Category Archives: Sunday Reflection

Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 25, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

“Take up their cross and follow me” National Bishop Susan Johnson Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada “Jesus called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner & Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 18, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: I would like to thank all of you for coming to our Ash Wednesday Services and pancake supper. Just like what I have said during the services, it is a day when we start our Lenten journey together by self-examination, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 11, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection-Mark 9:2-9. On this particular day, there they stood on the mountaintop with Jesus, he was simply flooded with dazzling, mesmerizing light.  And for a fleeting moment, for the apostles Peter and James and John, this moment salvaged the … Continue reading →

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Rector’s Corner & Sunday Reflection

Posted on February 4, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Rector’s Corner: This Season of Lent, we have been invited to engage in a series Lenten meditation entitled “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”. This beautiful Lenten Prayer Journal is a six-week program produced by the Society of St. John the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 28, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: (Mark 1:21-28) Jesus begins his ministry in Capernaum.  While teaching at a synagogue on the Sabbath, he expels an unclean spirit from a demoniac.  Through the voice of the unclean spirit, Mark shares with his audience the divine … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 21, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Mark 1:14-20 (from Sermon that Works) Today’s Gospel passage sounds themes of calling and of a world passing away that can also be found in the day’s other readings.  Jesus proclaims the coming of the kingdom of God and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on January 14, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Reflection: Our calling is to listen to the voice of God, often hidden in everyday experience, and then follow God’s guidance, shaping our encounters with God in our own unique ways. After encountering Jesus, Philip invites Philip to become part … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on January 7, 2018 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: John’s vocation was to prepare the people for Christ, and in so doing, he summarizes and fulfills the whole old covenant, a purpose of which was to point forward to Jesus. John’s preaching and baptizing “prepare the way … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & Rector’s Corner

Posted on December 31, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: Today in our church calendar, we read from the scriptures, Jesus Is Presented in the Temple. We are told that God is the one who gives Jesus his name. In giving Jesus his name, God is telling us … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on December 24, 2017 by stmichaelssurrey

As we mark once more the mystery of the Word made flesh, let us join together with the songs of angels and saints and make this creation ring with our carols and hymns of praise. While I was pondering with … Continue reading →

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