Author Archives: johnaroop

I was recently asked to write an apology for baptism from an Anglican perspective. Those of you familiar with Anglicanism know how daunting a request that was, as if there is a single Anglican perspective on the Sacraments! The presenting … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Wednesday of Holy Week(Isa 50:4-9; Ps 69:6-14, 21-22; Heb 9:11-28, Matt 26:1-25) Two Ways and the Road Not Taken CollectAssist us mercifully with your grace, Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter … Continue reading →

The Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Virgin MaryFr. John A. Roop(Luke 1:26-38) On this Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary, let us pray. O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver … Continue reading →

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 →