The beginning of our expulsion from paradise.
Homily 631 – 36 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa March 2, 2025 Epistle: (112) – Romans 13:11-14:4 Gospel: (17) Matthew 6:14-21 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. This Sunday, the last Sunday before beginning the Great Fast, has a lot of names. We call…
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Read MoreCreated for good works.
Homily 630 – 35 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 23, 2025 Epistle: (140) – 1 Corinthians 8:8-9:2 Gospel: (106) – Matthew 25:31-46 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. One of the most frequent questions asked is “what do I need to do to…
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Read MoreThe point is change.
Homily 628 – 33 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa February 9, 2025 Epistle: (296) 2 Timothy 3:10-15 and (316) Hebrews 7:7-17 Gospel: (89) Luke 18:10-14 and (7) Luke 2:22-40 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. And so it begins. Officially, this Sunday, this reading,…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – February 9, 2025
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Read MorePerseverance in prayer.
Homily 626 – 31 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 26, 2025 Epistle: (280-ctr) 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Gospel: (62) Matthew 15:21-28 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Persistence is a virtue that doesn’t get mentioned a lot in the Gospels. We have three or…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – January 26, 2025
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Read MoreKnow thyself.
Homily 625 – 30 APE Holy Transfiguration, Ames, Iowa January 19, 2025 Epistle: (258) Colossians 3:12-16 Gospel: (93) Luke 18:35-43 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one God. Sometimes, we forget the reality of our situation. Or, maybe we choose to ignore our situation. Perhaps the…
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