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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 28, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: (Mark 1:21-28) Jesus begins his ministry in Capernaum.  While teaching at a synagogue on the Sabbath, he expels an unclean spirit from a demoniac.  Through the voice of the unclean spirit, Mark shares with his audience the divine … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 21, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Mark 1:14-20 (from Sermon that Works) Today’s Gospel passage sounds themes of calling and of a world passing away that can also be found in the day’s other readings.  Jesus proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 14, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Reflection: Our calling is to listen to the voice of God, often hidden in everyday experience, and then follow God’s guidance, shaping our encounters with God in our own unique ways. After encountering Jesus, Philip invites Philip to become part … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 14, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: Today, we read from the gospel Jesus’ inaugural public ministry. At the heart of this narrative is an invitation from Jesus to, “Follow me.” John 1: 43 A member of our congregation spoke to me about introducing something … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 7, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: John’s vocation was to prepare the people for Christ, and in so doing, he summarizes and fulfills the whole old covenant, a purpose of which was to point forward to Jesus. John’s preaching and baptizing “prepare the way … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on December 31, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Today in our church calendar, we read from the scriptures, Jesus Is Presented in the Temple. We are told that God is the one who gives Jesus his name. In giving Jesus his name, God is telling us … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 24, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

As we mark once more the mystery of the Word made flesh, let us join together with the songs of angels and saints and make this creation ring with our carols and hymns of praise. While I was pondering with … Continue reading →

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Christmas Message from Fr. Louie

Posted on December 18, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

“Give thanks to the one whose power has made us the children of God” John 1 As we mark once more the mystery of the Word made flesh, let us join together with the songs of angels and saints and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 17, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

Welcome to St. Michael’s Christmas Pageant! Christmas is a very special time for children. Today, our special gift to you is a journey back in time to the very first Christmas when God gave us the best gift of all. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 10, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

Advent two – The Candle of Peace! Advent is a season of expectation and preparation, as the Church prepares to celebrate the coming (adventus) of Christ in his incarnation, and also looks ahead to his final advent as judge at the end of … Continue reading →

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