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
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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
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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
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Bringing Jesus into the Church

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Next Step #555: Deflate those balloons and bring Jesus in from the storm – into the church so he can inspire. Martin Luther King: the power of Christ from within the Church. Metaphysical elements of our faith to build on. Lady Gaga: “Do what you want.” Guns in America: Applying the hard concepts of Faith. TED talks filling the void and talking about In His Shoes. Inspired by the Lunar Eclipse – total and the world is a ball!
Udi Hrant
Guns in America: Time Magazine December 2018
TED Radio re: Forgiveness
Total Lunar Eclipse pictures
Lady Gaga & R. Kelly
AC101 on Vestments
Traditional Crossroads
Cover Photo: In from the cold by Fr. Vazken 2018
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Revisiting Kindred Spirits

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Next Step #554: Just in time or perhaps as a matter of reflecting in time, a revisit to Next Step #31 – Kindred Spirits: John the Baptist and Martin Lurther King Jr., two giants – one a Biblical figure, the other contemporary, yet they serve the same God and the same Lord. What is the legacy left by these ushers of the Way? Fr. Vazken brings together the work and mission that has driven these people to point the way to Christ. They stood up courageously against the power structure, urging peace, justice, and love, even unto death, and thus became martyrs for their unwavering preaching of the Kingdom of God. Also, a look at the life and ministry of Fr. Mesrob Sarafian, an archpriest of the Armenian Church. Also: Ani’s Spiritual Bubbles on “Dreams”.
Gor Mkhitarian “Yeraz”
Original Next Step #31
Cover: Reflections on Planes by Fr. Vazken, 2018
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Playing Catch-up

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Next Step #553: Launching into the New Year with prayer: Fasten your seat belts. Protestant & Catholics: Relieving threats to Orthodoxicity. Jesus’ metaphors today: figs and elevators. White Christmas in Utah. Mark 11: Prescription for living. Keyboard Prayer from the 1980’s. Grieving: Setting aside time for reflection. Controlling the Dash. New Year prayer/wish.
Khatchadour Khatchadourian: Oror ou Nani or Kickstarter page
Christmas Outreach Report
Thomas Aquinas Podcast
Mark 11
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Theophany Coming

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Next Step #552: Welcome to the New Year! The Revelation of the Trinity – not that difficult to understand: Lessons for Theophany. Challenges to achieve critical mass with a Hindu example. Space explored beyond our Solar System and on the Far Side of the Moon. Year end Walking In His Shoes.
John Coltrane, “Favorite Things”
New Horizons’ new discovery
Landed: Other Side of the Moon
5 Million Women Human Chain of Protest
3 Celebs die same day/same age
In His Shoes at Christmas Message
Why January 6?
Cover: Arboretum Lights 2018 Fr. Vazken
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Babe in from the Cold

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Bringing the Babe in from the Cold

Next Step #551 – December 27, 2018 – In limbo twixt Christmas and New Year, Fr. Vazken reflects on looking inside the manger and seeing what lurks beyond. The imperfect circumstances become the perfect story in the Nativity narrative. There is joy, eagerness, wonder, obedience and peace, and yet, beyond the dangers of materialism and the filth of drugs and addiction have claimed the lives of too many. A very personal plea to look past the Baby. The measurements of strength.
A Christmas Song by Jethro Tull
In His Shoes at Christmas Message
Muhammad Ali Bouts
Cover: Moonlight over Mendocino by Fr. Vazken 2018
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Solstice Voice at Christmas

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Next Step #550: When the Sun spoke of the Son and the Solstice celebration. More on technology – with a retro look at mimeograph machines and the Church at the forefront of innovation guided by the need to evangelize. Continuing on paying your way to the Kingdom. Scottish/Armenian connection with 7 joys and 7 wounds. And on a personal note: Easter Resurrection at the time of the Nativity. In His Shoes Christmas Outreach.
Mary had a Baby by Mary Hopkin
In His Shoes Christmas Letter
NPR – Inauguration
Why January 6?
Less dramatically
Seven Wounds of St. Mary Church (Gyumri)
Ring Out Solstice Bells, Jethro Tull
Cover: Solstice Bell at Christmas, Fr. Vazken
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Advent: Sin, Faith and Duty

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Next Step #549: Sin, Faith and Duty are the lessons of this week in Advent in preparation for the Christmas celebration. Losing the Self and Ego, to make room for God. St. James of Nisibus. Violence in the world. Also In His Shoes programs for the season.
Blind Boys of Alabama
Albert’s Go Fund Me page
In His Shoes Toy Drive
St. Gregory of Narek Prayer
In His Shoes: www.InHisShoes.org
Luke 17:1-10
Cover: Canadian Bear Ranger, 2018 Fr. Vazken
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