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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

The Parables in the Gospel of St. LukeFr. John A. Roop Lesson 2: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) The Lord be with you.And with your spirit. Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts to thee, so … Continue reading

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Feast of St. Bartholomew, Apostle

The Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle(Dt 18:15-18 / Ps 91 / 1 Cor 4:9-15 / Lk 22:24-30) Collect of Saint Bartholomew the ApostleAlmighty and everlasting God, who gave to your apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach … Continue reading

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Parables in the Gospel According to St. Luke

The Parables in the Gospel of St. LukeFr. John A. Roop Lesson 1: Introduction To Parables The Lord be with you.And with your spirit. Let us pray. O God, without whose beauty and goodness our souls are unfed, without whose … Continue reading

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You Strive To Enter

APOSTLES ANGLICAN CHURCHFr. John A. Roop 21 August 2022 — Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost You Strive To Enter: A Homily on Luke 13:22-30 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A … Continue reading

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An Anglican Theology of Suicide and Hope

The following paper expresses my own convictions about suicide and appropriate pastoral care in the Anglican tradition. I do not speak for my diocese, the Anglican Diocese of the South, nor for its bishop or assisting bishop. AN ANGLICAN PASTORAL … Continue reading

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Br. Roger of Taizé, Ecumenist and Monk

Brother Roger Schultz (12 May 1915 – 16 Aug 2005)(Mt 5:1-12 / Ps 133 / Mt 6:25-34 / Mt 7:24-29) Collect of an EcumenistAlmighty God, we give you thanks for the ministry of Br. Roger Schultz of Taizé, who labored … Continue reading

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1 Peter 5

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and … Continue reading

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1 Peter 4

The following link is to a lesson taught by Deacon Bruce Corrigan at Apostles Anglican Church. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQmckWxBYagf9-kobbCjBgZ5B_wnd8sf/view?usp=drivesdk

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1 Peter 3

The Lord be with you.And with your spirit.Let us pray. Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and … Continue reading

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And So Dies Christianity

The following post is written from an Anglican, that is, a sacramental, perspective in which the Sacraments play a central role. Much will still be applicable and true for non-sacramental churches. In the evenings my wife and I watch the … Continue reading

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