The Fellowship of St. Alban & St. Sergius and the Sisterhood of St. John the Divine invite you to a gathering to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD. The Anglican Church of Canada Calendar quote for December: “Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you…
Stained Glass Panel with the Visitation, Metropolitan Museum of Art Zephaniah 3:14-18a Psalm 33:1-5, 20-22 Luke 1:39-45 We have journeyed through Advent to this day. Tomorrow is the
Isaiah 7:10-14 Psalm 24 Luke 1:26-28 This year’s theme, ‘Waiting in Silence’, is reflected well in the readings for this day. Although it is
Due to continuing Canada Post strikes, we are unable to mail paper copies of The Eagle, Advent edition. Once the postal services return, we will post the paper copies. In the meantime, you can read the Advent edition online.
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.
