Road to Healing – Lenten Journey 2014Day 27:  Play Now: Direct Link for Download (right click and save link as...) Like every other 13 year old, I was bored during religion class. We were forced to endure a one-hour lesson once-a-week inside the church sanctuary, where the priest would talk above our head about things that didn’t matter.  Until one day, a very special priest invited us to fast. That’s right – to eat nothing. I don’t know what it was, but that one lesson caught my attention and turned me on to a practice that I would carry with me throughout my life. It was the late 1960’s. The President had been shot a few years earlier. In one year both Civil Rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and then the President’s brother, Robert Kennedy were both shot dead. There was a war in Viet Nam and back in America there was distrust for the government. Shut-ins, walk-outs and sit-ins were the way people expressed their disappointment with the establishment, while drugs of the psychedelic variety were another type of experiment against the system. The Beatles had returned from India with Transcendental Meditation and groups like The Cream were defining the improvisational Rock & Roll. So to sit through a was religion class listening to stories about dead people was an opportunity to either snooze or goof-off with friends. But when this priest spoke, I was listening. His name was Torkom Saraydarian. I was a student at the Holy Martyrs Ferrahian Armenian Day School in Encino California, where he was the priest. I found his lessons fascinating because he was inviting. He engaged us – at least me – in a practical manner, in my faith. Of all the lessons, the one I remember specifically was the one on fasting. He stood before the altar and explained the joys of fasting – the experience of cleaning the body and the soul through this practice. He spoke of healing and at that young age I was actually understanding that body, soul and mind needed to function in harmony for a healthy life.Many years later, after I was ordained a priest, I set out looking to find Torkom. He was teaching in Sadona, Arizona. I packed up our young family and we head out to the desert, only to be disappointed to learn the Teacher had passed away only a few months before we arrived. I was truly looking forward to meeting with him. I had followed only peripherally his teachings but knew that we were kindred spirits. A few years after our trip to Sedona I connected with his daughter Gita who was keeping Torkom’s legacy alive through the publication of his books and lessons in Ageless Wisdom.*In his lifetime, Torkom had authored many books and touched many lives with his wisdom and teaching. One of his many volumes is titled “Healing.” I wish to share with you a few excerpts from the first chapter of the book, called “Striving Toward Perfection.”The Ageless Wisdom teaches us that the major foundation of health is striving toward perfection… Th

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Road to Healing – Lenten Journey 2014Day 19:  Play Now: Direct Link for Download (right click and save link as...) Did you ever get something you didn’t bargain for? This could be negative or positive. You’ve probably experienced the “Express Lube” centers where we go in for an oil-change only to be offered upgrades and extra services that do little except to drain your wallet. Or what I call the “and up” print. This is that small print usually underneath the price of an item that let’s you know you may get the item for $29.95, but it is more likely that you will find something of decent quality in the “and up” price range. There are of course, positive extras which are real bargains. You sit at a restaurant and order a meal. When the bill comes it’s less than you thought it would be; your order was on the luncheon specials menu. You go for a medical exam because your blood pressure has been up. You find out your new diet has reduced your blood pressure and on top of it, you’ve dropped an extra 10 pounds. These are the extras that we all like and wish there was more of. There was a man who was paralyzed and lived his life on a stretcher. His family had heard that Jesus was performing miracles, healing the lame and the ill. They took this man on the stretcher so that he might be healed and walk again. When they came close to the house where Jesus was staying they saw that it was impossible to get in or even near Jesus. The house was full, the windows and doors were blocked by people trying to get in and even the front and back yards were jammed with those who hoped only for a glance or a whisper from Jesus. They took the paralytic on his stretcher up to the roof of the house. They were so determined for him to be healed that they broke a hole in the roof and lowered the paralyzed man through the attic to a spot immediately in front of Jesus. Seeing the faith of these people and moved by their determination to get in, Jesus turned to the man and said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Wait a minute! Sins? Who’s talking about sins? They went to all that trouble, carrying him up to the roof, tore the tiles and lowered the paralytic into the house for the forgiveness of sins? Was he serious? Couldn’t he see that this man wanted to be healed? This man wanted to walk. Why was Jesus forgiving sins? And on top of it, who was Jesus that might presume that he could forgive this man’s sins? Jesus looked at the people and asked them straight out, “Why are you troubled by this? Why are you questioning this in your heart? Which is easier? To tell this man ‘Your sins are forgiven?’ Or to tell him, ‘Rise, Take up your stretcher and walk.’ But so that you man know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” he said to the paralytic, “Get up! Rise! Pick up your stretcher, walk and go home.”  The story, which is recorded in three of the Gospels says that the man rose “Immediately” picking up his

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Day #40 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereMusic: Lifebeats by Jethro TullLenten Recipe 40: Jicama Salad Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Heartbeat

Day #39 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereOutreach Lenten Recipe 39: Tropical Sweet Potatoes Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Outreach

Day #38 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereThe RSVP Lenten Recipe 38: Peach SalsaProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - The RSVP

Day #37 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereEmmaus Lenten Recipe 37: Artichoke Risotto Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Emmaus

Day #36 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereBidding of LuckLenten Recipe 36: MutabbelProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Bidding of Luck

Day #35 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereEnding with the Beginning.Lenten Recipe 35: Roasted Eggplant with CashewsProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Ending with the Beginning

Day #34 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereCompletion "LP"Lenten Recipe 34: Red Bean Appetizer Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Completion "LP"

Day #33 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereThanksgiving. Lenten Recipe 33: Grilled Red Pepper and Eggplant Sandwiches Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Thanksgiving

Day #32 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereSet Free. Lenten Recipe 32: Olivada Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Set Free

Day #31 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereConfessionLenten Recipe 31: Tomato and Bread SoupProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Confession

Day #30 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file herePrayer of St. John Chysostom.Lenten Recipe 30: Rice Desert with CherriesProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Prayer of St. John Chysostom

Day #29 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereSong: Orhnyal eh Asdvadz by Seminarians at Vazkenian SeminaryLenten Recipe 29: Mediterranean Bean Salad Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - In Tears

Day #28 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereDer Voghormya - Lord Have Mercy. Lenten Recipe 28: Broiled Lemon-garlic MushroomsProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Der Voghormya - Lord Have Mercy

Day #27 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereInclination, Elevation, Presentation. Lenten Recipe 27: Cold Linguine with Red Pepper, Artichoke and Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Inclination, Elevation, Presentation

Day #26 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereThe "Our Father"Lenten Recipe 26: Cold Noodles in Spicy Sesame SauceProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - "Our Father"

Day #25 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereForm & Function - Amen. Yev unt hokvoit koom. Lenten Recipe 25: Curry Butternut SquashProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Form & Function - Amen

Day #24 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereLiving in Christ.Lenten Recipe 24: "Berry Good Chili"Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

Lenten Journey - Living in Christ

Day #23 of the Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy by Fr. Vazken Movsesian. If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file hereAsleep in Christ.Lenten Recipe 23: Roasted Red Pepper and Fresh Chickpea PastaProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.netBackground Lent Song: Here I Am to Worship played by Heidi Get A Lenten Journey with Fr. Vazken delivered by emailView in  iTunesPlay/Stream on BluBrryListen via Stitcher Radio

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