Spiritual Discussions (archive)
An investigation into central fundamental issues such as the meaning of life, our calling, the search for truth, the choice of the spiritual way. Additionally, we investigate other themes, such as dogmatic purity and the recognition of one’s own tradition. All these and more are discussed by the participants of Spiritual Discussions.
What are the Church’s responses to these challenging questions? What is the relationship between the spiritual and material aspects of life? Is it possible to reach perfection in this life? How does one carry out the commandments of Christianity? What should be our attitude towards various sects? How should we protect our children and ourselves from “spiritual deformations”? Thorough responses and discussions to these questions and other important issues will be heard in Spiritual Discussions.
Mercy of God
Does God's mercy have a limit? Despair is one of the greatest sins of a Christian. God's punishment and mercy.
- Speaker: Fr. Dajad Davidian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
About Beauty
Beauty as an attribute of God's creation. Absolute beauty and subjectivism. Types and levels of beauty.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Love
What is love and how to attain it? “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love” (1 Cor. 13:13). Why is the cross of the Armenian Apostolic Church budded? Divine love and love for God. What is the relationship between love and happiness?
- Speaker: Fr. Dajad Davidian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Baptism
The seven sacraments of the Church. The relation of the grace of baptism to salvation. The peculiarity of the rite of baptism. Distortions of the Sacrament of Baptism and their refutations.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Peculiarity of Christian Prayer
Foundations and degrees of Christian prayer. The Fathers of the Church are the best examples of correct human prayer. The purpose of prayer.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’
Human words must have a clear weight. Reasons for the gap between words and actions. Semantic shades of an oath, a vow, and a solemn promise. How to say "no."
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
What Jesus Christ Brought to the World
The coming of Jesus Christ first gave humankind the opportunity to be freed of Adam's sin. The Christian life cannot be imagined without a strong struggle against sin. The peace of Christ is the harmony of being with God.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Holy Nativity
The significance of the Holy Nativity in Christianity. Individual and national spiritual revival. The decisive role of the Church in the development and purification of the Christian nation. A Holy Nativity message.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Essence of Fasting
What is the purpose of the Christian life? Fasting is one of the most important virtues of the spiritual life. Fasting should be seen in the overall context of spiritual life. One of the means of practicing the virtue of abstinence is fasting. The effect of fasting on human physical health.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
New Year’s Spiritual Meaning
Time is a flowing eternity. The potential of the Armenian people and the path to spiritual purity.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Civilization
The course of historical development of civilization. The role of religion in the civilizational system. All countries follow different paths of civilizational development.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Dogmatic way of thinking
What is dogma and dogmatic thinking? Worship of God. The uniqueness of Creed. Understanding and keeping the religious rules strengthens the Christian's faith.
Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Who is Christ?
Christ is perfect God and perfect man. We have relationship with God according to the degree of revelation given to us. The reason for the diverse and conflicting perceptions of Christ. The living faith in God.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Art
How and why art originated. Branches of art and their inseparable connection. How art contributes to the salvation of human soul.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Conscience
The deep spiritual meaning of the word “conscience.” According to the Church Fathers, conscience is the divine presence in human. Demonstrations of conscience in human life.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Doubt
The meaning of the Armenian word ”kaskats” (doubt). Accepting and believing in God's grace. Doubt and self-criticism. To what extent can doubt be managed?
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Philosophy of Time
What is time. The beginning and the end in creation. Time as flowing eternity. The right perception of time allows a person to appreciate life.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Hayk and Bel
Who was Hayk and why did he become the forefather of the Armenian people? Hayk's rebellion against Bel. History of nations and knowledge of God. Movses Khorenatsi as the father of Armenian history.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Sadness and Joy
Why is the Christian path full of suffering and hardships? The transformation of Christian sorrow into joy. Joyful mourning liberates the human soul. How a Christian repents.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Hypocrisy
Etymology of the Armenian word "keghtsik" (falsehood). The condemnation of hypocrisy in the Gospel. The main source of hypocrisy is pride. The consequences of hypocrisy for a person and for the people around.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan