Homily 465 – 4th APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 18, 2021 Epistle: (93) Romans 6:18-23 and (334) Hebrews 13: 7-16 Gospel: (25) Matthew 8:5-13 and (56) John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We are not free. We are slaves. […]

Homily 464 – 3rd APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 11, 2021 Epistle: (88) Romans 5: 1-10 Gospel: (18) Matthew 6:22-33 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. I want to commend this Gospel reading to you, particularly if you suffer from anxiety. […]

Homily 463 – 2nd APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 4, 2021 Epistle: (81-ctr) – Romans 2:10-16 and (330) – Hebrews 11:33-12:2 Gospel: (9) – Matthew 4:18-23 and (10) – Matthew 4:25-5:12 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Most of the saints […]

Homily 462 – 1st APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa June 27, 2021 Epistle: (330) Hebrews 11:33-12:2 Gospel: (38, mid-79) Matthew 10:32-33, 37-38; 19:27-30 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. When we think about the saints, perhaps we usually think about the monks […]