Talk with Fr. Barouyr

This week, join Fr. Barouyr as he talks to us about what it means that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. What do we need to do to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit to do God’s work through us?

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for his sermon delivered at St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in San Francisco, California. Fr. Barouyr explains what Jesus’s Parable of the Lost Sheep means when it describes us as sheep and Christ as our Shepherd. Fr. Barouyr also instructs us on what we owe to one another as members of Christ’s flock.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr as he delivers his Transfiguration sermon from St. Illuminators in New York City. He explains the Gospel basis for the feast day, as well as the way the Armenian Church uses water and doves to connect it to Noah, and our Baptism. Christ’s Transfiguration showed the Apostles that He was the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets, but Christ also came to transfigure all of o...

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a sermon about Christ and His Apostles feeding the 5,000. At this time, the Apostles asked for an easy way out, to send Christ’s followers away to feed themselves. Christ refused, taking what the Apostles had and multiplying it to provide for the faithful. Christ doesn’t ask for our prayers to give us an easy way out, but rather for us to accept the power of His gra...

This week, listen in to Fr. Barouyr’s sermon commemorating the end of the seminary academic year. Fr. Barouyr exhorts us to accept the invitation in the Parable of the Weeds to be like the Good Sower. The parable has deep spiritual meaning, which translates directly to the mission of the seminary, to prepare seminarians who preach the Word, serve the people, and guide Armenians to salvation.

This week Fr. Barouyr discusses his new book of prayers, “Listen, Lord,” on Radio Voice of Van. He expands on what motivated him to write the prayers in the book, the role of prayer in our lives, and prayer’s power. To order a copy in English, please visit https://armenianprelacy.org/product/listen-lord-v-rev-barouyr-shernezian-softcover/.

Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion about Truth. The world, through social media, has led many to believe that truth is relative. This makes it all the more important for us to refocus our attention on the truth that Christ died on the cross for our sins, and to center our lives on God’s eternal truths.

This week, Fr. Barouyr discusses how the evil one tries to tempt us. A frequent target for temptation is in the family. The evil one will attack the love between husband and wife. This is especially dangerous as the family is a “first” church which joins the greater church. To defend against the temptation couples must pray and practice gratitude and appreciation towards one another, or ego, selfi...

This week, Fr. Barouyr investigates the spirituality behind. St. Gregory of Nareg’s masterwork, his Book of Lamentations. He explores what we need to understand to use the prayers in our prayer practice, such as St. Gregory’s deep spiritual understanding of Biblical figures, and that it approaches prayer from the viewpoint that we cannot live without God’s mercy.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about The Good Shepherd. In the Gospels, Jesus is described both ad The Good Shepherd, and the Lamb of God. Father Barouyr explains how Jesus does both His part and our part in our salvation, and how that means we should live our lives.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about what we mean when we pray for God’s Kingdom to come. This phrase is found in the Lord’s Prayer, but impacts how we pray and even the direction of our prayer during the Liturgy. While God’s Kingdom means our judgment, we should find comfort in it because it will bring His love to completely fill our lives.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr as he shares a prayer from his book, Listen, Lord. Translated from the krapar, the Armenian title means “Listen, Lord,” but in modern Armenian, the title means “Lord, Who Listens.” Fr. Barouyr reminds us that we don’t need special words to pray, but to share ourselves with God openly, and be open to God’s presence in our lives.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr as he talks about how human history has been marked by cruelty towards others, exemplified by the decision to sacrifice Christ on the cross. Fr. Barouyr notes how throughout history, we have been lead by politicians who have sacrificed others for the sake of political expediency. God made us in His image, and we are commanded to plant the seeds of kindness, not be cruel...

This week, Fr. Barouyr remembers the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. He charges us to honor their memory by working together to overcome our current adversity.

This week, listen in to Father Barouyr’s sermon on the occasion of Green Sunday, April 14, 2024. Father Barouyr challenges us to take our faith beyond the four walls of the church, and understand what the church’s ministry truly is. We are required to partake in God’s Body and Blood each Sunday, not for ourselves, but to take the love that culminated in Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross and Resurrec...

This week, Fr. Barouyr is joined by His Grace Bishop Daniel Findikyan, former Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America and Dean of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, in Holy Etchmiadzin for a discussion about meditation in the context of the Armenian Church. They delve into what Christian meditation means, and what we can do to direct our attention to Christ when we pray....

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about Easter. Fr. Barouyr reminds us to respond to the injustices of life with love, and delves into how Christ’s Resurrection changes not only death but also our lives.

The Armenian Church calls the day before Palm Sunday Lazarus Saturday. Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a conversation about what we can learn from Lazarus. Fr. Barouyr highlights that Jesus considered Lazarus a friend, and emphasized that Christ demonstrated that He wasn’t incarnated just for His own resurrection, but to resurrect us as well. Further, God is more than our Creator, but wants to also...

This Sunday of Lent in the Armenian Church is called Sunday of the Advent. This year, the Armenian Church commemorates St. Gregory the Illuminator’s entry into the Pit on Saturday. As a feast day dedicated the St. Gregory a special day of pilgrimage takes place at the Mother Cathedral in Antelias. For this holy day, the relics of St. Gregory are processed around the church and then used to bless t...

This week, the Armenian Church remembers Jesus’ Parable of the Unjust Judge. Join Fr. Barouyr as he delves into what this parable means. He exhorts us to remain faithful to God’s principles when faced with the injustice that surrounds us in the world, as the widow did in the parable.

Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion on this Lenten Sunday’s theme. He breaks down how every role that we play carries with it unique responsibilities. This translates directly to the responsibilities of our faith. Our spiritual life is similar to a climb, and we engage in spiritual battle on the way to the top, carried by Christ.

The Armenian Church remembers the Second Sunday of Lent as the Sunday of the Prodigal Son. Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion about the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what it teaches us about forgiveness, jealousy, and God’s love. He reminds us that jealousy stops us from growing and truly loving others, and how important it is to Armenians to remove this impediment to unity. Finally, Fr. B...

Each Sunday of Great Lent centers around a parable or message. This Sunday is called the Sunday of the Expulsion, referring to Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Join Fr. Barouyr as he explains how this ties into Great Lent, and the importance of fasting and praying in the Lenten Journey.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a spiritual reflection about Great Lent. He points out the changes that take place in our churches, and how we should change our lives during this time. He reminds us that Christ became a new Adam, and through his trial, torture, crucifixion, and resurrection overcame Adam’s sin. Lent gives us a time to disconnect from the material and prepare us for God’s grace at...

Join Father Barouyr this week as he talks about living a Christ-centered life. He discusses how over time, our surroundings have made us more self-centered, driving us away from Christ and away from peace. In order to find peace, we must turn the focus off of us and onto Christ, and onto those around us.