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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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.”
Sister Doreen’s Reflections Proverbs 22:17-18 “Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them
Sister Doreen’s Reflections “God does not see as humans see, humans see only appearances, but God sees into the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 Inclusive Bible Translation) “You’re blessed when you
Sister Doreen’s Reflections You will seek me and find me when you seek me wholeheartedly. (Jeremiah 29:13) O God you have come searching for me. You know me inside and
Sister Doreen’s Reflections The October Anglican Church of Canada Calendar scripture reflection: “Be patient, then brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land
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.
