Welcome to the Day of Prayer for the Guest House! To view the livestream, click the Youtube video below. The livestream will begin at 12:00
Sister Doreen’s Reflections “Earth is crammed with Heaven. And every bush aflame with God. But only those who see take off their shoes.” (E.B. Browning)
Retreat Format: in personDate: February 25, 2023Registration Fee: Associates/Oblates: Hot Meal: $50.00; Bag Lunch: $30.00 All others: Hot Meal: $55.00; Bag Lunch: $35.00Registration Deadline: February
In January, Coptic iconographer Kirollos Kilada gave a presentation at the convent on the interconnectedness between the Coptic Church and the Celtic and Old English
Sister Doreen’s Saturday Reflections In the ocean of your steadfast love you bear us and place the song of your Spirit in our hearts. (BAS
Mt. 4:12-23, Is 9:1-4; 1 Cor 1:10-18 By Fr. David Brinton OGS. How many of you remember singing this in Sunday School? “I will make
Sister Doreen’s Reflections “The desert is the theater of the human struggle of searching for God.” (Jan Majernik) “How long, O God? Will you forget
SSJD COVID-19 PROTOCOL NOTICE:
We require that all guests wear masks in public areas and have updated Covid vaccinations.
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?
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
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
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).
Welcome to the Day of Prayer for the Guest House! To view the livestream, click the Youtube video below. The livestream will begin at 12:00
Retreat Format: in personDate: February 25, 2023Registration Fee: Associates/Oblates: Hot Meal: $50.00; Bag Lunch: $30.00 All others: Hot Meal: $55.00; Bag Lunch: $35.00Registration Deadline: February
Retreat Format: In-Person. Date: February 17-18, 2023 Registration Fee: $130.00($60.00 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit. The remaining amount is due upon arrival at the convent.) Registration Deadline: February 10,
Retreat Format: In-Person. Date: April 25-27, 2023 Registration Fee: $ 320.00($60.00 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit. The remaining amount is due upon arrival at the convent.) Registration Deadline: April
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.
