Author Archives: johnaroop

“I don’t need to go to church to worship God. I can worship him just as well — maybe even better — by myself out in nature: in the mountains, at the beach, anywhere at all. It’s not about religion; … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord(Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53) Backwards and Forwards: A Reflection on Ascension and the Day of Atonement In the Name of the Father, and of … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Problem of Suffering: A Reflection on 1 Peter 5(1 Peter 5, Ps 18:1-20, Luke 6:1-19) 1 Peter 4:16 (ESV): 16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but … Continue reading →

JUST LUCKY, I GUESS After co-facilitating another excellent three-day cohort gathering of those training in spiritual direction with the St Benedict Center for Spiritual Formation (https://stbenedict-csf.org/), I am relaxing this afternoon with an iced coffee and one of my favorite … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. RoopCanon Theologian, Anglican Diocese of the South God’s Providence For Such A Time As ThisA presentation for Women of the Word The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. I. For the Universal … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Superiority of Jesus: A Reflection on Hebrews 1-7(Hebrews 7, Psalm 111, Mark 11:1-26) CollectAlmighty God, you gave your only Son to be for us both a sacrifice for sin and an example of … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop William Law, Priest and Teacher of the Faith (1761)(Philippians 3:7-14, Psalm 1, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21) CollectO God, by whose grace your servant William Law, kindled with the flame of your love, became a burning … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Good Friday (29 March) 2024(Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22:1-11, Hebrews 10:1-25, John 19:1-37) In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. I once read somewhere that the only proper … Continue reading →

From the fifth century, and possibly as early as the third, the Western Church has prayed the Solemn Collects or Solemn Intercessions on Good Friday, a series of bidding prayers or intercessions for the Church and for the world. It … Continue reading →