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December 31For the past and coming year, give thanks to the Lord, who has kept us in boundless mercy and perfect love. Fr. Voskan Voskanyan speaks on this. (31 Second day of the Fast of Nativity-Heb. 10.1-18: Lk. 20.9-18:) |
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December 30We are called to recognize God's authority in an absolute way. The correct organization of our lives stems from divine authority. Priest Arnak Harutyunyan speaks on this. (30 First day of the Fast of Nativity: Heb. 7.20-8.13: Lk. 20.1-8:) |
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December 29
Don't be afraid to live
Live by faith, develop life. If we do not value our life, we will lose it. If we live our every day with Divine colors, filled with faith, we will gain tenfold. Rev. Father Movses Sahakyan speaks on this. (29 † Sixth Sunday of Advent. Eve of Fast of Nativity: Isa. 41.4-14: Heb. 7.11-25: Luke 19.12-28: 30 Mon. Sunday of the Nativity of Christ. First day of the Nativity of Christ)
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December 28
If there is light in you, then communion is firm
Stay steadfast in the path of the Lord, commune with the body and blood of the Lord and be sure that in His presence your life will be brighter. Rev. Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan speaks on this. (28th Saint James the Apostle and His Brother John the Evangelist- Isa. 7:21-24: Jer. 16:16-21: Acts 12:1-11: James 1:1-10: 1 John 1:1-7: John 21:20-25: )
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December 27Each of us should strive to be above and beyond what we are and dedicate our lives to our Lord Jesus Christ. Priest Tigran Badiryan speaks on this. (27 Wed Fast Day: Heb. 6.9-7.10: Lk. 19.1-10: 28 Sat. DD. Holy Sons of Vorotman: Jacob) |
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December 26
Be Like the Apostles
Saint Peter became the rock on which Jesus Christ was to build his church. Thanks to Paul, the Gentiles were converted. Rev. Fr. Voskan Voskanyan speaks on this. (26 Holy Apostles Peter and Paul: Isa. 9.13-10.2: Isa. 28.16-19: 2 Pet. 1.12-19: 2 Tim. 4.1-8: John 21.15-22:)
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December 25
Jesus Christ calls us not to serve wealth, but to use wealth to serve our salvation. Rev. Fr. Tigran Badiryan speaks on this. (25 Fast Day: Heb. 5.11-6.8: Lk. 18.18-27: )
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December 24
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of the deacons
How many would like to accept the crown of martyrdom by undergoing the sufferings of Christ, how few would have the courage to confess him? Today the Mother Church commemorates the feast of the first of the martyrs, the deacon Saint Stephen. Rev. Fr. Voskan Voskanyan speaks on this.
(24 Saint Stephen the Forerunner and First Martyr. Acts 6.8- 8.2: John 12.24-26:)
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December 23
Know the True God
After knowledge comes confidence, and confidence brings patience and steadfastness of faith. Rev. Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan speaks on this. (23 Prophet David and the Apostle James the Brother of the Lord: 2 Sam. 5.1-10: 1 Sam. 2.1-11: Ezek. 34.23- 27: Jas. 1.1-12: Matt. 22.41-46:)
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December 22
There is no sin that God does not forgive
Take a step towards God and ask for forgiveness not only through prayers, repentance, but also through your deeds, love for others and keeping the commandments. Rev. Father Movses Sahakyan speaks on this. (22 † Fast Day: Is. 40.18-31: Heb. 4.16-5.10: Luke 18.9-14: )
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December 21
How important are we to the word of the Lord?
The word of the Lord comes to us through the Holy Scriptures. If we want to be healed and we want to be healthy, we must turn to God and say, "We are not worthy, but Lord, speak and it will be done." Rev. Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan speaks on this. (Saint Abgar the Witness and the First Christian King: Is. 7.12-20: Is. 44.1-5: Heb. 13.17-21: John 9.39-10.10: )
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December 20If you long for God's grace and await God's Justice, look at yourself with self-examination and self-knowledge and talk to your heavenly father, Jesus Christ. Rev. Fr. Tigran Badiryan speaks on this. (Fast Day: Heb. 3.12-4.10: Lk. 18.1-8: ) |
