Putting children first.

Homily 672 – 33 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 25, 2026 Epistle:  (285-ctr) 1 Timothy 4:9-15 and (151) 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 Gospel:  (94) Luke 19:1-10 and (36) John 10:9-16 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. One of the many things that has always…

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Choosing blindness

Homily 671 – 32 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 18, 2026 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. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone accuse someone of being blind.  Well, those…

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The enemy is us.

Note: This homily was prepared for January 4 and also January 11, 2026, but was never delivered because of my illness and lack of voice. Homily 670 – 30 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 4, 2026 Epistle:  (298) 2 Timothy 4:5-8 Gospel:  (1) Mark 1:1-8 In the name of the Father, and of the…

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