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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on February 16, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection The gospel today begins to turn the perspective of the disciples outside of themselves. They are not disciples for their own sakes, and their own actions, but for the sake of those around them as well. There is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on February 9, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: “You are the salt of the earth…. You are the light of the world.” Don’t think this is about somebody other than you. Jesus isn’t talking to particular individuals. He’s talking to the crowds that have followed him … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on February 2, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

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 →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 26, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: It’s hard not to read Paul’s letter to the Corinthians 1:10-18 without thinking of how applicable this message is to any church in the 21st century. Christians are humans and we disagree on many things even within a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 19, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

WHO WANTS TO BE AN EVANGELIST? I wonder how many of us are willing to be God’s hands and feet to the world.  Perhaps, the concept about ‘evangelism’ has become a scary word for some of us.  It could be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 12, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

What is baptism? Baptism is the sign of new life in Christ and unites Christ with his people. When we become baptized we make a commitment to follow Jesus Christ. We let go of our old ways of seeing others … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 5, 2020 by stmichaelssurrey

Reflections on Epiphany Sunday:  Today in our parish we celebrate an episode which is recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew — the epiphany or “manifestation” of Christ to “wise men from the East.” They were supposed to have special … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 29, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

“Jesus Is Named” Luke 2:15-21 According to Saint Luke, Jesus was circumcised on the eighth day after his birth, as the Law of Moses required. This is an event of tremendous religious importance for Jews. Circumcision entitles the newborn male … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 22, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: We begin with the genesis of Jesus in this gospel. We read this scene as an Advent text, but Matthew tells us here that it is Jesus’ birth narrative. It ends up working, because Matthew isn’t focused on … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 15, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. James 5 As a child, I used to strategically unwrap my Christmas presents that were placed under the tree well before Christmas. I would carefully maneuver the tape off the edges … Continue reading →

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