How little we know.

Homily 566 – 22 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 5, 2023 Epistle – (215) – Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel – (39) – Luke 8:41-56 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We think we know everything.  Modern society answers all our questions –…

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We know what happens to collaborators.

Homily 565 – 21 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 29, 2023 Epistle – (203) Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel – (38) Luke 8:26-39 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This account of Jesus meeting a man bound by demons can be a bit…

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Do we see?

Homily 564 – 20 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 22, 2023 Epistle – (200) – Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel – (83) – Luke 16:19-31 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The account of the rich man and Lazarus provides much food for…

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Becoming vessels of God.

Homily 562– 17 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 1, 2023 Epistle – (181) – 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and (99) – Romans 8:28-39 Gospel – (26) – Luke 6:31-36 and (54) – Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In…

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The risk of fishing.

Homily 561– 16 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 24, 2023 Epistle – (181) – 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and (99) – Romans 8:28-39 Gospel – (17) – Luke 5:1-11 and (106) – Luke 21:12-19 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Have you…

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Faith is crucifixion.

Homily 560– 15 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 17, 2023 Epistle – (203) – Galatians 2:16-20 and (176) – 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel – (37) – Mark 8:34-9:1 and (92) – Matthew 22:35-46 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The Apostle…

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The power of the Cross.

Homily 559– 14 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 10, 2023 Epistle – (215) – Galatians 6:11-18, (170) – 2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4 Gospel – (9) – John 3:13-17, (89) – Matthew 22:1-14 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today, we prepare for…

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Let God build the Church

Homily 558– 13 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 3, 2023 Epistle – (166) 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel – (87) Matthew 21:33-42 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The parable of the vineyard owner is meant to be a warning.  That much…

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Our choice. Our decision.

Homily 557– 12 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 27, 2023 Epistle – (158) 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel – (79) Matthew 19:16-26 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We all have the question – what must I do to be saved? The…

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No life without community

Homily 556– 11 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 20, 2023 Epistle – (141) 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 Gospel – (77) Matthew 18:23-35 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The basic story in today’s Gospel reading is pretty simple to understand.  A slave,…

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