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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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.
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Reflections on Holy Week in the Community
Brother Luke reflects on Holy Week experiences in the community.
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Scenes from Everyday Life at the Mission
Brother Luke reflects on some scenes from every day at the mission.
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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.