
The Prophecy of Simeon and the Gift of Anna
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD “This Child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD “This Child is destined for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Martin Luther King Day overlap and provide rich musings for us. In the Bible, Daniel (2:3) says, “I have had
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD. “Winter is a lesson about the fine art of loss and growth. Its lesson is clear; there is only one way out of struggle and that
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD. “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth to Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water,
By Sr. Doreen, SSJD. The Canadian Church Calendar this year has chosen for its theme ‘Pathways’ and begins the New Year in January with the following quote: “You show me
All retreats and quiet days at Saint 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).