Tag Archive for: Jesus Christ

Packaging & the Product

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Next Step 308 – May1, 2014

Thoughts from Las Vegas, Nevada and the Diocesan Assembly. Packaging the “Product” of the Church – how the Kingdom of God is marketed with consideration to truth in advertising. Quality Assurance by checking our mission as a church. Institution, Product, Infrastructure – all examined from this desert resort.
Song: “What the World Needs Now” by Dionne Warwick
Fr. Vazken’s Sermons
Gospel of St. John, chapter 1
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Profoundly True Reconciliation

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Next Step #307 – April 24, 2014

Reconciling the message “Christ is Resurrected” with the reality of Genocide that comes today. Glendale is a ghost town this day, and the trappings of the Church made for some frustration that Fr. Vazken shares with the listeners in this episode. Listen in to a Holy Week and Genocide Commemoration that offer so much more for Christian identity in the 21st century.
Song: “After the War” by Ian Anderson
Fr. Vazken at the Montebello Monument
Leveraging Love
Easter Sunrise Liturgy (with text)
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Tell Me Why the Badarak?

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Next Step #306 – April 17, 2014

Holy Thursday and the Institution of the Holy Eucharist. Some reflections following the celebration of the Sacrament. A special look during the Christian Holy Week at the services that take and give Life! Jesus’ “unfailing” words regarding the Bread of Life (John 6) and how to make the connection of “I in Him and Him in me.” The opening of eyes at Emmaus. Jesus Christ Superstar and the questions we shouldn’t be afraid to ask. All this as a prelude to the Easter celebration of the Holy Resurrection.
Song: Holy Etchmiadzin Divine Liturgy
Govya Yerousaghem by the Seminarians of the Vazkenian Seminary at Lake Sevan
Jesus Christ Superstar
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Prelude to Holy Week

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Next Step #305 – April 10, 2014

Get ready for a life changing experience; Fr. Vazken explores the story of Lazarus and his sister’s Mary & Martha as a Prelude to Holy Week. In this unique approach to the Passion of Christ, a challenge for personal growth by way of the Holy Cross is extended to all. Also, the parable of the Pearl – the treasure of the Armenian Church in our life. Jehovah’s Witness pamphlets – under the guise of an invitation.
Song: Django Reinhardt “I’ll never be the same”
Lenten Journey – the Nine Days of Holy Week
Lenten Journey – Road to Healing
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Tapping into Peace with a Lever

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Next Step #304 – April 3, 2014

Saving Kessab via the Leveraging Love. Tapping into Peace. In His Shoes and the Healing of the Planet all in this edition.
Song: Nayats Sirov by St. Nersess Seminary
Leveraging Love
Leo Tolstoy’s The Kingdom of God is Within You
In His Shoes http://InHisShoes.org
Rwandan Genocide Blog
Road to Healing Lenten Blog
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Familiarity without Contempt

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Next Step #302 – March 20, 2014

Equinox edition. An interview with Dave Lurssen (Arts & Entertainment Editor of ExpressMilwuakee.com and Shepherd Express) speaks candidly about his choice to serve in the Armenian Church – the viability of the Armenian Church. More on the Prodigal and healing through forgiveness. “Aligning of events” including Abp. Tutu’s message for forgiveness.
Song: “I Could Only Imagine” by Mercy Me dedicated to Liz Lazarian (1922-2014)
Fruits of the Spirit by Elizabeth Lazarian: www.InHisShoes.org/Lazarian
Datev Outreach in Milwaukee
Fr. Nareg Keutelian on the Next Step
Lenten Journey – Time to Heal
Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s Book
The Power of Truth by Dave Luhrssen (1994)
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From Pawn to King in a Week

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Next Step #301 – March 13, 2014

Exploring the definitions of God explored and then delivered via an unusual character, namely the squirrelly and squandering boy known as the Prodigal. This episode ties in with the healing process of within and without. It opens new ideas for Armodoxy, along with some cosmic math – tying up the mystery of the numbers and the episode.
Song: Der Voghormia – chant of forgiveness
Lenten Journey – Healing
Bland Lenten Page: http://www.armenianorthodoxy.org/lent/
Prodigal Son
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Expelling the Myth, Literary

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Next Step #300 – March 6, 2014

In this episode: Finding a language in beauty – let’s create, sing and dance. Thanks UCLA Dancers – it’s much better than the Genocide talk. Learning to use the myths – it’s Expulsion Sunday, so let’s expel the myth. On the Road to Healing – a flow of ideas. Suicide and the evolution of our understanding of compassion: for who is the funeral? Fr. McKenzie and Fr. Vazken meet at the grave of Eleanor Rigby.
Song: “Petrvar” by Inga & Anush
UCLA Armenian Dance Group
NPR on revolving around the Earth
Road to Recovery – Lenten Journey
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St. Vartan: Battlefield Arizona

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Next Step #299 – February 27, 2014

St. Vartan’s battle is one that gets defined in 2014 as we react to religious intolerance. Fr. Vazken brings home the message in this timely and relevant broadcast. Homosexuality and the tolerance of Christ – as we are all one in Christ – it’s a believe or not statement. Looking for parody and the folk songs to open the dialogue about change and revolution. Watch out debutantes! The power of language along with a quick run to Guitar Center with Gor – all in this episode.
Song: “Sassoun” by Hovhaness Badalian
Lenten Journey: https://epostle.net/lent/ 
Lenten Page: http://armenianorthodoxy.org/lent/index.html
Armodoxy Blog
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A Time for Balance

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Next Step #297 – February 13, 2014

Better than bonfires, here’s an approach to Candlemass “Diaruntarch” that challenges the listener to meditate and make the presentation a connection to Faith today. On the power of love while feeding the homeless.
Song: “Turn, Turn, Turn” by Mary Hopkins
Pilgrimage to Armenia & Ararat 
Homeless Feed at Ascensia
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