Living the Armenian Church Year

The season of Advent begins this Sunday in the Armenian Church. Advent means “coming”—the coming of Christ. It is the 50-day period of focus and preparation to greet the Christmas […] more

In this Advent season of repentance, many of our readings have to do with turning from our ways and turning towards God. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus tells a story […] more

The Bible could very well be summarized as a scrapbook of invitations from God to man spanning the ages. Unfortunately it records the sad news that God's creatures have rejected […] more

The Armenian Church commemorates the feast of St. James of Nisibis on the Saturday following the Third Sunday of Advent. A fourth-century bishop, ascetic, and participant in the 1st Ecumenical […] more

As the year comes to a close, we make resolutions for the New Year year ahead, looking for a second chance to improve ourselves. Unfortunately, New Year resolutions don’t often […] more

The Armenian Church remembers St. Abgar the King on the Saturday before the 5th Sunday of Advent. King Abgar is remembered as one of the first rulers to embrace faith […] more

All of today's readings proclaim that God is infinitely greater than humanity, yet graciously he draws near and strengthens those who humbly trust Him. Isaiah emphasizes God's unmatched power and […] more

Our first two readings remind us that God is playing the long game with the human race. He has had a plan for us over many centuries, raising us up […] more