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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).

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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The Gospel According To St. John

Posted on September 6, 2026 by johnaroop

The Book of Signs: Chapter 4 Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Gospel of John, Chapter 4: The Samaritan Woman and the Official’s Son The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. KONTAKION OF ST. PHOTINI (Adapted) … Continue reading →

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Hands and Hearts: Purity and the Canaanite Woman

Posted on August 16, 2026 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Hands and Hearts: A Homily On the Canaanite Woman(Isa 56:1-8, Ps 67, Rom 11:13-24, Matt 15:21-28) “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” (Matt 15:28b). In the … Continue reading →

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Healing Prayer, Lesson 3: Praying for the Sick

Posted on August 2, 2026 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Healing Prayer, Lesson 3: Praying for the Sick The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and, … Continue reading →

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