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Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Romans, Part 2: Pears, Vines, and the Gospel We begin this morning with a prayer from the The Solemn Collects of Good Friday. The Lord be with you.And with your spirit. Let us pray … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Romans, Part 1: Fundraising and Cosmic Redemption The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O God, you desire that all people be saved and come to knowledge of the truth: Prosper … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians, Part 2: Order In the Church and the Cure for All That Ails Us Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop 1 Corinthians, Part 2 (Chapters 7 thorough 16): Order in the Church and the Cure for All That … Continue reading →

During a lengthy break on our recent diocesan clergy retreat, a fellow priest led me and one of our parish deacons on a pilgrimage to Cullman, Alabama. As a Tennessee native and lifelong resident, I had no idea that anything … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Fools and Warning LabelsEpiphany 4(Micah 6:1-8, Ps 37:1-11, 1 Cor 1:18-31, Matt 5:1-12) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. H. L. Mencken wrote for … Continue reading →

Albert Einstein was well known for his use of the gedankenexperiment, an imaginative exploration of a scenario beyond his direct experience — a scientific game of “what if.” What if I could ride along on a beam of light? was … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Feast of St. Agnes, Virgin Martyr(Song of Songs 2:10-13, Psalm 45, 2 Cor 6:16-18, Matt 18:1-6) CollectAlmighty and everliving God, who chose what is weak in the world to confound the strong: mercifully grant … Continue reading →

1 Corinthians, Part 1: Challenges to Unity Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop 1 Corinthians, Part 1 (Chapters 1 thorough 6): Challenges to Unity The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O God the Father of our … Continue reading →

I rose a bit earlier than usual this morning which gave me the opportunity to pray the Office of Vigils from the St Bernard Breviary in the still and dark of a house at rest. The selection of Psalms for … Continue reading →

1, 2 Thessalonians: The Day of the Lord Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop How To Read the Pauline Epistles1, 2 Thessalonians: The Day of the Lord and Life in the Meantime The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let … Continue reading →