Category Archives: Sunday Reflection

Sunday Reflection

Posted on November 17, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Our Temples and Buildings: A beautiful building, the Temple –laboriously built and the pride of the people. Impressive now, Jesus agrees, but not one stone will be left upon stone. The kingdom he offers is not about fancy buildings. His kingdom … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on November 10, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Gratitude and Giving: During the last weeks of the season after Pentecost, the Gospel of Mark, our primary guide, continues. The kingdom of God is open for all people. We hear this message in the readings about the rich man, the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on October 27, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Blindness and Faith: No ceremony, no pomposity, no swooping in with fuss and feathers. No needs assessments, no programs. Jesus simply stands before the pleading blind man and asks: “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus can see … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on October 20, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Servanthood: It’s hard to fault the sons of Zebedee for their zeal, but this passage reveals them to be more than a bit woolly-headed. They come to Jesus asking to be glorified with him, one on his right and one on … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 29, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Saint Michael and All Angels – Today we celebrate those mysterious beings which Scripture calls “angels,” a name which comes from the Greek word for “messengers.” Messengers from God can be visible or invisible, and may take human or non-human forms. Christians have always … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 22, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

‘Welcome the Children’ – As Jesus prepares his disciples for what is to come, they not only do not “get it,” they begin to jockey for position. Jesus is succinct: whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on September 15, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Sunday Reflection: ‘If You Want to Become My Followers’ – “Who do people say that I am?” Jesus asks his disciples. And they offer the various responses they have heard. “But who do YOU say that I am?” asks Jesus. Ah, … Continue reading →

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Sunday reflection & updates

Posted on September 1, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Welcome to this year’s Season of Creation! Christians around the world are invited to give particular attention to praying and caring for God’s creation as part of the global Season of Creation, observed from September 1st to October 4th every … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection & News Update

Posted on August 18, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

Saint Bartholomew the Apostle…24 August Bartholomew is known to us only because his name is listed among the twelve apostles in the Gospels according to Mat[1]thew, Mark, and Luke. His name means “son of Tolmai,” and he is sometimes identified … Continue reading →

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Sunday Reflection

Posted on August 11, 2024 by stmichaelssurrey

26”Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. 29Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only what is useful for building up, as there is need, so that your words … Continue reading →

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