How to be resurrected.

Homily 540 – 6GL Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 9, 2023 Epistle:  (247) – Philippians 4:4-9 Gospel:  (41) – John 12:1-18 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. If you have been following along during the services of Great Lent, you may have…

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Seek Christ, not power.

Homily 539 – 5GL Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 2, 2023 Epistle:  (321-ctr) – Hebrews 9:11-14 and (208b) – Galatians 3:23-29 Gospel:  (47) – Mark 10:32-45 and (33) – Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. You know that those who…

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The Rhythm of the true life.

Homily 538 – 4GL Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 26, 2023 Epistle:  (314) Hebrews 6:13-20 and (306) Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel:  (40) Mark 9:17-31 and (3) Luke 1:24-38 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. There are several different liturgical elements that overlap one…

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The Cross of Christ is self-denial.

Homily 537 – 3GL Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 19, 2023 Epistle:  (311) Hebrews 4:14-5:6 Gospel:  (37) Mark 8:34-9:1 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today we encounter the cross.  I use that word encounter deliberately.  It really isn’t that we remember…

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Why St. Gregory?

Homily 536 – 2GL Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 12, 2023 Epistle:  (304) – Hebrews 1:10-2:3 and (318) – Hebrews 7:26-8:2 Gospel:  (7) – Mark 2:1-12 and (36) – John 10:9-16 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. St. Gregory Palamas, who we…

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