Times of Refreshing (part 2)
Several more community members share ways in which the community experiences (and offers) refreshment to all.
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Parables of Community
Asceticism of the Open Door - 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, On...
Episodes
20 of 253 episodesA Banquet in the Wilderness
Fr. Nicolaie observes how "only five loaves and two fish" become a banquet for those in the wilderness who are living in their own kind of h...
Light and Water
Fr. Nicolaie reflects on the roles of light and water in our growth.
The Camel Caper
When I was a young man and a new teenage convert to the Christian Faith through the Jesus People movement I believed whatever I read in a bo...
The Joyful Presence of a Young Volunteer
Fr. Nicolaie writes about the blessing of having a very young volunteer in the community
Released
Fr. Nicolaie and the community ponder Sunday's gospel reading, and what it takes to be released from the demons that pursue us.
Humility Heals Twice
Fr. Nicolaie shares stories and a gospel reading reflection about how humbling ourselves to help heal others can also bring healing to our o...
On Becoming "Fish Food"
Fr. Nicolaie learns alongside the community about sea cucumbers and becoming the kind of "fish food" that is a better "fisher of men."
The Last Shall be First
Fr. Nicolaie shares examples from the community of ways in which some community members that could be considered "the last" are the first to...
Poor Carrying the Poor
Fr. Nicolaie tells what the community is learning about their own poverty (and hope) as they observe the supportive friendship of Brian and...
Florence and the Roman Primacy
This episode Dr. Jenkins completes looking at the Council of Florence proper with a discussion of its teaching on the primacy and prerogativ...
Embraced Though Broken
The community is experiencing God's embrace in the midst of the brokenness in the world.
Those in the Margins
Fr. Nicolaie writes about the mercy of God working on the blind man (and the experience of one in the community) and in the lives of three w...
Meeting Christ
Fr. Nicolaie writes about two meetings with Christ: the Samaritan Woman's, and the Pharisees'.
On Healing and Angels
Fr. Nicolaie shares stories of the need for healing in the community, and the unexpected angels who are helping.
Courage and White Robes
Fr. Nicolie shares the two themes that the community is especially focused on for this Myrrhbearers' Sunday: both courage and the white robe...
Glimpses of Community Life During Bright Week
Fr. Nicolaie shares what the community is learning together and through each other during Bright Week.
Moved With Mercy
Fr. Nicolaie writes about seeing mercy in times of waiting both in the scriptures and in the life of the community.
Learning Mercy Through Prayer
Fr. Nicolaie writes about how Lent teaches us mercy through prayer, and how the way in which we live either draws mercy near or chases it aw...
Testimonial
An anonymous community member shares how connecting with the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission has relit a spark in their spir...