Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Sun Sash - Halloween (#31)

Halloween

Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are. 
Trick-or-treating is accented with the donning of masks. Candy-givers consent to the charade with a wink and a smile. In the festivities it might be easy to forget that the masks we wear day-to-day fool no one but ourselves. We wear a mask at home, another at work. One at school, another at church. One on a date and another with a mate. Too many masks and we're confused, until reluctantly we pull the mask off only to proclaim, "Hey, it's me!" Truth begins from within. Being someone or something else for a day fools others. Being someone else beyond that fools only you.   -vkm




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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Sun Sash - Forgiveness (#30)

Forgiveness
Forgive those who have hurt you
not seven times, but 7x77 times.
~Jesus


The "Forgiveness Formula" is one of the pillars of Armodoxy. While 539 is a large number, Jesus presents the formula 7x77 not as a question to be solved, but an answer to be acted. It's about having a heart that is open to possibilities and love. Learn more about the possibilities of forgiveness at 7x77.org. ~vkm


Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

Weekly Newsletter - The Key


St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries
632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202

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Monday, October 29, 2012

Sun Sash - Mezzanine (#29)


Mezzanine
Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor,
upon which one walks as a matter of course and prescriptive right.
~Aldous Huxley


 Armodoxy is about evolving. The world isn't the same as it was 100 years ago. It's not the same as it was 10 years ago. In fact, it's not the same as 10 minutes ago. Acceptance of that change gives us an opportunity to accept ourselves, the way we are. -vkm


Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

Weekly Newsletter - The Key


St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries
632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

Sun Sash - Choice (#28)

Choice
Why do the faithful have such a will to believe in something? 
And call it the name they choose, having chosen nothing...
~Ian Anderson



Armodoxy is a form of practical belief. Its cornerstone is action. It's more than a name and a color for God, but a description connecting the Devine to our ability to Love. -vkm


Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

Weekly Newsletter - The Key


St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries
632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202

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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Sun Sash - Ends (#27)

Ends
Always recognize that human individuals are ends, 
and do not use them as means to your end. 
~Immanuel Kant 


In His Shoes Ministries. It's the Means to the End.  InHisShoes.org


Where to find...
InHisShoes.org
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Armodoxy: armodoxy.blogspot.com
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ
Weekly Newsletter - The Key
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Friday, October 26, 2012

Sun Sash - Mismatch (#26)

Mismatch
Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.
~Salvador Dali



Abstract ideas becoming tangible - mismatch or a method? This week on the "Next Step" - #229

Fr. Vazken Movsesian
25 Oct 2012Next Step #229: En route to the Domestic Violence Walk and the unveiling of Datev Outreach, Fr. Vazken reflects on the intertwining of the abstract and tangible. Abstract ideas matterialize via tangible vehicles. Case in point, Christ and the Christian message, come to us via the Church. Discussed: The Patriarch's passing, the defrocking of a charismatic priest and the need for change. The Jethro Tull concert and Ian Anderson on world population and educating women. Rwanda 10 years after genocide and the necessity to populate. 
Song: Anush Opera at St. Andrew, Cupertino
Datev Outreach: http://datevoutreach.org
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com
Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries
632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Sun Sash - You (#25)


You
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe,
deserve your love and affection 







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Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Sun Sash - Power (#24)

Power
When the power of love overcomes 
the love of power the world will know peace.
~Jimi Hendrix




Questions in Faith continues tonight, with more discussion on "God & Politics"
Live Streaming begins at 7:30PM PDT, at Epostle.net



Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Sun Sash - Joseph (#23)

Joseph

 Adoption is when a child grew in its mommy’s heart instead of her tummy.
~Author Unknown


Two Josephs are remembered on the Armenian Church calendar this day. One is known as dirahayr, that is, father of the Lord. The other, Joseph of Aramathea. The first, was the adoptive father of Jesus. He was responsible for Jesus' earthly upbringing. The other Joseph, from Aramathea, offered a grave in which the Lord would be buried. Both Josephs took the responsibility for the physical being of Jesus on both ends of his life on Earth.  ~vkm


Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Sun Sash - Soul (#22)

Soul
My soul is like a network of fountains 
springing from dark entrails of the earth 
greening its surface again. 
It shudders forth, fresh and bright as if with rain.
~Archbishop Torkom Manoogian (1919-2012)


In the Holy City of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Archbishop Torkom Manoogian, of blessed memory is laid to rest today, as the 96th Armenian Patriarch. His illustrious career as a clergyman spans seven decades. Hear a personal reflection on this week's Next Step (#228) by Dr. Harry Hagopian. http://epostle.net
Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

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632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Sun Sash - Replacement (#21)

Replacement
Holy Savior, remove from my life the darkness of despair, sadness and sin; 
and replace them with the joy of your radiant love. 
~Armenian Prayer


"Turn off the lights," they tell you, to help save energy. This is a prayer about inner-energy.
Turn ON the light and replace the darkness.


Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Sun Sash - Target (#20)


Target
Throwing away Zen mind is correct Zen mind. 
Only keep the question, “What is the best way of helping other people?”
~Seung Sahn

On this week's "Next Step" hear a special commentary/reflection on the Late Armenian Patriarch, HB Torkom II, by Dr. Harry Hagopian. Available at http://epostle.net 

Endings: Death & Defrockery - available now

Next Step #228: Patriarch Torkom Manoogian passes; Guest Commentary by Dr. Harry Hagopian. Politics in the Church? Never more pronounced - While a priest who brings people to the Armenian Church is defrocked, another clergyman who preaches non-Orthodox theology is granted a churchman's award. Make sense? The balance has tipped, more people checking off "None." Can Love be Irrelevant? Or are we not presenting it properly? Follow up to Ani Bubles' wedding.

Song: "Armenian Medley" by Hosharian Bros. Band; "Electric Kef"

Reflections on Patriarch Abp. Torkom Manoogian "Brandy & Honey with Our Tea" by Dr. Harry Hagopian
Domestic Violence Walk: http://DatevOutreach.org
Pew findings regarding "None" Religion
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com
Now on Stitcher Radio! 






Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries
632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202



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Friday, October 19, 2012

Sun Sash - Sync (#19)

Sync
Happiness is when what you think, 
what you say, and what you do are in harmony.
~Mahatma Gandhi
Endings: Death & Defrockery - available now

Next Step #228: Patriarch Torkom Manoogian passes; Guest Commentary by Dr. Harry Hagopian. Politics in the Church? Never more pronounced - While a priest who brings people to the Armenian Church is defrocked, another clergyman who preaches non-Orthodox theology is granted a churchman's award. Make sense? The balance has tipped, more people checking off "None." Can Love be Irrelevant? Or are we not presenting it properly? Follow up to Ani Bubles' wedding.

Song: "Armenian Medley" by Hosharian Bros. Band; "Electric Kef"
Reflections on Patriarch Abp. Torkom Manoogian "Brandy & Honey with Our Tea" by Dr. Harry Hagopian
Domestic Violence Walk: http://DatevOutreach.org
Pew findings regarding "None" Religion
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com
Now on Stitcher Radio! 







Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

St. Peter Armenian Church & Youth Ministries
632 W. Stocker St.
Glendale, CA 91202

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Sun Sash - Theophany (#18)

Theophany
To love another person is to see the face of God.
~Victor Hugo (Les Miserables)
 


The challenge to look at life through the lens of Ancient Armenian Orthodoxy.... For the neophyte, the disenfranchised and the searchers, the Next Step with Fr. Vazken - Episode #228 - available later today at epostle.net

 
Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Sun Sash - Purpose (#17)

Purpose
Man is born to live, not to prepare for life.
~Boris Pasternak (Doctor Zhivago)


Yes, Pasternak is the same one who said, "In every generation there has to be some fool who will speak the truth as he sees it." 

Tonight - 
"Structure of and in the Armenian Church: Ordination, Frockery and Defrockery" 
Fr. Vazken explains the ranks and systems in the ancient Armenian Church at tonight's session of Questions in Faith. Begins at 7:30PM PDT at the Glendale St. Peter Armenian Church. It is streamed LIVE at Epostle.net (press on the "Broadcast tab)



Where to find...
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Video Instruction: gIn Step w/Christ

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Glendale, CA 91202

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Sun Sash - Be (#16)

Be
To be is to do. 

~Immanuel Kant 





 They say if Immanuel Kant, who can? With a critique of pure reason Kant still arrived at a formula for being defined by actions.  Jesus, defines members of the Christian family in similar terms of action: "For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” (Matthew 12) Any way you say it its about the action.
This election year we're looking at "God and Politics" in our "Questions of Faith" Bible Study.
Tomorrow, tune into Epostle.net 7:30PM PST for live streaming.
Where to find...
InHisShoes.org
Broadcasts: Epostle.net
Forgiveness: 7x77.org
Armodoxy: armodoxy.blogspot.com
Video Instruction: In Step w/Christ
Weekly Newsletter - The Key
Facebook : St. Peter Armenian Church

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