Homilies from the Chapel at Saint Michael's
By Bishop Benedict-Johns
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Homilies from the Chapel at Saint Michael'sDec 11, 2022
Saint Michael's Chapel: A Homily by Brother Dan Satterlee
Episode 30, Brother Dan Satterlee, a seminarian at Saint Michael’s, presents a homily prepared for partial completion of the course in Homiletics Brother Satterlee, by the grace of God, will be ordained to the Priesthood very shortly.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
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Episode 29: The Resurrection of Lazarus, a homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent 2023
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
https://saintmichaelschapel.wordpress.com
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
You can get more information on being ordained as a minister at https://seminaryarchdiocesestmichael.wordpress.com/admissions-2/admissions/
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 28 JESUS HEALS THE BLIND MAN Saint Michael’s Chapel
Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel John 9:1-41 assigned for 19 March 2023 followed by a plain-spoken analysis of this passage of scripture.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
https://saintmichaelschapel.wordpress.com
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
EPISODE 27 Jesus and the Woman of Samaria at Jscobs Well Saint Michael's Chapel
With Episode 27, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for Sunday the twelfth of March and offers a reflection on the reading and it relevance to current events
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
https://saintmichaelschapel.wordpress.com
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 26: The Second Sunday of Lent SAINT MICHAEL'S CHAPEL
Episode 26, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for March Fourth 2023 and points out that each and everyone of us need to ask ourselves, this Lenten season, what’s in our hearts: the hippy Jesus that preaches peace, love, and inclusion, or the Jesus that is the Word, the truth, the light and the way who told John the Baptist that righteousness was following God’s Holy Word.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
If you want to learn more about becoming a minister see this link
https://archdiocesestmichael.wordpress.com/2023/01/31/on-recruiting-people-for-the-priesthood/
We have programs for those interested in becoming a Priest in the Independent Catholic tradition and we have Ministry programs for those wishing to remain a Protestant as well.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
https://saintmichaelschapel.wordpress.com
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 25: The Temptation of Christ—First Sunday of Lent 2023--Saint Michael's Chapel
In this message we examine Matthew 4:1-11; The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness and explore how we can emulate Christ by conditioning ourselves to avoid temptation through this Lenten Season.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
If you want to learn more about becoming a minister see this link
https://archdiocesestmichael.wordpress.com/2023/01/31/on-recruiting-people-for-the-priesthood/
We have programs for those interested in becoming a Priest in the Independent Catholic tradition and we have Ministry programs for those wishing to remain a Protestant as well
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
SAINT MICHAEL'S CHAPEL: A HOMILY BY BROTHER WILL VALENTINO
Episode 24, Brother Will Valentino, a seminarian at Saint Michael’s, presents a homily prepared for partial completion of the course in Homiletics. Brother Valentino, by the grace of God, will be ordained to the Priesthood later this year.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from PIXABAY
EPISODE 23 HOMILY The Beatitudes Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Episode 23, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Year A 1-29-2023
This week we look at Matthew 5:1-12, the introduction to the Sermon on the Mount, more commonly known as the Beatitudes.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from PIXABAY: https://pixabay.com
Episode 22: Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. Third Sunday after the Epiphany Year A 1-22-2023
Episode 22, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for 22 January 2023 as well as an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook:
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: Saint Michael's Chapel
We have a group you can join at Facebook:
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from PIXABAY
Episode 21: The Lamb of God; Second Sunday after Epiphany Year A 1-15-2023
Episode 21, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for 15 January 2023 and provides an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: Saint Michael's Chapel
We have a group you can join at Facebook:
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from PIXABAY
Episode 20: First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of our Lord
In this twentieth Episode of Satin Michael’s Chapel, Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for the Eighth day of January in the year of our Lord 2023, which is from Matthew chapter 3, verses 13 through 17, Following the Gospel reading we make an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture, in which Jesus Christ speaks of righteousness and demonstrates humility.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook:
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
We have a group you can join at Facebook:
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from PIXABAY
EPISODE 19: Colossians 3:1-11, a Homily by Br. Daemian Grabin Saint Michael's Chapel
In Episode 19, Brother Daemian Grabin, a seminarian at Saint Michael’s, presents a homily prepared for partial completion of the course in Homiletics based on Colossians 3:1-11. Brother Daemian, by the grace of God, will be ordained to the Priesthood later this year. If you would like to join Brother Grabin and be ordained as a Priest, see our website at The Archdiocese of Saint Michael's
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook:
We have a Facebook group you can join and take part in lively discussions
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
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Episode 18: The Feast of The Holy Name of Jesus Year A 1-1-2023
With Episode 18, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for The Feast of The Holy Name of Jesus, 2023 as well as an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: Saint Michael’s Chapel
We have a group you can join at Facebook
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from PIXABAY
Episode17: The Feast of Christmas Day 2022
Episode 17, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for 25 December 2022 .
From all of us at the Archdiocese of Saint Michael’s to all of you; we pray that you have a very blessed Christmas and that the Peace of the Lord be with you and your’s in the New Year.
In the name of the three, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
This episode is available in text format at Saint Michael’s Chapel
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
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Image by Jeff Jacobs from Pixabay
Episode 16: The Annunciation of Christ, Homily for the 4th Sunday of Advent 2022
With Episode 16, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for 18 December 2022 as well as an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook:
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
We have a group you can join at Facebook:
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Graphics from PIXABAY
Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay
Episode 15 The Herald At Saint Michael’s 12-16-2022
With Episode 15, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns delivers a round up of the previous week’s news.
A ministry of Saint Michael’s Chapel, The Herald at Saint Michael’s strives to report the news that is of interest to people of faith, without the obvious anti-religion bias of secular news media.
You can find the links to the stories in this episode as well as read the text of today’s report on our blog: The Herald At Saint Michael’s
You can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
Reverend Benedict-Johns has a Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/bishopbenedictjohns/
Any Bible texts quoted today are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
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Episode 14: Christ praises the promised prophet, the Gospel of Matthew Chapter Eleven verses 2 to 11
In episode 14, While locked up in Herod's prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to ask Jesus if he (Jesus Christ) is the promised one, the Messiah. Jesus praises John calling him greater than any man ever born, while attacking Herod, the puppet King.
Each week at Saint Michael’s Chapel, we illuminate the assigned reading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Expository preaching and thorough exegesis, in the hopes of sharing with you the biblical meaning of the word of God. You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: Saint Michael’s Chapel
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook:
We have a group you can participate in at Facebook:
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music: CAROL OF THE BELLS, used under license by Audionautix.com
Graphics from PIXABAY
Episode 12: John The Baptist: Preaching in the Wilderness--paving the way for Christ
With Episode 12, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for the second Sunday of Advent 2022 as well as his commentary of this passage of scripture
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook:
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog:
We have a group you can join at Facebook:
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Image by Dorothée QUENNESSON from Pixabay
Episode 11: First Sunday of Advent Year A 11-27-2022
Welcome to Saint Michaels Chapel as we observe the First Sunday in Advent 2022
With Episode 10, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for 27 November 2022 as well as provides an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: Saint Michael's Chapel
We have a group you can join at Facebook: Saint Michael's Chapel | Group
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Episode 7: The Feast of Christ The King
With Episode Seven, Right Reverend Benedict-Johns reads the Collect and Gospel assigned for 20 November 2022 as well as provides an in-depth analysis of this passage of scripture
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: https://wp.me/p3VzPK-ex
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 6: Jesus’ Discourse In The Temple | Homily 13 November 2022
In this episode, Reverend Benedict Johns delivers the Collect and Gospel reading assigned for Sunday 13 November 2022. After the reading, we explore what the scripture means and how it relates to other passages in the Gospel.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: https://wp.me/p3VzPK-eq
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 5: HOMILY FOR THE Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
In this episode, Reverend Benedict Johns delivers the Collect and Gospel reading assigned for Sunday 06 November 2022. After the reading, we explore what the scripture means and how it relates to other passages in the Gospel.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: https://wp.me/p3VzPK-el
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collect, is from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 2 The Calling of Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
In this episode, Reverend Benedict Johns delivers the Collect and Gospel reading assigned for Sunday 30 October 2022. Saint Luke relates the story of the Tax Collector Zacchaeus. After the reading, we explore what the scripture means and how it relates to other passages in the Gospel.
You can find Saint Michael’s Chapel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelschapel/
You can read the text of today’s Homily on our blog: https://saintmichaelschapel.wordpress.com/2022/10/30/the-calling-of-zacchaeus-year-c-10-30-2022/
We have a group you can join at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465315105613928
Finally, you can follow Reverend Benedict Johns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BpBenedictJohns @BpBenedictJohns
The Bible texts of the Gospel lessons are from the American Standard Version, Published in 1901, Public Domain.
The Collects, are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. as found online at lectionarypage.net
Background music and graphics from https://pixabay.com
Episode 1: Introducing Saint Michael's Chapel
The Right Reverend Benedict-Johns, introduces the work of The Archdiocese of Saint Michaels. Each week one of the Bishops, Priests, or laypeople will post uplifting Homilies, inspirational stories, news, and opinion reflecting traditional Christian beliefs. Homilies can be read at Saint Michael's Chapel or on our Facebook Page and you can even participate in our Saint Michael's group on Facebook.