The answer to politics is for us to be Christian.

Homily 673 – 34 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 1, 2026 Epistle:  (296) 2 Timothy 3:10-15 Gospel:  (89) Luke 18:10-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. It is becoming increasingly difficult for me not to comment on events around us and the environment…

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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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