The Law from which we are not free.

By Fr. Marty Watt | September 4, 2017

Homily 277 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa September 3, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In the Parable Jesus tells this morning we hear the entire history of the people of Israel in one story. God planted…

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The Search for Self.

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 28, 2017

Homily 276 – 12th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 27, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In the account of the Rich Young Ruler, we should all probably see ourselves. And we should all probably be concerned about…

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Expectations are not helpful.

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 22, 2017

Homily 275 – 11th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 20, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Forgive us our transgressions, as we forgive those who transgress against us. In a short while, that statement is what we will…

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Downpayment on Life.

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 18, 2017

Homily 274 – 10th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 13, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. The gospel speaks of something called faith. And if we have but a small quantity of it, amazing things can be accomplished.…

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Butterflies.

By Fr. Marty Watt | August 7, 2017

Homily 273 – 9th Sunday after Pentecost Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, Iowa August 6, 2017 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Happy Feast! I know some, perhaps all, would prefer to hear Metropolitan Nicholas rather than me. You will have that chance –…

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