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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

Part of the Community's soul wanders the streets of Toronto at night. Tony and Hector share how, at night, both screaming and silence confront the one who lives on the streets, and how this reality has affected them.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

Notes from the underground, written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

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

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

A story written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

More stories, written by Brother Luke, from St. John the Compassionate Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Stories written by Brother Luke during Holy Week.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

More stories from volunteers at the mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Stories from St. John the Compassionate Mission written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

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

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

Stories shared by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

Writings from Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday before the Nativity.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

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

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

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 and Ancient Faith Radio

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Fifth Sunday of Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Listen to Fr. Nicolaie's reflections on Ezra that he shared at the recent Volunteers Appreciation Night Celebration at the Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

"On Friday we tried to read the gospel on the stairs at the mission. We were not well organized and without structure. In spite of this, reading the gospel outside made us, even for a little while, to see and hear Jesus preaching to people in the light of the day, sitting in the boat." From reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.…

A snapshot of an afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission, written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Reflections written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Another story written by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie, about communicating with a refugee, and Memory Eternal to Tom.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about M's experience with panhandling and the Church's loss.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Nicolaie writes about forgiveness and loss at St. John the Compassionate Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Fr. Nicolaie writes about language and communication--reflections on the Friday before Pentecost at St. John the Compassionate Mission.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio

Meet three pilgrims who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission; written by Brother Luke.By St. John the Compassionate Mission and Ancient Faith Radio