Parables of Community

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.

10.19.25 In Praise of Weeping

Fr. Nicolaie discusses weeping (both for sorrow and for joy) and the value it brings to our spirits.

10-22
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10.5.25 On Communion

Fr. Nicolaie reflects on recent events in the community and how they draw us into communion with Christ.

10-15
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9.28.25 Fishing and Following

Fr. Nicolaie shares insights from the community about the disciples' fishing leading to deeper communion when following Christ.

10-08
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9.21.25 Not Ashamed

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.

10-01
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Stories from Community Life

Brother Luke shares a handful of recent family-related stories from the community.

09-16
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Two Stories of Generosity

Fr. Nicolaie shares two stories of generosity by community members.

08-20
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6.29.25 Opportunities After Encountering Christ

Fr. Nicolaie reflects on how differently members of the community have responded after experiencing an encounter with Christ.

07-16
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6.22.25 The Value of Humility

Fr. Nicolaie shares examples from the community as they learn that walking with Christ can only be accomplished through humility.

07-09
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6.15.25 Leaving Everything to Follow Christ

Fr. Nicolaie compares the journey of those who have left everything to follow Christ to the beauty of a wildflower field.

06-25
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6.1.25 Shoes and the Path of Life

Fr. Nicolaie shares the stories of two community members, and ponders how "the right shoes" can help us to walk the path of life.

06-13
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5.18.25 Longings for Encounter with Christ

Fr. Nicolaie shares stories that reflect on loneliness and our need for an encounter with Christ.

05-28
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5.11.25 Illness, Mercy, and Building Community

Fr. Nicolaie shares insights from the community on how God can use times of illness to touch all of us with His mercy.

05-14
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5.4.25 Myrrhbearers at the Mission

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.

05-07
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4.13.25 New Life on Lazarus Saturday

Fr. Nicolaie shares insights into Michael's baptism on Lazarus Saturday.

04-16
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Selflessness, Forgiveness, and Working Towards Peace

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.

04-09
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3.30.25 On Faithful Generations, Fasting, and Healing

Fr. Nicolaie looks at the role of faithful fasting and prayer in bringing healing.

04-02
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3.16.25 Embracing Resurrection

Fr. Nicolaie shares experiences that are helping the community to "water the dying plants" in their midst, embracing resurrection instead of neglecting it.

03-26
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3.2.25 Forgiveness and the Messiness of Life

The community explores the beauty of God's forgiveness as it meets us in our messiness.

03-12
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2.23.25 I Was Hungry

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

03-06
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