What is worship?

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 19, 2026

Homily 696– 7APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 19, 2026 Epistle:  (116) Romans 15:1-7 and (334) Hebrews 13: 7-16 Gospel:  (33) Matthew 9:27-35 and (56) John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Don’t know if anyone has noticed or thought about…

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We are not the way God created us.

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 12, 2026

Homily 695– 6APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 12, 2026 Epistle:  (110) Romans 12:6-14 Gospel:  (29) Matthew 9:1-8 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Our priorities are all messed up in our day.  And have been since the fall of humanity, when…

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The name of “Lord” is subversive.

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 5, 2026

Homily 694– 5APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 5, 2026 Epistle:  (103) Romans 10:1-10 and (213) Galatians 5:22-6:2 Gospel:  (28) – Matthew 8:28-9:1 and (24) – Luke 6:17-23 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. First off, my apologies for putting the incorrect…

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Bringing back persons.

By Fr. Marty Watt | June 28, 2026

Homily 693– 4APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa June 28, 2026 Epistle:  (93) Romans 6:18-23 Gospel:  (25) Matthew 8:5-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. I spent a lot of time in the car this week.  Which is dangerous for me, because it…

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Why Christ died for us.

By Fr. Marty Watt | June 21, 2026

Homily 692– 3APEints of North America Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa June 21, 2026 Epistle:  (88) Romans 5: 1-10 Gospel:  (18) Matthew 6:22-33 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In his letter to the Romans, St. Paul makes a statement that has echoed…

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