Sister Doreen’s Reflections “The opposite of play isn’t work; it’s depression. The adult play deficit is becoming a public health crisis.” (Stuart Brown, psychiatrist and play researcher). This was the
Sister Doreen’s Reflections “He who binds to himself a joyDoes the winged life destroyHe who kisses the joy as it fliesLives in eternity’s sunrise” (William Blake) This quote of William
Sister Doreen’s Reflections. Easter thoughts shared in a poem by Joyce Rupp. “How Did They Know?” How did they know It was time to push upThrough the long-wintered
Retreat format: In person Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Registration Fee: $35 bring your lunch; $55 midday meal with the Sisters / Associates: $30 bring your lunch; $50 midday meal with
Sister Doreen’s Reflections Palm Branches, Hosanna’s, Welcome – Palm Sunday: the beginning of Holy Week that ushers in the Hallelujah’s of Easter. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday into
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The Sisters will remember your intentions in a special way for a week during their daily worship.
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Come away and rest awhile.
Whether you are a beginner in contemplative prayer, or a seasoned contemplative, we welcome you to join our online meditation group.
When: Sundays at 7:30pm EST
Cost: Free.
To join us, or to find out more, please email communications@ssjd.ca
All retreats and quiet days at St. John’s Convent take place in the milieu of a contemporary monastic community which has a daily rhythm of prayer. All guests are invited to take part in the daily Eucharist, and those staying overnight may like to join us in the Divine Office (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline).
The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine is a contemporary expression of the religious life for women within the Anglican Church of Canada. We were founded in Toronto in 1884. Our Mother House, St. John’s Convent, continues to be in Toronto.
