Priorities and excuses.

Homily 481 – 25th APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 12, 2021 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. We are forced this morning to face the question – what is our excuse. Now, consider…

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Stress-free living

Homily 480 – 24th APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 5, 2021 Epistle: (221) Ephesians 2:14-22 and (213) Galatians 5:22-6:2 Gospel: (85) Luke 17:12-19 and (43) Matthew 11:27-30 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. One of the phrases that jumped out of…

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Modern Torah

Homily 479 – 23rd APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 28, 2021 Epistle: (220) Ephesians 2:4-10 Gospel: (71) Luke 13:10-17 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. It seems like the most trouble Jesus had with the religious establishment was activity on the…

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Death and Tabernacles

Homily 478 – 22nd APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 21, 2021 Epistle: (203) Galatians 2:16-20 and (131) 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 (St. Philip) Gospel: (66) Luke 12:16-21 and (54, 58) Luke 10:38-42; 11:27-28 (Feast) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. You can’t…

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The Samaritan and the Chaplain

Homily 477 – 21st APE Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 14, 2021 Epistle: (203) Galatians 2:16-20 and (131) 1 Corinthians 4:9-16 (St. Philip) Gospel: (53) Luke 10:25-37 and (5) John 1:43-51 (St. Philip) In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The account of…

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