We are neighbor. We are Christ.

Homily 522 – 22 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 13, 2022 Epistle:  (215) Galatians 6:11-18 and (318) Hebrews 7:26-8:2 Gospel:  (53) Luke 10:25-37 and (36) John 10:9-16 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In the story of the good Samaritan, the…

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The cause and effect of salvation.

Homily 521 – 21 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 6, 2022 Epistle:  (203) Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel:  (39) Luke 8:41-56 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. No one is justified by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ.…

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Every distraction is a demon.

Homily 520 – 20 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 30, 2022 Epistle:  (200) Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel:  (38) Luke 8:26-39 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. You don’t have to be naked and live in the graveyard to be affected by the…

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God in a box.

Homily 519 – 19 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 23, 2022 Epistle:  (194) 2 Corinthians 11:31-12:9 and (200) Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel:  (83) Luke 16:19-31 and (56) Matthew 13:54-58 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Sometimes we look for more. Do a…

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Ignoring the world to attain everything.

Homily 518 – 18 APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa October 16, 2022 Epistle:  (188) 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 and (334) Hebrews 13:7-16 Gospel:  (35) Luke 8:5-15 and (56) John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The parable of the sower is a…

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