Messages Written by Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan

WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR WITH GOD’S LOVE

Today is the last day of the year. Standing on the threshold of a new beginning, we are naturally filled with mixed emotions. There is excitement and hope but also an undeniable undercurrent of fear, primarily driven by the fear of uncertainty. The fear of uncertainty is a profoundly human experience. It’s the quiet voice that asks, “What’s going to happen next?” It’s the anxiety that keeps us awake with questions: What will happen to the financial markets? How will our personal finances be affected? …

Read more

UNDERSTANDING OUR DIVINE PURPOSE

Imagine this: Before the stars twinkled in the night sky, before the mountains rose in majesty, God thought of you. Before the universe burst into existence, you were in God’s heart. This is not just poetic imagery; it is the reality of God’s love. The entire cosmos, in all its vastness and beauty, was crafted as a home for us, the pinnacle of His creation, solely so He could express His love for us. Understanding this truth transforms us. When this profound reality sinks into our souls, it eradicates any …

Read more

THE JOURNEY OF LIFE

One of the main themes throughout the Scriptures is that of a journey. It is difficult to find the story of someone in the Holy Scriptures who is in a serious dialogue with God and is not on a journey. It appears to be the case that God is not found sitting still. Perhaps the explanation is that faith is always revealed along the way on the journey. The Book of Acts testifies that the original name of the Church was called “The Way”, and the first Christians were called “The Followers of the Way” (Acts 9:2).

Read more

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE OF BISHOP MESROP PARSAMYAN

Peace is one of the great themes of Christmas: the beautiful idea that flows through the story of Christ’s Nativity, and warms our hearts at this time of year. It was the message that the angels announced over the fields outside of Bethlehem, more than two thousand years ago: “Glory to God in the highest Heaven; and on Earth, Peace to those on whom His favor rests” (Lk 2:14). eace, of course, is something we all long for. We pray for peace among nations—for an end to hatred and conflict, and to the human waste of war. Likewise, we pray for inner peace: for

Read more

AS A MUSTARD SEED

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus expands on the mustard seed metaphor, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a person took and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all the other seeds, but when it is fully grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the sky come and nest in its branches.” (Matthew 13:32). It is one of the fastest-growing plants, the height of which reaches 3 to 4 meters in just a few months. The mustard seed is …

Read more

PERSISTANCE IN FAITH

St. James is known for his divine vision on Mount Ararat. According to tradition, while preaching near Nisibis, St. James learned that some doubted Noah’s Ark’s story. Determined to show proof, he embarked on a journey to Mount Ararat’s peak to find the ark’s remains. Saint James’ journey up the mountain is a metaphor for our own spiritual journey. He faced obstacles and challenges, yet he never gave up. His goal was not just to reach the summit but to seek a closer communion with God.

Read more

FAITH OVER DOUBT

Often, when facing a difficult choice, immediately after making our decision, we begin to hesitate, doubt, and worry, constantly asking ourselves whether we have done the right thing. We also experience doubt during prayer, questioning whether God hears us and will fulfill our requests. The Holy Scriptures say that in those moments, we are like the waves of the sea tossed and turned by the wind.

Read more

LET US THINK ABOUT OTHERS

Everyone has their own point of view on a given issue, but sometimes it seems that no one wants to hear and understand another’s point of view. We look at matters only from our point of view. However, if we do not make the effort to hear and understand others, then we cannot see their pain, suffering, or fears, nor can we see the injustices that they may have experienced. Apostle Paul advised the Philippians: “Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:4-5.

Read more

GRATITUDE

If we pause and reflect on our lives, we’ll discover countless gifts and blessings for which we ought to be deeply grateful to God. It’s from the depths of our hearts that we should express our sincere thanks.The power of gratitude is well-known to parents. When children continually ask for more without expressing appreciation for what they already have, a parent’s heart may grow heavy with …

Read more

ALLELUIA!

“Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!” Psalm 150:1

“Alleluia” in the Hebrews means “Let us bless God.” The verb “to bless” in this Psalm is used in the sense of “to praise” and in an imperative manner. This means it is not an offer or an invitation, but a command addressed to each of us. This is best seen in the last verse of Psalm 150 when the psalmist calls out: “All souls, bless the Lord.” All with souls are called to bless and glorify God “with joy… with sweet words… with audible speech… with the voice of thanksgiving” (Psalm 150:4-6).

Read more