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Testimonials
“Brother Karekin offered me spiritual advising ten years ago when I was running a nonprofit
concentrating on religious activism and encountering antagonism within the ranks of my fellow
activists. Through many conversations, Brother Karekin acted a conduit for me to hear the
voice of the divine, making room through my own distress to listen in on deeper truths and
richer possibilities. It was a truly constructive experience to enter into this space of reflection
with the intimacy of another person's complete attention, and one that I would recommend
wholeheartedly to any individual pursuing a religious or spiritual path or one of social justice.”
— from a social activist and Ivy League professor
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“Working with Brother K as my spiritual companion helped me to rediscover the blessings of
the tradition I thought I abandoned. He walked with me through tears of sorrow and joy. He
helped me find ways to discover and cultivate my inner resources and gifts. I still hold my
sessions close to my heart.” — from an ecumenical Franciscan brother
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“With amazing insight, compassion, integrity, authenticity, and a sense of humor … Karekin is
such a beautiful force for coaching and counseling those challenged with coloring outside the
lines of social acceptance -‐ particularly the young and vulnerable. I commend Brother K!” —
from a life coach and educator
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“I have worked with Br. Karekin for many years now. He has seen me through some very
intense times of discernment of my calling as a deacon and as a religious. What is the most
important part of his presence is not only the love and support but the challenging that I need
in order to really think, pray, articulate and move forward on my journey with God. Spiritual
work, properly done, is hard. Karekin's presence has been vital!” — from an Episcopal Deacon
and Religious
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“It's no exaggeration to say that my life has radically changed under Brother Karekin's spiritual
companionship. As I have shared with him my spiritual autobiography and current situations
and challenges, he has given me new insights, helped me recognize patterns, and guided me in
discerning God's path for my life. He has done all this with great empathy, humor, and love. In
fact, his abundant and disarming love was the first thing I noticed about Brother Karekin when I
met him: before he knew anything about me, before I had done anything to deserve his love,
2. Karekin loved me—as he does all whom he encounters—and made me feel that his was a safe,
non-‐judgmental ear.” — from a lay person in the Episcopal Church
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“Br. Karekin's remarkable honesty is matched only by his profound insights and deep love for
his companions on spiritual journey. Conversations with him have invariably inspired me to a
renewed commitment to growth and transformation in my relationship with God.” — from an
Episcopal Priest
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“Br. Karekin has exceptional skills as a Spiritual Director. He has an unusual ability to listen
deeply and ask very insightful questions that open up new areas of self-‐understanding and
spiritual reflection. This work is clearly a God-‐given vocation for him. I have benefited greatly
from working with him -‐ in particular, my relationships with others, with myself, and with God,
as well as my understanding of my own vocation, have all been very positively impacted by the
work we have done together.” — from an Episcopal Religious and Youth Director
