Author Archives: johnaroop

I have been in conversation lately with a heretic. I do not use the word “heretic” in a demeaning manner, but in the technical sense of one who holds and teaches heterodox ideas that have been formally anathematized by the … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Underlying Condition: The Law, Sin, and the Yoke of Christ(Zech 9:9-12, Psalm 145:1-13, Rom 7:21-8:6, Matt 11:25-30) In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. … Continue reading →

WHAT WERE YOU THINKING ABOUT? It was a lovely day at the park: hot, but shady and comfortable enough sitting on “Pumpkin” my favorite bench donated in honor of a good dog who loved the park. I had a new … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Introduction To The Apocrypha: Sirach, Part II The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. 40. FOR ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF MEN O God, the creator and preserver of all mankind, … Continue reading →

IX. OF ORIGINAL OR BIRTH-SINOriginal Sin standeth not in the following of Adam, (as the Pelagians do vainly talk;) but it is the fault and corruption of the Nature of every man, that naturally is ingendered of the offspring of … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Introduction To The Apocrypha: Judith The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. 76. FOR GUIDANCE Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further … Continue reading →

I’ve been married for nearly forty-three years: thanks be to God. Among the many things I’ve learned — some the easy way and too many the hard way — is this: in conversation with your beloved, you must always be … Continue reading →