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Just KISS, it’s Simple

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Armodoxy for Today: Just Kiss, it’s simple

KISS is an acronym that has been used in many different disciplines but came to prominence in its use by the US Navy in 1960. K.I.S.S. stands for Keep It Simple, Stupid. There are softer variations of it, such as, Keep It Short and Simple and Keep It Super Simple, with the main point being to articulate ideas simply. Advertising agencies spend millions to spell out purchase reasons in simple words and terms.

Jesus artfully presented the most complex thoughts and rules that guide our existence in very simple terms. He set up metaphors, one of which we tie in with the Feast of the Assumption of the Asdvadzadzin.

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. … I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit…” (John 15)

This week, we began picking those grapes from John 15.

Today’s one minute for Summertime.

Narrative of Relevance

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Next Step #741: In this edition – An explosion in Yerevan rocks the city and its people, and then stops shaking. Notre Dame burns while Etchmiadzin struggles with renovation. The search for relevance is beyond-the-beyond. Planting money and the camp meeting. A revelation at Grapeblessing leads to the strength found in Armodoxy and Epostle.
Yerevan explosion
“I found the pearl”
John 15 – the Vine and Grapes
Grapeblessing explained
Ararat 1915 by Michael Ganian
Cover: ShareFaith Media
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Empire through Wyoming

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Next Step #531: Warhol’s “Empire” and “Sleep” movies in the context of forgotten beauty found. Fr. Vazken discovers something not lost but forgotten in the skies over and mountains of Wyoming. Scriptural references: Luke 2:41-52 and John 15.
“Empire” by Andy Warhol
“Sleep” by Andy Warhol
“Been Too Long” by John Darnall Under the Stars
St. Mary & Grape Blessing
Cover photo: Fr. Vazken from the Woods by Susan Movsesian
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Processing the Poconos

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Next Step #530: Following through on an order: Fr. Vazken recounts an “order” that was given to him a quarter-of-a-century ago (Cupertino) and the blessing found among Oriental Orthodox Christians gathered in the Poconos. The Gospel of Suffering & the Cross. Articulating goodness & blessings with our greetings and embraces. The sound of the Youth of Orthodoxy.
Malankara Orthodox Church
Youth & Family Conference Schedule
Press Release on Conference
Fr. Vazken’s Blog on the Conference
Larry Tart’s Page
Freedom through Vigilance by Larry Tart
Grape Blessing Instruction
Grape Blessing – AC101
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Enlightenment at Assumption

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Next Step #480: The missing piece to the Asdvadzadzin puzzle – how to put it together based on the Gospels and Scriptural passages given by the Church Fathers. More puzzle pieces found: Clarification on Australia: Apples and Grapes. Back route details en route to the Eclipse, parked in Reno.
Morning has Broken by Cat Stevens
Australia Holy Resurrection Church
Yettem Pictures
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Total Eclipse of the Sun
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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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Happy Produce

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Next Step #428: On the St. Mary “Asdvadzadzin” factor, grapes and the call to production. Loss for words and finding them in metaphor. Flash back: Jack LaLanne’s tips from the 60’s to today, still an element of happiness to be found. A chance to swap-out with the Mother, and tolerance at the foot of the Cross. And much more.
Song: Vardan Ovsepian from Aragast
Jack LaLanne “Anything is Possible”
On Happiness
AC101 – GrapeBlessing
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Love: A challenge to excellence

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Next Step #427: The passing of Blake Krikorian: From silence to learning the lesson of life and love. Olympic Gold – from the knob to the button, technology for split-second judgement of the “also-ran.”  St. Mary Asdvadzadzin, bearing Love in the face of a missing God. The tradition of grapeblessing – giving it all, to others and therefore God… the challenge of excellence. Changes at In His Shoes and the ministry.
Song – Davigh – Avedis Khatchadourian
With the Krikorians
St. Mary the Birthgiver of Love
Grapeblessing
Adam Krikorian Coach of USA Water Polo Team
Blake Krikorian
“Identity in Christ” say divers
Cover photo: Asdvadzadzin at Shushi by Fr. Vazken (2014)
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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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Speaking Words of Wisdom

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Next Step #271 – August 15, 2013

Fr. Vazken starts this episode by an attempt at myth-busting grape-blessing with the help of old-Iraqis and the folks down-under. Where this podcast ends up is a true reflection of Armodoxy – taking the essence of the Holy Mother of God, St. Mary, and finding a verse of pop culture that focuses on the importance of Saints in our everyday life. Is this a redirection or dismissal of her virginity? You decide. But before you do, listen to the list of names ascribed to St. Mary, from “Antaram” to “Makrouhi” to “Yerjanik” and find a message that talks to you. Also, a look at the Grape Blessing service; the Armenians were sanctifying food before Kosher became a standard. Don’t miss this special edition of the Next Step.
Song of the Week: “Birth of a Star” by Torkom Saraydarian
Source for Torkom Saraydarian’s Creative Works
What’s missing from the Nicene Creed? Next Step #270
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