Monthly Archives: August 2022

The Parables in the Gospel of St. LukeFr. John A. Roop Lesson 2: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) The Lord be with you.And with your spirit. Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so … Continue reading →

The Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle(Dt 18:15-18 / Ps 91 / 1 Cor 4:9-15 / Lk 22:24-30) Collect of Saint Bartholomew the ApostleAlmighty and everlasting God, who gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach … Continue reading →

The Parables in the Gospel of St. LukeFr. John A. Roop Lesson 1: Introduction To Parables The Lord be with you.And with your spirit. Let us pray. O God, without whose beauty and goodness our souls are unfed, without whose … Continue reading →

APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop 21 August 2022 — Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost You Strive To Enter: A Homily on Luke 13:22-30 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A … Continue reading →

The following paper expresses my own convictions about suicide and appropriate pastoral care in the Anglican tradition. I do not speak for my diocese, the Anglican Diocese of the South, nor for its bishop or assisting bishop. AN ANGLICAN PASTORAL … Continue reading →

Brother Roger Schultz (12 May 1915 – 16 Aug 2005)(Mt 5:1-12 / Ps 133 / Mt 6:25-34 / Mt 7:24-29) Collect of an EcumenistAlmighty God, we give you thanks for the ministry of Br. Roger Schultz of Taizé, who labored … Continue reading →