A World & Life Anointed with Miuron

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Next Step 381: The Blessings that come with the Holy Miuron – part 2 (continued from last week #380) of the Miuron Blessing. Also – Pope Francis in the US and his remarkable remarks before Congress. Definitions: The value of Religion and the direction of Politics. A reminder of the Golden Rule and the danger of Christianity in the leftist debate. “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.” – Oscar Wilde.
Song: “Strangers in a Strange Land” by Leon Russell
Miuron Blessing: www.etchmiadzin.com
Pope Francis’ Remarks before US Congress, video (Pope’s entrance to chambers at minute 51:00)
Pope Francis’ Remarks before US Congress, transcript
Lunar Eclipse
Vanity Fair Late Night
Photo credit – Last Rites
Fr. Junipero Serra
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The Miuron (Chrism) Dare

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Next Step #380: After the GOP debate, there’s no dare to consecrate Holy Miuron. Fr. Vazken goes through the mechanics and rich symbolism of blessing the Holy Miuron – done once every 7 years in Holy Etchmiadzin – flowers, spices and oils – the binding power of the Holy Spirit. And a special Armodox addition – the alabaster box held by St. Bartholomew.
Links:
Kantara “Spirits in the morning”
Etchmiadzin: http://www.armenianchurch.org/
Preparation of the Holy Miuron
Republican Debate
Double your gift to Refugee Assistance
Team In Her Shoes
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Proactive on the Reactive Cross

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Next Step #379: Understanding proactive responsibility from the position of the Cross and the challenge in a reactive world. Exaltation of the Holy Cross feast. Also, more on Ohio, Romania and a new album in the works. All in this edition.
Song: “A Day in the City” by Vardan Ovsepian
Kent State Ohio Massacre (1970)
Photo: “Cross Cut” by Fr. Vazken
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Face to Face with the Peacekeeper

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Next Step #378: Contemplating peace via expressions of war & violence, en route back from Ohio, the National US Air Force Museum, General Sherman’s home and the “peacekeeper” – Fr. Vazken seeks a defense definition. Also – reflections from a priest’s funeral and some time in a beautiful part of the country.
Song: Songs from Sherwood – Crosswynd
Retrospect on Fr. Mesrob Sarafian’s funeral (2009)- Next Step #31
Pictures from the Air Force Museum
Armenian & Greek Monks in Conflict over Christ’s Cross (2015)
Gor Mkhitarian Concert in LA
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Upgrade Ado

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Next Step #377: Microsoft offers a free upgrade to Windows 10 – now we’re ready for an overhaul of another operating system – one which comes with a lot of baggage. A strip away look at the non-baptisms in Etchmiadzin, Godfathers and Godparents – when and where do you need them? Along with a nice prayer for marriage.
Song: Patzvadz Vart by Mariam Matossian
Baptism of the Hidden Armenians
A token from dad: Staying awake & sweet
Windows Upgrade
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Lessons from Bob

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Next Step #376: August 20, 2015 – Khirimian Hayrig’s advice to his grandson are the backdrop of this edition of the Next Step: Wedding wishes with red, white and green flavors as a explanation of the Sacrament with personal reflections. Also a “Native” American map allows for some deep breathing.
Song: “John Barleycorn” by Bambir 
Native American Map Story
Baptism of the Hidden Armenians
Healing Series
Extra: “Wondr’ing Aloud” by Jethro Tull 
Photo: “Arizona Art” by Fr. Vazken
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Gender Equalizer through the Grapevine

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Next Step #375: Gender equality issues that you didn’t hear through the grapevine! Fr. Vazken connects the dots between St. Mary, the Asdvadzadzin, grapes and our work – our mission – the rhyme and reason for life, in a unique manner – Gender equality is achievable in a most personal way. Putting the St. Mary history lesson to one side, we find the answer to the mystery question of: “If God created everything, then who created God?” And the great Burger King/McDonalds caper.
Song: “Havoun Havoun” by students of Vazkenian Seminary
St. Mary the Birthgiver of Love
Blog by Dr. Harry Hagopian
Blog by Dr. Anna Harmandarian
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The Butler Did It

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Next Step #374:  “The world is changing, I didn’t know where I fit in…” said the Butler, and so the challenge begins. In this episode – the 70th Anniversary of the Bomb on Hiroshima, ghost hackers, hitting the Trump piñata and politicians asking for Christian credentials. Along with…does the sun rise or set on Ararat?
Song: Aravod “Tears & Thick”
Hiroshima 70th Anniversary
Hackers
Obama Christian Credentials
The Butler
Pinata
CSNY “Shock & Awe”
Photo by Fr. Vazken “Outlook”
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Towards Autonomous Peace

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Next Step #373: Autonomous Weaponry – take over from Windows 10 to a chance for peace, Fr. Vazken takes a first step. Also – Cautionary tales of judgment – the Compassionate Jesus to emotions of anger. Expanding on the metaphor of “Father”; Finding a Kardashian in the Village of Movses. Policy for letters to the podcast.
Song: “Maratouk Asdvadzadzin by Mannik Van Gregorian
Joni Mitchell – “California”
Autonomous Weapons – NPR
Village of Movses
ACT #10x on Same Sex Marriage
Blog by Dr. Harry Hagopian
Blog by Anna Harmandarian
Windows 10
Photo by Fr. Vazken Movsesian – “Sidewalk Message in Yerevan”
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Imagine Below the Horizon

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Next Step #372: The forgotten name of Jesus and the forgotten message of love. Ezekiel and the forgotten “Sin of Sodom.” More on same-sex marriage as well as on the His Holiness project – from the caveman who saw the first lightening strike and the loss of his love to today. The “Universal Network” of politics, economics, religion, psychology, biology, philosophy and art – the challenge to connect the dots. The message of the angels.
“Tsitsernak” by Arax
ACT #10x on Same Sex Marriage
Dr. Harry Hagopian’s blog
“Universal Network”
Torkom Saraydarian “Symphony of the Sunset”
Lacy Park Statue
Ezekiel 16:49
Picture: “Imagine Below the Horizon” by Fr. Vazken Movsesian
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