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A MONASTIC COMMUNITY WITHIN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

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The Waiting Heart

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

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The Listening Heart

Sister Doreen’s Reflections “My children, if you heartily accept my words, and treasure my requirements, incline your ear to Wisdom, and take her truth to heart.” (Proverbs 2: 1-2 Inclusive

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Getting to Know You: A Journaling Quiet Day

Retreat format:                 In personDate:                                 Nov 30th  2024 Getting to Know You Take a journaling journey to self-learning and growth Journaling is a self-acknowledgement practice just for yourself. Journaling speaks to you

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An Open Heart

Sister Doreen’s Reflections Thinking back to my first meditations around having an open heart, today I needed to think about what really happened when literally I experienced an open heart,

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My Bible and James

By the Rev. Sr. Constance Joanna, SSJD. Deuteronomy 4.1-2, 6-9   Psalm 15James 1.17-27                                                                                   Mark 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Way back in the 1960s I was in graduate school at the University of

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Programs and Groups

Sept 8, 2024: 140 Years Young: A Journey Just Begun

Missed celebrating with us? Want to view the celebrations again? Click below to watch the recorded celebration.

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.

A Home For The Heart Capital Campaign

Click the button to learn more about the Guest House Renovations and to donate.

Thank you for your support!

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

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).