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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).

CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Handout

Posted on February 25, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on February 18, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on February 18, 2023 by johnaroop

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

Posted on February 18, 2023 by johnaroop

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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Repent: The Gospel Imperative

Posted on February 9, 2023 by johnaroop

Anglican Diocese of the SouthCanon John A. Roop 1 Corinthians 7: A Homily at Evening Prayer, Clergy Retreat 2023 Matthew 4:17 (ESV): 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Coming, … Continue reading →

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CONFESSION OF SAINT PETER

Posted on January 17, 2023 by johnaroop

The Confession of St. Peter(Acts 4:8-13, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 5:1-11, Matthew 16:13-19) CollectAlmighty Father, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the … Continue reading →

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Feast of the Circumcision and Holy Name

Posted on December 31, 2022 by johnaroop

The Circumcision and Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ(Ex 34:1-9, Ps 8, Rom 1:1-7, Lk 2:15-21) Luke 2:21 (ESV): 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the … Continue reading →

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Us vs Them

Posted on December 21, 2022 by johnaroop

“Us versus Them” and O Rex Gentium:An Advent Reflection on Isaiah 64:1-2(Isaiah 64, Psalm 118, Luke 20:1-26) Collect for The Fourth Sunday in AdventStir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and as we are … Continue reading →

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The Four Last Things of Advent

Posted on December 16, 2022 by johnaroop

Session 4 — Hell The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal … Continue reading →

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Advent: The Four Last Things

Posted on December 10, 2022 by johnaroop

Session 3 — Heaven ADVENT: THE FOUR LAST THINGSSession 3 — Heaven The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. A Collect for Sabbath Rest SaturdayAlmighty God, who after the creation of the world didst rest from all … Continue reading →

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