Tag Archive for: Faith

Ink Knew Tune

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Next Step #645: Identity in crisis during a crisis: How to cope with the horrors of war and move from hopelessness to hopefulness. Tackling the big questions of purpose by finding definition in work and identity. At the foot of the bed: cancer patients and the war. Power and knowledge beyond human capabilities? Moving from ‘or’ to ‘and’ in placing faith with science. Mesrop Mashtots in Artsakh and the 1903 Encyclopedia Britannica. All this and politics too.
Nairyan Vocal Ensemble
Nairyan Vocal Ensemble YouTube Channel
WD168 going viral
Priests going to war
Christianity Today on the War
Purple Tie Awards
Cover Photo: Ruins near Abovyan, 2014 Fr. Vazken
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Good-heart Bible

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Next Step #639: Does over analysis and applying reason to the Bible lead you away from Faith? It’s the starting question for this discussion, recognizing there are no wrong questions. Mark 4:35f and hardness of heart: doubt vs. experience. Reconciling absurdity with Faith: Learning and testing through vs computer programming. A different look at the rules that define us.
Tsitsernag by Arax
Waking Up in the Storm (Sermon) 8/30/2020
Buy a Bible: Catholic, Evangelical, Atheist
Labor Day message: Labor, Anxiety & Enthusiasm
Cover: Salmon eggs
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Plastic: Molding Faith

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Next Step #638: As the political atmosphere heats up with elections two months away, religion, particularly Christianity, comes into question as politicians justify actions and policy with a wide variety of departures on theology. Fr. Vazken offers a primer on politics and the use of religion, finding the grey matter between the black and white, conservative and liberal. Qualifying politicians by the Christian scale: the plasticity of the faith to conform to the world and an Armodoxy look.
Those Were the Days by Mary Hopkin
Billy Graham’s granddaughter on Evangelicals today
WD168 this week
Armodoxy Blogspot
In His Shoes
Plastic Man Wiki
Cover: PM/No.1 Fr. Vazken 1966
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Badarak in the Age of Pandemic

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Next Step #618: Holy/Great Thursday and the Institution of the Last Supper, the Holy Badarak, that is, the means by which we connect to the life-saving Crucifixion and celebrate the Resurrection. Thanks to technology we’re watching in our living rooms, with candles, incense and prayers. The message of St. Basil is read during the Liturgy explaining the essence of the Eucharist: “Never look at this as bread and wine” … it is the life-giving blood and body of our Lord Jesus Christ. Now… that being said, what are we fearing? Where is our faith? How can a virus so small stand between us and the Lord’s Body. In this episode Fr. Vazken shares insights about the Badarak today and the adaptation to ultra-pandemics in the past. How to participate in the virtual ceremonies?
VEM Radio
WD168 This week
Holy Thursday message 2019
Holy Friday message 2019
Cover: Badarak in the age of Pandemic, Fr. Vazken 2020
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Two Types of Knees

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Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer during COVID-19 Pandemic

Next Step #617 – April 2, 2020 – A sobering look at the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of Armodoxy. Fr. Vazken dissects and provides common misconceptions about faith issue: Serenity, Courage and Patience in today’s reality. The 120nM/2mm comparison. End of Lent in a sci-fi horror show. This is an up-close and personal episode.
When I’m 64 
MonaLisa Twins 
Western Diocese FB Page for Streams 
WD168 4/1/2020 
Circle of Faith – Prayer & Fast Message
Cover: Brazil’s Christ the Savior during Coronavirus pandemic
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Take it Easy

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Next Step #614 – March 12, 2020 – Fears increase as Coronavirus is here, there and everywhere. A special edition on Faith as an antithesis to fear. Fr. Vazken talks about the importance for faith, education, knowledge as masses engage in the hoarding process. Taking it Easy – a trip in the Southwest, the Eagles and opportunities out of depression. Expectation: The Seven Hours of the Armenian Church, the Sun and Faith.

Joanna Chapman-Smith, “Melodies”
WD168 3/11/20
Reclaim Postponed
Take it Easy by the Eagles 
Cover: Corner in Windslow, AZ, 2020
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Burned it off

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Next Step #610: On the Presentation of the Lord – Dyaruntarch – all you need to know about the celebration from the history, to the meaning, to the prayer to the bonfire! Heathen or not… here we come! On Fear: Active Shooter phenomena and the traumatization of our children. Fear and Faith. “Justifiable” fear – how to spot it 10,000 feet above sea level.
Song selection by Anush & Inga
Story of the Presentation Luke 2:22f
Teacher’s Unions and Active Shooter Drills
WD168 – Episode #4 on Fear
Cover: Dyaruntarch at St. Leon Cathedral, 2020
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This is 2020

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Next Step #604: With the new decade, more searches for relevance – finding Faith after Sunday morning and throughout the week. Theophany – a point of singularity for your Faith. The Lion King’s gesture of praise and the blessing for a group on Christmas Eve. Bonhoeffer’s “Cheap Grace” and Christmas gift giving customs. Eighth Day “Milking Maid”. All the things you don’t need to say at Theophany.
Hover State Chamber Choir
VW: The Last Mile
Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Motorcycle in the Smithsonian
Bonhoeffer, “The Cost of Discipleship”
“This is 20/20” Anderson Cooper and Barbara Walter
Cover Photo – Winter, Bing photo
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Children & God

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Next Step #586: Do children need God? Keeping God close and in focus; Finding God not so much without as much as within, especially in the heart. Jesus’ invitation to accept the Kingdom as children; so who’s leading who? Fr. Vazken is challenged and shares some insights on making God real, front and center in the lives of our children. A model for Sunday School built into the Divine Liturgy of the Ancient Orthodox Church.
Focused Vision
St. Nectarios
Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church
Cover: Building block of God, Fr. Vazken 2019
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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Name & Legacy

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Next Step #585: The legacy of Catholicos Vazken I – what do we take away from him 25 years after his death. His name, a special calling and expression of the Holy Spirit. One Vazken to the next in this edition. An angel named Alyssa visits and makes a 25 year old connection.
Alone Again Or by Love
25th Anniversary Video Tribute
Vazken I – Addresses & Messages PDF
Photo Gallery of 25th Anniversary Event
Vazken on Vazken: Personal Reflections
Cover: Catholicos’ tomb close up
Technical Director: Ken Nalik
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