What the Kingdom is like.

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 1, 2019

Homily 384 – 24th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 1, 2019 Epistle: (221) Ephesians 2:14-22 Gospel: (91) Luke 18:18-27 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The lesson of the rich ruler offers a sobering reminder that our belongings tend to…

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What’s Thanksgiving got to do with it?

By Fr. Marty Watt | November 24, 2019

Homily 383 – 23rd after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 24, 2019 Epistle: (215) Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: (66) Luke 12:16-21 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We hear of the woman healed from her infirmity, who could not straighten up, and…

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Foolishness.

By Fr. Marty Watt | November 17, 2019

Homily 382 – 22nd after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 17, 2019 Epistle: (215) Galatians 6:11-18 Gospel: (66) Luke 12:16-21 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Foolishness is not something most of us aspire to. In fact, I believe most of…

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The right question.

By Fr. Marty Watt | November 11, 2019

Homily 381 – 21st after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 10, 2019 Epistle: (203) Galatians 2:16-20 Gospel: (53) Luke 10:25-37 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Jesus makes an interesting turn in answering the question He is asked. I’m fascinated by…

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He felt her faith.

By Fr. Marty Watt | November 3, 2019

Homily 380 – 20th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa November 3, 2019 Epistle: (200) Galatians 1:11-19 Gospel: (39) Luke 8:41-56 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. I have to imagine that the woman with the flow of blood was lonely. Being…

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