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Fr. Nicolaie ponders applying the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, noting that if we do not resist loving the poor, we, in turn, will come to know God's love.

Brother Luke and the community members presenting a theatrical rendition of the life of St. Maria of Paris were in for an unexpected turn of events during their presentation!

Several more community members share ways in which the community experiences (and offers) refreshment to all.

Fr. Nicolaie observes how "only five loaves and two fish" become a banquet for those in the wilderness who are living in their own kind of hell.

Fr. Nicolaie reflects on the roles of light and water in our growth.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about the blessing of having a very young volunteer in the community

Fr. Nicolaie and the community ponder Sunday's gospel reading, and what it takes to be released from the demons that pursue us.

Fr. Nicolaie shares stories and a gospel reading reflection about how humbling ourselves to help heal others can also bring healing to our own soul.

Fr. Nicolaie learns alongside the community about sea cucumbers and becoming the kind of "fish food" that is a better "fisher of men."

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.

Fr. Nicolaie tells what the community is learning about their own poverty (and hope) as they observe the supportive friendship of Brian and Miriam.

The community is experiencing God's embrace in the midst of the brokenness in the world.

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.

Fr. Nicolaie writes about two meetings with Christ: the Samaritan Woman's, and the Pharisees'.

Fr. Nicolaie shares stories of the need for healing in the community, and the unexpected angels who are helping.