Did Ss. James and John have demons? Do we?

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 16, 2026

Homily 700 – 11APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 16, 2026 Epistle:  (141) 1 Corinthians 9:2-12 and (250) Colossians 1:12-18 Gospel:  (77) Matthew 18:23-35 and (48-ctr) Luke 9:51-56; 10:22-24 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. James and John probably didn’t realize they…

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If faith is action, what is not faith?

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 9, 2026

Homily 699 – 10APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 9, 2026 Epistle:  (131) 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 and (213) Galatians 5:22-6:2 Gospel:  (72) Matthew 17:14-23 and (24) Luke 6:17-23 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Apistos (ἄπιστος) – faithless, unbelief.  That word comes…

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Understanding faith as action.

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 3, 2026

Homily 698– 9APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 2, 2026 Epistle:  (128) 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 Gospel:  (59) Matthew 14:22-34 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We see St. Peter this morning walking on water, to prove the person on the storm waves…

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Fall 2026 inquirers and adult catechetical program to be ONLINE!

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 1, 2026

Father Silviu Bunta, a former student of our Archbishop Alexander and a priest of our diocese, is offering a four-month course on old world Orthodoxy with weekly sessions.  This course will take the place of our normal inquirers/catechumen classes and begins September 1.  Those who attend through all the classes, through December, will be eligible…

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Of Bishops, and Giving.

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 26, 2026

Homily 697– 8APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 26, 2026 Epistle:  (124) 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 and (n/a) Philippians 3:7-14 Gospel:  (58) Matthew 14:14-22 and Mark 10:29-31, 42-45 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. There is so much to talk about this morning. …

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What is worship?

By Fr. Marty Watt | July 19, 2026

Homily 696– 7APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 19, 2026 Epistle:  (116) Romans 15:1-7 and (334) Hebrews 13: 7-16 Gospel:  (33) Matthew 9:27-35 and (56) John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Don’t know if anyone has noticed or thought about…

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