Parables of Community St. John the Compassionate Mission, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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- Religion & Spirituality
Stories of the lives of the people who come to St. John the Compassionate Mission, an apostolate of the Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese located in Toronto, Ontario.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More Notes from the Underground
Brother Luke shares a collection of interactions and experiences from within the community.