Padre Nicholas predico sobre los requisitos de ser un líder de Cristo. Como San Ignacio dio su vida y predicó que nuestra líder en la iglesia es el Obispo, como nuestro obispo Metropolitan Antonio. (1 Cor. 12:27-13:8) Fr. Nicholas preached about the qualities of a leader in Christ. Giving the example of how St. Ignatius gave his life and preached about our leader in the Church who is our bishop Metropolitan Antonio. (1 Cor. 12:27-13:8)

Padre Nicolás predicó que nosotros debemos asumir que cada persona quiere recibir la salación por la Iglesia Ortodoxo. Y nosotros vamos a predicar la salvación por nuestras acciones de amor. (Hebreos 2:2-10) Fr. Nicholas preached that we should assume that every person wants to receive salvation through the Orthodox Church. And we preach this salvation through our actions of love. (Hebrews 2:2-10)

Padre Nicolás predicó sobre que Dios abre Su corazón para nosotros y nos da una Amistad mejor que cualquier amistad. Debemos recibir esa Amistad con amor. (Juan 7:37-52, 8:12) Fr. Nicholas preached about how God opens his heart unto us and gives us a friendship greater than any and all friendships. We should receive this friendship with love. (John 7:37-52, 8:12)

Padre Nicholas predice que con nuestro espíritu, podemos embrazar las maravillas de Dios. Porque sabemos que hay varias cosas que no podemos explicar, pero sabemos que funciona. John 3:13-17 Fr. Nicholas preaches that with our spirit, we can embrace the wondrous works of God. Because we know that there are many things we cannot explain, but we know they work. John 3:13-17

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.

Prayer is an exercise in every day and every moment living according to Molly.

Many begin their day praying that it will be greeted in peace. Molly Sabourin gives us a glimpse into her morning routine and the difference it can make in her outlook.

Dn. Pawel, explains how the mission came to minister to victims of abuse.

Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that by thinking that the sole purpose of a mission is to convert everyone, you put a price tag on compassion.

It's called the Agape meal because that is where we are challenged to live what we have experienced in the liturgy.

Fr. Roberto shares about Joe, an example of someone who feels deeply the struggles of others and has compassion for them.

Listen to reflections of Christmas morning at the mission, from volunteer Mary.

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

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

Reflections written by Fr. Nicolaie.

A snapshot of an afternoon at St. John the Compassionate Mission, 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.

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

One story of a clinical depression sufferer's progress within the context of a welcoming community.

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.

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.

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.

Brother Luke reflects on Holy Week experiences in the community.

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.

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.

Brother Luke shares a collection of recent interactions and experiences from within the community.

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.

Brother Luke shares three stories from community life.

If you’re tempted to reach for a spoon and your favorite ice cream instead of your latest 401K statement, you’re not alone. This week Martha takes a look at comfort food and the built-in safety measures the church gives us.

Our kitchens serve many functions; there we prepare celebrations and we heal wounds. We nourish ourselves and others. Today Martha shares some observations about her own kitchen.

Linus Åkesson just casually being amazing again #

Ada Ada Ada is documenting her transition on Instagram, uploading shirtless photos weekly to test their nudity guidelines #

a dozen surprise new games released to everyone at the same time on a regular schedule #

We regard it as “Scripture”, a holy text, and of course it is. But it is also a personal letter addressed and written to people other than ourselves.

In the Gospel reading Christ even now stands in our midst to speak to our hearts.

Fr. Lawrence Farley comments on the Anaphora, which is a Greek word meaning “offering.”

Some heresies never seem to die, but have a disconcerting tendency to pop up in every generation, rather like the emerging heads of the whack-a-mole in the children’s game one sees in Chuck E. Cheese: whack them down as hard and often as you like, but they will pop up again someplace else.

I remember once when a friend was sharing with me his distress at the liberalism afflicting his Protestant denomination, and the fact that many of their clergy were denying such things as the virgin birth and the divinity of Christ. While murmuring sympathetically, I mentioned that such denials were not the same problem in the Orthodox Church. He then asked me what sort of things we did argue about. When I replied, “Well, things like whether or not a woman can receive Holy Communion while she is menstruating,” he looked at me funny. He didn’t ask, “What planet are you guys on?” but I could tell he was thinking it. Loudly.

The feast of the Ascension is a feast of comfort and consolation for the people of God. But it can for some people represent a stumbling block. Looking at the ascension of Christ as it is narrated in Scriptures, does the Church then really believe that accepting the Ascension also involves accepting a literal three-storey universe?

It has been suggested to me that in many (most?) Evangelical circles one becomes a Christian “by accepting the finished work of Christ”—i.e. by believing and accepting as true that on the cross Jesus paid the full price due our sin and by saying a prayer acknowledging this.

Fr. Apostolos shares about the flash mob that gathered on Palm Sunday and at the trial of Jesus.

Fr. Apostolos shares on the Sunday of the Paralytic. "Once healed and loosed from his paralysis, the paralytic took up his mat and started walking. So too must we shake off whatever form of spiritual paralysis has us in its grip and start walking actively, energetically, and intentionally in the Holy Orthodox faith God has given us."

Fr. Apostolos talks about the Prodigal Son and the loving father.

Fr. Apostolos connects the gospel on the Rich Young Ruler with the change in church attendance, exhorting us not to get waylaid with the cares of this world.