By The Most Rev Linda Nicholls Mother Hannah Grier Coome, Foundress of SSJD “If I believed the world were to end tomorrow, I would still plant a tree today.” That is a quotation allegedly from
Sister Doreen’s Reflections February 9th, in our 140 years as a Community! Our Celebration of the life of our Mother Foundress, Hannah Grier Coome Today we remember our Mother Foundress, Hannah – by prayers, scripture
Photo from Unsplash.com. Photographer: Frank Holleman Dear Associates, Oblates and Friends of SSJD, Before Covid we used to have a “Talking Supper” most Sundays of the month. It was an opportunity for those staying in
Sister Doreen’s Reflections “His name is Jesus, the promise of God’s love fulfilled.” Simeon took the child in his arms and blessed God, …with my own eyes I’ve seen your salvation; it’s now out in
Sister Doreen’s Reflections The Canadian Anglican Church Calendar 2024 has as its overall theme this year “All Things Created”. The January Scripture Theme is 1 Cor. 15:41: “There is one glory of the sun and
Sister Doreen’s Reflections You shall love God … and your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10: 27). This is the theme for the week of prayer for Christian Unity 2024, which happens January 18 – 25
By The Most Rev. Fred Hiltz Giving thanks on the anniversary of the dedication of this chapel, we hear once again the account of the dedication of the Temple built in Jerusalem early the reign
Sister Doreen’s Reflections The stark reality of the slaughter of innocent young children to assuage the fears of that dark-hearted tyrant, Herod, is a sad counterpoint to the spirit of Christmas. We follow the alternate
Sister Doreen’s Reflections This Saturday is the Feast of the Epiphany, and as the nights get longer and the weather becomes colder, it is holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Epiphany that get us in the
As we look back on 2023 and the turbulent times we have lived through weather-wise with fires, excessive heat, drought and floods, the continuing horrors of war, homelessness, food insecurity and unrest, we also have
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.