Father Mark tells how he used to judge his rose bushes based solely on their scent, then had an eye-opening experience that changed how he perceives and appreciates roses. He then explains how he, and we, can refrain from judging people and experiences, and appreciate what they offer.

The Scripture reading is Luke 13:1-9 

On this third Sunday of Lent, Father Mark explores how our all-powerful, all loving God can let bad things happen to innocent people.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Using responses to his sermons as an example, Father Mark continues our 2022 Lenten theme of "letting go" by discussing how we can let go of desired outcomes, past and present, with the hope that God can use our offerings.

The Scripture reading is Luke 13:31-35

On this second Sunday of Lent, Father Mark explores our opportunity to be courageously vulnerable, as Jesus was.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

This Lenten season, our theme is "letting go." Father Mark, speaking from his own experience, discusses the background noise of our lives, how that keeps us from attending to God, and how to "turn down the volume" on the background noise.

The Scripture reading is Luke 4:1-13

On this first Sunday of Lent, Father Mark explores the temptation of Jesus, Jesus’ trust in God, and our own opportunity to trust in God.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Scripture reading is Matthew 6:1-21

Father Mark discusses modern outward displays of piety, including making a big thing of saying “Merry Christmas,” and contrasts such practices with doing the will of God as Jesus taught He encourages us to attend to what lies in our hearts, and our intentions..

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

In the first of a series of offerings for Lent 2022, Father Mark explores the theme of "Letting Go" and offers simple practices to support letting go.

The Scripture reading is Luke 9:28-36.

Father Mark recalls his traumatic memories of the Cold War era, and how present events in Ukraine are activating these. He contrasts actions motivated by vengeance with those motivated by love, and once again encourages us not to act according to the ways of the world, not to be among those who “know not what they do” but rather to be guided by the mind of Christ.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Our Life’s Calling

The Scripture reading is Luke 6:27-38

Father Mark explains that our life’s calling is to live from the Kingdom of Heaven within, and not according to the ways of the world. We can become free to embody the loved and loving identity that is our core.

Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright © 1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.