Being family.

Homily 369 – 7th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 4, 2019 Epistle: (116) – Romans 15:1-7 Gospel: (33) – Matthew 9:27-35 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. St. Paul tells us this morning that we should bear the weaknesses of…

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The problem IS sin.

Homily 368 – 6th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 28, 2019 Epistle: (110) Romans 12:6-14 Gospel: (29) Matthew 9:1-8 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We think, most often, in terms of our physical needs. We respond to physical pain,…

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Our very own demons

Homily 367 – 5th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 21, 2019 Epistle: (103) – Romans 10:1-10 Gospel: (28) – Matthew 8:28-9:1 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. What are the demons that possess us? Frequently, I suspect we don’t even…

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The slavery of freedom

Homily 366 – 4th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 14, 2019 Epistle: – (93) Romans 6:18-23 and (334) Hebrews 13:7-16 (Holy Fathers) Gospel: (25) – Matthew 8:5-13 and (56) – John 17:1-13 (Holy Fathers) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God.…

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