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.
Sunday of the Steward
Forgiveness, charity, and shrewdness are emphasized through the parable. The relationship between waste and charity. By judiciously using the "unrighteous mammon," one can perform acts of mercy. Logical connections of Jesus’ parables.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Burial Rite
What is the purpose of the burial rite? According to Christian teaching, the human body, like the soul, is immortal․ During the burial ceremony, the participation of an anointed priest is required. Three parts of the burial rite.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Fear and Awe
What is fear, a positive or negative phenomenon? The fear of God is the guiding force of human life. The difference between the sacred fear of God and filial love. The connection between the fear of God and human humility.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Laziness
Laziness is one of the seven mortal sins. Laziness is a state of spiritual weakness when a person surrenders to evil. What is the reason that human nature is prone to laziness. The differences between reasonable rest and laziness. Diligence is the way to fight laziness. A person needs to turn to God's power in order to be able to completely overcome laziness.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Gossip
Gossip has a negative impact on all areas of people's lives. Gossip causes many spiritual dangers. Among the sins of the language, gossip is considered the gravest sin. One must condemn the sin, but not the one who commits the sin. How to stay away from gossip.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Church
Etymology of the word church. Why and when did the need to build a church arise? The Church of Christ is the spiritual home of all Christians. The architecture of the church is significantly different from the structure of other buildings.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
The Commandment of Love
Love for God is the source of love between people. An important component of Christianity is love for people, because every person has the image and likeness of God. True love must be accompanied by forgiveness and works of mercy. How to fulfill the commandment of love.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
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
Sects
What is the definition of a sect from the perspective of the church? Constituent elements of a sect. How to understand that we are dealing with a sect (choice of sources, presence of a leader, etc.)? Genealogy of sects (from Arianism to Jevohah’s Witnesses). The best way to combat sects is to teach the true faith.
- Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
- Host: Manuk Hergnyan
Envy
Mortal sins are the basic temptations of human nature and are the source of all other sins. Why is envy considered a mortal sin? Envy is the result of lack of love. The more spiritually awakened people are, the more they depart from envy. Envy and malice poison a person both physically and spiritually.
- Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
- Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian