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Passion Sunday: Little Words, Insignificant Phrases — A Homily on John 11:1-44
I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die (John 11:25, ESV throughout unless otherwise noted). Steven Spielberg, one of … Continue reading
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CONFIRMATION: Session 3 — Creeds
Christian Essentials / Anglican DistinctivesSession 3: Creeds The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth,Have mercy upon us. O God the Son, Redeemer of the world,Have mercy upon us. … Continue reading
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To Kiss An Icon
TO KISS AN ICON For some twenty years this book has been a favorite traveling companion on the spiritual path. Part spiritual memoir, part travelogue, part poetry, part comedy, it is all treasure. It called to me this Lent, and … Continue reading
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1 Lent: A Homily on the Temptation of Jesus
Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop (Gen 2:4-9,15-17, 2:25-3:7; Ps 51; Romans 5:12-21; Matt 4:1-11) A Homily on Matthew 4:1-11 — Temptation Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Mt … Continue reading
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CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Apostolic Lineage of Archbishop Foley Beach
For the research leading to and the publication of the following chart of Apostolic Lineage we are indebted to the Reverend Canon Wes Jagoe; his work is a gift to the ACNA and thus to the one, holy, catholic, and … Continue reading
CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Authority (Scripture, Creeds, Councils, Bishops)
APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop Christian Essentials / Anglican DistinctivesSession 2: Authority — Scripture, Creeds, Councils, Bishops The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. For A Province Or DioceseO God, by your grace you have called … Continue reading
CONFIRMATION: Session 2 — Handout
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
CONFIRMATION: Session 1 — Anglican Identity
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
CONFIRMATION: Requirements
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
CONFIRMATION: Syllabus and Schedule
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
First Blessings 