St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Albuquerque

Lent comes to remind us, it is not only what spiritual practice we choose, but how we practice, and why we practice that shapes us.

What is the Transfiguration? In a week with difficult news for human rights, we look to the examples of Blessed Absalom Jones and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to see how our vision might be expanded as we continue the long work of freedom.

Jesus came not primarily to heal bodies, but to heal the whole of society. He came to heal by proclaiming a message of subversive hope.

In a sermon which also serves as his annual "state of the church" report, the Rev. Mike Angell talks about the importance of transitional moments, in our lives and the life of the church.

Mandy asks about the nature of time, God's and ours. How are we called into God's time?

Dr. King talked about his moment in history as a “Human Rights Revolution” and a “freedom explosion.” If he were alive today, I wonder: what would Dr. King think about the revolution of human rights in 2024?

Mike's good friend, the Rev. Beth Scriven, preached about "soul friends" for the feast of Aelred and the installation of the Rev. Mike Angell as our seventh rector.

This Epiphany season, will you follow that star, will you look for light in all of the places our world calls darkness? In the weeks ahead, what new vision of yourself of others will you seek?

This Christmas, I find myself caught by the image of the baby Jesus I saw from Bethlehem, laying on a pile of concrete rubble.

On the last Sunday of Advent, Mandy preaches about motherhood, priesthood, and the power of Mary's response to the angel Gabriel.

The image of our Lady of Guadalupe can be an icon, if she helps us to see the ways that God nurtures and protects us all. La Virgen de Guadalupe tells us, “God is with us. God cares for us as a mother.” God knows we Christians need more divine feminine imagery. God nurtures and does not abandon. She points us to the unexpected love of God. Deep down, how many of us still need to learn to expect Go...

“Prepare the way of the Lord,” John the Baptist comes to say. If Advent is about anything, it is about hope, hope that the God’s way is better than ours.

On the first Sunday of Advent, JP preaches about the unexpected coming of God. We identify, in our own days, with the cry of the prophet Isaiah to God: "O that you would tear open the heavens and come down."

The way of Jesus has a destination. All our prayer, all our action for justice is directional: it points us to the reign of God.

Mandy argues that the parable of the talents should not be read as a story about the stewardship of our god-given gifts, but rather through a lens of justice. The parables in Matthew's Gospel must be taken in the broad context of scripture...

As we begin the journey toward Advent, how do we keep awake? The parable of the ten bridesmaids tells us: "Jesus looks for followers who were willing to love God through loving their neighbors. Jesus looks for prepared seekers who are willing to stand sentinel for the coming of the reign of love."

On the Feast of All Saints, we pause to remember those who have led the way in faith. When news of injustice and violence in our world seems overwhelming. When it seems that the worst theologies are shaping policy, are shaping how our society treats one another, remember you are not alone. There are saints of God like Oscar, like Pauli, who have walked this way before.

Bishop Michael preaches at the service of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Faith during our 2023 visitation.

There are preachers out there who preach doctrines and positions about which, they say to the congregation, you can be certain. This morning, I am only certain about a handful of things, and I am certain that certainty is getting us into a great deal of trouble.

Facing difficult texts, and difficult days, Mandy finds moments of grace and challenge: in the story of the wedding banquet, and the story of the golden calf. She asks, "If these stories do not portray God how God is, do they reveal something about us?"

I don’t think we talk enough about justice when it comes to our conversations about giving. We talk about giving thankfully back to God. We talk about abundance. Jesus is less concerned that we be thankful givers. Christian generosity is meant to be about transforming unjust structures.

On the Feast of St. Francis, the Rev. Mike Angell encourages us to approach the human-driven climate crisis not with panic, but with a faithful practice of delight in creation.

On our Patronal Feast, the Rector preaches about a parish that practices slaying dragons. We live in cynical days, how can faith respond?

Peter asks Jesus, "How many times must I forgive?" The response, may surprise us.

The cross and the burning bush, great signs of our faith point us not only up toward God, but out to stand with God's people. We are sent to share God's loving solidarity with the world. That is what makes religion true.