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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).

HOW TO READ A STORY

Posted on September 13, 2023 by johnaroop

Holy Cross Day, 14 September, is a “Red-Letter Holy Day” in the Anglican Calendar, a day of expected, as contrasted with optional, observance. At Apostles Anglican Church we will observe the day at our Noon Eucharist and Healing Service on … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Day

Posted on September 12, 2023 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) Collect Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Transfiguration

Posted on August 6, 2023 by johnaroop

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ(Ex 34:29-35/Ps 99/2 Peter 1:13-21/Luke 9:28-36) Luke 9:34–36 (ESV): 34 As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered … Continue reading →

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FEAST OF THE ASCENSION

Posted on May 18, 2023 by johnaroop

APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop Feast of the Ascension, 18 May 2023(Acts 1:1-11 / Ps 110:1-5 / Eph 1:15-23 / Lk 24:44-53) Alleluia. Christ the Lord has ascended into heaven:O come, let us adore him. Alleluia. This royal throne … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 26, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on March 9, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on March 1, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on February 25, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on February 25, 2023 by johnaroop

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)

Posted on February 25, 2023 by johnaroop

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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