Monthly Archives: February 2021

Who Do You Think You Are? A Homily for ADOTS Morning Prayer:  26 February 2021 (Exodus 5) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. How you ask a question makes all … Continue reading →

In the interest of full disclosure, I never watched the X-Files, the science fiction television series about an alien plot to destroy the human race.  But, the tag line of the show has entered the public sphere — The truth … Continue reading →

“There is no use trying,” said Alice;”one can’t believe impossible things.”  “I dare say you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was your age, I always did it for half an hour a day.  Why, sometimes I’ve … Continue reading →

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe. — Carl Sagan I am old enough to to remember the first incarnation of Cosmos, written and hosted by astrophysicist Carl Sagan:  a visual … Continue reading →

ADOTS Morning Prayer:  Friday, 19 February 2021 Fr. John A. Roop The Blessing of Judah:  A Meditation on Genesis 49 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. Not so very long … Continue reading →

ADOTS Morning Prayer:  Friday, 12 February 2021 Fr. John A. Roop Now Comes a Reckoning:  A Meditation on Genesis 42:22 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. Genesis 42 is the … Continue reading →

Genesis 35:  Your Name Shall Be Israel A Homily for ADOTS Morning Prayer: 5 February 2021 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. Prospective parents face many difficult decisions.  One of … Continue reading →