Posts by Fr. Marty Watt
Weekly Bulletin – September 21, 2025
2025 09 21 15APE T6 Apostle Quadratus Music
Read MoreThe meaning of the Cross
Homily 656 – 14 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa September 14, 2025 Epistle: (125) 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 Gospel: (60) John 19:6-11, 13-20, 25-28, 30-35 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today we remember the finding, the uncovering, of the true Cross. It is a…
Read MoreThe failed coup d’état.
Homily 655 – 13 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa September 7, 2025 Epistle: (215) Galatians 6:11-18 and (166) 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel: (9) John 3:13-17 and (87) Matthew 21:33-42 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Are you ready? This Sunday, we are preparing for…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – September 14, 2025
2025 09 14 14APE T5 Exaltation of the Cross Music
Read MoreWhat is salvation, anyway?
Homily 654 – 12 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 31, 2025 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. In the account of the Rich Young Ruler, we should all probably see ourselves. And we should…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – September 7, 2025
2025 09 07 13APE T4 Martyr Sozon Music
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – August 31, 2025
2025 08 31 12APE T3 Sash of the Theotokos Hm Cyprian Music
Read MoreDebt we cannot repay.
Homily 653 – 11 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 24, 2025 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. You would think that being an accountant, I’d really know what to say about this lection from…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – August 24, 2025
2025 08 24 11APE T2 Eutychius Music
Read MoreFaithless and perverse?
Homily 651 – 9 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa August 10, 2025 Epistle: (128) 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel: (59) Matthew 14:22-34 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Last week, we spoke a bit about faith being an obsession with Christ, and doubt being a…
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