Dn. Mark contends that when making the decision to become the primary caregiver, you must do so with your eyes wide open and at least some idea of what you're getting into.

Dn. Mark continues his discussion of what to consider before making the decision to become a caregiver.

Dn. Mark explains that when caring for the elderly and the terminally ill, you should not take the caregiving journey alone. Because this journey will change your life in ways that you never anticipated, he likewise enumerates what you need to be aware of as a caregiver.

Dn. Mark discusses transporting the body of the recently deceased, the burial, and the vigil.

Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a man at the mission who wanted to love God but felt as though he just couldn't love back anymore.

The Orthodox view existence as directed toward an encounter with a personal God who gives meaning to all the dimensions of earthly human existence.

Dn. Theodore shares from his many experiences at the mission about the topic of confession.

Fr. Nicolaie shares a short story about forgiveness.

Fr. Roberto shares reflections on how we can only truly know what we have experienced.

Paul shares about his experiences at the mission with children of all backgrounds and from all walks of life. He reflects on a story that changed his perspective of world cultures, and how that pertains to our Orthodox way of life.

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Listen to excerpts from this past Sunday's bulletin at St. John the Compassionate Mission, serving the most vulnerable in Toronto.

Brother Luke shares about one of the visitors he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

More stories from volunteers at the mission.

The silence of God at Nativity invites the caring community to action and change.

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.

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.

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.

Brother Luke reflects on some scenes from every day at the 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.

Just as there are different degrees of vegetarianism, there are varying degrees of our spiritual commitment in the Orthodox faith. In this episode, Martha looks at these levels from her perspective, as a convert to Orthodox Christianity. She instructs us to encourage one another as we complete our Lenten journey.

Today Martha shares her reflections on seasonal citrus, St Nicholas and the classic dish Salmon Coulibiac.

The Nativity fast begins soon and the "season" gets started. Martha has some helpful insight for all of us as we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of Christ.

Martha addresses the preparation and anticipation for the Nativity in our kitchens, and elsewhere. Here is the link to the recipe for preserved lemons.

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