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Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop3 Lent 2025 Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand: A Reflection on Luke 13:1-17 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop St. Joseph, Husband of the Virgin Mary and Guardian of Jesus19 March 2025(2 Sam 7:4, 8-16; Ps 89:1-4, 19-29; Rom 4:13-18; Luke 2:41-52) CollectO God, who from the family of your servant David raised … Continue reading →

DISCLOSUREI begin with self-disclosure. I find myself in agreement with many of President Trump’s stated objectives: the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending; the right-sizing of the federal bureaucracy; the establishment of control at the southern border; … Continue reading →

As bells go, this one is modest — more a dinner bell than a cathedral bell. But it is ours, and it will call the faithful to prayer at this little outpost of the Kingdom of Heaven on Robinson Road. … Continue reading →

An Inductive Theology of Fasting [A group of fellow Anglican priests asked me to offer a few pre-lenten observations on fasting. Following is the text of the brief presentation I made.] I don’t think that Scripture contains an explicit theology … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Fasting with the Church: A Lenten Spiritual Discipline As Lent approaches, a word about fasting seems appropriate: not the “why” of fasting, but rather the “how” of it. In particular, I want to offer … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Priesthood of the Laity: The Sevenfold Gifts of the Spirit The Lord be with you.And with your spirit. Today, I would like to begin our time together with a sung prayer, thought to be … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop19 February 2025 Judge Not That You Be Not Judged(Genesis 49, Psalm 96, Matthew 7) Note: I make reference to Pope Francis in the following homily in a critical but not disparaging or polemical way. … Continue reading →

Holy Baptism, Confirmation, and the ACNA FormulariesFr. John A. RoopAssisting Priest, Apostles Anglican ChurchCanon Theologian, Anglican Diocese of the South Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be always acceptable in your sight, O Lord … Continue reading →

GETTING READY TO GET READY: THE PRE-LENTEN SEASON The second shortest liturgical season of the year begins with the third Sunday prior to the beginning of Lent, this year on 16 February; it consists of three Sundays and the partial … Continue reading →