Interrelations between the Law and sin. Why were the commandments created? Divine Grace complements the Law. The way of salvation by the Grace of Christ. What is the way of liberation from sin and living with God? The role of the nine beatitudes in the spiritual development of a person. Evil is constantly present in the world and waging war against us. How does praise differ from flattery? Misperceptions of the Law can lead to severance from God.

• Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
• Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. John Chrysostom, From the Commentary on the Gospel According to Matthew

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Rom. 4:1-12, Mt. 9:27-34

The procession of the Great Entrance and the elevation of the Eucharistic chalice. Christ’s entry into the Sanctuary and rest on the Holy Altar. The greeting of Christ’s revelation during the Divine Liturgy and its cohesive role. The symbolism of the remembrance of the Last Supper that took place two thousand years ago in the Upper Room. Perception of being seated with the Lord at the same table “here and now.”

• Speaker: Fr. David Gishyan
• Host: Deacon Vardan Aslanyan

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Basil of Caesarea, Exhortative Word on Baptism

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Prov. 15:21-26, Isa. 22:20-25, 1 Pet. 5:1-7, Mt. 11:2-14