In Scripture, the image of the shepherd is one of the most tender ways God shows His love for us. A shepherd guides the sheep, feeds them, protects them, and brings them back when they wander. In ancient times, the shepherd walked ahead of the flock, leading the sheep to green pastures and still waters. But often, behind the flock, there were dogs watching carefully. They kept the sheep together. They protected them from danger. They made sure no sheep was left behind. This g

Today, the Armenian Church remembers the vision of St. Gregory the Illuminator and celebrates the foundation of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. More than seventeen centuries ago, in the heart of Armenia, St. Gregory saw a brilliant light descending from heaven, marking the very spot where the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin would be built. This was no ordinary light; it was the light of Christ Himself, illuminating the path for a nation and its people. St. Greg

We often think of the body and the soul as separate. We care for the body with food, exercise, rest, and medicine. We care for the soul with prayer, encouragement, worship, and peace. But God created us as whole persons. What weighs on the heart can also press upon the body. Recent medical research has shown a connection between depression and lower bone density, especially in areas like the spine and femur. A heavy spirit can slowly affect the body in ways we may not notice