Talk with Fr. Barouyr

Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion on the Assumption of the Mother of God. He highlights the important role mothers play in our salvation, St. Mary’s relationship with our Savior, and some of the reasons why we revere St. Mary.

This week, Fr. Hrant Kevorkian, pastor of St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church in Detroit, and Fr. Barouyr discuss the meaning behind “Karasoonk,” or 40-day periods, in the context of the Armenian church. They answer “why,” “how,” and “40?” They reframe “40 days” as “a long enough time,” to learn, to prepare, to cleanse, and to pause. Further, they discuss how we can incorporate “40 days” into our...

Listen in to Fr. Barouyr’s sermon from St. Garabed in Hollywood. He discusses the Last Supper and some of its important themes, urging us to be faithful to God when times are difficult, reminding us that Christ called St. Peter to him 3 times after the resurrection, and reinforcing that God forgives us out of love and remembers us by our names and not by our sins.

John Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion about the context and the deeper meanings behind Christ’s statement, “render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and unto God what is God’s.” Of special interest, what is God’s?

Listen to Fr. Barouyr’s sermon from Holy Trinity in Fresno, where he discusses the Parable of the Lost Sheep and it’s important themes: God loves each of us individually and collectively; the lost sheep are children of God; and to teach us how to be shepherds as well.

Listen to Fr. Barouyr’s Vartavar sermon from St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church in San Francisco, where he exhorts us to be transfigured in Christ.

Today the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates a feast day dedicated to the Ark of the Covenant. Join Fr. Barouyr as he discusses the meaning behind the feast day and the symbolism of the Ark in our Christian life today.

Listen in as Fr. Barouyr explains the miracle of Christ feeding the five thousand from St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church in Dearborn, Michigan. He discusses how this Gospel reading demonstrates the important role that we play in carrying out God’s work, and that our faith doesn’t exist only within the four walls of the church. Gospel reading: Matthew 14:13-21.

Join Fr. Barouyr for a lively discussion about the Apostles, how they came to be Christ’s Apostles, and their service.

Join Father Barouyr this week as he discusses Jesus’s encounter with Zacchaeus, and it’s deeper spiritual meaning.

Today, the Armenian Apostolic Church remembers the discovery of the relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator. Join Fr. Barouyr this week for a discussion about St. Gregory’s life.

This week, join Father Barouyr as he discusses the meaning of hope, and the important role that in plays in our lives.

Join Archbishop Papken Tcharian, Prelate of the Prelacy of the Armenian Church of Canada, and Father Barouyr, as they discuss the important role that the clergy plays in connecting the diverse faithful in the diaspora with the homeland, a role that has become even more critical in the context of current events.

Join Father Barouyr as he discusses the Holy Table, and how the table is both the origin of the Eucharist, and equalizes those around it.

This week, join Father Barouyr as he discusses the therapeutic power of prayer in our busy, connected world.

Join Father Barouyr and Father Dajad Ashekian, Dean of the Bird’s Nest Orphanage and Chancellor of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, as they discuss what drove them to pursue the priesthood, and their respective callings.

Join Father Barouyr and Father Avedik for a lively discussion about ChatGPT.

Join Father Barouyr and Father Ashod (from Fresno) as they talk about their time serving as pastors in Fresno as San Francisco. They share their experiences, challenges, and joys.

Join Father Barouyr and Father Avedik as they discuss the first 3 Sundays after Easter, representing Earth Day, martyrdom, and resurrection.

Join Fr. Barouyr and Fr. Avedik as they discuss the Armenian Genocide and how it remains just as relevant as ever today.

This week, join Fr. Barouyr and Fr. Smpad Sabounjian from San Francisco as they discuss Tbrevank, the Theological Seminary of the Great House of Cilicia. We discuss it’s history, they shared experiences, and the importance of the seminary in Armenian Christian life.

Please join Fr. Barouyr and Fr. Avedik this week as we discuss Christ’s Resurrection.

This week, Fr. Barouyr is joined by Dn. Levon from San Jose, California in a discussion about interreligious dialogue and Fr. Barouyr’s participation in the launch of a new fellowship by KAICIID.

Join us this week as we discuss what it means to make and keep a covenant.

Join us this week as we discuss what the gospels have to say about Holy Week!