Parables of Community

Mar 05 2025 202 ep. 463

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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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2.23.25 I Was Hungry

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

2.16.25 Faithfulness with Joy

Fr. Nicolaie encourages the community to be faithful to the work that God has prepared for them, specifically acts of mercy, and to do so with joy, unlike the older brother in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

2.9.25 The Triodion Prepares our Hearts

Padre Roberto and Fr. Nicolaie encourage us to take this Triodion season to prepare our hearts to say YES! to Christ, just as members of the community are doing.

A Church Without a Cross?

Father Nicolaie shares stories of the prayers of community members, and reflects on the value of their prayers for the entire community.

1.26.25 Learning Hospitality from the Outcast

The community processes Zacchaeus' outcast status, observing how repentance first opened his home to Christ, then turned his heart to the poor; then considers how this relates to their own situations.

1.19.25 Returning to Give Thanks

Fr. Nicolaie shares stories of community members who emulate the one leper who returns to give thanks.

1.12.25 Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand

Fr. Nicolaie shares the week's scriptures and how they are playing out in the community.

1.5.25 Expectant Hope at Theophany

The community is becoming a witness of Theophany through the signs of healing it lives and experiences.

New Life and Loss: a Modern Carol

Fr. Nicolaie shares a reflection on new life and loss in the community, noting how both are part of the Nativity story.

Nativity in the Community

Fr. Nicolaie shares glimpses at Nativity events in the community.