Horatio Spafford  was a prosperous lawyer and businessman in 19th-century Chicago. Tragedy first struck Spafford when he lost his young son to scarlet fever, followed shortly by the Great Chicago Fire, which devastated his financial standing. In hopes of recuperating from these calamities and the loss of their son, Spafford decided to send his […]

The closing verses of John chapter 2 and the subsequent meeting between Nicodemus and Jesus in chapter 3 present a fascinating contrast. At the end of chapter 2, we’re told Jesus did not commit Himself to those who believed in Him simply because they saw His miracles. This skepticism highlights a superficial faith based solely […]

When we reflect on the narratives of Zechariah and St. Mary in the context of the Annunciation, we encounter two profound responses to divine intervention that shed light on the essence of trust and surrender in our relationship with God. Zechariah’s encounter with the angel Gabriel stands as a poignant example of how even the […]

Imagine standing at a crossroads in a dense, foggy forest, where each path ahead promises its own set of mysteries and outcomes. Your decision at this junction could lead you to safety and clarity or deeper into the unknown. This vivid picture mirrors the essence of Palm Sunday, a pivotal moment in Christian faith and […]

Once upon a time in the heart of Renaissance Rome, there lived a sculptor whose work in a small, almost forgotten chapel, would centuries later whisper the profound truths of humility and dependence on God. This sculptor was commissioned to create a statue of Mary, not for the grand basilicas, but for a community of […]

The story of the Prodigal Son is often seen as merely a heartwarming tale of unconditional forgiveness, a narrative that comforts us with the image of a God ever-ready to forgive, embrace, and accept us, irrespective of our transgressions. However, this interpretation barely scratches the surface of its profound depth. When Jesus first shared this […]

Imagine the masterpiece that is Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, particularly “The Creation of Adam.” Here, the touch of God gives life to Adam, a moment of divine love and connection. Within the same grand narrative, we find “The Expulsion from the Garden of Eden,” where Adam and Eve are cast out as a consequence of […]

The statue of St. Vartan Mamigonian in Yerevan, crafted by Yervand Kochar in 1975, serves as a profound symbol, especially in the context of St. Vartan’s words, “Unconscious death is death, conscious death is immortality.” This statue, despite being created during a period of communism—a time when spiritual and religious expressions were often suppressed—carries a […]

In the heart of Yerevan, stands a statue that captures the spirit of a nation. It’s the statue of David of Sassoun, sculpted by Yervand Kochar. Iit embodies the soul of Armenian resilience and the undying flame of independence. Kochar, created this masterpiece during the stifling era of communism, navigated through a sea of challenges […]