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Next Step #580: From Sasnashen Armenia, here is a review of the events leading to the In His Shoes project and Fr. Vazken’s visit to the village and area of Talin. More on exorcism – connecting dots to the spirits that move us – demonic possession, et al. Explained: The opposite of the God-job? Replay of Next Step #543 (2018) and Next Step #70 (2009) … including an Ani Bubbles!
En Dizan – Luys Vocal Quintet
Next Step #70
Next Step #543
Cover Photo: Khatchkars at Talin
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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Bishop’s Testimony

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Next Step #570: The Apostolic mission of preaching the Gospel of Resurrection continues through ordination. This Sunday, Fr. Daniel Findikyan is consecrated as a bishop of the church in Holy Etchmiadzin. With this episode Fr. Vazken looks at holy orders, the sacrament, and with excerpts from the Hayr Mashdots shares the message for today. Explained: Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Mashdots, Mayr Mashdots, Hayr Mashdots, staff, ring and what all this means.
Hrashapar sung by the students of the Vazkenian Seminary, Lake Sevan, Armenia
Episcopal Ordination stream
Fr. Daniel on the Next Step (May 2018)
Assembly Message
List of Catholicoi of the Armenian Church
Cover: Altar of Descent, Holy Etchmiadzin
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Defining Emoji Prayer

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Next Step #545 – Prayer: Wanted or unwanted we have a stocked (canned) response to tragedy. Moving beyond the words and listening to the sound of God is what Fr. Vazken explores this week. Reflection on rediscovering and connecting to Faith in Armenia: from the dangers of fungi to the inspiration of St. Hripsime. Moving from the pages of our Faith to the reality of our Faith. Take a look in the closet: Finding a silk-screened robe at St. James.
“To Silence the Lies of Men” Aret Madilian
“I don’t want prayers…”
Psalm 45(46)
Sam & Jennie in Armenia
Discovery of the Cross at Zoravar Church
St. James Armenian Church at 75
Next Step #544
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Discovering Sasnashen

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Next Step #543: On the feast of the Discovery of the Cross, a chance to discover the village of Sasnashen. Freedom expressed at the crash site monument. Just returning from Armenia, Fr. Vazken gives a quick descriptor to what’s ahead in the ministry. Plans announced for upcoming pilgrimage.
Tsirani Ensemble
Sasnashen Preface
Larry Tart’s Page: www.LarryTart.com
Discovery of the Holy Cross
Fr. Daniel Findikyan’s address on Synagogue Massacre
AC202 – Focus
Discovery of the Cross at Zoravar Church
Cover: A view from Sasnashen; Fr. Vazken 2018
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Ascension, Revolution & Equilibrium

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Next Step #518: Velvet Revolution in Armenia, Ascension Day on the road to equilibrium. In memory of Gov. George Deukmejian, personal reflections. A New Primate in America: Very Rev. Fr. Daniel Findikian. (includes a whos-who in the Armenian Church and a primer on nomenclature), Broadcasting from Rancho Mirage.
Miso Soup – Serj Tankian
Velvet Revolution in Armenia
Duxov
Marianna’s IHS post
Hratch Tchilingirian on Eastern Church lecture
Findikian elected Primate of the Eastern Diocese
Governor George Deukmejian
St. Garabed Armenian Church in Rancho Mirage, California
Amazon (Bezos) 14 Rules
Cover: Peace in Yerevan, Fr. Vazken 2017
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Forty Years Here or There

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Next Step #490: The Spirit in freedom: Fr. Vazken reflects 40 years after a first impression and a first life. Marxism in action/Freedom with human nature: some observations. Institutions and rebellion: Coming out of the 60’s and 70’s. Karekin Nzhdeh inspiring MLK and sounding the Nathan Hale mantra? Martin Luther and Protestantism at 500.
Sayat Nova “Amen Sazi”
500 Years after Martin Luther (Daily Beast)
500 Years after the Reformation (Christianity Today)
Karekin Nzhdeh Biographical Sketch
Starkey Hearing Foundation
Cover Picture: Karekin Nzhdeh statue in Yerevan 2017
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Nathan Hale Moment in Armenia

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Next Step #488: Broadcasting from Armenia, Fr. Vazken discovers the “Nathan Hale Moment.” Stories of people who have moved from theory to practical applications of service. A very special Next Step that walks on the streets and in his shoes (tsv’tanim). Get ready for Starkey Hearing Foundation. #Armenia40
Yerevan 2799
Birthright Armenia
Starkey Hearing Foundation
Qahana dot am
www.InHisShoes.org
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Unplanned Silence

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Next Step #426: Failed test for the Church: planned silence in Armenia. A look at the virtues of silence: “Be still and know that I am God” writes the psalmist. “Unity in Essentials, Liberty in the secondary items and in all things, Love” from Augustine to Shnorhali and today, applying the formula. A commentary that leaves us wondering how to reconcile all the pieces.
“Yar Ko Parag Boyin Mernem” by Element Band
Unity in Essentials ; more on unity
Armenia Protests
Be still and now that I am God
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Mess without Poetry

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Next Step #424: A look at the messiness of political situations and unrest in the world; answers on the spiritual plane in the absence of Church. Too little, too late… and not even a prayer? Themes of non-violence, seeking justice, pursuit of happiness and the changes from the 60’s to today.  More on the bait and switch as found in Pokemon (#423). Coup in Turkey, Unrest in Armenia and the Trump wild-card, all in this edition.
Song: My City by Gor Mkhitarian off of the Passport album
Joseph & Mary’s Son
Armenia Live Feed
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Dignity
Declaration of Independence
NS #423 – Church business plan for Pokemon Go
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The Peter Trap

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Next Step #421: Missing the point: Peter sets up a tent for Christ, Armenians give the Pope an Ark and we remember Vardavar!… did something go unnoticed?  Reflections on the historic visit of Pope Francis to the First Christian Nation: An alarm clock and wake up call. The Papal Mass and distribution of Holy Communion: A personal confession and an understanding of distribution to Catholics and Orthodox. The successors of Sts. Peter and Thaddeus meet: it’s more than a Genocide remembrance. Finding Armodoxy today.
Vardavar by Tigran Hamasyan
Transfiguration Story
Tigran Hamasyan
Videos – Pope Francis in Armenia
Catholicos’ Messages on Etchmiadzin Website
Pope’s Message on Vatican Website
Harry Hagopian Podcast for Catholic Church – What’s the significance of the Pope’s three-day Apostolic Visit to Armenia?
AC101 on Armodoxy Channel
Picture “Engraving at Sevan” by Fr. Vazken 2014
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