Listen to Fr. Barouyr’s sermon from Holy Trinity in Fresno, where he discusses the Parable of the Lost Sheep and it’s important themes: God loves each of us individually and collectively; the lost sheep are children of God; and to teach us how to be shepherds as well.
Jul 6
Episode 118 - Mercy, Not Sacrifice - Armenian & English
This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a sermon from Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church in Fresno, California. Fr. Barouyr discusses the event in Matthew when Jesus and His Apostles are picking and eating grain from a field on the Sabbath. Fr. Barouyr explains that the Bible doesn’t ... Show More
15m 25s
Jun 28
Episode 117 - Gratitude - English
This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about gratitude. Gratitude extends beyond giving thanks, and moves us into action. True gratitude isn’t just a feeling, it’s action directed at others. Fr. Barouyr encourages us to be grateful and show our gratitude with our actions.
4m 13s
Jun 14
Episode 116 - Discovering John 17 - English 🇬🇧
This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about Jesus’s High Priestly Prayer, which is recounted to us in John 17. Fr. Barouyr discusses the background - that this prayer comes during the Last Supper, the culmination of Jesus’s earthly teachings. He breaks the prayer down into ... Show More
9m 24s
Feb 2023
Day 35: Formation of Trinitarian Dogma
Fr. Mike explores the formation of the Church’s dogma on the nature of the Trinity. He unpacks the terms used by the Church in an attempt to explain the nature of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. However, as Fr. Mike reminds us, with the story of St. Augustine and the child on t ... Show More
15m 45s
Apr 2024
Three Qualities of a Good Shepherd
Friends, we come to the Fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Jesus says in the Gospel, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” What is it about that image that sings to us across the ages, from the pages of the Bible to the p ... Show More
14m 38s