Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

Welcome to Advent! Advent is here, and the beginning of a new Christian New Year. This is a season of Hope, of Love, of Joy, and of Peace. “Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will … Continue reading →

The Reign of Christ: The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, and the season after Pentecost is coming to a close. It is the longest season of the church year, marking the time by reminding us what … Continue reading →

Entrustment: What are you doing with what you have been given? The rub of the parable of course, is to determine with what you have been given. And, moreover, to determine if whether or not the exercising of your gifts is … Continue reading →

Sunday Reflection: Many of the nation’s veterans are in desperate need of community, and the church should welcome and help them, says a Navy chaplain. Marines and sailors who have killed people in battle struggle with their feelings. These stories are not … Continue reading →

Sunday reflection on Matthew 22:34-46 In this gospel, we see love as the greatest commandment. Those who are trying to trick Jesus are answered with love – that the greatest commandment is to love God and then one another. In … Continue reading →

“Giving to God the Things That Are (Already) God’s” Jesus manages to stay centered and clear, continually keeping those who would challenge him off-balance by answering their questions with questions, all the while proving again and again that they are, … Continue reading →

The lessons this week provide us with a wide range of perspectives on spiritual formation and the impact of human behavior on spiritual growth, and the scope of divine hospitality. An observation was raised by a member of our parish … Continue reading →

On October 4, the Church celebrates the life and witness of St. Francis of Assisi, whose greatest honour was to be known as il Poverello, “the little poor one of Christ.” He grew up in a very wealthy family and … Continue reading →

Saint Michael and All Angels: We celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels”, a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers”. Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human or non-human forms.  Christians have … Continue reading →

We honour Saint Matthew, a disciple and apostle of Christ who is traditionally believed to be the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament. According to that Gospel, Matthew was a tax-gatherer when Jesus called him; the Gospels … Continue reading →