Here comes Hope & the Sun

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Next Step #563: Vernal Equinox: Here comes the Sun, here comes hope: Sunrise service. Tragedy in New Zealand: Sacred and the Profane. Raw thoughts about fear, hope and changing our expressions in the age of terror. Words of caution on hypocrisy. What happened to down-time during Lent? Disney, Fox and the Star Wars ride. Asking Prager, really? Modern day Phariseeism.
Jesus is Love by the Commodores
Reclaim Gomidas 2019
AC202: Gomidas
Reclaim Video Invite
New Zealand Terror
Christ at our Doorstep: Last Station Stop
Prodigal Son
Dishonest Steward
Disneyland Hotels Sold Out
Cover: Here Comes the Sun, Fr. Vazken 2019
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Mourning Freedom

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Next Step #562: Archbishop Mesrob Moutafian, Armenian Patriarch of blessed memory is remembered with reflections on Freedom. Finding comfort despite the hope of freedom. Expulsion: Looking beyond the myth and not designating a fable. Hearing the message about personal responsibility, Free Will vs fate. Leadership: looking around to make sure there are followers. Finding perfection after sin. Happy Pi day!
Resurrection Hymn, Manik Manoukian
Sasnashen Reflections
Lenten Journey
Archbishop Mesrob Moutafian
Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian reflects on Patriarch’s passing
Window Volume II, #2
Justice Ruth Ginsburg documentary
Fr. Haroutioun’s Pilgrimage to Armenia
NY Times Op-Ed on “Apollo 11”
Expulsion Sunday Reading
Cover: Cliffs in Clouds
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Sharing Forgiveness

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Next Step #561: Getting to know someone beyond meeting personally – a reflection of love is the key. Sharing: Is there a word? What does that say about us? Pope Francis on Love. Elements of Lent: Charity, Prayer and Fasting – a challenge to do the hardest of these (and hint: it’s not the one you’re thinking.)
Hovhaness Badalyan: Karekin Njteh
Lenten Journey by Fr. Vazken
Pope Francis on Forgiveness and the Family
Dn. Hrayr Nalbandian’s Passing
Cover: Exchange/Split, Fr. Vazken 2014
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The Imponderable Curtain, solved?

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Next Step #560: Vartanants, Ghevondiants and the message of faith, loyalty and living for Jesus Christ is the starting place of this podcast. Also – the (imponderable) question of the curtain being pulled shut during the day of Good Living is explored further with yet another answer. Also, in memory of Deacon Hrayr Nalbandian.
Norahrash by Luys Vocal Quintet
Vartanats
Fr. Vazken during Lent 2019
Lenten Journey by Fr. Vazken
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Communication: Metaphor for Life

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Next Step #559: Communication breakdown and the Opportunity to explore and hope. From the Mars rover to the Pope’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, Fr. Vazken discusses the need for relevance in any relationship and entity, especially the Church. Twists and turns will take you for an interesting and thought provoking discussion about the limits of life when communications break down. Canadian Diocese communicates beyond themselves with “Diversity.” Jesus: the timeless communicator.
Alan Hovhaness “Moon Lullaby” and “Moon Dance”
Harry Hagopian on the Pope’s Visit to the UAE (Epektasis.net)
Mars Rover Opportunity is Dead
NASA says goodbye to Opportunity
Pope Francis in United Arab Emirates
“Diversity” by Armenian Church, Diocese of Canada
Window View of the Armenian Church
My Death by Bedros Tourian
Louise Manoogian Simone passes away
Cover: Head Balloons by Pixabay
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Candle & Prison Fires

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Next Step #558: Dyarnuntarach – the Presentation of the Lord: Candles, Fires and all. Fr. Vazken dissects the story of the Presentation (Luke 2) and gives the lesson for purpose and meaning in life. Simeon the just and righteous man – and finding that righteousness in life. The beginning of the “Revolution.” Back from Prison – domestic violence victim who is being punished behind bars. Prayer with an active and action plan. A Prayer Quilt that places action with prayers – lessons from sisters and brothers. Secrets of the Neck.
Candle Dance by Richard Hagopian
Fr. Vazken’s Dyaruntarach Sermon 2019 at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral (Armenian)
Bishops Prayer for singles
Prayer Quilt in Memory of Diramayr
Presentation of the Lord (Scripture)
Statue of Liberty
Cover: Miniature of Dyarnuntarach by Gayane Maragarian
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Global Discoveries

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Next Step #556: Thanking God for blessings beyond goodness. First Fruits celebrated in Australia. Days in Hawaii: Witnessing Creation and Evolution in the landscape. Kunami: Recognize it? “… Expansion of Globalization is over.” Hate Crimes manifest at Los Angeles area schools. Conversation with Bishop Asoghig Ghazarian. Our option to hurt and mourn: Christ’s idea of happiness – “You are blessed!” A hurtful phrase: Thy Will be done…
Honoka & Azita “Miserlou”
Globalization and the Armenian Church
Armenian Church of Holy Resurrection (Australia) Newsletter
Holy Resurrection Website
Fareed Zakaria’s weekly commentary
Hate Crimes at Armenian Schools
Hi Sessions YouTube Channel
Cover Photo: Mom Paints the Sky, Fr. Vazken 2019
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Bringing Jesus into the Church

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Next Step #555: Deflate those balloons and bring Jesus in from the storm – into the church so he can inspire. Martin Luther King: the power of Christ from within the Church. Metaphysical elements of our faith to build on. Lady Gaga: “Do what you want.” Guns in America: Applying the hard concepts of Faith. TED talks filling the void and talking about In His Shoes. Inspired by the Lunar Eclipse – total and the world is a ball!
Udi Hrant
Guns in America: Time Magazine December 2018
TED Radio re: Forgiveness
Total Lunar Eclipse pictures
Lady Gaga & R. Kelly
AC101 on Vestments
Traditional Crossroads
Cover Photo: In from the cold by Fr. Vazken 2018
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Revisiting Kindred Spirits

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Next Step #554: Just in time or perhaps as a matter of reflecting in time, a revisit to Next Step #31 – Kindred Spirits: John the Baptist and Martin Lurther King Jr., two giants – one a Biblical figure, the other contemporary, yet they serve the same God and the same Lord. What is the legacy left by these ushers of the Way? Fr. Vazken brings together the work and mission that has driven these people to point the way to Christ. They stood up courageously against the power structure, urging peace, justice, and love, even unto death, and thus became martyrs for their unwavering preaching of the Kingdom of God. Also, a look at the life and ministry of Fr. Mesrob Sarafian, an archpriest of the Armenian Church. Also: Ani’s Spiritual Bubbles on “Dreams”.
Gor Mkhitarian “Yeraz”
Original Next Step #31
Cover: Reflections on Planes by Fr. Vazken, 2018
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Playing Catch-up

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Next Step #553: Launching into the New Year with prayer: Fasten your seat belts. Protestant & Catholics: Relieving threats to Orthodoxicity. Jesus’ metaphors today: figs and elevators. White Christmas in Utah. Mark 11: Prescription for living. Keyboard Prayer from the 1980’s. Grieving: Setting aside time for reflection. Controlling the Dash. New Year prayer/wish.
Khatchadour Khatchadourian: Oror ou Nani or Kickstarter page
Christmas Outreach Report
Thomas Aquinas Podcast
Mark 11
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