Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

The Community of the Spirit: The Old Testament promises were understood to be fulfilled in the New where the gifts of salvation are attributed to the Spirit.  Mary is filled with the Holy Spirit (Lk 1:35), Jesus was led by … Continue reading →

The Ascension: Christ, risen and glorified, reigning in heaven, and through the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. Br. Geoffrey Tristram, SSJE. This Ascension Sunday worship service is a wonderful celebration of hope.  And it is a day of encouragement.  A … Continue reading →

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments “John 14:15. It seems that Jesus has set a conditional statement prior to His Ascension to the Father. Perhaps, we, people of the resurrection, could look at this statement more of … Continue reading →

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid”, he says a little later. John 14:27 Words of comfort to the disciples at the Last Supper.  … Continue reading →

Sunday Reflection: On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, we encounter the Good Shepherd who is really the beautiful or noble shepherd who knows his flock intimately. In all three liturgical cycles the Fourth Sunday of Easter presents a passage from … Continue reading →

Athanasius: Bishop of Alexandria, Teacher of the Faith, 373 – Memorial, 2 May Athanasius is one of the great heroes of the Christian tradition. As bishop of Alexandria from the year 328 until his death forty five years later, he … Continue reading →

The Anglican Church of Canada 39 Articles of Religion IV. Of the Resurrection of Christ. “Christ did truly rise again from death, and took again his body, with flesh, bones, and all things appertaining to the perfection of Man’s nature; … Continue reading →

Question: Ask God for help in being aware of the choices you are making which contribute to the suffering of others. What actions could you take to transform that suffering? In the Rite of Holy Baptism, the candidates are first presented by … Continue reading →