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About johnaroop

I am a husband, father, retired teacher, lover of books and music and coffee and, as of 17 May 2015, by the grace of God and the will of his Church, an Anglican priest in the Anglican Church in North America, Anglican Diocese of the South. I serve as assisting priest at Apostles Anglican Church in Knoxville, TN, as Canon Theologian for the Anglican Diocese of the South, and as an instructor in the Saint Benedict Center for Spiritual Formation (https://stbenedict-csf.org).

Just As He Was

Posted on October 21, 2026 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Just As He Was: Lectio Divina on Mark 4:35-41(Isaiah 3, Psalm 106:1-12, Mark 4:35-5:20) CollectSet us free, loving Father, from the bondage of our sins, and in your goodness and mercy give us the … Continue reading →

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Larger On The Inside

Posted on October 11, 2026 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Larger On the Inside: Jesus’ Parable of the Wedding Feast(Isa 25:1-9, Ps 23, Phil 4:4-13, Matt 22:1-14) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. In the Name of the … Continue reading →

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Not “How can we?” but “Should we?”

Posted on October 3, 2026 by johnaroop

“Bring back the electric chair.” This was Senator — and gubernatorial candidate — Marsha Blackburn’s response to the Tennessee Department of Correction’s failed attempt to execute convicted murderer Christa Pike by lethal injection earlier this week. The response was quick; … Continue reading →

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The Gospel of St. John: Chapter 6 (Part II)

Posted on September 27, 2026 by johnaroop

Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Gospel According to St. John: Chapter 6, Part 2 (John 6:41-71)Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O … Continue reading →

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Worthy of the Gospel of Christ

Posted on September 20, 2026 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Worthy of the Gospel of Christ(Jonah 3:10-4:11, Ps 145:14-21, Phil 1:21-27, Matt 20:1-16) Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ (Phil 1:27a). In the Name of the Father, … Continue reading →

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Formed Conference 2026: On Hearing Confession

Posted on September 18, 2026 by johnaroop

Formed Conference 2026Fr. John A. Roop On Hearing Confession: A Workshop For Priests The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Grant us, O Lord, the wisdom that sits at your right hand, that we may judge your … Continue reading →

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Formed Conference 2026: Examination of Conscience

Posted on September 17, 2026 by johnaroop

Formed Conference 2026Fr. John A. Roop Examination of Conscience The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Day

Posted on September 13, 2026 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Holy Cross Day (14 September)(Is 45:21-25 / Ps 98 / Phil 2:5-11 / John 12:31-36a) CollectAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According To St. John

Posted on September 13, 2026 by johnaroop

The Book of Signs: Chapter 5 Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Gospel of John, Chapter 5: The Healing at Bethesda The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Go before us, O Lord, in all our … Continue reading →

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AI and the Traditioning of the Faith

Posted on September 6, 2026 by johnaroop

The Verble app offered to write my sermon — with my theology, my translation, my voice — and to prepare slides. I simply had to answer a few prompt questions and the homiletical AI assistant could complete all this between … Continue reading →

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