Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

Some thoughts on today’s scripture — John 10: 1-10. We begin today to consider two images that Jesus gives of himself: the first is that of a gate and the second that of a shepherd.             The ‘I am’ sayings of … Continue reading →

                 Alleluia, Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen                    indeed, Alleluia! Acts 2:14a, 22-32 – This is part of Peter’s first sermon, given at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit had just come down from heaven and the crowd was in an uproar, yelling that … Continue reading →

Easter reminds us that after the darkness, there is always light. This year, in 2023, when our world seems so challenging and uncertain, I pray that you feel the peace and love of God at Easter. We are here at … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 4: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 3: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 2: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 1: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

On this Transfiguration Sunday, the Gospel passage is indeed about the Transfiguration, the disciples’ vision of Jesus’ shining form, and the Father’s words about Jesus. Peter, James, and John, after seeing Jesus’ stunning, luminous appearance, and seeing him speak with … Continue reading →

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and … Continue reading →