Monthly Archives: September 2022

Evil As Nothing At All

As I write this, several islands in the Caribbean and many cities across the breadth of central Florida are struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; the coastal towns of South Carolina are in the crosshairs. War continues in Ukraine … Continue reading

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Finishing Well: Session 1 — Identity

Apostles Anglican Church Fr. John A. RoopCanon Theologian, Anglican Diocese of the South Finishing Well: Session One — Identity The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. A Collect for GuidanceHeavenly Father, in you we live and move … Continue reading

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Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

CollectLord Jesus, you called Matthew from collecting taxes to become your apostle and evangelist: Grant us the grace to forsake all covetous desires and inordinate love of riches, that we may follow you as he did and proclaim to the … Continue reading

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The Persistent Widow and the Friend at Midnight

Parables: Session 5The Persistent Widow and the Friend at Midnight The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O Lord, teach us to seek you, and as we seek you, show yourself to us; for we cannot seek … Continue reading

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The Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1-9)

Lesson 4: The Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1-9) The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. 22. FOR STEWARDSHIP OF CREATIONO merciful Creator, your loving hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us … Continue reading

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Altar Guild: A Narrative Theology and Lectio

The Altar Guild: A Narrative Theology and LectioFr. John A. RoopCanon Theologian, Anglican Diocese of the South Almighty and eternal God,so draw our hearts to Thee, so guide our minds,so fill our imagination, so control our wills,that we may be … Continue reading

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The “Lost” Parables of Jesus (Luke 15)

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Almighty God, who sent your Son our Saviour, Jesus Christ, to seek and to save that which was lost: Grant us your grace diligently to search for the wayward and … Continue reading

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