The Next Step

Next Step #202: In a month of Resurrection we're commemorating Genocide. Puzzle? Conundrum? Changing the language of conflict and understanding victory in terms expressed by Jesus. The path of the politicians, the challenge of St. Paul and the power of Christ come into play in this "Genocide Edition" of the Next Step.  Fr. Vazken brings it all together with a Christian message that is powerful, victorious and full of peace. Also -The April shower of tears won't lead to May flowers this time, but will attempt to alleviate nausea. Religiosity of the shakers and movers, the rejection of the intelligentsia.

Ani's Bubbles:  A Living Faith - Vincent Van Gogh

Song: "Menk Ankeghtz Zinvor Enk" by Hovhaness Badalian

Khirmian Hayrig's Paper Ladle: http://armenianhouse.org/khrimyan-hayrik/loving-father.html

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Next Step #201: The message of resurrection after the celebration of Easter reverberates, but under what conditions? A look at the altar dynamics and the recreation of the "Badarak" as a sacrificial expression of friendship. Guest Linda Zadoian (from Compass) discusses the evolution of the means by which evangelization takes place. Grass roots change to the Armenian Church. WWMMT: What would Mary Magdalen tweet? "I went to the tomb, it was empty!" Wouldn't it have been a shame if her tweet was pushed down the Twitter page because of other tweets? Ongoing thoughts about Fr. Vazken's & Fr. McKenzie's sermons...

Ani's Bubbles: A sign of faith

TAAB2: http://youtu.be/q7jZMCBEsZM

Song: Al Massih Qam by Rula Kishek

Lend a Second Hand Round #2

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Next Step #200: A reading of the Resurrection narrative according to Matthew - fear and joy exist together in anticipation of victory. Tracing the message of the Empty Tomb, courtesy of Thad & Bart, through Armenia and history. Arriving today-getting real with the resurrection in your life, discovering the joy of Mystery - fear and joy existing together - deep in life.

Ani's Bubbles - The Poor Rich Family

Daily messages for Holy Week

Song: "Govya Yerusaghem"

Lusine Zakarian "Khorhoort Khorin"

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Next Step #199: Revisiting the disenfranchised community (and we're NOT talking about those who don't attend church.) Targeting Armodoxy to the "three groups." The Church and its relevancy to the multitalented/multidimensional individual. HH Vazken I of Blessed Memory (1955-1994), guiding the Armenian Church from Cold War to Independence: the Working of the Holy Spirit; Remembering the "Thief on the Cross" and then remembering ourselves. The "Opportunity Clause" used by Christians to rationalize a loving and damning God. The Basis of the Second Coming of Christ - looking at the Bottom Line of the Christian Message. A quick look at newspapers and a prelude to the "Virtual Armenia."

Song: "Nayatz Sirov" by the Seminarians of the Vazkenian Seminary, Lake Sevan, Armenia 

Daily messages for Holy Week: http://epostle.net/easter/

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Fr. Vazken at the statue of HH Vazken I at the Seminary in his name, Lake Sevan, Armenia

Next Step #198: EXCLUSIVE: Reflections on the Passing of HH Pope Shenouda III, connecting with the Middle East and Armenians by Harry Hagopian. On the positive side of Lent - the power of Prayer, as expressed in physics and singularity. Black Hole Events to Killing Cancer. A first look at Holy Week with more to come...

Ani's Bubbles: Animal Crackers

Song: Cross of Gold by Darrell Grant on "Truth & Reconciliation"

Links:

Pope Shenouda's passing: http://youtu.be/b5CyiwnvW9A

Pope Shenouda Tribute: http://youtu.be/-apFmn18Sug

Harry Hagopian on the Pope: http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/16410

Armenian Miuron/Coptic church: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/07/coptic-churcharmenian-miuron.html

More from Harry Hagopian http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/HarryHagopian

More from the Armenian Orthodoxy Blog: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/

Holy Week Podcasts: http://epostle.net/easter/

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Next Step #197:  An interview with Linda Maxwell, co-founder of We Care for Youth and from Bliss Unlimited. Linda has spent her life inspiring and motivating people, primarily young people, in a path of responsibility and action, all motivated by her deep seated belief and faith in the good. Listen in on this conversation about meaning and purpose, as Linda discusses her recent retreat in India as well as her life and her work. This is a coffee-break within a coffee-break.

Part 1 of this Conversation - Next Step #168 

Song: "Distant Lands" by Armen Chakmakian

We Care for Youth: http://www.wecareforyouth.org/

Bliss Unlimited

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Next Step #196:  The true story of the Sun and the Moon is offered on this day of the full moon and solar flares. The story of the Dishonest Steward (Luke 16) sets the tone for a discussion of straddling two worlds - the physical and the spiritual, as Fr. Vazken opens a personal vortex into his ministry. This is a brief look at his own Lenten reflection and introspection. Loneliness and Joni Mitchell's concert?

Song: Dele Yaman from the Raven CD

I Confess with Faith: www.armenianorthodoxy.org/I_confess_with_Faith.pdf

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Next Step #195: The day after Leap Day, we're syncing with the universe. The transforming power of Christ during the Lenten Season. A chance to reflect on the power of Abp. Vatche's Interview. Are Armenians Orthodox - on the heresy card, played by Orthodox, Catholics and Protestants. An inward look at the sin of the Church in reference to homosexuality. Digitizing LP's, Davey Jones' (Monkees) passing.

Song: Kapama by the Armenian Song & Dance Ensemble

Ani's Bubbles: "Great Love"

Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian Interview on Compass #20

Links from Harry Hagopian - Human Beings & Ultimate Origins

Panorthodoxy in America: http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/ecumenical

Freedom: http://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles.php/2367/archbishop-on-bonhoeffer-what-it-means-to-be-free

Lenten Resources: http://armenianorthodoxy.org/lent/

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Next Step #194: Quick! Word problem time - subtract the number of days of Lent from the total number of days in a year. Grab your calculator and press the RESET button on life. Find what is necessary in life and who's responsible for the challenges all around you. Adam and Eve have nothing on the Twinkie defense on this Expulsion Sunday. Vartan's battle continues with a Vatche, Zaven and Karekin in this new chapter of an old story. On the problems of crying and strength.

Song: Lilit Danielyan "I saw my love in the street" (Nahapet Kuchak)

Ani's Bubbles: Mother Teresa's Life

Links: Twinkie Defense

Lenten Page: http://armenianorthodoxy.org/lent/

Videos: www.youtube.com/armodoxy

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Next Step #193: What makes St. Vartan "brave"? Another episode "from the desert" with analysis of courage and faith. On the fundamentalists and the rejection of literal translations of the Bible. Followup on the Domestic Violence Walk in Glendale. From Tempe Arizona.

Song: "Yegeghetzin Haygagan" by the Students of the Vazkenian Seminary, Lake Sevan, Armenia

Translation: http://zohrabcenter.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/cultural-tidbits-part-3-vahan-tekeyan-prince-of-poetry/

Ani's Bubbles: "The Rose Within"

Walk for Domestic Violence: www.inhisshoes.org

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