Looking in the mirror.

Homily 269 – 5th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 9, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The Gospel this morning presents a contrast. A few weeks ago, we read in the Gospel the story of Photini, in Slavonic…

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Freedom.

Homily 268 – 4th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa July 2, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We like to think of ourselves as free. If you ask most people what is celebrated in the United States on July…

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Weekly Bulletin – July 2, 2017

As a reminder, Vespers this Saturday evening are cancelled.  Divine Liturgy will begin at the usual time on Sunday morning, with third and sixth hour beginning at 9:40 am. 2017 07 July 02 4th After Pentecost Tone 3 Divine Liturgy

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The cost of following Jesus.

Homily 267 – 1st Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa June 11, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Our Lord tells us that in order to be His disciple – his follower – we have to follow him above everything.…

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