A place for reflection

By Fr. Marty Watt | May 12, 2019

Homily 357 – 3rd Sunday of Pascha (Myrrhbearing Women) Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa May 12, 2019 Epistle: (16) Acts 6:1-7 Gospel: (69) – Mark 15:43-16:8 Christ is risen! Xristos Voskrese! Xhristos Anesthi! In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. It may be important…

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Eight Days of Triumph

By Fr. Marty Watt | April 21, 2019

Homily 356 – Palm Sunday Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 21, 2019 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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The gateway to repentance.

By Fr. Marty Watt | April 15, 2019

Homily 355 – Fifth Sunday of Great Lent Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa April 14, 2019 Epistle: (321-ctr) – Hebrews 9:11-14 and (208b) – Galatians 3:23-29 (St Mary of Egypt) Gospel: (47) – Mark 10:32-45 and (33) – Luke 7:36-50 (St Mary of Egypt) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,…

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