In today’s message, Canon Rob explores the transformative call of Jesus and the arrival of God’s Kingdom. In a world driven by earthly pursuits, Jesus invites us to align our goals with God’s intended order, fostering harmony, justice, and peace. The reading for this Sunday is Mark 1:14-20.
In today’s message, Canon Rob explores the transformative call of Jesus and the arrival of God’s Kingdom. In a world driven by earthly pursuits, Jesus invites us to align our goals with God’s intended order, fostering harmony, justice, and peace. The reading for this Sunday is Mark 1:14-20.
In today’s message, Canon Rob invites us to open our hearts to the invitation to “come and see”, recognizing that God’s awareness of us and care for us remains unwavering, even in moments of doubt.
Our message today explores the parallels between the joy of Christmas gift-giving and God’s continuous revelation of love.
Drawing inspiration from the presentation of the infant Jesus in the temple, we reflect on Simeon’s eager anticipation and Anna’s unwavering devotion, envisioning their stories as mirrors to our own quest for renewal. Canon Rob Park encourages us to carry the transformative power of Christ’s birth into our lives, actively seeking hope and restoration amidst the uncertainties of our world.
Canon Rob Park encourages us to unwrap the gift of love, share it abundantly, and multiply the joy for a world in search of hope and healing.
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.
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.”
“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.
This year is St. Mark’s 70th Anniversary and we are celebrating “70 Years of Generosity” on September 17th with an Open House from 12pm-3pm.
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.
St. Mark’s is blessed with a generous community. St. Mark’s Christian Generosity Committee is marking some of the many ways we give of ourselves and share with each other God’s blessings.
Here is a summer update from our parish Wardens and from our parish Treasurer.
“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.
St. Mark’s was duly represented at this is this years Synod by our parish Lay Delegates. Here is their report on it’s proceedings.
“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.
