash by Luys Vocal Quintet
Vartanats
Fr. Vazken during Lent 2019
Lenten Journey by Fr. Vazken
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Communication: Metaphor for Life

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Next Step #559: Communication breakdown and the Opportunity to explore and hope. From the Mars rover to the Pope’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, Fr. Vazken discusses the need for relevance in any relationship and entity, especially the Church. Twists and turns will take you for an interesting and thought provoking discussion about the limits of life when communications break down. Canadian Diocese communicates beyond themselves with “Diversity.” Jesus: the timeless communicator.
Alan Hovhaness “Moon Lullaby” and “Moon Dance”
Harry Hagopian on the Pope’s Visit to the UAE (Epektasis.net)
Mars Rover Opportunity is Dead
NASA says goodbye to Opportunity
Pope Francis in United Arab Emirates
“Diversity” by Armenian Church, Diocese of Canada
Window View of the Armenian Church
My Death by Bedros Tourian
Louise Manoogian Simone passes away
Cover: Head Balloons by Pixabay
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Candle & Prison Fires

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Next Step #558: Dyarnuntarach – the Presentation of the Lord: Candles, Fires and all. Fr. Vazken dissects the story of the Presentation (Luke 2) and gives the lesson for purpose and meaning in life. Simeon the just and righteous man – and finding that righteousness in life. The beginning of the “Revolution.” Back from Prison – domestic violence victim who is being punished behind bars. Prayer with an active and action plan. A Prayer Quilt that places action with prayers – lessons from sisters and brothers. Secrets of the Neck.
Candle Dance by Richard Hagopian
Fr. Vazken’s Dyaruntarach Sermon 2019 at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral (Armenian)
Bishops Prayer for singles
Prayer Quilt in Memory of Diramayr
Presentation of the Lord (Scripture)
Statue of Liberty
Cover: Miniature of Dyarnuntarach by Gayane Maragarian
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Global Discoveries

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Next Step #556: Thanking God for blessings beyond goodness. First Fruits celebrated in Australia. Days in Hawaii: Witnessing Creation and Evolution in the landscape. Kunami: Recognize it? “… Expansion of Globalization is over.” Hate Crimes manifest at Los Angeles area schools. Conversation with Bishop Asoghig Ghazarian. Our option to hurt and mourn: Christ’s idea of happiness – “You are blessed!” A hurtful phrase: Thy Will be done…
Honoka & Azita “Miserlou”
Globalization and the Armenian Church
Armenian Church of Holy Resurrection (Australia) Newsletter
Holy Resurrection Website
Fareed Zakaria’s weekly commentary
Hate Crimes at Armenian Schools
Hi Sessions YouTube Channel
Cover Photo: Mom Paints the Sky, Fr. Vazken 2019
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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