Imagine being 30,000 feet in the air when suddenly, you realize something is terribly wrong. The engine of your plane has failed over the vast Atlantic Ocean. This was the terrifying reality for the passengers of Air Transat Flight 236 in 2001. As the plane lost power, the cabin erupted into chaos. Fear took over […]

Today, we gather to celebrate the Assumption of St. Mary, a special day in our faith. According to tradition, we bless grapes, and by consuming them, we receive divine blessings. This isn’t just a symbolic act or an abstract idea; it’s something real and powerful. The liturgy of the grape blessing makes it abundantly clear […]

In the summer of 2014, the world was shocked by the news of Robin Williams’ passing. Known for his humor and the joy he brought to millions, Williams was the comedian who seemed to have it all—fame, success, and a loving family. His roles in movies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Dead Poets Society showcased his […]

Vivian Maier was a nanny who led a seemingly ordinary life in the suburbs of Chicago. However, unknown to nearly everyone around her, Maier was also an extraordinarily talented street photographer. She took over 150,000 photographs, capturing captivating moments of city life with an artistic eye. Yet, she never shared her work with anyone; she […]

Fredrik Raddum’s sculpture, “Passage,” is a powerful visual narrative that speaks volumes about the struggles of compassion and human effort. In this work, a small bird is depicted trying to carry the much larger, heavier, powerless, helpless, and lifeless body of a migrant. The sculpture encapsulates the daunting challenge the bird faces; it is an […]

In the mid-20th century, a young boy named Steve Jobs grew up in Los Altos, California. His adoptive father, Paul Jobs, was a machinist who had a passion for craftsmanship and mechanics. Paul spent countless hours in the family garage, teaching Steve how to take apart and rebuild electronics. He emphasized precision, attention to detail, […]

This Sunday, as we celebrate the feast of Holy Etchmiadzin, we pause to reflect on the meaning, place, and role of this ancient cathedral in our lives. When we enter an Armenian family’s home, there are certain things we always see. What are these things? Perhaps a picture of Mount Ararat, a khachkar, Armenian books, […]

Have you ever wondered why, after the incredible events of Pentecost, Peter doesn’t base his message on the great miracle of Pentecost that the people had just witnessed? Instead of relying on the astounding signs of tongues of fire and the rushing wind, Peter turns to scripture and personal testimony. It’s almost as if he’s […]

  Horatio Spafford  was a prosperous lawyer and businessman in 19th-century Chicago. Tragedy first struck Spafford when he lost his young son to scarlet fever, followed shortly by the Great Chicago Fire, which devastated his financial standing. In hopes of recuperating from these calamities and the loss of their son, Spafford decided to send his […]