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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 →

ANGLICAN SOCIAL TEACHING, PART II In a previous post (https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15pMJXuNnK/?mibextid=wwXlfr) I noted that Anglican Social Teaching is rooted in the fundamental Anglican principle “lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi:” the rule of prayer is the rule of faith is the … Continue reading →

I admire the thoroughness and consistency with which the Roman Catholic Church has developed its social teaching through the generations. As far as I can tell, we Anglicans lack the same theological breadth, depth, and height in this area. What … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Third Sunday of Epiphany: 26 January 2025 The Gospel According To Jesus(Neh 8:1-12, Ps 113, 1 Cor 12:12-27, Luke 4:14-21) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,because he has anointed meto proclaim … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ(Isa 60:1-9, Ps 72:1-11, Eph 3:1-13, Matt 2:1-12) The Lord has shown forth his glory:O come, let us adore him. After twelve days celebrating the Feast of the … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Story Doesn’t Always Go the Way You Had in Mind(Isaiah 61, Psalm 119:49-72, Luke 18:31-19:10) Collect for the Third Sunday in AdventO Lord Jesus Christ, you sent your messengers the prophets to preach … Continue reading →