Jacob's Transformation: From Mask to Identity


Does the image of Jacob live among us today? How do we deceive ourselves, thinking that we have received a blessing from God?
Who is an antisocial person and what is narcissism? What is the message of the episode of Jacob's struggle with God, and what does man's struggle and struggle against God mean? How does man face his own identity, rejecting the masks dictated by the external environment? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan is leaving.
 

The Sabbath Problem (6:1-11)


In verses 1-11 of the sixth chapter of the Gospel of Luke, the Pharisees accuse Christ of why his disciples, instead of keeping the Sabbath holy and not working, pluck ears of corn, rub them in their palms, and eat them. Christ not only answers their question, but also heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath.
What was forbidden and what was permitted on the Sabbath? Why did Christ give the example of David and who had the right to eat the Bread of Presence? What is classical Pharisaism and is not helping the needy a sin?
The Gospel passage is interpreted by Father Markos Mangasaryan.

The Flood and Sodom and Gomorrah and the Commandment "Thou shalt not kill"


Why does God allow murders caused by natural disasters, such as the flood or Sodom and Gomorrah? Father Ruben Vardapet Zargaryan explains.

Law: Freedom or Obedience?


The Apostle Paul describes the law as holy. The reason is that the law has a divine quality. Why is the law considered holy? Father Ruben Vardapet Zargaryan explains.

The word is an instrument of truth


How does speech affect the revelation, expression, and distortion of truth? Were the apostles and prophets able to carry and convey the word of truth to people? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Laziness is a deadly sin


How does the Apostle Paul define laziness, why is it considered one of the seven deadly sins, how is laziness expressed in Christ's parable of the talents? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Prophet Jonah: Escape from Mission


How did the prophet Jonah live in the belly of a whale for 3 days and then turn to the Lord? That episode lives on to this day. Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Levi's Call, a Dispute over Fasting (5:27-39) Father Markos Mangasaryan


The Gospel of Luke, chapter five, verses 27-39, describes how Jesus calls the tax collector Levi to follow Him, as well as giving examples of old and new garments, old and new wine, and wineskins. 
Who were the tax collectors and why were they hated by Jewish society? What is the place of the Church and who can receive Holy Communion? When should one fast and why? How can one be baptized, become a Christian, but not change and remain the same “old” person? The Gospel passage is interpreted by Father Markos Mangasaryan.

Jacob's Night: The Crisis of Modern Man


One of the patriarchs of the Old Testament, Jacob, lives the first part of his life in a deceitful and deceptive manner. When and how does he hear the voice of God and is transformed? Why does he struggle with God, and why does defeating God bring true victory? What are the possible ways out of the crisis, and when does a person acquire a new worldview? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Cain Syndrome: Violence from Envy


According to various biblical episodes and characters, what is a crisis, and why is the story of Cain and Abel considered a vivid example of not overcoming a crisis? 
How did sin disrupt man's connection with nature and God, what are the spiritual meanings of the names Cain and Abel, and what kind of sacrifice does God accept? 
Why did Cain not hear the voice of God speaking to him, what drove him to fratricide, and why is knowing God's will the best medicine for overcoming human crises? 
Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Cain or Abel: An Eternal Choice


Is the story of Cain and Abel only about the past, or is it our present, when we often carry the mental states of both the murderer Cain and the sacrificial Abel? How does the lack of emotional awareness lead to unmanageable crisis and tragedy? How do we find perfect harmony with ourselves and our surroundings? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

The healing of the leper and the paralytic (5:12-26)


Luke 5:12-26 describes how Jesus heals lepers and paralytics and how His fame spreads. What is more important during prayer? How can our faith and prayer help our loved ones? Who has the right to forgive sins? Do we praise God after receiving an answer to prayer? The Gospel passage is explained by Father Markos Mangasaryan.