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Mary's Hymn (1:46-56)According to Luke, Mary said, “My soul will magnify the Lord, and my spirit will rejoice in God my Savior, for he has looked upon the lowliness of his handmaid; and from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Lord Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is his name.” This part of the hymn is a proclamation of the fact that the Mother of God knows what is happening. Being a young virgin, not having much experience, not having known life, despite being inspired by the Holy Spirit, she is able to clearly express that what is happening in her life is with the blessing of God. What is the hymn of the Mother of God presented in verses 46-56 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke about? Father Markos Mangasaryan explains. |
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The birth and circumcision of John the Baptist (1:57-66)Luke the Evangelist focuses on human emotions in a unique way. How are the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist presented in verses 57-66 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke? Father Markos Mangasaryan comments. |
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Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth (1:39-45)
Luke writes in the Gospel: Mary went with haste to Elizabeth to share her joy. And when she entered the house of Zechariah, she greeted Elizabeth, and the baby leaped in her womb. Immediately after these words, Luke says: Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
In the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 39-45, the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth is presented. Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.
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The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus (1:26-38)
Luke the Evangelist says that the Archangel Gabriel came to Joseph, who was engaged to be married, whose name was Mary. The Evangelist emphasizes by this that they were not married. Hence, the Christian Church had to tell about the eternal virginity of the Holy Virgin Mary, the immaculate, without any trace of sin, coming into the world of Christ. How is the Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus presented in verses 26-38 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke? Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.
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The Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist (1:5-25) Part 2
John means “The Lord is gracious.” He must have been filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother’s womb, must not have drunk wine or strong drink, and must have been great before God. All of this describes one of the religious movements of that period, the Nazarene movement, whose representatives had such behavior and manners.
Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets verses 5-25 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, where the Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist is presented.
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The Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist (1:5-25) Part 1
Luke wrote his Gospel in a documented, accurate, and verified manner, but at the beginning of his Gospel he speaks of two great supernatural events, miracles, which are practically impossible to prove. The first of these is the episode of the Annunciation of John the Baptist, where he presents the appearance of an angel. The second is the episode of the meeting of Mary and the angel. Verses 5-25 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke are dedicated to the announcement of the birth of John the Baptist. Father Markos Mangasaryan leaves.
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Luke the Evangelist’s Prologue (1:1-4)
Who was the addressee of the Gospel of Luke, Theophilus, which means God-loving? There is a version that Luke, having been sent to Rome by the Apostle Paul, converted a centurion named Theophilus, to whom he later dedicated his Gospel. According to another version, Theophilus was the judge who was to pass sentence on the Apostle Paul and Luke wrote this Gospel to save his teacher. According to a third version, Theophilus is a collective figure and by saying Theophilus, Luke means all those who love God. Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets verses 1-4 of the first chapter of the Prologue to the Gospel of Luke.
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Introduction
Although Luke the Evangelist was a physician by profession and a contemporary of Jesus Christ, he never had the opportunity to see Christ in person and follow Him. He becomes a colleague of the Apostle Paul and writes down the Gospel. The Gospel of Luke presents the easiest and most graphic material for the reader. It is a Gospel of prayer. Only in the Gospel of Luke are there the parables of the Unjust Judge and the Widow, the Good Samaritan, and the Prodigal Son. The introduction to the Gospel of Luke is presented by Father Markos Mangasaryan.
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September 15Sacrament of September 15, 2019 (15 EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS. - isaiah 49.13-23 Col. 6.14-18 John 3.13-21). Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan speaks on the sacrament of the day.
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September 14Sacrament of September 14, 2019 (14 Feast of Holy Church in Dedication of Holy Cross. - Parab. 3.9-17 Isaiah 66.12-16 1Tim. 3.14-16 John 10.22-42). Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan speaks on the sacrament of the day.
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September 13Sacrament of September 13, 2019 (13 Fifth day of the Fast of the Holy Cross. - 2Cor. 10.7-17 Mark 9.37-49). Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan speaks on the sacrament of the day.
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September 12Sacrament of September 12, 2019 (12 Fourth day of the Fast of the Holy Cross. - 2Cor. 9.10-10.6 Mark 9.13-26). Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan speaks on the sacrament of the day.
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