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• Post #3038196

  Oneness. Homily 689 – PentecostHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaMay 31, 2026Epistle: (3) Acts 2:1-11Gospel: (27) John 7:37-52; 8:12 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. We should speak about the Holy Spirit. We know that the Spirit was given to the Apostles on Pentecost. And that giving, that proceeding, of the Spirit continues to us even today and throughout eternity. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/05/31/oneness/

• Post #3003390

  Exile – the next step. Homily 680 – 4GLHoly Transfiguration, Ames, IowaMarch 22, 2026Epistle: (314) Hebrews 6:13-20 and (229) Ephesians 5:9-19Gospel: (40) Mark 9:17-31 and (10) Matthew 4:25-5:12 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Last weekend, we didn’t have a service because of the impending blizzard. I encourage you, if you haven’t already, to go back and read the homily posted on our amesorthodox.org webpage. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/03/23...

• Post #3003389

  Dying to live. Homily 681 – 5GLHoly Transfiguration, Ames, IowaMarch 29, 2026Epistle: (321-ctr) Hebrews 9:11-14 and (208) Galatians 3:23-29Gospel: (47) Mark 10:32-45 and (33) Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Today’s Gospel is so fascinating to me, mostly because I identify so closely with James and John with this. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/dying-to-live/

• Post #3003388

  New life, new perspective, new ways. Homily 683 – Thomas SundayHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaApril 19, 2026Epistle: (14) – Acts 5:12-20Gospel: (65) – John 20:19-31 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! One of the most critical aspects of understanding scripture is to place yourself in the passage. This means that sometimes we are the object, sometimes we are part of the crowd. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/04/19/new-l...

• Post #3003387

  Women showing the way. Homily 684 – MyrrhbearersHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaApril 26, 2026Epistle:  (16) – Acts 6:1-7Gospel:  (69) – Mark 15:43-16:8 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! Today in the Church we remember specifically the Myrrhbearing Women, who, with Joseph of Arimathea, buried the lifeless body of our Lord. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/women-showing-the-way/

• Post #3003386

  We are all paralyzed. Homily 685 – ParalyticHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaMay 3, 2026Epistle: (23) – Acts 9:32-43Gospel: (14) – John 5:1-15 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! I’m always struck by the hymns for this feast. If you were here at vespers you’ve heard some of these verses before. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/we-are-all-paralyzed/

• Post #3003385

  An enlightened woman. Homily 686 – Samaritan WomanHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaMay 10, 2026Epistle: (28) – Acts 11:19-26, 29-30Gospel: (12) – John 4:5-42 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! We know the woman at the well by two names – one in Greek, Photini, and one in Slavonic, Svetlana. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/an-enlightened-woman/

• Post #3003384

  The spirits that distract us from God. Homily 687 – Blind ManHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaMay 17, 2026Epistle: (38) – Acts 16:16-34Gospel: (34) – John 9:1-38 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. Christ is risen! Let’s spend a moment considering the Epistle reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Paul and Silas were in Philippi in Macedonia. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/the-spirits-that-distract-us-from-god/

• Post #3003383

  Moses and Pentecost Homily 688 – 1st ECHoly Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Ames, IowaMay 24, 2026Epistle: (44) – Acts 20:16-18, 28-36Gospel: (56) – John 17:1-13 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, One God. This passage of the Gospel is really quite challenging to keep track of when we hear it. It seems to me at least to bounce around, back and forth, and we are the object of the dialogue, not participants in it. https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/moses-and...

• Post #755958

  The Essence of the Christian Life. Homily 679 – 3GLHoly Transfiguration, Ames, IowaMarch 15, 2026Epistle: (311) Hebrews 4:14-5:6Gospel: (37) Mark 8:34-9:1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, One God. In today’s Gospel passage, it is my opinion that we find absolutely everything we need to live a Christian life. The first statement is enough: “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” https://bogoslov.wordpress.com/20...