Gift-receiving

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 16, 2019

Homily 386 – 26th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 15, 2019 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 live in a transactional society. Around this time of year, there are…

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Knowing healing.

By Fr. Marty Watt | December 9, 2019

Homily 385 – 25th after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa December 8, 2019 Epistle: (224) Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel: (85) Luke 17:12-19 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We’ve just come through our annual Thanksgiving holiday. Most of us, I think quite sincerely,…

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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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