The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God commemorates how St. Mary at her death was taken up in body and soul, or “assumed,” into heaven. This act of tenderness was performed by Christ many years after his Ascension, …
In this lecture, “The Rest of Fasting,” delivered on April 8, 2020 for the Zohrab Information Center’s series on the Environment, Dr. Roberta Ervine explores how fasting offers rest and healing to both those who fast and to all of …
This Parish Initiative, developed by Rev. Fr. Dr. Abraham Malkhasyan, the pastor of the Armenian Church of the Holy Martyrs in Bayside, NY, describes how to bring your parish community together for a different type of prayer that will edify …
This is an ancient service of healing of the Armenian Church. Click here to download a PDF of the Service, taken from the Mets Mashtots, the Book of Rituals of the Armenian Church: Communion for the Sick
Louise M. Yardumian’s beautiful reflection on “My Mother’s Love” is the basis for this discussion group, which encourages us to think about the healing love of Christ and those who embody it in our own parish communities. Click the button …
Gospel Reading Luke 8:49-56 While he was still speaking, a man from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” 50 But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, …
Gospel Reading Mark 2:1-12 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the …
Gospel Reading Mark 7:31-37 Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decap′olis. 32 And they brought to him a man who was deaf and had …
These ideas for outreach activities bring the healing love of Jesus Christ into your communities, parishes, and organizations. We hope you will find inspiration for outreach work that you can do! Click the button below for a PDF detailing some …
This set of discussion questions is intended for use alongside the Choices: Friends in Need video, available here. Click the button below for a PDF of these discussion questions: Discussion Questions for Choices: Friends in Need