Speaking Words of Wisdom

Next Step #271: Fr. Vazken starts this episode by an attempt at myth-busting grape-blessing with the help of old-Iraqis and the folks down-under. Where this podcast ends up is a true reflection of Armodoxy - taking the essence of the Holy Mother of God, St. Mary, and finding a verse of pop culture that focuses on the importance of Saints in our everyday life. Is this a redirection or dismissal of her virginity? You decide. But before you do, listen to the list of names ascribed to St. Mary, from "Antaram" to "Makrouhi" to "Yerjanik" and find a message that talks to you. Also, a look at the Grape Blessing service; the Armenians were sanctifying food before Kosher became a standard. Don't miss this special edition of the Next Step.
Song of the Week: "Birth of a Star" by Torkom Saraydarian 
Source for Torkom Saraydarian's Creative Works 
What's missing from the Nicene Creed? Next Step #270
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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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Living Saints is Living Christ

Next Step #192:  A week of living saints - from Ghevont to Vartan and the Midwinter feast of Diaruntarch. Debut of Gor Mkhitarian's "New Life" - dedicated to the victims of domestic violence. This episode looks at domestic violence and the Christian response - it's about helping and healing. St. Joseph serves as an example of the great male lover. From monasteries to bleeding Marys, what would Christ do in the case of hurting families? Welcome to the team, Vahe.
Song: "New Life" by Gor Mkhitarian - www.gormusic.com
Ani's Bubbles: Children & Domestic Violence
Links - Tufenkian Foundation: http://www.tufenkianfoundation.org/
Globalization and the Armenian Church by Fr. Vazken: http://vimeo.com/15291175
Domestic Violence awareness event: www.inhisshoes.org
Vartan & Ghevont
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Making saints out of Halloween and Religion

Next Step #125: Putting the Saints back into Halloween. Nothing to fear unless you’re peddling religion to children. Didn’t we say religion is not for kids! We find Patriarch Kyrll and Pope Benedict on the same page? In His Shoes hits the $ 500,000 mark to aid children of Genocide. Religion in the World: Pew Research 
The quiz: http://features.pewforum.org/quiz/us-religious-knowledge/index.php
Nicholas Kristoff’s adaption: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/10/opinion/10kristof.html?_r=1
Song "Horovel" by Rouben Matevosyan
Ani's Bubbles: "Homeless Outreach"
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Hallowed Saints: Under the Masks

Next Step #73: Halloween through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy, as a challenge to find the saints around us - living with them as they live within us. Under the masks, there's a self that waits (and needs) to be discovered. A podcast filled with Tricks and Treats.
Song: Gomidas' Pontifical Wish on 10th Anniversary of Enthronement of HH Karekin II
Ani's Bubbles: Father and Son
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