Brother Luke shares a collection of recent interactions and experiences from within the community.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Father Nicolai reflects on recent hopeful learnings in the community.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Notes from the community that offer a peek at how the community members are seeing God at work in and through each other.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Brother Luke reflects on Holy Week experiences in the community.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Brother Luke reflects on some scenes from every day at the mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Brother Luke shares a collection of interactions and experiences from within the community.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Members of the community interact with the story of the Canaanite woman's faith, sharing their crumbs of wisdom.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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...By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

The silence of God at Nativity invites the caring community to action and change.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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?By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Glimpsing the hope of the resurrection, modeled by the insights of one displaced by war.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.…

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Notes from the underground, written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about the gospel story of the father of the demon-possessed boy.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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A story written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

More stories, written by Brother Luke, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Stories written by Brother Luke during Holy Week.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

More stories from volunteers at the mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Reflections from Fr. Nicolaie on the Sunday of the Grateful Leper.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Scarborough is the eastern part of Toronto where St. John the Compassionate has a church and a mission, called Good Neighbours.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Stories shared by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

A Prayer of Welcome on the Occassion of Someone New Coming to Live with Us, written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Writings from Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday before the Nativity.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke: the story of the farmer who wanted to build more barns.By St. John the Compassionate Mission

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.By St. John the Compassionate Mission