Becoming Orthodox

Homily 486 – 32nd APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa January 30, 2022 Epistle: (280-ctr) 1 Timothy 1:15-17 and (334) Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel: (62) Matthew 15:21-28 and (11) Matthew 5:14-19 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today is significant for me, personally, as…

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Seeing everything.

Homily 485 – 31st APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa January 23, 2022 Epistle: (280-ctr) 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel: (93) Luke 18:35-43 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. A question for us this morning. How much do we want to be healed? Do…

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Christian eternal wealth

Homily 484 – 30th APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa January 16, 2022 Epistle: (258) Colossians 3:12-16 Gospel: (91) Luke 18:18-27 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. I frequently talk about the free will God has given us, in order that we might…

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the meaning of life.

Homily 483 – 29th APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa January 9, 2022 Epistle: (224-ctr) – Ephesians 4:7-13 Gospel: (8) – Matthew 4:12-17 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We have reached the conclusion of the holiday season, having celebrated the Nativity of…

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