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An Epiphany Meditation on Matthew 2:1-12 I like astronomy, or rather I would do if it were not for having to wander outside after dark for it. Not for me, this sentiment of poet Sarah Williams: I have loved the … Continue reading →

Galatians: Who’s in, who’s out, who gets to say? Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Galatians: Who’s in, who’s out, who gets to say? The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter … Continue reading →

A Reflection on the Prologue of St. John’s Gospel Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Opening Lines: A Reflection on the Prologue of St. John’s Gospel(Isa 61:10-62:5, Ps 147:12-20, Gal 3:23-4:7, John 1:1-18) The Lord be with you.And with your … Continue reading →

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 →

Session 1 — Plays and Symphonies (Isa 2:1-5) Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Advent with Isaiah: Session 1 — Plays and SymphoniesIsaiah 2:1-5 The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Eve of Thanksgiving, 26 November 2025(Deut 8, Ps 65:1-8, James 1:17-27, Matt 6:25-33) What Do You Say? IN THE NAME of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The … Continue reading →