Posts by Fr. Marty Watt
Misusing the Bible
Homily 677 – 1GL Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa March 1, 2026 Epistle: (329-ctr) – Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-12:2 Gospel: (5) John 1:43-51 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This morning, we celebrate the triumph of Orthodoxy, which serves to reinforce the guardians of the faith…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – March 1, 2026
2026 03 01 1GL T5 Sunday of Orthodoxy Martyr Eudokia Music For Presanctified, Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 2026 03 05 Presanctified 2 Wed Conon Onesimus Music
Read MoreWhat do you mean, “lent isn’t about food”?
Homily 676 – 37 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 22, 2026 Epistle: (112) Romans 13:11-14:4 and (176) 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel: (17) Matthew 6:14-21 and (40) Matthew 11:2-15 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Here we are, on the precipice of the Great…
Read MorePresanctified Divine Liturgy – Wednesday, February 25, 2026
2026 02 26 Presanctified Week 1 Porphyrius of Gaza Music
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – Forgiveness Sunday, February 22, 2026
2026 02 22 T4 Forgiveness Cheesefare Music 2026 02 23 Forgiveness Vespers Tone 4 Music
Read MoreHow to be saved.
Homily 675 – 36 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 15, 2026 Epistle: (140) – 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2 Gospel: (106) – Matthew 25:31-46 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This may be a short Homily, since this reading is one of the ones that…
Read MoreAll things are lawful, right?
Homily 674 – 35 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 8, 2026 Epistle: (135) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Gospel: (79) Luke 15:11-32 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This morning I want to talk for a minute about the Epistle reading. There are some things…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – February 15, 2026
2026 02 15 T3 Last Judgement Meatfare Music
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – February 8, 2026
2026 02 08 T2 Prodigal Son Music
Read MoreThe answer to politics is for us to be Christian.
Homily 673 – 34 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 1, 2026 Epistle: (296) 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Gospel: (89) Luke 18:10-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. It is becoming increasingly difficult for me not to comment on events around us and the environment…
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