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Parables of Community

Author: St. John the Compassionate Mission, and Ancient Faith Ministries

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Stories of the lives of the people who come to St. John the Compassionate Mission, an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese located in Toronto, Ontario.
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Fr. Nicolaie discusses weeping (both for sorrow and for joy) and the value it brings to our spirits.
10.5.25 On Communion

10.5.25 On Communion

2025-10-15--:--

Fr. Nicolaie reflects on recent events in the community and how they draw us into communion with Christ.
Fr. Nicolaie shares insights from the community about the disciples' fishing leading to deeper communion when following Christ.
9.21.25 Not Ashamed

9.21.25 Not Ashamed

2025-10-01--:--

Fr. Nicolaie shares a story from the community about love in the place of shame, and relates it to the Gospel reading for the Sunday of the Holy Cross.
Brother Luke shares a handful of recent family-related stories from the community.
Fr. Nicolaie shares two stories of generosity by community members.
Fr. Nicolaie reflects on how differently members of the community have responded after experiencing an encounter with Christ.
Fr. Nicolaie shares examples from the community as they learn that walking with Christ can only be accomplished through humility.
Fr. Nicolaie compares the journey of those who have left everything to follow Christ to the beauty of a wildflower field.
Fr. Nicolaie shares the stories of two community members, and ponders how "the right shoes" can help us to walk the path of life.
Fr. Nicolaie shares stories that reflect on loneliness and our need for an encounter with Christ.
Fr. Nicolaie shares insights from the community on how God can use times of illness to touch all of us with His mercy.
Fr. Nicolaie shares the stories of myrrhbearers Sergei and Timothy who came to the mission this week bearing countenances reflecting the joy of the resurrection.
Fr. Nicolaie shares insights into Michael's baptism on Lazarus Saturday.
Brother Luke and Father Nicholaie share snippets of life at the mission, encouraging us to pray like a child, forgive as the Theotokos learned to do, and work towards peace.
Fr. Nicolaie looks at the role of faithful fasting and prayer in bringing healing.
Fr. Nicolaie shares experiences that are helping the community to "water the dying plants" in their midst, embracing resurrection instead of neglecting it.
The community explores the beauty of God's forgiveness as it meets us in our messiness.
2.23.25 I Was Hungry

2.23.25 I Was Hungry

2025-03-06--:--

Fr. Nicolaie explores the truth that hunger, if met with kindness, heals deep gulfs between us and creatively brings about unity.
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