Hope and Restoration – Rector’s Christmas Message
Read Canon Rob’s Christmas letter of hope and restoration that invites us to make a place for God to work in all our lives.
Read Canon Rob’s Christmas letter of hope and restoration that invites us to make a place for God to work in all our lives.
Christmas Eve services will be held on evening of the 24th, at 4pm, 7pm, and 10:30pm. Our Christmas Day Service will be at 10am.
Canon Rob Park offers prayers, and a short ceremony of candle lighting for remembering and celebrating the lives of those in our community that have died in the last year.
Today’s sermon reflects on Jesus’ wisdom in responding to the Herodians’ question and the distinction between the earthly and divine realms.
“Our journey of faith is not merely about receiving the invitation; it’s about preparing our hearts to fully embrace and embody the values of God’s Community.”
“The Ministry Faire is not only a celebration but also an exhibition of the numerous ministries and groups at St. Mark’s that shape our church community and empower us to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. “
“Gratitude forms the foundation of our relationship with God.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflections questions based on our reading Luke 17:11-19.
“The petition to “give us grateful hearts” is as much a call to make us aware of the risk of losing the gifts we have been given by the generations before us that we are facing in our world today, as it is a petition inviting us to a general counting of our personal blessings.”
“Our response reflects our Christian faith, signifying our intention to walk in God’s ways.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflections questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 21:23-32.
“God’s economy of love and value operates on entirely different principles than our worldly understanding.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflections questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 20:1-16.
“Today, we gather to celebrate 70 years of ministry, growth, resilience, and community service.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, and a short reflection on 70 years of Generosity at St. Mark’s, Brantford.
“God’s power becomes evident in a community shaped by the Good News, much like the beautiful harmony of a two-part song.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflections questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 18:15-20.
Canon Rob Park offers prayers, and a short reflection based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 16:13-20. A critical question posed by Jesus in Matthew 16:26, asks what it profits someone to gain the world but lose their life and it encourages us to reflect on whether our life’s purpose is centred around earthly ambitions or heavenly aspirations.
“We do not define Jesus and the totality of Jesus, who is full human and fully divine, is not limited by our human limits. But God came to live among us to be in a fuller relationship with us.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 16:13-20.
“As the Canaanite Woman approaches Jesus and the disciples with her plea to heal her daughter, the big question this encounter raises is “Does God love everybody?“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 15:21-28.
“Jesus invites us to step out of the security of the boat take even a few steps outside our spiritual comfort zone and act with even greater compassion and love in our relationships with God and with others.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 14:22-33
“Everyday, we have a choice between Good and Evil. Everyday we have a choice to follow Jesus or not.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 14:13-21
“This parable of the sower reminds us that the reward of a successful planting or harvest runs parallel to living a fruitful life in Christ.“ Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
“We have all seen enough or read enough history to know the repeating pattern of a younger generation crying for justice and fighting for a say in the burdens they are expected to bear.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
“Jesus demonstrates the most simple ways that our motivation of compassion and care for the wellbeing others are to be part of living our Christian lives.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 10:40-42.
I believe it is very important for us as Christians to ensure that we are living in a manner that helps grow God’s economy and does not sacrifice God’s goals for the sake of our world’s system of constant consumption and profit seeking.
“The Gospel presses us to find alternative ways that offer compassionate and loving responses.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and offers reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 10:24-39.
“In our gospel, Jesus’ call to be a labourer is as one who works towards the goal of caring for others and pointing them towards a loving relationship with God.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and asks some reflective questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 9:53 – 10:23.
“In God’s eyes, we are not defined by earthly categories.” Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection and asks some reflective questions based on the Gospel reading, Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
“The Holy Spirit is part the force that has drawn us back into community together since the pandemic. Just as it has been the force that has been drawing Christians together through out our history.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, John 20:19-23.
“The Holy Spirit is part the force that has drawn us back into community together since the pandemic. Just as it has been the force that has been drawing Christians together through out our history.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, John 20:19-23.
St. Mark’s helped support a music ministry in the diocese of Amazonia (Belem).
“I believe that these two steps, repentance and forgiveness, remain a most important need for all of humanity.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, Luke24:44-53.
“When we dwell with God, God dwell’s with us.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers, a short reflection, and some reflection questions based on the Gospel reading, John 14:15-21.
“As much as our reading is a promise of a place in the next life, it is also an important invitation to belonging in a earthly family and community of faith.” The Rev’d Canon Rob Park offers prayers and a message based on the Gospel reading, John 14:1-14, and offers some short reflection questions.