Life has its way of bringing night into our lives. These are the times when challenges seem too big, when the burdens feel too heavy, and...

Have you ever tried to look at your reflection in boiling water? You can't see anything. It's all stirred up, bubbling, restless. But let...

In Jesus’ day, when you went to the market to buy grain, the seller had options. They could pour a little in your container, barely...

Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin. The very name “Etchmiadzin” means “The Place Where the Only Begotten Descended.”...

Holding the relic of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s right hand, Holy Etchmiadzin, 2003 Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Gregory the...

Yesterday, I had lunch with my friend Haig Buchakjian at a small Italian restaurant right across the street from the Diocese. It’s called...

In every championship, there’s a prize. In every race, there’s a reward. Athletes train for hours, rising before dawn, pressing through...

When I graduated from the Seminary and was ordained a priest, my father would proudly introduce me every time we met someone new. He...

The recent escalation of conflict between Israel and Iran is making headlines around the world, and many are asking, “Is this the...

Philippe Petit, the legendary French tightrope walker, made history nearly 50 years ago by doing something that seemed impossible. He...

In Texas, there’s a tree called the mesquite. It looks rough and twisted, and people often overlook it. But its real strength isn’t what...

One of the symbols of the Holy Spirit in Scripture is the wind (Gen 1:2, Acts 2:2). The word "Spirit" in Hebrew means "breath" or "wind,"...

Did you know that the lions in front of the New York City Public Library have names? That’s right. Their names are Patience and...

I’m in California now. My father, a man of great strength and love, is beginning a new round of radiation and chemotherapy. I flew to Los...

Yesterday in Houston, I visited one of the most powerful sights I’ve ever seen—the Water Wall. Designed by famed architects Philip...

I loved watching our ACYOA youth play basketball last weekend in Detroit during our annual General Assembly and Sports Weekend. Sitting...

Living in a city like New York teaches you something about time. There’s a rhythm of speed and convenience—grab-and-go meals, fast...

On Memorial Day, across the United States, we pause to honor those who have fallen in defense of our nation. We remember the men and...

A mother who had five children was once asked, “Which one do you love the most?” She smiled and said, “I love them all the same.” Then...

Life has a way of bringing storms our way—unexpected challenges, difficulties, and setbacks that we didn’t see coming. Sometimes, it...