Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

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 →

The Presentation of the Lord Luke the evangelist tells us that Jesus was presented in the house of God, as the Law of Moses required. He also records how the Christ-child was greeted by Simeon and Anna, two figures who … Continue reading →

Sunday’s Reflection The season of Epiphany is when we celebrate the revealing of Christ to the world. We mark the arrival of the One who is the light of the world: a light that brings life, a light that brings … Continue reading →