On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church, Fr. Nareg reflects on the true meaning of being “born again” through the lens of the Armenian Church’s tradition. Drawing from the encounter between Christ and Nicodemus, this homily challenges a purely formula-based understanding of faith and invites us into something deeper: transformation. To be “born from above” is not simply to profess belief, but to become a new creation through the life of the Church, the Holy Spirit, and the sacraments. Through the powerful example of St. Paul’s conversion, we see that authentic faith is not self-centered or superficial, but requires leaving behind the old self and embracing a new identity in Christ. This renewal begins in Baptism but continues throughout our lives as we grow, struggle, and are nourished by the Church. Fr. Nareg reminds us that Christianity is not merely theology to be understood, but a life to be lived. Without the Church, faith risks becoming an abstract idea. Within the Church, however, it becomes a living movement—one that continually renews us through humility, repentance, and spiritual growth. As we reflect on Green Sunday (Ashkharamadour), we are called to ask ourselves: Are we simply informed about Christ, or are we truly transformed by Him?
