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The Deal

Armodoxy for Today: The Deal

Likening life to a game of cards, French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire observes, “Each player must accept the cards that life deals him or her. But once in hand one must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.”

The trick is to take control of what has been entrusted to you. Whether a simple game of cards or a complex life, looking back at the shuffle is a waste of time. Thank God that your eyes are in front of your head and not looking back. Celebrate what you have and take charge of those tools and talents to make a difference. Find the aces or your strongest talents. Play them to the best of your ability.

Today’s one minute for standard time.

Cover: St. Anna & Gatoghikeh in Yerevan. Photo by Gregory Beylerian

Preservatives Added or Not

Next Step #388: Keep the faith! Not to be confused with preserve the faith! Fruits, meats, vegetables, even photos are ways of preserving – even pickling – the dead. Fr. Vazken gives food for thought as we build monuments and museums to preserve and miss the opportunity to live. Also, in this episode – The power of the Eucharist, and the Delivery System of the Church.
Armenian Patterns” by Karen Markaryan
Pope on the Eucharist
LA Times “Matagh” article
Armenian National Anthem
Leveraging Love
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Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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