Homily 568 – 24 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 19, 2023 Epistle – (221) – Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel – (66) – Luke 12:16-21 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Ever wonder how God defines a fool? In the New Testament, we…

Homily 567 – 23 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 12, 2023 Epistle – (215) – Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel – (53) – Luke 10:25-37 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is confronted with the most dangerous of questioners – an expert…

Homily 566 – 22 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 5, 2023 Epistle – (215) – Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel – (39) – Luke 8:41-56 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We think we know everything.  Modern society answers all our questions –…

Homily 565 – 21 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 29, 2023 Epistle – (203) Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel – (38) Luke 8:26-39 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This account of Jesus meeting a man bound by demons can be a bit…

Homily 564 – 20 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 22, 2023 Epistle – (200) – Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel – (83) – Luke 16:19-31 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The account of the rich man and Lazarus provides much food for…

Homily 562– 17 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 1, 2023 Epistle – (181) – 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and (99) – Romans 8:28-39 Gospel – (26) – Luke 6:31-36 and (54) – Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In…

Homily 561– 16 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 24, 2023 Epistle – (181) – 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 and (99) – Romans 8:28-39 Gospel – (17) – Luke 5:1-11 and (106) – Luke 21:12-19 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Have you…

Homily 560– 15 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 17, 2023 Epistle – (203) – Galatians 2:16-20 and (176) – 2 Corinthians 4:6-15 Gospel – (37) – Mark 8:34-9:1 and (92) – Matthew 22:35-46 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The Apostle…

Homily 559– 14 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 10, 2023 Epistle – (215) – Galatians 6:11-18, (170) – 2 Corinthians 1:21-2:4 Gospel – (9) – John 3:13-17, (89) – Matthew 22:1-14 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today, we prepare for…

Homily 558– 13 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 3, 2023 Epistle – (166) 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Gospel – (87) Matthew 21:33-42 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The parable of the vineyard owner is meant to be a warning.  That much…