From Thursday to Easter

Next Step #251: Some important steps from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. St. Basil on the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, on understanding the Body & Blood within the Sacrament. The Orthodox Church comes together with HH Karekin I, HH Bartholomew, HH Francis - Three Pontiffs sharing the Kiss of Peace, representing the ONE HOLY & UNIVERSAL Church. On the Prime number 251 = 79 + 83 + 89 = 23 + 29 + 31 + 37 + 41 + 43 + 47. Happy Easter to All! Christ is Risen... Քրիստոս Յարեաւ ի Մեռելոց, Օրհնեալ է յայտնութիւնն Քրիստոսի:
Anush's Pomegranate Seeds: Easter Traditions
Three Pontiffs (see minute 1:30 and on)
Song: "He is Resurrected, Alleluia" by Rula Kishek
Holy Week Meditations
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Andrew & Peter: Always Brothers

Next Step #250: The Vernal Equinox is celebrated by bringing a bright star to the Northern Hemisphere - Pope Francis I is inaugurated in the company of the brother who at one point called his attention away from the fishing nets to fish for men. Saints, Patriarchs and Popes - It can get confusing. His Holiness to His Holiness: Patriarch Bartholomew's message to Pope Francis. Cheap & Costly Grace - an end of Lent reflection as an entrance to Holy Week.
Lenten Journey: www.armodoxy.blogspot.com 
Anush's Pomegranate, "The Journey Continues"
Song: From Holy Week, Vem Recording - at this time there is no reference on the Internet. We will update when available 
Fr. Vazken's "Got-me-did-it-get-you? Moment"
Patriarch Bartholomew's message to Pope Francis
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White Smoke Tweets

Next Step #249: From the white smoke a tweet signals the election of Pope Francis and opening the doors of the fourth estate. Fr. Vazken refects on this election, the Pope, Orthodoxy and the Catholicism. Issues of social justice and the times ahead will be challenging. Spinning the Pope - News alert on the Pope and Armenian victimization. Toward the end of the Lenten season and the End of times - where to focus your attention. Final thoughts on living in the eternal present. The God question in cosmology. Why Armodoxy is necessary at this point. Pi Day, though its just an approximation, it'll get better in 2 years. Sharing a book list.
Song: Our Father "Hayr Mer" by Duduk Quartet
Anush's Pomegranate Seed: Walking by Heart with God
Coming up this Sunday - Gala Danilova will be talking about the landmine clearing in Artzakh - streamed at http://epostle.net
Women are grumpier than men in the morning
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Clearing the Debris of War

Gala Danilova in recording studio

Next Step #248:  As the Lenten Season enters its second half and the toxins are removed from our lives, guest Gala Danilova of the Halo Trust, Artzakh is interviewed about removing the debris of war. In this interview, Ms. Danilova discusses humanitarian efforts to rid villages and country sides of landmines. In the discussion, we find paths for peace and understanding. This is the joining of spirit, heart and hands - a "must-listen" this Lent - Fantastic Me Ban.
Anush's Pomegrante Seeds: "The Right, the Left and a New Direction"
Song - Datevik's "Antzrev Yegav"
Clearing Landmines - The Halo Trust 
Artzakh (Karabakh)
Love & the Universe
Lenten Journey
Sun Sash
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