Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

The Sabbath: The Sabbath was made for humankind and not humankind for the Sabbath, so the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.”. Mark 2:27-28 We are now in the long season known as season after Pentecost, which runs through … Continue reading →

Come Holy Spirit: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:4 The Church is born at Pentecost. The promised Advocate comes and those who cowered in fear now burst … Continue reading →

God’s Mission, Our Mission: Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord, I am with you always, to the close of the age. Matthew 28:19, 20 Today, we celebrate what we call the Ascension of the Lord. It is the time … Continue reading →

I am the Vine, You are the Branches:  Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! If last week’s lesson ended on the note of disciples glorifying God the Father through the bearing of “much fruit,” then this week’s continuation that fruit fairly bursts … Continue reading →

I am the Vine, You are the Branches:  Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Easter is the unearned gift of grace. We have work to do, but not as lone rangers. We are called to stay connected to the vine, faithfully and … Continue reading →

You are witnesses:  Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Easter is the unearned gift of grace. The reflective season of “going in” that Lent provided (no matter what disciplines we undertook, nor even how well we attended to them) explodes on Easter. Of course, … Continue reading →

Peace Be with You:  Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Easter is the unearned gift of grace. The reflective season of “going in” that Lent provided (no matter what disciplines we undertook, nor even how well we attended to them) explodes on Easter. Of … Continue reading →

We Are Easter People:  Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Today we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord as we emerge from the Lenten season of waiting and watching. We’ve walked with Jesus through the wilderness into Jerusalem and to the … Continue reading →

Walk with Jesus: Abundance, not scarcity. The costliest of ointments poured out for Jesus. A man carrying a jar of water – work usually reserved for women – shows the way to the Passover meal. Pilate may have had generosity as … Continue reading →