He became me.
Homily 455 – Palm Sunday Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 25, 2021 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. We have completed the course of the fast. Our preparation is now completed, and…
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Celebrant: Fr. Maximos Homilist: Fr. Marty Variable Hymns and Music: 2021 04 25 Music
Read MoreSt. Mary as Christ, and vice-versa.
Homily 454 – 5th Great Lent – St. Mary of Egypt Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 18, 2021 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,…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – April 18, 2021, and the final week of Great Lent
Please note: we will have two presanctified divine liturgies next week, one on Wednesday and one on Friday, both at 6:30 pm. Also, please join us for a cleaning day on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 am until completed (usually around noon, depending on the number of people). Services for Saturday and Sunday: Celebrant: …
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – April 11, 2021
Celebrant: Fr. Maximos Homilist: Fr. Maximos Variable Hymns and Music: 2021 04 11 Music Music for the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, Wednesday, April 14: 2021 04 15 Music
Read MoreMisunderstanding the Cross
Homily 453 – 3rd Great Lent – Exaltation of the Cross Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 4, 2021 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. Very few objects are more central to the Christian faith…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – April 4, 2021 and Presanctified April 7, 2021
Celebrant: Fr. Maximos Homilist: Fr. Marty Variable Hymns and Music: 2021 04 04 Music Presanctified for Wednesday, April 7: 2021 04 08 Music
Read MorePresence. Hope.
Homily 452 – Annunciation Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 24, 2021 Epistle: (306) Hebrews 2:11-18 Gospel: (3) Luke 1:24-38 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. I’m fond of saying that God only tells us what is immediately next for us. Sometimes, not…
Read MoreWeekly Bulletin – March 28, 2021 (and Presanctified, March 31, 2021)
Celebrant: Fr. Marty Homilist: Fr. Maximos Variable Hymns and Music: 2021 03 28 Music Presanctified for March 31, 2021: 2021 03 31 Music presanctified
Read MoreLove in the midst of self-destruction.
Homily 451 – 1st Sunday of Great Lent – Sunday of Orthodoxy Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa March 21, 2021 Epistle: (329-ctr) – Hebrews 11:24-26, 32-12:2 Gospel: (5) – John 1:43-51 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Jesus told Nathaniel that he had…
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