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Sign & Dome

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Next Step #508: Prelude to the Reclaim Conference (2018) looks at a form of learn and introspection. The unlikely pairing of two icons, a sign and a dome beg the question: what is there to reclaim? Something lost? Something forgotten? Here is a run down of what to expect at the conference and in life. A lenten journey with tentacles that reach out.
Antranik Kzirian “The Oud Player”
Reclaim: Embracing-Faith.com
Reclaim Conference Program
Buddha on the Road
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Carols this Very Minute

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Next Step #497: The power of music to soothe and the power of a Christmas carol to transport to a place we should be. Taking a break from all the things that we are not doing at Christmas time: The annual pick of carols by Fr. Vazken for 2017. Enjoy some tunes and some expressions for change through the Babe in the Manger.
Songs: Bing Crosby & David Bowie “Drummer Boy”; Loreena McKennett “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”; Blackmore’s Night “I Saw Three Ships”; Bob Dylan “Must Be Santa”; Louis Armstrong “Winter Wonderland”; Chicago “O Come All Ye Faithful”; Mary Hopkin “Mary Had a Baby”; Joan Baez “What Child is This?”; Element Band “Hark the Herald Angels”; Jethro Tull “A Christmas Song”
Mystery Hum of the Earth
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Bubble Wrap

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Next Step #465: The Message of the Cross is not an easy one, but a necessary message to follow. In an interview with Dr. Yvette Hovsepian Bearce, she passionately talks about unity, vision and escaping comfort levels to follow Christ and the Gospel. Genocide commemoration as metaphors for the larger issues of refugees and care. The Koranic Jesus, learning from the past to define the future and more. A bit from the National Day of Prayer in Los Angeles.
Song: Datevik from Ballads from the Black Sea
Dr. Yvette Hovsepian Bearce
National Day of Prayer “I am America” Song
Predator is Moving: https://predatorcycling.com/
Days of Solidarity Stream
Cover: “Chihuly peaks in Seattle” by Fr. Vazken 2016
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Extra Towns on the Map

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Next Step #448: Theophany Eve edition. Syncing with God’s Cosmic calendar. Looking inside the manger to become an image in an icon and delivering better gifts than frankincense, gold and myrrh. Armodoxy’s stand for the New Year and Fr. Vazken’s Christmas message. Water Blessing at Theophany – what happens when a Mayor gives her obligatory message and takes Christ out? Expected from a mayor but from a church? The possibility of Christianity without Christ – not a slow process.
Looys i Luso – Lusine Zakaryan
Truth Bomb Mom
Reclaim: Embracing Faith
AC101 – December 25 or January 6
Waterblessing at Adventist Hospital
Photo: In His Shoes Statement in Art
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Soloing or Together: Branches

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Next Step #444: After Castro and before Christ: “A revolution is a fight to death between the future and the past” – a look beyond the Old Testament ties. “Gifts for Jesus” – new found list in the Gospels.  Experience in Portland, OR: Singing it alone/Celebrating together. Fasting myths explained. Part 2 of the “Advent Gospels” (Luke 14:12-24; Luke 17: 1-10; Luke 18:9-14) Discovering a set of Gospel readings that bridge the road to Christmas.
“I Believe in Father Christmas” by Greg Lake
Fasting Myth
Pope Francis on Environment
Fidel Castro
Advent Season Opener
Youth Rally & Christian Conference: www.Embracing-faith.com; Subscribe for updates!
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Photo: “Autumn Leaves” 2008 Fr. Vazken Movsesian
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Easter Vestments of Light

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Next Step #407: Holy Week reflections and the prayer of Vesting; Finding the Vestment of the bare-footed, robed carpenter from Galilee amidst the ornamental nature of the Orthodox tradition. Topics: Sanctuary defined while repairing the curtain; The Kingdom of God on Earth; Reflections on the passing of Abp. Yeghishe; Analog vs. Digital understanding of Christianity; Outliers and periods for outliers in the Armenian Church; Bunny rabbits and Easter eggs.
Song: Aysor Haryav – Salpy Keleshian & Vroyr Demirdjian
Holy Week Day #4/10 Virgins Meditation
10 Virgins Commemoration in Etchmiadzin
Sunday Morning Sunrise Service
Dr. Harry Hagopian, The wind beneath our wings: remembering Archbishop Yeghishe Serpazan
Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers
2000 Easter Broadcast: archive coming soon
Picture: “Sanctuary Defined” by Fr. Vazken Movsesian 2016
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Peace through Hell

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Next Step #405: Jesus preaching in Hell? (I Peter 3) An Armodoxy Revelation finds the answers in prayers by St. Nersess Shnorhali. Also in this episode: the Seven Hours of worship in the church. The democratic nature of the church: How conducive is the church structure to creativity and expression. Canons and rules for the Church in exile and under oppression.
Luys i Luso  (Album available on Amazon)
Jesus Preaching in Hell
Etchmiadzin Spiritual Council
HH Vazken I – Window Dedication
Dr Harry Hagopian – Democracy of the Armenian Church
Democracy in Caucuses
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Tankian & the Perennial Pilgrims

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Next Step #329 – September 25, 2014

A review of Serj Tankian’s and the Lark Musical Society’s “Perennial Pilgrims” Concert by Fr. Vazken: Good and bad coming together in the Orca Symphony and 100 Years. Understanding the plight of humanity through metaphors of love. A look at purity in faith as means by which peace and love move from the theoretical world to the practical.
Song: Serj Tankian’s “Disowned Inc.”
Jethro Tull
Lark Musical Society
100 Year Journey
The Pearl 
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From Simpsons to Simon: Shame of the Cross

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Next Step #328 – September 18, 2014

An evening with the Simpsons to a morning with the Holy Cross reveals a challenge to put away shame (amot) and pick up where Simon (IHS patron-saint) leaves off. This is not for the weak of heart, nor of muscle and more than wearing an icon of Christ. Tzavut Danem! is here explained. Also a quick stop with the AESA and some thoughts on the upcoming business venture.
Song: Garode by Hooshere
Links:
Elevating Cancer as the Cross for today
AESA: http://www.aesa.org/
From the SAIN days: Origins of SAIN
Publication: AIEA Newsletter
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From Blues to BadaRock

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Next Step #327 – September 11, 2014

On this 9/11, Fr. Vazken reflects on the power of music in our lives – from the Blues to the celebration of Life. Using musical pieces from “Armenian Blues” such as Eddie Mekjian to John Lee Hooker’s “Alamony Blues” he ties in with the chants and songs of Armodoxy. Also – reflections on the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, every three minutes there is a diagnosis. Walking in His or Her Shoes is the call of this ministry.
“It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds,’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” – Rose Kennedy
Song: “Gospel Song” by Joan Baez
Exploring the Mysteries of the Divine Liturgy #1#2
Links to featured musics
Eddie Mekjian
John Lee Hooker
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