Fruit of the Womb

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Next Step #478: Making connections between the feast of Assumption and the fruit/grape blessing – it’s more than a story that spans a few millennia. Blue Laws in Minnesota are over. “Jeopardy” tips, Gandzasar celebrates 777th anniversary. Talents beyond the handkerchief – the fruit of St. Mary’s womb was blessed along with some other fruit, not necessarily of the grape variety. Early morning miracle comes as a bundle of joy.
Arax Crossing
Gandzasar Monastery at 777 (Armenian language with English subtitles)
Blue Laws in Minnesota are over
Donate to Avon 39 – Fr. Vazken’s walk
Cover: Fruit Stall in Barcelona Market (from Wikimedia Commons)
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Usurped again: Light & Water

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Next Step #477: Definitions for Transfiguration and Vartavar provide the groundwork for a pre-creative experience in faith. Light and water are the elements of these feasts, coming together. Elijah & Moses for sure, but how about Enoch? Only in the Eternal Jerusalem. Other – “Focused Vision” 15 years later. Borrowing from Marketting 101 – Finding the “sale” 24/7, because “Everything must go!”
“Vardavar in the Mountains” by the Tigran Hamasyan
Armenian Genocide & The Problem of Evil by Fr. Vazken Movsesian
Transfiguration in the Bible: Matthew 17:2, Mark 9:2–3, Luke 9:28–36
Cover: Man, Beach, Landscape, Light – Licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Armodox Remedies

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Next Step #476: Liturgy for OCD, aids for hearing loss and faithfulness for the stroke, that’s only the beginning of remedies in Armodoxy. On this moon day, Fr. Vazken goes all over the place in connecting the dots between the spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical dimensions of our life and our planet.
“Michael Collins, Jeffrey & Me” by Jethro Tull
StarKey Hearing Foundation
St. Sahag Armenian Church in St. Paul, MN
Michael Ounjian
Maryam Mirzikhani dies of Breast Cancer
Stars come out for Starkey Gala
Avon Breast Cancer – Fr. Vazken’s walk
Photo: “Universal Remedy” c.2014 Fr. Vazken
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The Forgotten Clotting Factor

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Next Step #475: Express the Forgiveness formula in it’s most primal factors. Is something missing? Did you forget? That’s the point. Forgetting: a physical phenomena as exposed by dementia and Alzheimer’s. A look at the psychological side of forgiving with chime-ins from the world and time. Following up on the Decennial 7×77 event – from Catalina – stories of a childish fight to a finding empathy in the other. A leap from the purpose of justice. Defining history from Kodak to Snapchat.
Hrashk Manoukner “Amen Sazi”
Dr. Yervand Grigoryan’s YouTube Channel
Holy Eucharist w/Forgiveness Theme (7/10/17)
Jacqueline Leo “Seven”
7×77: Ten Years ago www.7×77.org
Bible Study on Forgiveness (7/3/17)
In His Shoes: www.InHisShoes.org
Photo: Bay of Seven Moons plaque at Avalon, Catalina Island
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Decennial Markings

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Next Step #474: Stories of Forgiveness: Leticia Aguirre talks about forgiving the boys that killed her son Raul (Glendale); Ben Kayumba talks about forgiving the men who killed his mother during the Rwandan Genocide (1994). As the 7×77 Forgiveness Day comes around for its decennial rendezvous with a hurting world, here’s the challenge to forgive as we want to be forgiven. Stories that push the soul beyond the limits of its humanity to the divine realm.
Nerir Indz by Christine Pepelyan
7×77: Ten Years ago www.7×77.org
NRSV reading of Forgiveness
Bible Study on Forgiveness #3
Survivors by Don & Lorna Miller
In His Shoes: www.InHisShoes.org
Photo: From 90th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide (4/24/05)
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Testing Testimonials

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Next Step #473: Testimonials in the Faith community – and what they say about us. If all you need is love, can we imagine a world where we gave peace a chance? Jesus’ radical & revolutionary Testament – all inclusive. Past, Present & Future comes together at the St. Mary Costa Mesa Church at age 25. Challenges to the expression of faith. Also: Pharisee spotting.
John Coltrane, “Africa”
St. Mary Costa Mesa
Nikky Finney Interview
Armodoxy YouTube Channel
Beatles “All You Need is Love” at 50
Fr. Vazken’s Avon Breast Cancer walk
Photo: from Madenataran, Yerevan
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Celebration 9

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Next Step #472: Celebrating our 9th Anniversary of podcasting. The Beatles’ Revolution #9 – prelude of things to come in Armodoxy, even with the Paul is Dead conspiracy. R&R Comparisons. Interview with Producer Suzie Shatarevyan, sharing memories from the early days of podcasts and the joy of sharing God’s talents in the world of technology. Apostolic evangelism for an electronic world.
Yerevani Aghchig by Element Band
Next Step Beginnings: www.epostle.net
Fr. Roderick the Pioneer: www.fatherroderick.com
Beatles “White” Album
Revolution 9 (about)
Is Paul Dead?
Holy Eucharist Celebration – June 19, 2017
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Connected Destinations

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Next Step #471: Whether it’s a letter from Forest Lawn or a bridge that connects us to something on the other side… where are we going? Completing the 9th year of podcasting, we’re looking at destinations – the ends beyond the means. Forest Lawn: business lessons for the church. Physical decomposition vs. legacy. Irritant issues… women again… can be resolved via evolution. Making room for Jesus by clearing out the ego. Einstein & more…
Komidas’ Pontifical Anthem (no link- it is a digitized blaka)
On the ordination of women in the Armenian Church
Next Step on Women
Window Vol V, No. 3&4
Armenian Church National Meeting in Etchmiadzin
Supreme Spiritual Council
cf. w/Trump Cabinet
Problem of Evil at the Genocide
Bible Study on Forgiveness & Healing
Nahabed Melconian Book Premiere
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Pentecost Close to Home

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Next Step #470: Intolerance escalates; bullies back down from bigger bullies all in the name of comedy? Maher, Griffin and the rest (excuse us Professor & Mary Ann). Pentecost- the power of the Holy Spirit to transform. Protest a la capitalism = putting out the fire with water. Continuity and growth by finding the next generation of protesters. And more…
Adana by Zaruhi Babayan
Teachings of Fr. Mesrob Sarafian
Reflections from the Priest’s funeral (Next Step #31)
Five Differences between Orthodox & Evangelicals
Upcoming Decennial Forgiveness Day: http://inhisshoes.org/event/7×77/
From 2007 Forgiveness day: http://7×77.org
Photo: Portland Art
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Life after Analysis

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Next Step #469: Picking up on Sheryl Sandberg’s reflections on Life after Death (Time Magazine) Fr. Vazken challenges to find life after analysis. Can we teach eternity? Faith? Life? The value of analysis and the need for action. Communication basics in a hyper-communicative world. Beyond the AC101 series: What’s next? In the aftermath of the Oregon killings.
Asa Inch Anem: Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble
ArmComedy on Conan
Epostle & Armodoxy Video Channel
AC101 Playlist (26 videos)
Mashdots Jobanian Bible Study (Avedaran Channel)
Life After Death (Sheryl Sandberg, Time Magazine)
“I am still hungry…” (poem)
Louis CK clip
Oregon Killings
Reclaim Conference: http://embracing-faith.com/
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Cover Photo: Portland inner city falls
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