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The “Lost” Parables of Jesus (Luke 15)

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 →

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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 Schutz (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 Schutz 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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