Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

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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Sunday Reflection and Events

Posted on December 8, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

In the wilderness, where the wanderers and outcasts dwell, a furious John the Baptist rejects a group of priests coming for baptism and admonishes them to “bear fruit worthy of repentance”—an obvious refusal to be convinced by the Pharisees’ and … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner and Events Happening at St. Michael’s

Posted on December 1, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Welcome to Advent! Today marks the beginning of Advent. Advent is a season observed by many Christians as a time of preparation and expectant waiting for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. The term comes from the Latin word adventus, which means … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Messages

Posted on November 24, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection:  In Ancient Near Eastern societies, “shepherds” was also a term used to refer to kings or leaders. Today, our readings look specifically at the kings of Judah who are subject to the judgments given in Jeremiah 23:1. The … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Messages

Posted on November 17, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection:  In today’s gospel some were speaking about the temple, its beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God. It is what structured their community. It gave identity and meaning. It was the center of Jewish life. Jesus looks at … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Remembrance Day & Sunday Reflection

Posted on November 10, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Reflections on Remembrance Day: Love is more than words; it’s more than a feeling; more than doing what’s easy and convenient. Love means getting down in the hold with someone to give them what they really need. It means getting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on November 3, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

SUNDAY REFLECTION: All Saints All Saints had its origins in the fourth century, when churches in the East began to celebrate “the feast of the martyrs of the whole world” on the Sunday after Pentecost. Several Western churches adopted this festival … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on October 27, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: ‘“Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart… For context, the section that appears before this parable in Luke’s Gospel is helpful, and we see that today’s reading forms the second … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on October 20, 2019 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: ‘“Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart… For context, the section that appears before this parable in Luke’s Gospel is helpful, and we see that today’s reading forms the … Continue reading →

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