Parables of Community

More stories from volunteers at the mission.

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

Reflections from Fr. Nicolaie on the Sunday of the Grateful Leper.

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

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

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

Writings from Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday before the Nativity.

Reflections about hospitality, written by Fr. Nicolaie.

Listen to reflections about the rich young man, written by Fr. Nicolaie.

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

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.

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Fifth Sunday of Luke.

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sixth Sunday of Luke.

Listen to Fr. Nicolaie's reflections on Ezra that he shared at the recent Volunteers Appreciation Night Celebration at the Mission.

"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.

Reflections written by Brother Luke.

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.

Another story written by Brother Luke of St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie, about communicating with a refugee, and Memory Eternal to Tom.

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie about M's experience with panhandling and the Church's loss.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about forgiveness and loss at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

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

Meet three pilgrims who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission; written by Brother Luke.

Listen to reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

"The love he experienced, and still does, is deeper in his heart than the harm brought about by drugs."

Listen to stories written by Brother Luke at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about discussions and prayers from those gathered on a typical Friday afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto.

Listen to reflections by Fr. Nicolaie about those on the mission's "Hall of Fame" and the value of each person.

Listen to two stories from Fr. Nicolaie about people who spend time at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie for the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.

Listen to stories about Mat and Hector enduring the cold Toronto winter, by Fr. Nicolaie.

Join St. John the Compassionate Mission as they celebrate the feast of the Nativity of Christ our Saviour, as written by Brother Luke.

Listen to stories and reflections from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto,

Hear three short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to reflections about what makes life rich, from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

"Today, a tear coming from a heart that battles heavy addictions is as rare as the myrrh from a streaming icon. We are blessed to see and witness both at the mission." Fr. Nicolaie

Here are some more stories, written by Brother Luke, of those who are part of the St. John the Compassionate Mission community.

Hear five short stories of people who are part of the community at St. John the Compassionate Mission, as written by Brother Luke.

Listen to reflections from time at the Refuge and back in the city: gypsy moths, hydrangeas, and "keeping the water fresh."

The staff of St. John the Compassionate Mission remember Kevin's life and his death. May his memory be eternal.

The Refuge is a place to refocus, pray, and plan, impacting the entire community associated with St. John the Compassionate Mission.

Listen to a short reflection about S., who is becoming a new person.

Listen to a short reflection about R., whose life has been difficult as he lives for the Truth.

Listen to three short reflections about interactions at St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminding us that all lives are worth living.

Listen to stories about Mothers who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.

Christ is risen! Listen to stories about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.

Listen to stories from Brother Luke about people who frequent St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto, Ontario.