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.
Obsession with Glory
Etymology of the Armenian word “paramolutiun” (obsession with glory). The differences between glory and honor. Obsession with glory is vanity. It arises from pride. How to deal with the love for glory? Small acts of humility are an effective way to combat this vice.
- Speaker: Fr. Dajad Davidian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Human Relations
Human-God and human-human relationships. Value regulations are necessary in human relations. Various expressions of humility.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Fasting
What is the real purpose of fasting? In Christianity, the limitation of carnal desires and pleasures is considered a prerequisite for the spiritual development of a person. Preparation for baptism and the emergence of Great Lent in the ancient Church. Humility as a way to overcome temptations.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Purpose and significance of pilgrimage. For the pilgrimage to the Holy Land, a Christian must go through a long preparatory journey․ The presence of the Armenian nation in Jerusalem. Presentation of the content of the film, “From Ararat to Zion.”
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Righteousness of Faith (Part II)
God's judgment according to the apostolic approach. The way to live with faith. False righteousness and human arrogance. Only true faith is required of humans for forgiveness of sins and for salvation.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Righteousness of Faith (Part I)
Why does the Apostle Paul clearly indicate his service to God? What is Jewishness? Paganism and Christianity. A person's conscience is a unique way of distinguishing between good and evil.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Virtue
Etymology of the Armenian word ”arakinutiun” (virtue). Seven human virtues. The way to carry God within us.
- Speaker: Fr. Dajad Davidian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
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