Category Archives: Sunday Reflection

Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 20, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

What is Pentecost? Pentecost is the great festival that marks the birth of the Christian church by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pentecost means “fiftieth day” and is celebrated fifty days after Easter. What happened on Pentecost? Ten days … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 13, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Jerusalem Sunday 2018: Dr. Patricia Bays Jerusalem Sunday is observed on the 7th Sunday after Easter, the Sunday between Ascension Day and Pentecost, events that happened in that city two millennia ago. In 2018, that date May 13 is also … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on May 6, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist:Today we honour Saint John the Apostle, a Galilean fisherman who was called with his brother James and followed Jesus to become “a fisher for people.” John and his brother were so impetuous in their behaviour … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on April 22, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

  Earth Day Message from Anglican and Lutheran leaders BY GENERAL SYNOD COMMUNICATIONS ON APRIL 19, 2017 Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 15, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

‘Not one, but 50!’  (part 2) FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE Reflection: Our joy in the Resurrection is also grounded in numerous accounts of the Lord’s appearing to his followers. Each one is marked by a greeting, a deep communion of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on April 8, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

‘Not one, but 50!’  (part 1) FRED HILTZ, ARCHBISHOP AND PRIMATE Reflection:While society makes much of Easter Day and largely from the perspective of bunnies and chocolate and springtime, it is for Christians the first day of 50 in which … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on April 1, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

 “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” Mark 16:3 Reflection: It’s only the beginning; this story isn’t over. It’s only the beginning, and we have a part to play. It’s only the beginning, and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 25, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

   “Hosanna!” Bishop Susan Johnson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada How quickly the crowd gathered around Jesus as he entered Jerusalem and how quickly they dispersed as he was arrested, tried and crucified. People were looking for a powerful figure … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on March 11, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

“The LORD sent fiery serpents among the people” Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The story of the serpents in the wilderness is intriguing. The people of God had been rescued from slavery in Egypt and were … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on March 4, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

“But we proclaim Christ crucified” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry The Episcopal Church Some things just don’t make much sense. Water doesn’t become wine, bread and fish do not suddenly multiply, the lame do not jump up and walk. And most … Continue reading →

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