Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

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 →

5 Marks of Love: Living Life Marked as Christ’s Own Br. Jim Woodrum (S.S.J.E) Everywhere we look, we see a world in desperate need of healing. So where do we even begin? Br. Jim Woodrum invites us to consider mission … Continue reading →

Behold, I Make All Things New – Br. David Vryhof Marked as Christ’s Own Forever (S.S.J.E)  For the past few weeks we have been considering the Mission of God in the world by looking at the Anglican Communion’s “Five Marks of Mission.” We have been … Continue reading →

A Lenten Journey Reflection Marked as Christ’s Own Forever (S.S.J.E) In the second “Mark of Love” we are called to help nurture God’s love within one another. As Br. David Vryhof explains that community is a necessity of Christian life … Continue reading →

A Lenten Journey Reflection Marked as Christ’s Own Forever (S.S.J.E) “Evangelism” has become something of a dirty word in our moment, but it actually just means proclaiming good news. Br. Jim Woodrum reflects on what being an evangelist means to … Continue reading →

A Lenten Journey Reflection- Marked as Christ’s Own Forever (S.S.J.E) In Baptism, we are “sealed with the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ’s own forever.” This introduction to the six-week series,”5 Marks of Love,” from the Brothers of the Society … Continue reading →