Our everything.

Homily 546 – 8 Pascha (Holy Pentecost) Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa June 4, 2023 Epistle:  (44) – Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 Gospel:  (56) – John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The Holy Spirit is here. The Spirit, this time in the…

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We are servants, not leaders.

Homily 546 – 7 Pascha Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa May 28, 2023 Epistle:  (44) – Acts 20:16-18, 28-36 Gospel:  (56) – John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today is a day for transitions.  In the Church, we transition from having…

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Guarding salvation, guarding peace.

Homily 544 – 5 Pascha Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa May 14, 2023 Epistle:  (28) – Acts 11:19-26, 29-30 Gospel:  (12) – John 4:5-42 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! We know the woman at the well by two names…

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Duty.

Homily 542 – 3 Pascha Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 30, 2023 Epistle:  (16) Acts 6:1-7 and (29) Acts 12:1-11 Gospel:  (69) Mark 15:43-16:8 and (17) Luke 5:1-11 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! The myrrhbearing women were simply…

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