Monthly Archives: December 2025

An Advent Homily on Isaiah 60 Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Waiting Well and Faithfully: A Homily on Isaiah 60(Isaiah 60, Psalm 119:25-48, Luke 18:1-30) Collect of the Third Sunday in AdventO Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers … Continue reading →

Session 4: Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Advent with Isaiah: Session 4 — Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign(Isaiah 7:1-17) The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Stir up your power, O … Continue reading →

Session 3: Exile and Return Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Advent with Isaiah: Session 3 — Exile and Return The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets … Continue reading →

I had vivid and strange dreams throughout much of the night: demons, exorcisms, that sort of thing. They were not particularly disturbing — much less so than my typical “anxiety” dream of being late for my last college final and … Continue reading →

Session 2: Stumps and Shoots Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Advent with Isaiah: Session 2 — Stumps and Shoots The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written … Continue reading →