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Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Just As He Was: Lectio Divina on Mark 4:35-41(Isaiah 3, Psalm 106:1-12, Mark 4:35-5:20) CollectSet us free, loving Father, from the bondage of our sins, and in your goodness and mercy give us the … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Larger On the Inside: Jesus’ Parable of the Wedding Feast(Isa 25:1-9, Ps 23, Phil 4:4-13, Matt 22:1-14) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies. In the Name of the … Continue reading →

“Bring back the electric chair.” This was Senator — and gubernatorial candidate — Marsha Blackburn’s response to the Tennessee Department of Correction’s failed attempt to execute convicted murderer Christa Pike by lethal injection earlier this week. The response was quick; … Continue reading →

Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Gospel According to St. John: Chapter 6, Part 2 (John 6:41-71)Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Worthy of the Gospel of Christ(Jonah 3:10-4:11, Ps 145:14-21, Phil 1:21-27, Matt 20:1-16) Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ (Phil 1:27a). In the Name of the Father, … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Holy Cross Day (14 September)(Is 45:21-25 / Ps 98 / Phil 2:5-11 / John 12:31-36a) CollectAlmighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the … Continue reading →

The Book of Signs: Chapter 5 Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Gospel of John, Chapter 5: The Healing at Bethesda The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Go before us, O Lord, in all our … Continue reading →

The Verble app offered to write my sermon — with my theology, my translation, my voice — and to prepare slides. I simply had to answer a few prompt questions and the homiletical AI assistant could complete all this between … Continue reading →

The Book of Signs: Chapter 4 Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop The Gospel of John, Chapter 4: The Samaritan Woman and the Official’s Son The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. KONTAKION OF ST. PHOTINI (Adapted) … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Hands and Hearts: A Homily On the Canaanite Woman(Isa 56:1-8, Ps 67, Rom 11:13-24, Matt 15:21-28) “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire” (Matt 15:28b). In the … Continue reading →