Joseph, Son of David
Sister Doreen’s Reflections On March 19, 2024 we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph. We don’t often ponder the role that Joseph plays, and yet it is a pivotal part in the story of Jesus. Though we don’t
Sister Doreen’s Reflections On March 19, 2024 we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph. We don’t often ponder the role that Joseph plays, and yet it is a pivotal part in the story of Jesus. Though we don’t
You are warmly invited to join us for this year’s Holy Week Liturgies. We begin with Palm Sunday and end with our Easter Sunday Celebration. Attend one, or all of the liturgies. All are welcome. Please see below for details.
Sister Doreen’s Reflections Make Yourself At Home In My Love.“Love one another just as I have loved you, for there is no greater love, than to lay down your life for a friend.” (John 14:12-13) We hear over and over
Sister Doreen’s Reflections The Anglican Canadian Church Calendar 2024 has as its overall theme this year “All Things Created”. The March Scripture Theme is Amos 9:14: “I will restore the fortunes of my exiled people. They will rebuild the ruined
In support of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine’s Guest House Renovation When: April 13, 2024 Doors open: 7:00 pm Performance starts: 7:30 pm Where: Snell Hall at St. James Cathedral (King and Church Streets, Toronto) Tickets: Available until sold
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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).
You are warmly invited to join us for this year’s Holy Week Liturgies. We begin with Palm Sunday and end with our Easter Sunday Celebration.
In support of the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine’s Guest House Renovation When: April 13, 2024 Doors open: 7:00 pm Performance starts: 7:30 pm Where:
Photo from Unsplash.com. Photographer: Frank Holleman Dear Associates, Oblates and Friends of SSJD, Before Covid we used to have a “Talking Supper” most Sundays of
“…convince me, once again that the vastness of this universe is a comfort to me, somehow. ” Kate Bowler Retreat format: In-person Date: Saturday April 20, 2024Arrive
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.