Author Archives: stmichaelssurrey

Prepare the Way: Advent means “coming.” The coming of the baby Jesus, God among us in human flesh. The coming of Christ again “the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory. In between those two great … Continue reading →

Bearing Witness “Happy New Year,” since today is the first Sunday in Advent, the beginning of the Christian year. Advent means “coming.” The coming of the baby Jesus, God among us in human flesh. The coming of Christ again “the Son … Continue reading →

Corri was asked to write the reflection as Father Louie & Andy Whitmore were away.  As I read the four readings for today, I tried to make connections between them; I was semi-successful.           To me, Psalm 123 and Judges 4: 1-7 remind … Continue reading →

Jesus is now finished with the confrontations and moved on to talking about preparing for what is ahead. This parable warns of what happens when one does not prepare for something you know is going to happen. The parable shows … Continue reading →

Today’s festival had its origins in the fourth century, when Churches in the East began to celebrate “the feast of the martyrs of the whole world” on the Sunday after Pentecost. Several Western churches adopted this festival and kept it … Continue reading →

The Greatest Commandments: The Pharisees ask which commandment is the greatest and Jesus responds with Judaism’s most fundamental passage known as the Shema: “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and … Continue reading →

Giving to God: People who opposed Jesus and his message are trying to entrap him. This is the first of three exchanges between the Jewish leaders and Jesus. The lesson begins with them buttering Jesus up, and then asking a … Continue reading →

We are Invited: Today’s Gospel is the final parable that Jesus gives in the temple. To explain the parable briefly, many sight it as being an allegory of salvation history. The wedding banquet is given by the king (God) for … Continue reading →

Sunday’s Reflection: God gives us life, and the water pouring from the rock in the passage from Exodus is a life-giving gift from God to a thirsty people and a loving symbol of presence and salvation. There is a lesson in … Continue reading →

Food Insecurity: The theme for Season of Creation 2023 is “Let justice and peace flow like a river.” One of the areas of great injustice in our world is the global food crisis. It is estimated that 345 million people around the … Continue reading →