El Padre Nicolás predicó cómo debemos prepararnos para recibir a Cristo resucitado en nuestras vidas. Father Nicolás preached how we should prepare to receive the risen Christ in our lives.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la oración auténtica. Father Nicholas preached on authentic prayer.

El Padre Nicolás predicó cómo luchar para vivir la vida del Espíritu. Father Nicolás preached how to fight to live the life of the Spirit.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre la recompensa de seguir a Cristo. Father Nicholas preached on the reward of following Christ.

El Padre Nicolás predicó sobre cómo la compasión nos puede ayudar a ser semejantes a Él. Father Nicholas preached on how compassion can help us become like Him.

Today's episode is taken from Molly's piece as a guest blog on The Orthodox Mama. With her eyes on the saints and years of raising her four children, Molly offers three big lessons she's learned about motherhood.

Sometimes we ask, "If I die young, how many great things might I have done?" Perhaps we should ask, "If I live long, will I die a human being?"

Listen in on Steve's reflections on learning to love, his marriage and his Valentine's day wish for his wife.

Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses a regular at the mission named John and his encounter with St. Moses the Ethiopian.

Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a suffering man to pray, but is that enough?

Brother Luke shares about an addict and a group of mourners he met at St. John the Compassionate Mission.

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

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

Listen to reflections and stories from Fr. Nicolaie at 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.

More stories from volunteers at the 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.

How can poverty, hunger, and mourning be considered "blessed?" Father Nicolai looks at the Beatitudes through the lens of the community, revealing the "Good Word," "Bene Dicere," or "Blessing" that is poured out in and through someone with a sincere heart.

I have just read two fascinating pieces about Pope Francis’ recent and controversial document Fiducia Supplicans, which officially allows Roman Catholic priests to bless persons in same-sex relationships, one by an Orthodox and the other by a Roman Catholic.

Fr. Apostolos begins a discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

Fr. Apostolos continues his discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

Fr. Apostolos concludes his discussion of the Lord's Prayer.

Fr. Apostolos shares from 1 Corinthians 3, reminding us that our bodies belong to the Lord, "The temple of God is holy, and that is what you are."

Fr. Apostolos shares about the ministry and mystery of motherhood.

Fr. Apostolos shares from the first epistle from Apostle Paul to the Corinthians. "Trying to overcome our passions, we often feel like our best is not going to be good enough. If that's the case, you should take heart, because you are not the first, nor will you be the last. You are not alone in that feeling."

Fr. Apostolos Hill shares a homily about love based on the Epistle reading from 1 Corinthians 13.

On the Sunday of St. Mary of Egypt, Fr. Apostolos Hill shares on the Prophet Micah's closing comment on God throwing our sins into the depths of the ocean. As St. Mary's life indicates, we cannot out-sin the measureless mercy of God's love.

Fr. Apostolos Hill shares a homily about the Apostles' Fast and the command to share the Gospel.

Sermon on the Seventh Sunday of Pascha (John 17:1-13)