Sheep & Goats

Jesus will one day separate the goats from the sheep. To the sheep he will say, "Come, you that are blessed by my Father." To the goats he will say, "You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire." What makes a sheep? What makes a goat? Although Jesus will be the judge, he does leave us clues in the Gospel of St. Matthew. Whatever we do to the least of those in our midst, we have done unto Christ himself.

Elmer MiguelJanuary 25, 2026

Arise and Shine: Receiving and Reflecting the Light of Christ

The prophet Isaiah’s command—“Arise, shine”—is not poetic sentiment but divine summons. This reflection explores Christ as the true Light who heals blindness, awakens reverent awe, enlarges the heart, and sends His people into the world radiant with grace. From the Epiphany star to the indwelling Spirit, this is a meditation on salvation, discipleship, and holy transformation.

Elmer MiguelJanuary 7, 2026Comment

Keep Awake: The Urgency of Advent | Preparing for the Coming of Christ

Jesus said, “keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day our Lord is coming.” from the 24th chapter of Saint Matthews Gospel in the name of the father and the son of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Elmer MiguelDecember 1, 2025

Ora et labora: The Christian Cure for Idleness

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.” From St. Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, in the name of…

Office ManagerNovember 18, 2025

When I Am Lifted Up | The Cross of Christ and God’s Victory of Love

Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” The Cross is not defeat but victory—God’s love poured out for the salvation of the world. In this video, we reflect on Christ’s Passion, the power of the crucifixion, and how the Cross transforms shame into freedom and death into eternal life. Look upon the Cross and see God’s love that heals, saves, and draws us to Himself. #CrossOfChrist #JesusChrist #Crucifixion #GodsLove #PassionOfChrist #EternalLife #ChristianFaith #SalvationInChrist #ChristTheVictor #GospelMessage

Elmer MiguelSeptember 16, 2025

Count the Cost of Discipleship | Carrying the Cross and Following Christ

Jesus tells us, “Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14). In this sermon, we reflect on the cost of discipleship, self-denial, and surrendering our will and possessions to Christ. Discover what it truly means to follow Jesus, to place God above relationships, possessions, and self-will, and to walk faithfully in the Kingdom of God. #Discipleship #FollowJesus #CarryingTheCross #ChristianFaith #Luke14 #CountTheCost #TrueDiscipleship #SurrenderToChrist #SelfDenial #ChristianSermon

HomilyElmer MiguelSeptember 10, 2025homily, discipleship, luke

Homilies from the Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd

Vision, Mission, and Core Values-Presentation by Fr. Elmer on the Feast of St. Matthew 2025