If you have noticed, the cover of Christ’s tomb at St. George is always a little open, allowing you to see the inside of the empty tomb. During my first Holy Week at St. George, I closed the cover when I noticed this. But to my surprise, the next time we had a service in […]

During his ministry, our Lord poured his heart and soul into healing, teaching, comforting, and giving hope to everyone he came across. But often his teaching was ignored and overlooked and his miracles were questioned and challenged. It is only during his triumphal entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday that it feels like Jesus is […]

Genghis Khan is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in history. He was undoubtedly a great conqueror whose empire stretched from the Pacific Ocean to the Caspian Sea, a talented and skilled politician who converted his adversaries into dedicated allies, and a brave military commander on the battlefield. But he was a […]

Today, we celebrate the Sunday of the Judge, reflect on the parable about the helpless widow and heartless judge who refused to hear and help her. Eventually, the unjust and unmerciful judge gets tired of the widow’s pleas and decides to help her. Our Lord himself interprets the parable as a symbol and reminder about […]

Today, we celebrate the Sunday of Steward – a story about a wise man who was highly successful in using the resources at his disposal and manipulating people around him for his benefit and success. The story invites us to reflect and examine the spiritual perspective and teaching of success and what being successful means […]

The Sistine Chapel is arguably the most visited room in the world. About five million people visit the chapel every year and admire one of the greatest artistic achievements of all time. Every inch and corner of the chapel is covered by magnificent artwork. Michelangelo’s Last Judgment covering the entire altar back wall is perhaps […]

Severance is a brand new psychological drama television series from Apple TV. I have only watched a single episode so far, but I can tell you that it is my kind of a show. It is slow and calm, minimalistic and monotone, a type of show where a character might look out of the window […]

What do you get when you squeeze an orange? The answer is easy: orange juice! I recently came across a book where the author took this very simple idea to a whole new level and applied it to human psychology and spirituality. He suggested that in extreme and stressful conditions, when the pressure of life […]

For three weeks in a row, the Lectionary of the Armenian Church invites us to read and reflect on the sixth chapter from the gospel of St. John. We examined and talked about the core eucharistic emphasis of the chapter. And we also discussed how this chapter serves as a warning against misuse and abuse […]