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From a letter written by C. S. Lewis to an Italian Roman Catholic priest and frequent correspondent: August 10, 1953 Dearest Father, I think almost all the crimes which Christians have perpetrated against each other arise from this, that religion … Continue reading →

There is grace in every moment, grace sufficient for that moment: not grace as a theological abstraction, not grace as the general, favorable disposition of God, but grace as the presence and power of God working for good and for … Continue reading →

All throughout the discernment process for ordination and, indeed, all throughout my priesthood until this very day, a verse from Psalm 69 has been a haunting refrain and prayer. It is not coincidence, I am sure, that it was appointed … Continue reading →

Are we alone in the universe? Certainly not: there are angels and archangels and all the company of heaven, and there are powers and principalities neither good nor even benign. The former aid us in the war we wage against … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Feast of Pentecost: God With Us and God In Us(Gen 11:1-9, Ps 104:24-35V, Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-17) Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful and kindle in them the fire of … Continue reading →

I know a priest who, as he approaches the altar at the beginning of the Eucharist, discretely and reverently bows to reverence the altar with a kiss. It is, after all, the place where heaven and earth meet and where … Continue reading →

Recently I marked the eleventh anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. Following are a few things I have learned along the way. Some are serious, some are very much tongue-in-cheek; you can decide which is which. The lessons are … Continue reading →

Soon after we met, I had the chance to talk to [Fr. Amphilochios Tsuokos] about Orthodox Christianity. The conversation was to alter my perspective on life, and I remember the setting clearly. We were sitting again on the rocks outside … Continue reading →

“Therefore, be steadfast in your resolutions. Stay in the boat in which he has placed you, and let the storm come. Long live Jesus! You will not perish. He may sleep, but at the opportune time he will awaken to … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Reading the General Epistles: An Overview of 2 Peter The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. 115. FOR THE COMING OF GOD’S KINGDOM Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; … Continue reading →