Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

Saint James the Apostle  25 July: Holy Day We honour Saint James the Apostle, usually described in the Gospels as “the brother of John” but also known as James “the Greater” in order to distinguish him from two other New … Continue reading →

The gospel for today is called ‘The Parable of the Sower.’ Some preachers and theologians like to call it ‘The ‘Parable of the Soils.’ It speaks not of the power of the seed or of the availability of the opportunity. … Continue reading →

Sunday Reflection: Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Matthew 11: 25-26 is a confession of praise and thanks to God for giving revelation in the first place, … Continue reading →

“Whoever does not take up the cross and follow me is not worthy of me”! Matthew 10:38. Jesus continues to prepare the twelve for the continuation of his mission. He is both “teacher” and “master”. We are His disciples. There is … Continue reading →

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 →