Parables of Community
Parables of Community
St. John the Compassionate Mission, and Ancient Faith Ministries
Asceticism of the Open Door
The Last Shall be First
Fr. Nicolaie shares examples from the community of ways in which some community members that could be considered "the last" are the first to be used by God to bless the rest.
Jun 17
Poor Carrying the Poor
Fr. Nicolaie tells what the community is learning about their own poverty (and hope) as they observe the supportive friendship of Brian and Miriam.
Jun 10
Embraced Though Broken
The community is experiencing God's embrace in the midst of the brokenness in the world.
Jun 3
Those in the Margins
Fr. Nicolaie writes about the mercy of God working on the blind man (and the experience of one in the community) and in the lives of three women experiencing homelessness.
May 27
Meeting Christ
Fr. Nicolaie writes about two meetings with Christ: the Samaritan Woman's, and the Pharisees'.
May 20
On Healing and Angels
Fr. Nicolaie shares stories of the need for healing in the community, and the unexpected angels who are helping.
May 13
Courage and White Robes
Fr. Nicolie shares the two themes that the community is especially focused on for this Myrrhbearers' Sunday: both courage and the white robes of the angel.
May 6
Glimpses of Community Life During Bright Week
Fr. Nicolaie shares what the community is learning together and through each other during Bright Week.
Apr 29
Moved With Mercy
Fr. Nicolaie writes about seeing mercy in times of waiting both in the scriptures and in the life of the community.
Apr 1
Learning Mercy Through Prayer
Fr. Nicolaie writes about how Lent teaches us mercy through prayer, and how the way in which we live either draws mercy near or chases it away.
Mar 18
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