The enemy is us.

By Fr. Marty Watt | January 11, 2026

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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Just show up.

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 14, 2025

Homily 668 – 27 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa December 14, 2025 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. The Gospel this morning may give us an unexpected answer to a very common question. The question is…

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Why was Christ hidden?

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 10, 2025

Homily 667 – 26 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa December 7, 2025 Epistle:  (229) Ephesians 5:9-19 Gospel:  (85) Luke 17:12-19 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. One of the more striking elements of the accounts of Christ’s interactions with people while He was in…

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