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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, and as Canon Theologian for the Anglican Diocese of the South.

Passion Sunday: Little Words, Insignificant Phrases — A Homily on John 11:1-44

I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die (John 11:25, ESV throughout unless otherwise noted). Steven Spielberg, one of … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Session 3 — Creeds

Christian Essentials / Anglican DistinctivesSession 3: Creeds The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,Have mercy upon us. O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,Have mercy upon us. … Continue reading

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To Kiss An Icon

TO KISS AN ICON For some twenty years this book has been a favorite traveling companion on the spiritual path. Part spiritual memoir, part travelogue, part poetry, part comedy, it is all treasure. It called to me this Lent, and … Continue reading

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1 Lent: A Homily on the Temptation of Jesus

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop (Gen 2:4-9,15-17, 2:25-3:7; Ps 51; Romans 5:12-21; Matt 4:1-11) A Homily on Matthew 4:1-11 — Temptation Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Mt … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Apostolic Lineage of Archbishop Foley Beach

For the research leading to and the publication of the following chart of Apostolic Lineage we are indebted to the Reverend Canon Wes Jagoe; his work is a gift to the ACNA and thus to the one, holy, catholic, and … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Authority (Scripture, Creeds, Councils, Bishops)

APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop Christian Essentials / Anglican DistinctivesSession 2: Authority — Scripture, Creeds, Councils, Bishops The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. For A Province Or DioceseO God, by your grace you have called … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Handout

ACNA Fundamental Declarations of the Province We believe and confess Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no one comes to the Father but by Him. Therefore, the Anglican Church in North America identifies the following … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Session 1 — Anglican Identity

APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop Christian Essentials / Anglican Distinctives Session 1: Anglican Identity The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. A Prayer of Self-DedicationAlmighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to you, so guide … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Requirements

CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS Dearly beloved, it is essential that those who wish to be Confirmed or Received in this Church publicly confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior; become his disciples; know and affirm the Nicene Creed, the Lord’s Prayer, … Continue reading

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CONFIRMATION: Syllabus and Schedule

APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop and Dcn. Bruce Corrigan Christian Essentials / Anglican Distinctives Syllabus and Schedule Session 1 2/19/2023 Anglican Identity (Roop) Session 2 2/26/2023 Anglican Sources of Authority (Roop) Session 3 3/5/2023 Creeds (Roop) Session 4 3/12/2023 … Continue reading

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