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Sermons by Fr. Hovnan Demerjian (Page 9)

Sermons Fr. Hovnan Demerjian St. Hagop Armenian Church

Warning Sign, Love Sign

A priest and a Rabbi from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The Rabbi’s sign read, “The End is Near!” Opposite him, the priest’s sign read, “Turn before it’s too late!” They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. “Get a job.” The first driver yelled.  Right behind…

Sermons Fr. Hovnan Demerjian St. Hagop Armenian Church

The Personal Touch

Jesus pulled this man from the faceless crowd and made him his center of attention, his entire world.  Jesus also does this with each of us, if we are so willing. He meets those who feel less than a person and fills us with divine personality. He meets you and I personally, and we in…

Sermons Fr. Hovnan Demerjian St. Hagop Armenian Church

Know Your Backstories

Everybody has a backstory. Getting to know them helps us grow closer together, have empathy for each other and integrate out lives. All of our church sacraments are made richer by tell our own personal backstories as well as the older and deeper stories which give meaning to all of life.

Sermons Fr. Hovnan Demerjian St. Hagop Armenian Church

If You Could Have One Superpower

I don’t know about you, but forget multiplying loaves or turning water into wine, I want the super-power which turns annoying interruptions into meaningful ministry, which turns my deep sorrows and anger into deep compassion and passion, which turns ‘me’ time into ‘we’ time.  In a word I guess I want the superpower of love…