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Apostles Anglican ChurchFr. John A. Roop Finishing Well: Session Three — Hitting the Wall The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. CollectAlmighty God, you have given us the treasure of the knowledge of your glory in the … Continue reading →

Francis of Assisi (c. 1181 – 4 October 1226)Fr. John A. Roop(Galatians 6:14-18, Psalm 148:7-14, Matthew 11:25-30) CollectMost high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed … Continue reading →

Introduction About midway through the race, the veteran runner noticed a novice in front of him begin to falter. His breathing was irregular and labored; his steps lacked rhythm. Eventually, he stumbled off the course and fell to the ground … Continue reading →

As I write this, several islands in the Caribbean and many cities across the breadth of central Florida are struggling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian; the coastal towns of South Carolina are in the crosshairs. War continues in Ukraine … Continue reading →

Apostles Anglican Church Fr. John A. RoopCanon Theologian, Anglican Diocese of the South Finishing Well: Session One — Identity The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. A Collect for GuidanceHeavenly Father, in you we live and move … Continue reading →

CollectLord Jesus, you called Matthew from collecting taxes to become your apostle and evangelist: Grant us the grace to forsake all covetous desires and inordinate love of riches, that we may follow you as he did and proclaim to the … Continue reading →

Parables: Session 5The Persistent Widow and the Friend at Midnight The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. O Lord, teach us to seek you, and as we seek you, show yourself to us; for we cannot seek … Continue reading →

Lesson 4: The Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1-9) The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. 22. FOR STEWARDSHIP OF CREATIONO merciful Creator, your loving hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us … Continue reading →

The Altar Guild: A Narrative Theology and LectioFr. John A. RoopCanon Theologian, Anglican Diocese of the South Almighty and eternal God,so draw our hearts to Thee, so guide our minds,so fill our imagination, so control our wills,that we may be … Continue reading →

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Almighty God, who sent your Son our Saviour, Jesus Christ, to seek and to save that which was lost: Grant us your grace diligently to search for the wayward and … Continue reading →