Praying for what? Religious Extremism was evident even among the disciples who argued about supremacy. Fr. Vazken talks about the terrorist attacks in Paris and our response as Christians. Why pray? Finding our response to evil in the tolerance language of the Gospels. A very moving surprise story included from the outreach ministry at a local shel…

Christ has extended his hand to you, now during this Holy Week, extending a hand to Christ – to the hungry, thirsty, naked and homeless Christ around us. Fr. Vazken confesses his disappointment with the “Demand” rhetoric and the need for validation. Delivered and recorded LIVE on March 29, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Cent…

Day #40 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Music: Lifebeats by Jethro Tull Lenten Recipe 40: Jicama Salad Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr.…

Day #39 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Outreach Lenten Recipe 39: Tropical Sweet Potatoes Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken deli…

Day #38 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The RSVP Lenten Recipe 38: Peach Salsa Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by ema…

Day #37 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Emmaus Lenten Recipe 37: Artichoke Risotto Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by…

Day #36 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Bidding of Luck Lenten Recipe 36: Mutabbel Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by…

Day #35 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Ending with the Beginning. Lenten Recipe 35: Roasted Eggplant with Cashews Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Jour…

Day #34 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Completion "LP" Lenten Recipe 34: Red Bean Appetizer Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken de…

Day #33 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Thanksgiving. Lenten Recipe 33: Grilled Red Pepper and Eggplant Sandwiches Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Jour…

Day #32 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Set Free. Lenten Recipe 32: Olivada Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by email …

Day #31 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Confession Lenten Recipe 31: Tomato and Bread Soup Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken deli…

Day #30 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Prayer of St. John Chysostom. Lenten Recipe 30: Rice Desert with Cherries Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journ…

Day #29 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Song: Orhnyal eh Asdvadz by Seminarians at Vazkenian Seminary Lenten Recipe 29: Mediterranean Bean Salad Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship pla…

Day #28 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Der Voghormya - Lord Have Mercy. Lenten Recipe 28: Broiled Lemon-garlic Mushrooms Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lent…

Unrighteous Judge 2015 – Disappointments occur where there is expectation – praying even when disappointed and learning about expectations. On Pi day 3/14/15. Delivered and recorded LIVE on March 15, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Armenian Language at start E…

Day #27 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Inclination, Elevation, Presentation. Lenten Recipe 27: Cold Linguine with Red Pepper, Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here …

Day #26 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The "Our Father" Lenten Recipe 26: Cold Noodles in Spicy Sesame Sauce Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey w…

Day #25 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Form & Function - Amen. Yev unt hokvoit koom. Lenten Recipe 25: Curry Butternut Squash Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A…

Day #24 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Living in Christ. Lenten Recipe 24: "Berry Good Chili" Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken …

Day #23 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Asleep in Christ. Lenten Recipe 23: Roasted Red Pepper and Fresh Chickpea Pasta Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten…

Day #22 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The Epiclesis - The Body & Blood of Christ. Lenten Recipe 22: Susty's Super Tofu Salad Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A…

Day #21 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The Grace of God Lenten Recipe 21: Lenten Cookies Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken deliv…

Day #20 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Words of Institution. Lenten Recipe 20: Hot and Sour Soup Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazk…

Day #19 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Holy, Holy, Holy. Lenten Recipe 19: Baked Sweet Potato Wedges Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. …

Day #18 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Mercy Lenten Recipe 18: Peach Cobbler Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emai…

Day #17 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Other music Focused Vision Vazkenian Seminarians, Lake Sevan Lenten Recipe 17: Asian Noodles with Edamame Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship pl…

Day #16 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The gifts arrive. Lenten Recipe 16: Cherry Walnut Chews Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken…

Day #15 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Worthiness to minister. Lenten Recipe 15: Suonomo (Cucumber Salad) Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with…

Prodigal Son Sunday 2015 – Wasted living as a message beyond the prodigal. English portion includes reflections for the Legal Voices concert and the Methodist Church walls. About Inner Confidence. Delivered and recorded LIVE on March 1, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisS…

Day #14 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Entering the Eucharist. Lenten Recipe 14: Hot and Sour Cabbage Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr.…

Day #13 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here "As for us" - The anathema. Lenten Recipe 13: Stir - Fried Asparagus Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey wi…

Day #12 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The Creed. This is what we believe. Lenten Recipe 12: Portobello-Seitan Hash Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Jo…

Day #11 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here On the Scriptural readings and hearings. Lenten Recipe 11: Roasted Potato Fans! Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten…

Day #10 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here The Jashoo Portion to Sourp Asdvadz. Lenten Recipe 10: Red Cabbage Slaw Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey…

Day #9 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Descent into our world. Lenten Recipe 9: Stuffed Eggplants Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazk…

Day #8 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Behind the curtain. Lenten Recipe 8: Almond French Toast Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken…

Day #7 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Mystery: Entering the Church. Lenten Recipe 7: Mushroom Ragu Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net Background Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Va…

Day #6 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. The priest is fully vested, and here we remember one moremeans of physical preparation via fasting. We agreed earlier to look at thephysical preparations first, before the spiritual and emotional preparations,for in fact the physical dimensions of anything are always easi…

Day #5 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. On this fifth day of this Lenten Journey into the DivineLiturgy, we end the sessions on physical preparation by understanding the roleof the robe, or shourjar. Thus far we have observed the transformation of thepriest in the vestry of the church. He has donned new clothes…

Day #4 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. In physically preparing for the Divine Liturgy the priestdons a set of vestments, specifically designated for the celebration of theDivine Liturgy. Yesterday we were introduced to the tak crown, the white shabikshirt, and oorar or the stole. Today we will continue with th…

Day #3 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. On this 3rd Day of the Lenten Journey into theDivine Liturgy we continue on the theme of preparation, by examining thevestments and vesting process of the priest. The priest as well as eachparticipant of the Divine Liturgy must prepare her or himself spiritually,emotional…

Day #2 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. It has been said that a journey of a thousand miles beginswith a single step. Perhaps a more proper translation of this thought offeredby Lao Tzu is that The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet.No matter how we say it, the journey into the Divine Liturgy…

Day #1 of a 40 day series of broadcasts by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Jesus is the name of Love, says St. Nersess Shnorhali, andit is from this proclamation that we begin our Lenten Journey into the DivineLiturgy. Love is the one thing in life that crosses over ethnic, gender,socio-economic, geographic, and other differences that divide the world and hum…

Poon Paregentan 2015 – This year the numbers and dates line up in a very mystical orientation. Listen in as Fr. Vazken talks about the Time of God. Delivered and recorded LIVE on February 15, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center, Glendale. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Photo – at Gantzasar by Fr. Vazken A…

Living against the tide. St. Sarkis, as a saint for today, on Superbowl Sunday, making it relevant. Examples of faith. The promise of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 21), “But not a hair of your head will perish.” Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on February 1, 2015 Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Announcements about…

The White "bloodless" Massacre takes away identity. Beyond the rhetoric of language and marriage, this is a call to find the Christian values we have left behind. Thoughts at the Centennial year. Gospel: John 3. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on January 25, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale. Produced by Suzie Sh…

Changing the way we think - not as easy as water to wine, but necessary to avoid the insanity that waits. Thoughts at the Centennial year. Gospel: John 2. Delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Recorded LIVE on January 18, 2015 at the St. Peter Armenian Church in Glendale. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Armenian Language at start E…

New Year – 2015 – Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on 4 January 2015- Recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries Center. The Centennial Year has arrived as has the “Ascension Moment”. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Messages and Float announcements at beginning – Armenian & English English full serm…

A wrap up of the Advent Season and preparations for Christmas, with explanations and inspirations for Christmas. Sermon delivered by Fr. Vazken Movsesian on 21 December 2014- Recorded LIVE at the St. Peter Armenian Church and Youth Ministries Center. Announcements about the Church - the events of Christmas, Guests - Levon Petrosian, Hrair Nalbandia…