Spring, 2010 “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say Rejoice. Let your...
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,C.S. Lewis believed that experiencing the depth of joy in our being, feeling the laughter of the love of life well up in our spirits and burst out of our mouths is a...
View ArticleAugust, 2010 "We should listen with the ears of God, that we may speak the...
Dear Friends and People in the Diocese of the Rio Grande,Greetings to each one of you. In these hot early summer days I have been reflecting on how the Church’s Scripture lessons and yearly liturgical...
View ArticleSeptember, 2010 "SAY, SPEAK LORD FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING" 1 SAMUEL 3: 9
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,Years ago in my former parish I remember a young agitated mother telling, or should I say trying to teach her son, not to talk so much. In fact I am coming to the...
View ArticleOctober, 2010 “Believe me, brothers and sisters, if what I am frightens me,...
Dear Friends and People of the Diocese of the Rio Grande,As we enter this month of October the overwhelming sense of hope-filled enthusiasm and expectation is palpable in our diocese as so many people...
View ArticleDecember, 2010 “In the child of Bethlehem, the life of the world that is to...
Dear Diocesan Family and Friends,Blessings and warm greetings to you and your loved ones this Christmas season and in the New Year. It is a joy for me to greet each one of you during this holy season...
View ArticleFebruary, 2011, “The next day John again was standing with two of his...
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus,Blessings upon each one of you this New Year in which we as Christians continue to seek the coming of the kingdom as Jesus has taught us.There is a marvelous...
View ArticleMarch, 2011 "Bosque Center to Nurture the Life of the Diocese"
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,Many of you have expressed your excitement about the future of our Diocese and the possibilities that will flow from our purchase of the Spiritual Renewal Center in...
View ArticleApril, 2011 "Who is it that is raised from the dead on Easter?"
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,During Lent I had a chance to re-read our Archbishop of Canterbury’s sermon for Easter Day given at Canterbury Cathedral in 2010. As always, I find Dr. Rowan...
View ArticleMay, 2011 "The Fundamental Question in Life"
The fundamental question in life is whether we live itfrom the outside in or from the inside out- Fritz Perls, Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Risen,Since my seminary college days I have had both...
View ArticleJune, 2011 "Pentecost Message from Bishop Michael"
“A vision without a task is but a dream,A task without a vision is drudgery,A vision and a task is the hope of the World.”- From a church in Sussex, England,1730Dear Sisters and Brothers Born of the...
View ArticleAugust, 2011 "Where Does the Time Go?"
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people,but as wise, making the most of the time, because thedays are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand whatthe will of the Lord is.— Ephesians 5:...
View ArticleSeptember/October, 2011 "We Seek to Bring Light Into the Dark Places"
"God moves in all directions: God moves forward, no Doubt,but also sideways and even backwards.Perhaps God zigzags too …God goes anywhere a Redeeming Presence is called for. "- Choan-seng SongDear...
View ArticleConvention 2011 Address
The Kingdom of God Has Come Near to YouA Diocese Imagining, Envisioning, Moving, BuildingLet us pray: Most gracious, loving and holy God,we pray that placing ourselves in the presence of your Holy...
View ArticleConvention 2011 Eucharist Homily
The Rt. Rev Dr. Michael L. VonoThursday, October 20, 2011Clovis, NMHow Good It Is When Brethren Live Together in Unity- Psalm 133, vs.1I have been looking forward to this Convention of our Diocese for...
View ArticleBishop's Pastoral Letter on General Convention
Theological and pastoral reflections on General Convention 2012
View ArticleEpiphany 2013
Epiphany 2013: An Introduction to Our Covenant of Understandingfor the Liturgical Resources for Blessing Same-Sex Relationships
View ArticleAn Invitation to Participate in 2013 Diocesan Wide Spiritual Practice
Bishop's Message for February.pdf
View ArticleAbundant Pentecost Blessings
Peace I leave you; my peace I give you.I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.- John 14:27
View ArticleEquipping the Saints for Ministry
“The first cry of a newborn baby in Chicago or Zamboanga, in Amsterdam or Rangoon, has the same pitch and key, each saying, ‘I am! I have come through! I belong! I am a member of the family.’”...
View ArticleBishop Vono's Pastoral Letter on Syria
Bishop Vono asks prayers and intentions at the Eucharists on Sunday September 8 to ask Almighty God to enlighten the minds and hearts of those in political power to seek reconciliation, a just...
View ArticleBishop’s message for February
He put a new song in my mouth,A song of praise to our God;Many shall see, and stand in awe,And put their trust in the Lord.Psalm 40:3
View ArticleBishop’s message for March/April
“Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise;”
View ArticleA Letter from Bishop Vono regarding his decision not to allow clergy to...
Bishop's Letter Amplifying material:Resolution A049 with highlightResolution A050 with highlightTask Force on Marriage reports
View ArticleWholly Living - Holy Dying: Transforming Life, Faith and Money for the Common...
“There is something in the depths of our being that hungers for wholeness and finality … Because we are made for eternal life. …”- No Man is an Island by Thomas Merton Download message
View ArticleTime is of the essence and is entrusted to us by God
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise peoplebut as wise, making the most of the time, because thedays are evil. So do not be foolish,but understand what the will of the Lord is. download message
View ArticleWholly Living/Holy Dying: Convention Eucharist Homily
bishop's homily 2014 Convention Eucharist
View ArticleBe still before the Lord And wait patiently for Him.
Throughout the seasons of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, I am confronted with the Church’s message of the need to patiently wait for God whom we Christians acknowledge and embrace in Jesus born in...
View ArticleA Pastoral Letter on General Convention 2015
Grace to you and Peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.In the week after the close of the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, I write this Pastoral Letter to you recalling...
View ArticleRecovering the Spirit: Finding Theological Depth in the Gatherings of the...
Bishop Vono's pre-convention message
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