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Faithfulness Will Never Cease

Sister Doreen’s Reflections  November Anglican Church Calendar Scripture:  “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Genesis

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The Mirror of the Heart

Sister Doreen’s Reflections “Just as water reflects one’s face, the heart reflects one’s true self” (Proverbs 27:19 Inclusive Bible Translation) When I was pondering and keeping my own kind of

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The New Heart

Sister Doreen’s Reflections Ezekiel 18:31 “Rid yourself of your offences, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.” Ezekiel 36:26 “And I will give you a new heart, and

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The Broken Heart

Sister Doreen’s Reflections Psalm 34:18; “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 147:3 “God heals the heartbroken and bandages their wounds.”

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Programs and Groups

Companions Program
Spend a year in God’s Rhythm. Do you want to experience life in community, learn more about prayer, serve others, and take monastic values out into the world?
In-person and online programs offered.
Women at a Crossroads
A program that helps women discern where God may be calling them, through engaging in classes and discussions about Christian life and vocation, receiving personal guidance in deepening their prayer life and sharing the life of a Christian community committed to a balanced life of prayer, service, study, rest, and recreation.
A Home For The Heart Capital Campaign
Click the button to learn more about the Guest House Renovations and to donate.
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Creative Musings From The Convent (Reflections)
 
Home to Sr. Doreen’s weekly Saturday reflections!
 
 
 
Creative Musings From The Convent Books For Sale!
Do you enjoy Sr. Doreen’s weekly reflections? 
Take them home with you to enjoy again and again!
Prayer Requests
Do you have prayer requests that you would like to share with the Sisters?
The Sisters will remember your intentions in a special way for a week during their daily worship.
Submit intentions to: prayersplease@ssjd.ca
Meditation Group
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
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Upcoming Events

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).