What we should want for Christmas.

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 19, 2022

Homily 527 – 27 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 18, 2022 Epistle:  (328) Hebrews 11:9-10, 17-23, 32-40 Gospel:  (1) Matthew 1:1-25 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This Sunday, the Sunday before the Nativity, we always hear the genealogy of Christ. …

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You’re invited. Will you go?

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 12, 2022

Homily 526 – 26 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 11, 2022 Epistle:  (257) Colossians 3:4-11 Gospel:  (76) Luke 14:16-24 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Sometimes people ask me why a loving God sends people to hell.  They are bewildered occasionally…

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Thankfulness, redux.

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 4, 2022

Homily 525 – 25 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 4, 2022 Epistle:  (224) Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel:  (85) Luke 17:12-19 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Are we thankful?  We just celebrated thanksgiving, but does being thankful end there? Today we find…

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Silly rich.

By Fr. Marty Watt | November 21, 2022

Homily 523 – 23 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 20, 2022 Epistle:  (220) Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel:  (66) Luke 12:16-21 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today’s Gospel seems perfect for our time.  The acquisition of wealth has become epidemic in our…

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