It Starts with a Smile
Fr. Roberto shares that there is little that we can do to solve the world's problems, yet that little is perhaps the most important thing in the world.
Dec 01, 2015
Parables of Community
Asceticism of the Open Door
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Episodes
A Time to Spare in our Society
Fr. Nicolaie expresses the beauty of the mission that many are quick to over look in their every day busy lives.
Sep 13, 2015
Being Drawn Out
Paul and Naomi talk about the importance of the mission in the busyness of downtown Toronto. They also reflect on the mission's purpose of being there for those who need them.
Aug 27, 2015
Rubbing Shoulders
Naomi tells about her relationship with an older friend at the mission, and how it relates to living the Orthodox way of life.
Jul 17, 2015
Confessions of a Volunteer
Dn. Theodore shares from his many experiences at the mission about the topic of confession.
Jul 01, 2015
A Beautiful Mind
Dn. Theodore describes an encounter he recently had with a man who claims to have written a quantum formula that proves the existence of God.
Jun 22, 2015
Why Being Alive Is a Blessing
The Orthodox view existence as directed toward an encounter with a personal God who gives meaning to all the dimensions of earthly human existence.
May 19, 2015
Crumbs of Bread
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that the Lord can be found in the crumbs of daily life.
May 06, 2015
I Don't Want to Die
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a suffering man to pray, but is that enough?
May 06, 2015
The Tenderness of God; the Tenderness of the Poor
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, demonstrates how part of the challenge and the beauty of living Orthodox mission is learning to accept the tenderness of God in our lives through the poor.
Apr 28, 2015
Church as a Community
It's called the Agape meal because that is where we are challenged to live what we have experienced in the liturgy.
Apr 09, 2015
Lessons from a Space
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, discusses the narthex of St. John the Compassionate Mission and its meaning.
Apr 09, 2015
Ministry of Presence
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains that the real work of the mission comes from sitting and talking.
Mar 24, 2015
A Good Reason to Do Nothing
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains why it's important to break bread together with the poor.
Mar 11, 2015
Compassion Has No Price
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.
Mar 04, 2015
Unable to Love
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.
Mar 04, 2015
A Friendly Practice in Toronto (Asceticism)
Nikolai, a counselor at St. John the Compassionate Mission, discusses Great Lent and the Early Morning Breakfast Program at the mission.
Mar 04, 2015
The Doors, the Doors
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, the Founder and Executive Director of St. John's, discusses the open doors of the mission.
Feb 28, 2015
Learning to Listen
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, explains how mission work begins by showing how God is already working in people's lives.
Feb 26, 2015
More Lessons from the Wall
What does The Rule of St. Benedict have to say to an Orthodox mission in 21st-century Toronto?
Feb 23, 2015
Arguing About Freedom
What does it mean to be mentally healthy?
Feb 08, 2015
Smells and Bells
Fr. Roberto Ubertino, Founder and Executive Director of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of a man who would have given up hope if not for his remembrance of the bells at the mission.
Jan 28, 2015
Tales of the Unexpected
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, describes a typical/atypical lunch discussion at St. John the Compassionate Mission.
Jan 20, 2015
There's Hope for Me
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.
Jan 06, 2015
Libby
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells a story about Libby, a non-Orthodox woman who attends prayers every day.
Dec 31, 2014
The Best Birthday Present
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that Christ arrives at 3:45 on a Friday afternoon.
Nov 18, 2014
The Unborn Child
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, tells the story of an unborn child named Maria who changed his life forever.
Nov 11, 2014
No One Comes Here by Accident
Dn. Pawel, explains how the mission came to minister to victims of abuse.
Nov 04, 2014
Karina
Dn. Pawel, the prefect of the Lived Theology School Program, tells the story of Karina, one of many who experienced for a time the comfort and safety of St. John the Compassionate Mission.
Nov 04, 2014
Hello, God, Are You There?
Dn. Theodore, the Director of Community of St. John the Compassionate Mission, reminds us that our relationship with God needs to be simpler and a lot more trusting.
Oct 01, 2014
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