Jesus Christ – Page 14

Accenting vs. Breaking Christian Stereotypes

April 11, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #253 – April 11, 2013

Returning from a lively conversation with Stepan Partamian at GCC, Fr. Vazken reflects on Christianity today, as applied in society. Ethnic identity via the church? Breaking the stereotypes of the Church and Christianity. More topics: The cornerstone of Armodoxy is to look beyond Biblical mythology. Talking about birth control to a people who have experienced Genocide? Case in point: Rwanda. Non violent resistance and disciplining the masses. Case in point: Armenia. The different perspectives of religion; the Holistic approach to God via Armodoxy. Much more…

Stepan Partamian: http://www.partam.com/
Anush’s Pomegranate Seeds: “Thoughts on Fasting”
Song: “Orhynyal eh Asdvadz” by Winds of Passion
Flyer for event: http://tinyurl.com/gcc-dv-part-13
New video series: www.youtube.com/armodoxy
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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The Message of the Hawk at Easter

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Next Step #252 – April 4, 2013

A hawk in the church opens the doors to a developing mythology. Listen in as Fr. Vazken weaves the pieces to the story of the Hawk at Easter. Also in this episode – Chris Brown and the Misunderstood Jesus, Apostolic tradition today: the greeting and the disciples dilemma. Chevy vs Toyota and the Easter question. Easter transformation is a change forever. Pope Francis and the feet washing detainees. Life of Pi.
Anush’s Pomegranate: Staying Awake with Christ
Song: “Oh Happy Day” by Joan Baez
Hawk at the altar
Chris Brown at St. Peter, Glendale
Key – Easter Day (Jehovah Witness Story on page 2)
Easter Sermon & the Hawk
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From Thursday to Easter

March 28, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #251 – March 28, 2013

Some important steps from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. St. Basil on the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, on understanding the Body & Blood within the Sacrament. The Orthodox Church comes together with HH Karekin I, HH Bartholomew, HH Francis – Three Pontiffs sharing the Kiss of Peace, representing the ONE HOLY & UNIVERSAL Church. On the Prime number 251 = 79 + 83 + 89 = 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47. Happy Easter to All! Christ is Risen… Քրիստոս Յարեաւ ի Մեռելոց, Օրհնեալ է յայտնութիւնն Քրիստոսի:
Anush’s Pomegranate Seeds: Easter Traditions
Three Pontiffs (see minute 1:30 and on)
Song: “He is Resurrected, Alleluia” by Rula Kishek
Holy Week Meditations
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White Smoke Tweets

March 14, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #249 – March 14, 2013

From the white smoke a tweet signals the election of Pope Francis and opening the doors of the fourth estate. Fr. Vazken refects on this election, the Pope, Orthodoxy and the Catholicism. Issues of social justice and the times ahead will be challenging. Spinning the Pope – News alert on the Pope and Armenian victimization. Toward the end of the Lenten season and the End of times – where to focus your attention. Final thoughts on living in the eternal present. The God question in cosmology. Why Armodoxy is necessary at this point. Pi Day, though its just an approximation, it’ll get better in 2 years. Sharing a book list.
Song: Our Father “Hayr Mer” by Duduk Quartet
Anush’s Pomegranate Seed: Walking by Heart with God
Coming up this Sunday – Gala Danilova will be talking about the landmine clearing in Artzakh – streamed at https://epostle.net
Women are grumpier than men in the morning
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Clearing the Debris of War

March 7, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Gala Danilova in recording studio

Next Step #248 – March 7, 2013

As the Lenten Season enters its second half and the toxins are removed from our lives, guest Gala Danilova of the Halo Trust, Artzakh is interviewed about removing the debris of war. In this interview, Ms. Danilova discusses humanitarian efforts to rid villages and country sides of landmines. In the discussion, we find paths for peace and understanding. This is the joining of spirit, heart and hands – a “must-listen” this Lent – Fantastic Me Ban.
Anush’s Pomegrante Seeds: “The Right, the Left and a New Direction”
Song – Datevik’s “Antzrev Yegav”
Clearing Landmines – The Halo Trust
Artzakh (Karabakh)
Love & the Universe
Lenten Journey
Sun Sash
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Apostolic Tweets: Armenian & Latin

February 28, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #247 – February 28, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI’s Twitter account puts up a vacancy sign “Sede Vacant” minutes after his last Tweet. Dynamic/Alive -It’s all about moving forward. A healthy understanding to the Roman Catholic Church, for the Orthodox Christian – an Armodoxy view. Peter the Rock and the Confessional Rock: Christ the Center. Sunrise “Arevakal” Confession – “The Way, the Truth and the Life, Christ”
Anush’s Pomegranate Seeds: “Loving Divorce“
Song: Armenian Public Radio “Retrograde”
Apostolic Succession in the Armenian Church
P ope Benedict’s Tweets Archived
Lenten Journey: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com
Sun Sash: http://sunsash.blogspot.com
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Time Share Management: Sold but No Satisfaction

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Next Step #246 – February 21, 2013

Corporate hypocrisy: Can the perfect nature of Christ’s Body be reconciled with the imperfections of the human management team? Do we either accept and live with hypocrisy or opt for a revolution? Listeners chime in with stories of separation. Time-share strategies for selling Christ fail as they bait and switch another time around. The large avocado pit on the Lenten plate.
Anush’s Pomegranate: “Controlling my Inner Martha”
Song: “Autumn/Spring” by Lilit Pipoyan
Gor Mkhitarian’s Review of Pipoyan’s “Nav” CD
Lenten Journey: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com
Sun Sash: http://sunsash.blogspot.com
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Goal Oriented Imperfection

February 14, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #245 – February 14, 2013

Using symbols and myths to explain the mysteries in life gets a bit confusing when Armenian churches light some bonfires in the back yard. Mid Winter. Purification, Presentation, Valentine’s and Adam & Eve all come together for today’s show. The Pope’s resignation begs the question of running the Perfect Body of Christ with imperfect people. Stripping away the imperfections and finding the bulls-eye in the middle of our faith. “There’s something beautiful in the Armenian Church but…” was the general consensus last week, and this week there’s more. The Curtain in the Armenian Church – and how we have become the curtain -the reason for separation from paradise. In New Mexico – figuring out the Catholic Church and in Paradise figuring out Adam & Eve’s identity. It’s about time the Armenian alphabet adds a “th” and “w” sound. All in this week’s edition.
Anush’s Pomegranate Seed: “Amazing Love”
Song: Schubert – Grammy Award Winning artist Kim Kashkashian
Kim Kashkashian Grammy Award
More on Life, Love & Sayat Nova – Next Step #35
10 Worst Popes of All Time
Lenten Journey – www.armodoxy.blogspot.com
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Injuries in the Machine

February 7, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #244 – February 7, 2013

Vartan & Ghevont – lessons for a priest in turmoil about the mission and the church and his place in a church plagued by challenges. Fr. Vazken gives a personal account of reconciling the tangible with the abstract idea of the Kingdom – are we part of the machine? Have you hugged your priest lately? The “dz” in yoghurt should have made it. Purging the system of toxins during Lent through epostle.net
Pomegranate Seeds by Anush: Looking Inward for Lent
Song: Wonderous Crowning by Hover Armenian Chamber Choir
Sun Sash – Vartan
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No Knocks for Structure

January 31, 2013/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #243 – January 31, 2013

A new Patriarch in Jerusalem, Chris Brown at the Glendale Armenian Church, and two ladies want a baptism without a godfather – It’s time for some structure! It’s easy to find dirt under the grass, but Fr. Vazken discusses the greenness of the grass this new day. Why the Church and how it helps to get the message of eternity out to the people.
Anush’s Pomegranate – “Church & State”
Song: “Nor Yerk” by Mariam Matossian
Jerusalem Patriarch Elected – coverage and commentary by Dr. Harry Hagopian
A new Armenian Patriarch in Jerusalem: what does it mean?
The Haghpat Monastary in Armenia
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