Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

“Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” – In this passage, two disciples walk away from Jerusalem, weighed down by confusion and disappointment after the crucifixion of Jesus. They had hoped He was the one to redeem God’s people—but now, everything seems lost. Their … Continue reading →

From Fear to Courage, Doubt to Faith In today’s Gospel, the disciples are gathered behind locked doors, gripped by fear and uncertainty. Into this space of anxiety, the risen Christ appears and speaks words that echo through every generation: “Peace be … Continue reading →

ALLELUIA, CHRIST IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA!  The resurrection of Jesus Christ stands at the very heart of the Christian faith. Not merely an event we remember rather the foundation upon which our hope, identity, and salvation rest … Continue reading →

Hosanna: A Reflection on Matthew 21: 1-11 The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem reveals His messiahship and royal identity in fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. By riding on a colt rather than a horse, Jesus shows that … Continue reading →

JESUS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE: A REFLECTION The last two weeks of Lent are traditionally known as Passiontide. During this period, our focus shifts more toward the sorrowful passion of Christ, which culminates in Good Friday and ultimately leads … Continue reading →

Jesus, the Living Water: Reflection  This season of Lent, we are invited to pause, reflect, and examine the deeper thirsts of our hearts. Today’s gospel (John 4:5-26), reveals the Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at the well requesting from her … Continue reading →

Reflection: A Secret Mission, Public Revelation. As a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, Nicodemus could be risking his reputation and status by seeking out Jesus hence, he resorted to a secret night meeting. Yet his willingness to move beyond … Continue reading →

Seeking Another Way: Lent is a 40-day penitential season beginning on Ash Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026, and ending on Holy Saturday or Easter Eve, April 4, 2026. The church calls for us to observe a holy Lent by self-examination, penitence, prayer, … Continue reading →

The Last Sunday after the Epiphany – TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY Over time the rationale for keeping the readings of the Transfiguration on the Last Sunday after the Epiphany has become more widely understood. Liturgy always looks forward. The ending of the … Continue reading →

Reflection Salt and Light Salt and light are two essential elements of life. Salt enhances flavor and preserves what is good; light reveals truth and pushes back darkness. Neither exists for itself alone—both are meant to be shared. In the … Continue reading →