Knowing healing.

Homily 385 – 25th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 8, 2019 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. We’ve just come through our annual Thanksgiving holiday. Most of us, I think quite sincerely,…

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What the Kingdom is like.

Homily 384 – 24th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 1, 2019 Epistle: (221) Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel: (91) Luke 18:18-27 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The lesson of the rich ruler offers a sobering reminder that our belongings tend to…

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What’s Thanksgiving got to do with it?

Homily 383 – 23rd after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 24, 2019 Epistle: (215) Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: (66) Luke 12:16-21 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We hear of the woman healed from her infirmity, who could not straighten up, and…

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Foolishness.

Homily 382 – 22nd after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 17, 2019 Epistle: (215) Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: (66) Luke 12:16-21 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Foolishness is not something most of us aspire to. In fact, I believe most of…

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The right question.

Homily 381 – 21st after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 10, 2019 Epistle: (203) Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: (53) Luke 10:25-37 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Jesus makes an interesting turn in answering the question He is asked. I’m fascinated by…

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