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.
10.20.24 Seeing Humanity in the Suffering Ones
It is the cry of the poor who are in solidarity with those who suffer the most, today. The poor are not indifferent to the suffering, but lift it in prayer, with faith that God hears them.
10/24/2024 • 0
10.5.24 In Search of Resurrection
A discussion of Saturday's gospel leads community members to search for Resurrection.
10/16/2024 • 0
9.28.24 Becoming the "Bene Dicere"
How can poverty, hunger, and mourning be considered "blessed?" Father Nicolai looks at the Beatitudes through the lens of the community, revealing the "Good Word," "Bene Dicere," or "Blessing" that is poured out in and through someone with a sincere heart.
10/9/2024 • 0
9.22.24 Mercy That is Deeper than the Depths of the Sea
In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus provides an abundance of life out of the abyss. The plentiful fish are a testimony of the authority that He has over the living and the dead, revealing that His mercy is deeper than the heart of the sea.
10/2/2024 • 0
9.15.24 Singing and Silence at the Cross
The church is called today to care for life, to offer an open space where the soul of man can pray and sing, and have an encounter with Christ, who listens to us from the cross.
9/18/2024 • 0
Some New Stories from the Mission
Padre Roberto shares some new stories from the mission.
8/28/2024 • 0
6.20.24 Notes from the Community
Brother Luke shares a collection of recent interactions and experiences from within the community.
7/24/2024 • 0
7.13.24 Angels, Flowers, and the Light of the Resurrection
Father Nicolai reflects on recent hopeful learnings in the community.
7/18/2024 • 0
7.7.24 Glimpses of God at Work
Notes from the community that offer a peek at how the community members are seeing God at work in and through each other.
7/10/2024 • 0
6.23.24 Communion Inspires Unity
Through Matthew's arrival at the community this week, we learn that communion makes us look for the one that is lost: Through the wounds of the poor, Christ pours out His grace.
7/3/2024 • 0
6.16.24 The Faith of a Heart that Never Heals
Fr. Nicolaie tells how the faith of people who saw (and see) evil in the face of war is a faith that can guide those of us who live in a society tempted by the illusion of death.
6/26/2024 • 0
6.16.24 The Faith of a Heart that Never Heals
Fr. Nicolaie tells how the faith of people who saw (and see) evil in the face of war is a faith that can guide those of us who live in a society tempted by the illusion of death.
6/26/2024 • 0
6.9.24 Our Hope of Restoration
Father Nicolae writes about how both the blind man in the Gospel reading, and Angela (a member of the community) have been changed by Christ to such an extent that they are nearly unrecognizable. This gives all of us hope of restoration through Christ.
6/12/2024 • 0
6.9.24 Our Hope of Restoration
Father Nicolae writes about how both the blind man in the Gospel reading, and Angela (a member of the community) have been changed by Christ to such an extent that they are nearly unrecognizable. This gives all of us hope of restoration through Christ.
6/12/2024 • 0
5.26.24 Stirred Waters for the Healing of the Whole Community
Healing happens within the community in different ways, and at times it is given to us to witness little miracles. In the end it heals us all, in our heart. And this is the real miracle.
5/29/2024 • 0
5.26.24 Stirred Waters for the Healing of the Whole Community
Healing happens within the community in different ways, and at times it is given to us to witness little miracles. In the end it heals us all, in our heart. And this is the real miracle.
5/29/2024 • 0
Reflections on Holy Week in the Community
Brother Luke reflects on Holy Week experiences in the community.
5/22/2024 • 0
Reflections on Holy Week in the Community
Brother Luke reflects on Holy Week experiences in the community.
5/22/2024 • 0
Scenes from Everyday Life at the Mission
Brother Luke reflects on some scenes from every day at the mission.
5/15/2024 • 0
Scenes from Everyday Life at the Mission
Brother Luke reflects on some scenes from every day at the mission.
5/15/2024 • 0
4.14.24 Seizures, Eclipses, and the Gospel Story of the Young Man Who was Possessed
A community member and Father Nicolaie each reflect on their experience with an aspect of the Gospel story of the young man who was possessed.
5/1/2024 • 0
4.14.24 Seizures, Eclipses, and the Gospel Story of the Young Man Who was Possessed
A community member and Father Nicolaie each reflect on their experience with an aspect of the Gospel story of the young man who was possessed.
5/1/2024 • 0
4.7.24 Giving of Ourselves Changes Us
It is always better to give than to receive. When we try to help other people, we tend to forget their need to also be able to give.
4/24/2024 • 0
4.7.24 Giving of Ourselves Changes Us
It is always better to give than to receive. When we try to help other people, we tend to forget their need to also be able to give.
4/24/2024 • 0
3.31.24 Forgiveness, Attentiveness, and Serving Christ
St. Gregory Palamas believed in beholding through prayer the uncreated energies of God. A young volunteer reveals to the community that this is not one quick event that pierces the soul. It is rather an encounter for the whole day.
4/17/2024 • 0
3.31.24 Forgiveness, Attentiveness, and Serving Christ
St. Gregory Palamas believed in beholding through prayer the uncreated energies of God. A young volunteer reveals to the community that this is not one quick event that pierces the soul. It is rather an encounter for the whole day.
4/17/2024 • 0
3.28.24 Isaac's Passing (And How Mishaps Extend Community)
Frank (or Isaac, in the Church), a regular member of the community, passed away suddenly near the end of March. A mixup with his phone provided the community with the chance to learn of his passing, and opened the door for his daughter to share her grief with others who also loved her father.
4/10/2024 • 0
3.28.24 Isaac's Passing (And How Mishaps Extend Community)
Frank (or Isaac, in the Church), a regular member of the community, passed away suddenly near the end of March. A mixup with his phone provided the community with the chance to learn of his passing, and opened the door for his daughter to share her grief with others who also loved her father.
4/10/2024 • 0
3.20.24 Who are the Least of These?
A question recently posed at the mission caused Fr. Nicolaie to recall an experience he had when he was a teacher in Romania; and to reflect on how we each have our very own occasional "Emmaus" roads.
3/20/2024 • 0
3.20.24 Who are the Least of These?
A question recently posed at the mission caused Fr. Nicolaie to recall an experience he had when he was a teacher in Romania; and to reflect on how we each have our very own occasional "Emmaus" roads.
3/20/2024 • 0
More Notes from the Underground
Brother Luke shares a collection of interactions and experiences from within the community.
3/13/2024 • 0
More Notes from the Underground
Brother Luke shares a collection of interactions and experiences from within the community.
3/13/2024 • 0
3.3.24 Prayer, the Turning Point for Prodigals
In the heart of every prodigal son, at the time of prayer, God prepares a real place ready to offer hospitality to the one that is wounded.
3/6/2024 • 0
3.3.24 Prayer, the Turning Point for Prodigals
In the heart of every prodigal son, at the time of prayer, God prepares a real place ready to offer hospitality to the one that is wounded.
3/6/2024 • 0
2.18.24 The Faith of a Dog
Members of the community interact with the story of the Canaanite woman's faith, sharing their crumbs of wisdom.
2/28/2024 • 0
2.18.24 The Faith of a Dog
Members of the community interact with the story of the Canaanite woman's faith, sharing their crumbs of wisdom.
2/28/2024 • 0
March 3, 2024: Luke 15:11-32, Read for Older Children
2/26/2024 • 0
2.11.24 Goodness on the Streets
Most servants are faithful with the talents entrusted to them. Even though broken and poor, they keep nothing for themselves. This is the reality of the gospel that we see within the community: there is an abundance of good done by the people.
2/21/2024 • 0
2.11.24 Goodness on the Streets
Most servants are faithful with the talents entrusted to them. Even though broken and poor, they keep nothing for themselves. This is the reality of the gospel that we see within the community: there is an abundance of good done by the people.
2/21/2024 • 0
People Look for Those Who Listen
When someone is in need, they seek to be listened to, to be heard by a heart that cares about their story and about the injustice done.
2/14/2024 • 0
People Look for Those Who Listen
When someone is in need, they seek to be listened to, to be heard by a heart that cares about their story and about the injustice done.
2/14/2024 • 0
The Gift of Unity is Greater than the Gift of Healing
In today's generation, we do better to remain poor and in need of healing, but together in Christ; than to be healed alone and segregated through disunity. The community is learning this while walking with people like Judy.
2/7/2024 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
The Gift of Unity is Greater than the Gift of Healing
In today's generation, we do better to remain poor and in need of healing, but together in Christ; than to be healed alone and segregated through disunity. The community is learning this while walking with people like Judy.
2/7/2024 • 0
The Gift of Unity is Greater than the Gift of Healing
In today's generation, we do better to remain poor and in need of healing, but together in Christ; than to be healed alone and segregated through disunity. The community is learning this while walking with people like Judy.
2/7/2024 • 0
Joys and Struggles at the Margins
Members of the community reflect on the margins of our existence; where seemingly-forgotten people dwell; and yet, in the margins is where they find their faith strengthening...
1/31/2024 • 0
Joys and Struggles at the Margins
Members of the community reflect on the margins of our existence; where seemingly-forgotten people dwell; and yet, in the margins is where they find their faith strengthening...
1/31/2024 • 0
Joys and Struggles at the Margins
Members of the community reflect on the margins of our existence; where seemingly-forgotten people dwell; and yet, in the margins is where they find their faith strengthening...
1/31/2024 • 0
The Streets at Night
Part of the Community's soul wanders the streets of Toronto at night. Tony and Hector share how, at night, both screaming and silence confront the one who lives on the streets, and how this reality has affected them.
1/24/2024 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Theophany Brings New Life and Communion
The dynamis of Theophany is towards new life and communion. We see this in the community, as God is bringing healing to Jacob, while also opposing the flattening (or "alienation of the spirit") that so often happens in modern culture.
1/17/2024 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Theophany Brings New Life and Communion
The dynamis of Theophany is towards new life and communion. We see this in the community, as God is bringing healing to Jacob, while also opposing the flattening (or "alienation of the spirit") that so often happens in modern culture.
1/17/2024 • 0
Theophany Brings New Life and Communion
The dynamis of Theophany is towards new life and communion. We see this in the community, as God is bringing healing to Jacob, while also opposing the flattening (or "alienation of the spirit") that so often happens in modern culture.
1/17/2024 • 0
Creativity and Community on the Path to Holiness
Both Hector and Mohamed share their wisdom, encouraging each person to use their God-given creativity and humbly open their hearts, in order to build community and open the door to holiness.
1/10/2024 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
Creativity and Community on the Path to Holiness
Both Hector and Mohamed share their wisdom, encouraging each person to use their God-given creativity and humbly open their hearts, in order to build community and open the door to holiness.
1/10/2024 • 0
Creativity and Community on the Path to Holiness
Both Hector and Mohamed share their wisdom, encouraging each person to use their God-given creativity and humbly open their hearts, in order to build community and open the door to holiness.
1/10/2024 • 0
Silence at Nativity
The silence of God at Nativity invites the caring community to action and change.
1/3/2024 • 0
Silence at Nativity
The silence of God at Nativity invites the caring community to action and change.
1/3/2024 • 0
Silence at Nativity
The silence of God at Nativity invites the caring community to action and change.
1/3/2024 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
The One Who is Unnoticed
The community welcomes a friend who reminds them of the woman "bent over for eighteen years" in St. Luke's Gospel. The ones who are unnoticed are a priority for God.
12/20/2023 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
The One Who is Unnoticed
The community welcomes a friend who reminds them of the woman "bent over for eighteen years" in St. Luke's Gospel. The ones who are unnoticed are a priority for God.
12/20/2023 • 0
The One Who is Unnoticed
The community welcomes a friend who reminds them of the woman "bent over for eighteen years" in St. Luke's Gospel. The ones who are unnoticed are a priority for God.
12/20/2023 • 0
The Community and Clinical Depression
One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.
12/13/2023 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
The Community and Clinical Depression
One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.
12/13/2023 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
The Community and Clinical Depression
One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.
12/13/2023 • 0
The Community and Clinical Depression
One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.
12/13/2023 • 0
The Rich Man and the Poor Chased Girl
How do we understand the Parable of the Rich Man (and his barns), when the life of a poor soul is vanishing before our eyes?
11/29/2023 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
The Rich Man and the Poor Chased Girl
How do we understand the Parable of the Rich Man (and his barns), when the life of a poor soul is vanishing before our eyes?
11/29/2023 • 0
The Rich Man and the Poor Chased Girl
How do we understand the Parable of the Rich Man (and his barns), when the life of a poor soul is vanishing before our eyes?
11/29/2023 • 0
Seeing Kindness in Toronto
Glimpsing the hope of the resurrection, modeled by the insights of one displaced by war.
11/23/2023 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Seeing Kindness in Toronto
Glimpsing the hope of the resurrection, modeled by the insights of one displaced by war.
11/23/2023 • 0
Seeing Kindness in Toronto
Glimpsing the hope of the resurrection, modeled by the insights of one displaced by war.
11/23/2023 • 0
Beauty: the Hospitality of Holiness
One might say that the beauty of the poor is hard to spot. But one would be wrong... because in truth, beauty is the hospitality of holiness for the human being. And where do we find this hospitality more present than in the body of the poor? Take a look into Christine's joyful and deep blue eyes, to see for yourself.
11/15/2023 • 4 minutes, 21 seconds
Beauty: the Hospitality of Holiness
One might say that the beauty of the poor is hard to spot. But one would be wrong... because in truth, beauty is the hospitality of holiness for the human being. And where do we find this hospitality more present than in the body of the poor? Take a look into Christine's joyful and deep blue eyes, to see for yourself.
11/15/2023 • 0
Beauty: the Hospitality of Holiness
One might say that the beauty of the poor is hard to spot. But one would be wrong... because in truth, beauty is the hospitality of holiness for the human being. And where do we find this hospitality more present than in the body of the poor? Take a look into Christine's joyful and deep blue eyes, to see for yourself.
11/15/2023 • 0
The Eyes of a Person Who Is in His Right Mind
A handful of stories demonstrating how the repentance of the poor and downtrodden offers everyone a glimpse at the doors that lead to peace and life.
11/8/2023 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
The Eyes of a Person Who Is in His Right Mind
A handful of stories demonstrating how the repentance of the poor and downtrodden offers everyone a glimpse at the doors that lead to peace and life.
11/7/2023 • 0
The Eyes of a Person Who Is in His Right Mind
A handful of stories demonstrating how the repentance of the poor and downtrodden offers everyone a glimpse at the doors that lead to peace and life.
11/7/2023 • 0
Notes from the Underground
Notes from the underground, written by Brother Luke.
8/28/2023 • 0
Notes from the Underground
Notes from the underground, written by Brother Luke.
8/28/2023 • 0
Notes from the Underground
Notes from the underground, written by Brother Luke.
8/28/2023 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
The Prayer of a Suffering Parent Touches the Mercy of God
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about the gospel story of the father of the demon-possessed boy.
8/16/2023 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
The Prayer of a Suffering Parent Touches the Mercy of God
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about the gospel story of the father of the demon-possessed boy.
8/16/2023 • 0
The Prayer of a Suffering Parent Touches the Mercy of God
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about the gospel story of the father of the demon-possessed boy.
8/16/2023 • 0
Pierced by Beauty
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
6/28/2023 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Pierced by Beauty
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
6/28/2023 • 0
Pierced by Beauty
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
6/28/2023 • 0
Grace and Sanity
6/9/2023 • 0
Grace and Sanity
6/9/2023 • 0
Grace and Sanity
6/9/2023 • 3 minutes, 44 seconds
Too Much Joy?
A story written by Fr. Nicolaie.
6/2/2023 • 4 minutes, 25 seconds
Too Much Joy?
A story written by Fr. Nicolaie.
6/2/2023 • 0
Too Much Joy?
A story written by Fr. Nicolaie.
6/2/2023 • 0
Do You Want To Be Made Well?
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
5/10/2023 • 0
Do You Want To Be Made Well?
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
5/10/2023 • 0
Do You Want To Be Made Well?
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
5/10/2023 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
Stories from Bright Week
More stories, written by Brother Luke, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/4/2023 • 0
Stories from Bright Week
More stories, written by Brother Luke, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/4/2023 • 0
Stories from Bright Week
More stories, written by Brother Luke, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
Stories from Holy Week
Stories written by Brother Luke during Holy Week.
4/19/2023 • 0
Stories from Holy Week
Stories written by Brother Luke during Holy Week.
4/19/2023 • 0
Stories from Holy Week
Stories written by Brother Luke during Holy Week.
4/19/2023 • 12 minutes, 4 seconds
A Birthday, a Gift, an Apology, and a Mother's Love
More stories from volunteers at the mission.
3/29/2023 • 0
A Birthday, a Gift, an Apology, and a Mother's Love
More stories from volunteers at the mission.
3/29/2023 • 0
A Birthday, a Gift, an Apology, and a Mother’s Love
More stories from volunteers at the mission.
3/29/2023 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
The Only Thing, Love in the Marketplace, the Amputation, and Reasons to Live
Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.
2/17/2023 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
The Only Thing, Love in the Marketplace, the Amputation, and Reasons to Live
Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.
2/17/2023 • 0
The Only Thing, Love in the Marketplace, the Amputation, and Reasons to Live
Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.
2/17/2023 • 0
The Leprosy of Our Time: We Pray and We Have Hope
Reflections from Fr. Nicolaie on the Sunday of the Grateful Leper.
2/3/2023 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
The Leprosy of Our Time: We Pray and We Have Hope
Reflections from Fr. Nicolaie on the Sunday of the Grateful Leper.
2/3/2023 • 0
The Leprosy of Our Time: We Pray and We Have Hope
Reflections from Fr. Nicolaie on the Sunday of the Grateful Leper.
2/3/2023 • 0
Two Profiles from Scarborough
Scarborough is the eastern part of Toronto where St. John the Compassionate has a church and a mission, called Good Neighbours.
1/16/2023 • 0
Two Profiles from Scarborough
Scarborough is the eastern part of Toronto where St. John the Compassionate has a church and a mission, called Good Neighbours.
1/16/2023 • 0
Two Profiles from Scarborough
Scarborough is the eastern part of Toronto where St. John the Compassionate has a church and a mission, called Good Neighbours.
1/16/2023 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Joys of the Mission
Stories shared by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/9/2023 • 4 minutes, 30 seconds
Joys of the Mission
Stories shared by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/9/2023 • 0
Joys of the Mission
Stories shared by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/9/2023 • 0
A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us
A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us, written by Brother Luke.
1/2/2023 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us
A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us, written by Brother Luke.
1/2/2023 • 0
A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us
A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us, written by Brother Luke.
1/2/2023 • 0
God Is Love
Writings from Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday before the Nativity.
12/19/2022 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
God Is Love
Writings from Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday before the Nativity.
12/19/2022 • 0
God Is Love
Writings from Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday before the Nativity.
12/19/2022 • 0
Eating Together Is Healing
Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
12/12/2022 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Eating Together Is Healing
Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
12/12/2022 • 0
Eating Together Is Healing
Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
12/12/2022 • 0
Riches Are A Powerful Idol
Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
12/5/2022 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
Riches Are A Powerful Idol
Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
12/5/2022 • 0
Riches Are A Powerful Idol
Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
12/5/2022 • 0
Emptying Ourselves to Make Room for Communion
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke: the story of the farmer who wanted to build more barns.
11/21/2022 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Emptying Ourselves to Make Room for Communion
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke: the story of the farmer who wanted to build more barns.
11/21/2022 • 0
Emptying Ourselves to Make Room for Communion
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke: the story of the farmer who wanted to build more barns.
11/21/2022 • 0
From Many Hands to Christ’s Poor
The Mission will receive a relic of its patron, St. John the Merciful (Compassionate), and Fr. Nicolaie invites us to discover who we are by asking the least of these who we are.
11/10/2022 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
From Many Hands to Christ's Poor
The Mission will receive a relic of its patron, St. John the Merciful (Compassionate), and Fr. Nicolaie invites us to discover who we are by asking the least of these who we are.
11/10/2022 • 0
From Many Hands to Christ's Poor
The Mission will receive a relic of its patron, St. John the Merciful (Compassionate), and Fr. Nicolaie invites us to discover who we are by asking the least of these who we are.
11/10/2022 • 0
Crumbs of Faith
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Fifth Sunday of Luke.
10/31/2022 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Crumbs of Faith
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Fifth Sunday of Luke.
10/31/2022 • 0
Crumbs of Faith
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Fifth Sunday of Luke.
10/31/2022 • 0
Bravery and Courage
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke.
10/24/2022 • 14 minutes, 44 seconds
Bravery and Courage
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke.
10/24/2022 • 0
Bravery and Courage
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke.
10/24/2022 • 0
Volunteering to Rebuild
Listen to Fr. Nicolaie's reflections on Ezra that he shared at the recent Volunteers Appreciation Night Celebration at the Mission.
10/7/2022 • 0
Volunteering to Rebuild
Listen to Fr. Nicolaie's reflections on Ezra that he shared at the recent Volunteers Appreciation Night Celebration at the Mission.
10/7/2022 • 0
Volunteering to Rebuild
Listen to Fr. Nicolaie's reflections on Ezra that he shared at the recent Volunteers Appreciation Night Celebration at the Mission.
10/7/2022 • 5 minutes, 42 seconds
Good News on the Porch
"On Friday we tried to read the gospel on the stairs at the mission. We were not well organized and without structure. In spite of this, reading the gospel outside made us, even for a little while, to see and hear Jesus preaching to people in the light of the day, sitting in the boat." From reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/27/2022 • 0
Good News on the Porch
"On Friday we tried to read the gospel on the stairs at the mission. We were not well organized and without structure. In spite of this, reading the gospel outside made us, even for a little while, to see and hear Jesus preaching to people in the light of the day, sitting in the boat." From reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/27/2022 • 0
Good News on the Porch
"On Friday we tried to read the gospel on the stairs at the mission. We were not well organized and without structure. In spite of this, reading the gospel outside made us, even for a little while, to see and hear Jesus preaching to people in the light of the day, sitting in the boat." From reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/27/2022 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
Community Life
A snapshot of an afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/19/2022 • 7 minutes, 58 seconds
Community Life
A snapshot of an afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/19/2022 • 0
Community Life
A snapshot of an afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission, written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/19/2022 • 0
Glory to God for Dappled Things
Reflections written by Brother Luke.
9/16/2022 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Glory to God for Dappled Things
Reflections written by Brother Luke.
9/16/2022 • 0
Glory to God for Dappled Things
Reflections written by Brother Luke.
9/16/2022 • 0
A Communal Witness
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/12/2022 • 0
A Communal Witness
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/12/2022 • 0
A Communal Witness
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.
9/12/2022 • 4 minutes, 18 seconds
When you go to a banquet
Another story written by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.
9/6/2022 • 0
When you go to a banquet
Another story written by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.
9/6/2022 • 0
When you go to a banquet
Another story written by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.
9/6/2022 • 3 minutes, 37 seconds
Spreading Peace, One Interaction at a Time
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie, about communicating with a refugee, and Memory Eternal to Tom.
7/7/2022 • 0
Spreading Peace, One Interaction at a Time
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie, about communicating with a refugee, and Memory Eternal to Tom.
7/7/2022 • 0
Spreading Peace, One Interaction at a Time
Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie, about communicating with a refugee, and Memory Eternal to Tom.
7/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
Worse than Indifference
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about M's experience with panhandling and the Church's loss.
7/5/2022 • 0
Worse than Indifference
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about M's experience with panhandling and the Church's loss.
7/5/2022 • 0
Worse than Indifference
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about M's experience with panhandling and the Church's loss.
7/5/2022 • 4 minutes, 6 seconds
Community Life and the Gospel
Fr. Nicolaie writes about forgiveness and loss at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/21/2022 • 0
Community Life and the Gospel
Fr. Nicolaie writes about forgiveness and loss at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/21/2022 • 0
Speaking in Tongues: the Friday before Pentecost at the Mission
Fr. Nicolaie writes about language and communication--reflections on the Friday before Pentecost at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/21/2022 • 0
Speaking in Tongues: the Friday before Pentecost at the Mission
Fr. Nicolaie writes about language and communication--reflections on the Friday before Pentecost at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/21/2022 • 0
Community Life and the Gospel
Fr. Nicolaie writes about forgiveness and loss at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/20/2022 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Speaking in Tongues: the Friday before Pentecost at the Mission
Fr. Nicolaie writes about language and communication--reflections on the Friday before Pentecost at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/13/2022 • 3 minutes, 55 seconds
Pilgrim of the Absolute
Meet three pilgrims who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission; written by Brother Luke.
6/10/2022 • 0
Pilgrim of the Absolute
Meet three pilgrims who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission; written by Brother Luke.
6/10/2022 • 0
Pilgrim of the Absolute
Meet three pilgrims who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission; written by Brother Luke.
6/10/2022 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
To ask for a blessing
Listen to reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/1/2022 • 0
To ask for a blessing
Listen to reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/1/2022 • 0
To ask for a blessing
Listen to reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
6/1/2022 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
What to expect
"The love he experienced, and still does, is deeper in his heart than the harm brought about by drugs."
5/16/2022 • 0
What to expect
"The love he experienced, and still does, is deeper in his heart than the harm brought about by drugs."
5/16/2022 • 0
What to expect
"The love he experienced, and still does, is deeper in his heart than the harm brought about by drugs."
5/16/2022 • 4 minutes, 9 seconds
Stories from Bright Week
Listen to stories written by Brother Luke at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/12/2022 • 0
Stories from Bright Week
Listen to stories written by Brother Luke at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/12/2022 • 0
Stories from Bright Week
Listen to stories written by Brother Luke at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/5/2022 • 9 minutes, 53 seconds
Friday Afternoon at the Mission
Fr. Nicolaie writes about discussions and prayers from those gathered on a typical Friday afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.
4/8/2022 • 0
Friday Afternoon at the Mission
Fr. Nicolaie writes about discussions and prayers from those gathered on a typical Friday afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.
4/8/2022 • 0
Friday Afternoon at the Mission
Fr. Nicolaie writes about discussions and prayers from those gathered on a typical Friday afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.
4/8/2022 • 9 minutes, 41 seconds
“Whoever Loses His Life…”
Listen to reflections by Fr. Nicolaie about those on the mission's "Hall of Fame" and the value of each person.
3/30/2022 • 0
“Whoever Loses His Life…”
Listen to reflections by Fr. Nicolaie about those on the mission's "Hall of Fame" and the value of each person.
3/30/2022 • 0
“Whoever Loses His Life…”
Listen to reflections by Fr. Nicolaie about those on the mission's "Hall of Fame" and the value of each person.
3/30/2022 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Stories from Fr. Nicolaie
Listen to two stories from Fr. Nicolaie about people who spend time at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/22/2022 • 0
Stories from Fr. Nicolaie
Listen to two stories from Fr. Nicolaie about people who spend time at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/22/2022 • 0
Stories from Fr. Nicolaie
Listen to two stories from Fr. Nicolaie about people who spend time at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/22/2022 • 5 minutes, 8 seconds
“...and no one gave him anything”
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
2/23/2022 • 0
“...and no one gave him anything”
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
2/23/2022 • 0
“...and no one gave him anything”
Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
2/22/2022 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Cold Winter Stories
Listen to stories about Mat and Hector enduring the cold Toronto winter, by Fr. Nicolaie.
2/2/2022 • 0
Cold Winter Stories
Listen to stories about Mat and Hector enduring the cold Toronto winter, by Fr. Nicolaie.
2/2/2022 • 0
Cold Winter Stories
Listen to stories about Mat and Hector enduring the cold Toronto winter, by Fr. Nicolaie.
2/2/2022 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
Christmas Day 2021
Join St. John the Compassionate Mission as they celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Christ our Saviour, as written by Brother Luke.
1/4/2022 • 0
Christmas Day 2021
Join St. John the Compassionate Mission as they celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Christ our Saviour, as written by Brother Luke.
1/4/2022 • 0
Christmas Day 2021
Join St. John the Compassionate Mission as they celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Christ our Saviour, as written by Brother Luke.
12/27/2021 • 12 minutes, 48 seconds
The Poor Are Those Who Evangelize Us
Listen to stories and reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto,
12/17/2021 • 0
The Poor Are Those Who Evangelize Us
Listen to stories and reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto,
12/17/2021 • 0
The Poor Are Those Who Evangelize Us
Listen to stories and reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto,
12/17/2021 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
Windows to Heaven
Hear three short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/10/2021 • 0
Windows to Heaven
Hear three short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/10/2021 • 0
Windows to Heaven
Hear three short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/10/2021 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
A Little Bit Rich
Listen to reflections about what makes life rich, from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/30/2021 • 0
A Little Bit Rich
Listen to reflections about what makes life rich, from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/30/2021 • 0
A Little Bit Rich
Listen to reflections about what makes life rich, from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/30/2021 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
Crumbs from the Rich Man's Table
Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/1/2021 • 0
Crumbs from the Rich Man's Table
Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/1/2021 • 0
Crumbs from the Rich Man’s Table
Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/1/2021 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Breaking the Chains Does Not Make Us Free
Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/1/2021 • 0
Breaking the Chains Does Not Make Us Free
Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/1/2021 • 0
Breaking the Chains Does Not Make Us Free
Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
10/25/2021 • 10 minutes
A Miracle of Tears
"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie
10/20/2021 • 0
A Miracle of Tears
"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie
10/20/2021 • 0
A Miracle of Tears
"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie
10/20/2021 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Homecoming
Here are some more stories, written by Brother Luke, of those who are part of the St. John the Compassionate Mission community.
9/17/2021 • 0
Homecoming
Here are some more stories, written by Brother Luke, of those who are part of the St. John the Compassionate Mission community.
9/17/2021 • 0
Homecoming
Here are some more stories, written by Brother Luke, of those who are part of the St. John the Compassionate Mission community.
9/17/2021 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
A Place to Belong
Hear five short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission, as written by Brother Luke.
9/17/2021 • 0
A Place to Belong
Hear five short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission, as written by Brother Luke.
9/17/2021 • 0
A Place to Belong
Hear five short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission, as written by Brother Luke.
9/10/2021 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
“To testify where life is abandoned”
Listen to reflections from time at the Refuge and back in the city: gypsy moths, hydrangeas, and "keeping the water fresh."
8/18/2021 • 0
“To testify where life is abandoned”
Listen to reflections from time at the Refuge and back in the city: gypsy moths, hydrangeas, and "keeping the water fresh."
8/18/2021 • 0
“To testify where life is abandoned”
Listen to reflections from time at the Refuge and back in the city: gypsy moths, hydrangeas, and "keeping the water fresh."
8/18/2021 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
Remembering Kevin
The staff of St. John the Compassionate Mission remember Kevin's life and his death. May his memory be eternal.
7/13/2021 • 0
Remembering Kevin
The staff of St. John the Compassionate Mission remember Kevin's life and his death. May his memory be eternal.
7/13/2021 • 0
Why do we go to the Refuge in the summer?
The Refuge is a place to refocus, pray, and plan, impacting the entire community associated with St. John the Compassionate Mission.
7/13/2021 • 0
Why do we go to the Refuge in the summer?
The Refuge is a place to refocus, pray, and plan, impacting the entire community associated with St. John the Compassionate Mission.
7/13/2021 • 0
Why is this the time?
Listen to a short reflection about S., who is becoming a new person.
7/13/2021 • 0
Why is this the time?
Listen to a short reflection about S., who is becoming a new person.
7/13/2021 • 0
“I am a Christian. I have to do what is right and trust in God.”
Listen to a short reflection about R., whose life has been difficult as he lives for the Truth.
7/13/2021 • 0
“I am a Christian. I have to do what is right and trust in God.”
Listen to a short reflection about R., whose life has been difficult as he lives for the Truth.
7/13/2021 • 0
Remembering Kevin
The staff of St. John the Compassionate Mission remember Kevin's life and his death. May his memory be eternal.
7/12/2021 • 4 minutes, 10 seconds
Why do we go to the Refuge in the summer?
The Refuge is a place to refocus, pray, and plan, impacting the entire community associated with St. John the Compassionate Mission.
7/5/2021 • 4 minutes, 42 seconds
“I am a Christian. I have to do what is right and trust in God.”
Listen to a short reflection about R., whose life has been difficult as he lives for the Truth.
6/28/2021 • 4 minutes, 12 seconds
Why is this the time?
Listen to a short reflection about S., who is becoming a new person.
6/21/2021 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
Three Witnesses: “The Christians love the poor and embrace them like brothers and sisters”
Listen to three short reflections about interactions at St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminding us that all lives are worth living.
5/28/2021 • 0
Three Witnesses: “The Christians love the poor and embrace them like brothers and sisters”
Listen to three short reflections about interactions at St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminding us that all lives are worth living.
5/28/2021 • 0
Three Witnesses: “The Christians love the poor and embrace them like brothers and sisters”
Listen to three short reflections about interactions at St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminding us that all lives are worth living.
5/28/2021 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Mother's Day at the Mission
Listen to stories about Mothers who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Mother's Day at the Mission
Listen to stories about Mothers who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Pascha at the Mission
Christ is risen! Listen to stories about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Pascha at the Mission
Christ is risen! Listen to stories about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Mother’s Day at the Mission
Listen to stories about Mothers who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
More Stories from the Mission
Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
More Stories from the Mission
Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Stories from the Mission
Listen to stories about the people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Stories from the Mission
Listen to stories about the people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/14/2021 • 0
Pascha at the Mission
Christ is risen! Listen to stories about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/8/2021 • 5 minutes, 1 second
More Stories from the Mission
Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
5/1/2021 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Stories from the Mission
Listen to stories about the people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
4/24/2021 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Flowers at the Edge of God's Garden
Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
4/13/2021 • 0
Flowers at the Edge of God's Garden
Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
4/13/2021 • 0
Flowers at the Edge of God’s Garden
Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
4/13/2021 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
The Naked Man Who Came to Church
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
4/2/2021 • 0
The Naked Man Who Came to Church
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
4/2/2021 • 0
The Naked Man Who Came to Church
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
4/2/2021 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Wickedness and a Sweet Longing
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
3/26/2021 • 0
Wickedness and a Sweet Longing
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
3/26/2021 • 0
Wickedness and a Sweet Longing
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
3/24/2021 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
Judgment Sunday: The Gospel Is Personal
Listen to reflections about encountering Christ in the midst of pain, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/10/2021 • 0
Judgment Sunday: The Gospel Is Personal
Listen to reflections about encountering Christ in the midst of pain, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/10/2021 • 0
Judgment Sunday: The Gospel Is Personal
Listen to reflections about encountering Christ in the midst of pain, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/10/2021 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
The Prodigal Son and Euthanasia
Reflections from St. John the Compassionate Mission about the Prodigal Son and Canada's Bill C-7.
3/10/2021 • 0
The Prodigal Son and Euthanasia
Reflections from St. John the Compassionate Mission about the Prodigal Son and Canada's Bill C-7.
3/10/2021 • 0
The Prodigal Son and Euthanasia
Reflections from St. John the Compassionate Mission about the Prodigal Son and Canada's Bill C-7.
3/3/2021 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
Stories from the Mission
Brother Luke shares stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
2/12/2021 • 0
Stories from the Mission
Brother Luke shares stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
2/12/2021 • 0
Stories from the Mission
Brother Luke shares stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.
2/4/2021 • 3 minutes, 54 seconds
Keeping Watch
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
1/29/2021 • 0
Keeping Watch
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
1/29/2021 • 0
Receiving the Flood
Brother Luke shares about one of the visitors he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/29/2021 • 0
Receiving the Flood
Brother Luke shares about one of the visitors he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/29/2021 • 0
Keeping Watch
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
1/26/2021 • 4 minutes, 35 seconds
Receiving the Flood
Brother Luke shares about one of the visitors he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/19/2021 • 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Christmas Morning at St. John the Compassionate Mission
Listen to reflections of Christmas morning at the mission, from volunteer Mary.
12/29/2020 • 0
Christmas Morning at St. John the Compassionate Mission
Listen to reflections of Christmas morning at the mission, from volunteer Mary.
12/29/2020 • 0
Christmas Morning at St. John the Compassionate Mission
Listen to reflections of Christmas morning at the mission, from volunteer Mary.
12/29/2020 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
Counting on Three Things: A Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie
In this episode, we hear a Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie about two things, no three things, St. John the Compassionate Mission can count on.
12/22/2020 • 0
Counting on Three Things: A Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie
In this episode, we hear a Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie about two things, no three things, St. John the Compassionate Mission can count on.
12/22/2020 • 0
Counting on Three Things: A Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie
In this episode, we hear a Christmas letter from Fr. Nicolaie about two things, no three things, St. John the Compassionate Mission can count on.
12/22/2020 • 5 minutes
This week's stories from the Mission, by Brother Luke
Brother Luke shares about an addict and a group of mourners he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/20/2020 • 0
This week's stories from the Mission, by Brother Luke
Brother Luke shares about an addict and a group of mourners he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/20/2020 • 0
This week’s stories from the Mission, by Brother Luke
Brother Luke shares about an addict and a group of mourners he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/20/2020 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
A Death Well Planned
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
11/12/2020 • 0
A Death Well Planned
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
11/12/2020 • 0
A Death Well Planned
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
11/12/2020 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
Is This A Church Where You Can Light A Candle?
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
11/5/2020 • 0
Is This A Church Where You Can Light A Candle?
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
11/5/2020 • 0
Is This A Church Where You Can Light A Candle?
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
11/5/2020 • 8 minutes, 56 seconds
A Day at Good Neighbours
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/30/2020 • 0
A Day at Good Neighbours
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/30/2020 • 0
A Day at Good Neighbours
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/30/2020 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
October Light
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/23/2020 • 0
October Light
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/23/2020 • 0
October Light
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/23/2020 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
An Ordinary Day
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/15/2020 • 0
An Ordinary Day
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/15/2020 • 0
An Ordinary Day
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/15/2020 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
He Has Freely Given to the Poor
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/9/2020 • 0
He Has Freely Given to the Poor
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/9/2020 • 0
He Has Freely Given to the Poor
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
10/9/2020 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
In God I Have Set My Hope
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
9/23/2020 • 0
In God I Have Set My Hope
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
9/23/2020 • 0
In God I Have Set My Hope
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
9/23/2020 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
For God So Loved the World
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
9/16/2020 • 0
For God So Loved the World
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
9/16/2020 • 0
For God So Loved the World
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
9/16/2020 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
A Glimpse of the Kingdom of God
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
7/2/2020 • 0
A Glimpse of the Kingdom of God
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
7/2/2020 • 0
A Glimpse of the Kingdom of God
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
7/2/2020 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
Holy Pentecost
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
6/13/2020 • 0
Holy Pentecost
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
6/13/2020 • 0
Holy Pentecost
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
6/13/2020 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
Stories from the Pandemic
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
5/29/2020 • 0
Stories from the Pandemic
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
5/29/2020 • 0
Stories from the Pandemic
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
5/29/2020 • 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Sunday of the Paralytic
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
5/16/2020 • 0
Sunday of the Paralytic
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
5/16/2020 • 0
Sunday of the Paralytic
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.
5/14/2020 • 14 minutes, 22 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: William and Jane
Meet William and Jane, two of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/14/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: William and Jane
Meet William and Jane, two of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
5/14/2020 • 0
Myrrh-Bearing Women, Then and Now
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "What was it in their hearts that moved the Myrrh-bearing women to do something against common sense?"
5/8/2020 • 0
Myrrh-Bearing Women, Then and Now
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "What was it in their hearts that moved the Myrrh-bearing women to do something against common sense?"
5/8/2020 • 0
Myrrh-Bearing Women, Then and Now
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "What was it in their hearts that moved the Myrrh-bearing women to do something against common sense?"
5/8/2020 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
“Go to Galilee. There They Will See Me.”
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Jesus tells Mary Magdalene that He will meet His disciples in Galilee. That is the place where the community is fully alive having Christ in their midst. The place where you work, you celebrate, you heal the sick and feed the hungry with the Lord. The place where you break bread and drink good wine with the Lord and go fishing with no worry that you’ll toil all night without catching anything. The place where you take care of the sick and cure the demoniacs; where you celebrate the feast of marriage, plant, prune and harvest. The place where you learned what it means to be thankful for being alive because you tasted from life in abundance. Most of the time, life at the mission is called to find and to become a Galilee where the Lord can feel at home."
4/28/2020 • 0
“Go to Galilee. There They Will See Me.”
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Jesus tells Mary Magdalene that He will meet His disciples in Galilee. That is the place where the community is fully alive having Christ in their midst. The place where you work, you celebrate, you heal the sick and feed the hungry with the Lord. The place where you break bread and drink good wine with the Lord and go fishing with no worry that you’ll toil all night without catching anything. The place where you take care of the sick and cure the demoniacs; where you celebrate the feast of marriage, plant, prune and harvest. The place where you learned what it means to be thankful for being alive because you tasted from life in abundance. Most of the time, life at the mission is called to find and to become a Galilee where the Lord can feel at home."
4/28/2020 • 0
“Go to Galilee. There They Will See Me.”
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Jesus tells Mary Magdalene that He will meet His disciples in Galilee. That is the place where the community is fully alive having Christ in their midst. The place where you work, you celebrate, you heal the sick and feed the hungry with the Lord. The place where you break bread and drink good wine with the Lord and go fishing with no worry that you’ll toil all night without catching anything. The place where you take care of the sick and cure the demoniacs; where you celebrate the feast of marriage, plant, prune and harvest. The place where you learned what it means to be thankful for being alive because you tasted from life in abundance. Most of the time, life at the mission is called to find and to become a Galilee where the Lord can feel at home."
4/28/2020 • 11 minutes, 23 seconds
The light of Christ breaks through the cracks
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "The light is breaking through any human heart. Wherever the heart might be. It finds any crack to break through. There is so much light at the mission because the people who come here are so broken. So the light is visible in abundance. So is our dear community. Broken, so that the light of Pascha can be received through the cracks. Even if you want to hide it and contain it you cannot help but share it. So broken and imperfect we are."
4/23/2020 • 0
The light of Christ breaks through the cracks
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "The light is breaking through any human heart. Wherever the heart might be. It finds any crack to break through. There is so much light at the mission because the people who come here are so broken. So the light is visible in abundance. So is our dear community. Broken, so that the light of Pascha can be received through the cracks. Even if you want to hide it and contain it you cannot help but share it. So broken and imperfect we are."
4/23/2020 • 0
The light of Christ breaks through the cracks
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "The light is breaking through any human heart. Wherever the heart might be. It finds any crack to break through. There is so much light at the mission because the people who come here are so broken. So the light is visible in abundance. So is our dear community. Broken, so that the light of Pascha can be received through the cracks. Even if you want to hide it and contain it you cannot help but share it. So broken and imperfect we are."
4/23/2020 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Diary of a Mission in Pandemic Times
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Never has the church worldwide celebrated Pascha in this way, as we will this year. Abstinence not only from sin but from things that are good in themselves creates an empty space where God can act and surprise us. Could this not be the unexpected grace that is waiting for us in the empty tomb this year? What if the church is called this year to risk living something new, unfamiliar, even surprising?"
4/13/2020 • 0
Diary of a Mission in Pandemic Times
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Never has the church worldwide celebrated Pascha in this way, as we will this year. Abstinence not only from sin but from things that are good in themselves creates an empty space where God can act and surprise us. Could this not be the unexpected grace that is waiting for us in the empty tomb this year? What if the church is called this year to risk living something new, unfamiliar, even surprising?"
4/13/2020 • 0
Diary of a Mission in Pandemic Times
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "Never has the church worldwide celebrated Pascha in this way, as we will this year. Abstinence not only from sin but from things that are good in themselves creates an empty space where God can act and surprise us. Could this not be the unexpected grace that is waiting for us in the empty tomb this year? What if the church is called this year to risk living something new, unfamiliar, even surprising?"
4/13/2020 • 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Words from a Mission in Pandemic Times
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "This becomes a time when we get to experience what real life has been for others. We are receiving the good news of the Resurrection so we can witness and testify for the sake of those who do not know when the darkness is going to end, to those who have not seen the dawn just yet."
4/10/2020 • 0
Words from a Mission in Pandemic Times
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "This becomes a time when we get to experience what real life has been for others. We are receiving the good news of the Resurrection so we can witness and testify for the sake of those who do not know when the darkness is going to end, to those who have not seen the dawn just yet."
4/10/2020 • 0
Words from a Mission in Pandemic Times
Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, still open and serving the most vulnerable in Toronto. "This becomes a time when we get to experience what real life has been for others. We are receiving the good news of the Resurrection so we can witness and testify for the sake of those who do not know when the darkness is going to end, to those who have not seen the dawn just yet."
4/9/2020 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Chris and Laura
Meet Chris and Laura, two of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
4/3/2020 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: William and Jane
Meet William and Jane, two of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/27/2020 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Ruth
Meet Ruth, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/20/2020 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Kenneth
Meet Kenneth, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/13/2020 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Edward
Meet Edward, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
3/6/2020 • 7 minutes, 1 second
Flowers from the Hedges: Xenia
Meet Xenia, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/28/2020 • 9 minutes, 25 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Karl
Meet Karl, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/21/2020 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Daniel
Meet Daniel, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/14/2020 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Anna
Meet Anna, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/7/2020 • 6 minutes, 28 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Chris and Laura
Meet Chris and Laura, two of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Chris and Laura
Meet Chris and Laura, two of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Ruth
Meet Ruth, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Ruth
Meet Ruth, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Kenneth
Meet Kenneth, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Kenneth
Meet Kenneth, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Edward
Meet Edward, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Edward
Meet Edward, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Xenia
Meet Xenia, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Xenia
Meet Xenia, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Daniel
Meet Daniel, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Daniel
Meet Daniel, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Karl
Meet Karl, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Karl
Meet Karl, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Anna
Meet Anna, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Anna
Meet Anna, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
2/1/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Nick
Meet Nick, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/31/2020 • 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Nick
Meet Nick, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/29/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Nick
Meet Nick, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/29/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: John
Meet John, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/24/2020 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: John
Meet John, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/23/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: John
Meet John, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/23/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Edna
Meet Edna, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/17/2020 • 5 minutes, 49 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Edna
Meet Edna, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/13/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Edna
Meet Edna, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/13/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Carol Anne
Meet Carol Anne, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/10/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Carol Anne
Meet Carol Anne, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/10/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Carol Anne
Meet Carol Anne, one of the treasures at the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/10/2020 • 4 minutes, 20 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Helen
Meet Helen, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/3/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Helen
Meet Helen, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/3/2020 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Helen
Meet Helen, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/3/2020 • 8 minutes, 58 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Father Tom
Meet Father Tom, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/20/2019 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Father Tom
Meet Father Tom, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/20/2019 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Father Tom
Meet Father Tom, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/20/2019 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Catherine
Meet Catherine, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/13/2019 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Catherine
Meet Catherine, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/13/2019 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Catherine
Meet Catherine, one of the treasures who is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/13/2019 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Flowers from the Hedges: Peter
Meet Peter, one of the treasures that is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/7/2019 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Peter
Meet Peter, one of the treasures that is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/7/2019 • 0
Flowers from the Hedges: Peter
Meet Peter, one of the treasures that is part of the Mission.
Taken from Walking Humbly: The Holiness of the Poor, by St. John the Compassionate Mission.
12/6/2019 • 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Where Charity and Love are, God is there
Paul shares about his experiences at the mission with children of all backgrounds and from all walks of life. He reflects on a story that changed his perspective of world cultures, and how that pertains to our Orthodox way of life.
12/16/2017 • 0
Where Charity and Love are, God is there
Paul shares about his experiences at the mission with children of all backgrounds and from all walks of life. He reflects on a story that changed his perspective of world cultures, and how that pertains to our Orthodox way of life.
12/16/2017 • 0
Mary of Egypt and the Annunciation
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, highlights connections between the stories of St. Mary of Egypt, the Annunciation, and our own.
6/13/2016 • 0
Mary of Egypt and the Annunciation
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, highlights connections between the stories of St. Mary of Egypt, the Annunciation, and our own.
6/13/2016 • 0
Mary of Egypt and the Annunciation
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, highlights connections between the stories of St. Mary of Egypt, the Annunciation, and our own.
6/10/2016 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
We Only Know What We Live
Fr. Roberto shares reflections on how we can only truly know what we have experienced.
2/10/2016 • 0
We Only Know What We Live
Fr. Roberto shares reflections on how we can only truly know what we have experienced.
2/10/2016 • 0
We Only Know What We Live
Fr. Roberto shares reflections on how we can only truly know what we have experienced.
2/10/2016 • 4 minutes, 14 seconds
A Lesson in Compassion
Fr. Roberto shares about Joe, an example of someone who feels deeply the struggles of others and has compassion for them.
2/10/2016 • 0
A Lesson in Compassion
Fr. Roberto shares about Joe, an example of someone who feels deeply the struggles of others and has compassion for them.
2/10/2016 • 0
A Lesson in Compassion
Fr. Roberto shares about Joe, an example of someone who feels deeply the struggles of others and has compassion for them.
2/3/2016 • 4 minutes, 2 seconds
A Different Kind of Mission
Dn. Theodore tells about the new ministry that the mission provides.
1/30/2016 • 0
A Different Kind of Mission
Dn. Theodore tells about the new ministry that the mission provides.
1/30/2016 • 0
Saints of our times
Fr. Nicolaie shares about the deep faith of a woman who helps at the mission.
1/28/2016 • 0
Saints of our times
Fr. Nicolaie shares about the deep faith of a woman who helps at the mission.
1/28/2016 • 0
Saints of our times
Fr. Nicolaie shares about the deep faith of a woman who helps at the mission.
1/28/2016 • 3 minutes, 48 seconds
St. Anthony the Great
Fr. Nicolaie shares about the interest in St. Anthony the Great expressed by a man at the mission.
1/28/2016 • 0
St. Anthony the Great
Fr. Nicolaie shares about the interest in St. Anthony the Great expressed by a man at the mission.
1/28/2016 • 0
What about forgiveness?
Fr. Nicolaie shares a short story about forgiveness.
1/28/2016 • 0
What about forgiveness?
Fr. Nicolaie shares a short story about forgiveness.
1/28/2016 • 0
St. Anthony the Great
Fr. Nicolaie shares about the interest in St. Anthony the Great expressed by a man at the mission.
1/21/2016 • 4 minutes, 35 seconds
What about forgiveness?
Fr. Nicolaie shares a short story about forgiveness.
1/14/2016 • 4 minutes, 13 seconds
Lifting those in Need
Fr. Roberto reflects on one of his experiences with the people that go to the mission for help.
12/5/2015 • 0
Lifting those in Need
Fr. Roberto reflects on one of his experiences with the people that go to the mission for help.
12/5/2015 • 0
Not Sitting Alone
Father Roberto reflects on a moment that he shared with a woman who visits the mission.
12/5/2015 • 0
Not Sitting Alone
Father Roberto reflects on a moment that he shared with a woman who visits the mission.
12/5/2015 • 0
Not Sitting Alone
Father Roberto reflects on a moment that he shared with a woman who visits the mission.
12/5/2015 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Lifting those in Need
Fr. Roberto reflects on one of his experiences with the people that go to the mission for help.
12/2/2015 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
It Starts with a Smile
Fr. Roberto shares that there is little that we can do to solve the world's problems, yet that little is perhaps the most important thing in the world.
12/1/2015 • 0
It Starts with a Smile
Fr. Roberto shares that there is little that we can do to solve the world's problems, yet that little is perhaps the most important thing in the world.
12/1/2015 • 0
It Starts with a Smile
Fr. Roberto shares that there is little that we can do to solve the world's problems, yet that little is perhaps the most important thing in the world.
12/1/2015 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
A Time to Spare in our Society
Fr. Nicolaie expresses the beauty of the mission that many are quick to over look in their every day busy lives.
9/13/2015 • 0
A Time to Spare in our Society
Fr. Nicolaie expresses the beauty of the mission that many are quick to over look in their every day busy lives.
9/13/2015 • 0
A Time to Spare in our Society
Fr. Nicolaie expresses the beauty of the mission that many are quick to over look in their every day busy lives.
9/12/2015 • 5 minutes, 39 seconds
A Different Kind of Mission
Dn. Theodore tells about the new ministry that the mission provides.
9/8/2015 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
Being Drawn Out
Paul and Naomi talk about the importance of the mission in the busyness of downtown Toronto. They also reflect on the mission's purpose of being there for those who need them.
8/27/2015 • 0
Being Drawn Out
Paul and Naomi talk about the importance of the mission in the busyness of downtown Toronto. They also reflect on the mission's purpose of being there for those who need them.
8/27/2015 • 0
Being Drawn Out
Paul and Naomi talk about the importance of the mission in the busyness of downtown Toronto. They also reflect on the mission's purpose of being there for those who need them.
8/26/2015 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Rubbing Shoulders
Naomi tells about her relationship with an older friend at the mission, and how it relates to living the Orthodox way of life.
7/17/2015 • 0
Rubbing Shoulders
Naomi tells about her relationship with an older friend at the mission, and how it relates to living the Orthodox way of life.
7/17/2015 • 0
Rubbing Shoulders
Naomi tells about her relationship with an older friend at the mission, and how it relates to living the Orthodox way of life.
7/14/2015 • 8 minutes, 12 seconds
Where Charity and Love are, God is there
Paul shares about his experiences at the mission with children of all backgrounds and from all walks of life. He reflects on a story that changed his perspective of world cultures, and how that pertains to our Orthodox way of life.
7/7/2015 • 12 minutes, 56 seconds
Confessions of a Volunteer
Dn. Theodore shares from his many experiences at the mission about the topic of confession.
7/1/2015 • 0
Confessions of a Volunteer
Dn. Theodore shares from his many experiences at the mission about the topic of confession.
7/1/2015 • 0
Confessions of a Volunteer
Dn. Theodore shares from his many experiences at the mission about the topic of confession.
6/30/2015 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
A Beautiful Mind
Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.
6/22/2015 • 0
A Beautiful Mind
Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.
6/22/2015 • 0
A Beautiful Mind
Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.
6/22/2015 • 9 minutes, 33 seconds
Why Being Alive Is a Blessing
The Orthodox view existence as directed toward an encounter with a personal God who gives meaning to all the dimensions of earthly human existence.
5/19/2015 • 0
Why Being Alive Is a Blessing
The Orthodox view existence as directed toward an encounter with a personal God who gives meaning to all the dimensions of earthly human existence.
5/19/2015 • 0
Why Being Alive Is a Blessing
The Orthodox view existence as directed toward an encounter with a personal God who gives meaning to all the dimensions of earthly human existence.
5/19/2015 • 4 minutes, 18 seconds
Crumbs of Bread
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that the Lord can be found in the crumbs of daily life.
5/6/2015 • 0
Crumbs of Bread
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that the Lord can be found in the crumbs of daily life.
5/6/2015 • 0
Crumbs of Bread
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that the Lord can be found in the crumbs of daily life.
5/6/2015 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
I Don't Want to Die
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a suffering man to pray, but is that enough?
5/6/2015 • 0
I Don't Want to Die
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a suffering man to pray, but is that enough?
5/6/2015 • 0
The Tenderness of God; the Tenderness of the Poor
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, demonstrates how part of the challenge and the beauty of living Orthodox mission is learning to accept the tenderness of God in our lives through the poor.
4/28/2015 • 0
The Tenderness of God; the Tenderness of the Poor
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, demonstrates how part of the challenge and the beauty of living Orthodox mission is learning to accept the tenderness of God in our lives through the poor.
4/28/2015 • 0
I Don’t Want to Die
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a suffering man to pray, but is that enough?
4/23/2015 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Church as a Community
It's called the Agape meal because that is where we are challenged to live what we have experienced in the liturgy.
4/9/2015 • 0
Church as a Community
It's called the Agape meal because that is where we are challenged to live what we have experienced in the liturgy.
4/9/2015 • 0
Lessons from a Space
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, discusses the narthex of St. John the Compassionate Mission and its meaning.
4/9/2015 • 0
Lessons from a Space
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, discusses the narthex of St. John the Compassionate Mission and its meaning.
4/9/2015 • 0
Church as a Community
It's called the Agape meal because that is where we are challenged to live what we have experienced in the liturgy.
4/6/2015 • 5 minutes, 1 second
Ministry of Presence
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains that the real work of the mission comes from sitting and talking.
3/24/2015 • 0
Ministry of Presence
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains that the real work of the mission comes from sitting and talking.
3/24/2015 • 0
Ministry of Presence
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains that the real work of the mission comes from sitting and talking.
3/24/2015 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
Lessons from a Space
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, discusses the narthex of St. John the Compassionate Mission and its meaning.
3/18/2015 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
A Good Reason to Do Nothing
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains why it's important to break bread together with the poor.
3/11/2015 • 0
A Good Reason to Do Nothing
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains why it's important to break bread together with the poor.
3/11/2015 • 0
A Good Reason to Do Nothing
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains why it's important to break bread together with the poor.
3/11/2015 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
Compassion Has No Price
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that by thinking that the sole purpose of a mission is to convert everyone, you put a price tag on compassion.
3/4/2015 • 0
Compassion Has No Price
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that by thinking that the sole purpose of a mission is to convert everyone, you put a price tag on compassion.
3/4/2015 • 0
Unable to Love
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a man at the mission who wanted to love God but felt as though he just couldn't love back anymore.
3/4/2015 • 0
Unable to Love
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a man at the mission who wanted to love God but felt as though he just couldn't love back anymore.
3/4/2015 • 0
A Friendly Practice in Toronto (Asceticism)
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses Great Lent and the Early Morning Breakfast Program at the mission.
3/4/2015 • 0
A Friendly Practice in Toronto (Asceticism)
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses Great Lent and the Early Morning Breakfast Program at the mission.
3/4/2015 • 0
A Friendly Practice in Toronto (Asceticism)
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses Great Lent and the Early Morning Breakfast Program at the mission.
3/4/2015 • 5 minutes, 34 seconds
The Doors, the Doors
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, the Founder and Executive Director of St. John's, discusses the open doors of the mission.
2/28/2015 • 0
The Doors, the Doors
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, the Founder and Executive Director of St. John's, discusses the open doors of the mission.
2/28/2015 • 0
Learning to Listen
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains how mission work begins by showing how God is already working in people's lives.
2/26/2015 • 0
Learning to Listen
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains how mission work begins by showing how God is already working in people's lives.
2/26/2015 • 0
More Lessons from the Wall
What does The Rule of St. Benedict have to say to an Orthodox mission in 21st-century Toronto?
2/23/2015 • 0
More Lessons from the Wall
What does The Rule of St. Benedict have to say to an Orthodox mission in 21st-century Toronto?
2/23/2015 • 0
Unable to Love
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a man at the mission who wanted to love God but felt as though he just couldn't love back anymore.
2/23/2015 • 9 minutes, 29 seconds
More Lessons from the Wall
What does The Rule of St. Benedict have to say to an Orthodox mission in 21st-century Toronto?
2/16/2015 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
Compassion Has No Price
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that by thinking that the sole purpose of a mission is to convert everyone, you put a price tag on compassion.
2/9/2015 • 7 minutes, 45 seconds
Arguing About Freedom
What does it mean to be mentally healthy?
2/8/2015 • 0
Arguing About Freedom
What does it mean to be mentally healthy?
2/8/2015 • 0
Arguing About Freedom
What does it mean to be mentally healthy?
2/3/2015 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
Smells and Bells
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of a man who would have given up hope if not for his remembrance of the bells at the mission.
1/28/2015 • 0
Smells and Bells
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of a man who would have given up hope if not for his remembrance of the bells at the mission.
1/28/2015 • 0
Smells and Bells
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of a man who would have given up hope if not for his remembrance of the bells at the mission.
1/28/2015 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
Tales of the Unexpected
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, describes a typical/atypical lunch discussion at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/20/2015 • 0
Tales of the Unexpected
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, describes a typical/atypical lunch discussion at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/20/2015 • 0
Tales of the Unexpected
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, describes a typical/atypical lunch discussion at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
1/20/2015 • 8 minutes, 47 seconds
Learning to Listen
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains how mission work begins by showing how God is already working in people's lives.
1/13/2015 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
There's Hope for Me
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a regular at the mission named John and his encounter with St. Moses the Ethiopian.
1/6/2015 • 0
There's Hope for Me
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a regular at the mission named John and his encounter with St. Moses the Ethiopian.
1/6/2015 • 0
There’s Hope for Me
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a regular at the mission named John and his encounter with St. Moses the Ethiopian.
1/6/2015 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
Libby
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a story about Libby, a non-Orthodox woman who attends prayers every day.
12/31/2014 • 0
Libby
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a story about Libby, a non-Orthodox woman who attends prayers every day.
12/31/2014 • 0
Libby
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a story about Libby, a non-Orthodox woman who attends prayers every day.
12/31/2014 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
The Best Birthday Present
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that Christ arrives at 3:45 on a Friday afternoon.
11/18/2014 • 0
The Best Birthday Present
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that Christ arrives at 3:45 on a Friday afternoon.
11/18/2014 • 0
The Best Birthday Present
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that Christ arrives at 3:45 on a Friday afternoon.
11/18/2014 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
The Unborn Child
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of an unborn child named Maria who changed his life forever.
11/11/2014 • 0
The Unborn Child
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of an unborn child named Maria who changed his life forever.
11/11/2014 • 0
The Unborn Child
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of an unborn child named Maria who changed his life forever.
11/11/2014 • 6 minutes, 1 second
No One Comes Here by Accident
Dn. Pawel, explains how the mission came to minister to victims of abuse.
11/4/2014 • 0
No One Comes Here by Accident
Dn. Pawel, explains how the mission came to minister to victims of abuse.
11/4/2014 • 0
Karina
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, tells the story of Karina, one of many who experienced for a time the comfort and safety of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/4/2014 • 0
Karina
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, tells the story of Karina, one of many who experienced for a time the comfort and safety of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
11/4/2014 • 0
No One Comes Here by Accident
Dn. Pawel, explains how the mission came to minister to victims of abuse.
11/4/2014 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
Hello, God, Are You There?
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that our relationship with God needs to be simpler and a lot more trusting.
10/2/2014 • 8 minutes, 52 seconds
Hello, God, Are You There?
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that our relationship with God needs to be simpler and a lot more trusting.
10/1/2014 • 0
Hello, God, Are You There?
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that our relationship with God needs to be simpler and a lot more trusting.
10/1/2014 • 0
The Tenderness of God; the Tenderness of the Poor
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, demonstrates how part of the challenge and the beauty of living Orthodox mission is learning to accept the tenderness of God in our lives through the poor.
9/24/2014 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
St. Philothei
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, shares how he learned from the mission to be attentive.
9/17/2014 • 0
St. Philothei
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, shares how he learned from the mission to be attentive.
9/17/2014 • 0
St. Philothei
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, shares how he learned from the mission to be attentive.
9/17/2014 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
A Place of Contrast
Pres. Maria Drossos, Director of Operations, describes what makes St. John the Compassionate Mission unique and different from the outside world.
9/10/2014 • 0
A Place of Contrast
Pres. Maria Drossos, Director of Operations, describes what makes St. John the Compassionate Mission unique and different from the outside world.
9/10/2014 • 0
A Place of Contrast
Pres. Maria Drossos, Director of Operations, describes what makes St. John the Compassionate Mission unique and different from the outside world.
9/10/2014 • 6 minutes, 59 seconds
A Holy Death
Only those who suffer and speak the universal language of the heart can help others who suffer.
9/3/2014 • 0
A Holy Death
Only those who suffer and speak the universal language of the heart can help others who suffer.
9/3/2014 • 0
A Holy Death
Only those who suffer and speak the universal language of the heart can help others who suffer.
9/3/2014 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
Karina
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, tells the story of Karina, one of many who experienced for a time the comfort and safety of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
8/21/2014 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
The Doors, the Doors
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, the Founder and Executive Director of St. John's, discusses the open doors of the mission.