Quiet Saturday: Saturday, March 7, 2015 “Now is the healing time decreed …” This phrase comes from an ancient Lenten hymn, and points to one of the ways in which Lent has long been understood – a time set aside for the healing of our hearts and our minds. On this Quiet Day, we’ll …
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Creative Paths to the Divine Guided Retreat: February 27 – March 1, 2015 This is a spiritual and artistic retreat led by artist Robin Pacific and Sr. Mary Rowell, CSJ. Participants will explore the connections through prayer, journal writing and silent reflection, as well as gentle creative movement, collage, painting, and theatre improvisation. No …
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“Spirit of Invitation” — A six week Lenten Series Guided Retreat: Thursdays: February 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015 “Spirit of Invitation” is a program designed by the Diocese of Toronto to help communities of Christians explore what it means to be open and invitational. Using a series of engaging short films …
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“Bless the Lord my soul, who leads me into life.” Guided Retreat: February 13-15, 2015 This retreat, centred on the music of Taizé, will consist of prayer services in the Taizé style as well as brief inputs based on the theme, “The Lord leads me into life.” There will also be the opportunity for …
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“Choose life so that you and your descendants may live” (Deuteronomy 30:19) Quiet Saturday: February 7, 2015 Are you wondering where God is calling you at this moment in time? Are you considering new opportunities or trying to decide between different options? Come and learn about the art of discernment and what forms of …
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Guided Retreat: January 23-25, 2015 The story of Jonah is one of Scripture’s best known narrative adventures, but it is far more than just another “big fish” tale! It’s a story of shadows and the light that exposes them; of repentance and forgiveness, of seeking – and finding – one’s true vocation. We’ll explore …
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Guided Retreat: December 31, 2014 – January 1, 2015 Consider spending 28 hours (or more if you wish) at the Convent, celebrating the New Year in an environment of peace and quiet fellowship. Enjoy a candlelight labyrinth walk (weather permitting), festive food, and a new creative way of beginning your year. Sr. Elizabeth Rolfe-Thomas, …
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Guided Retreat: December 23-26, 2014 Celebrate Christmas with the Sisters, enjoying the pre-Christmas and Christmas liturgies, with time for both quiet reflection and festive celebration. Sisters of SSJD will lead participants in a daily reflection using Christmas hymns and carols of the Christmas Season, with opportunity to express their creativity in decorating the Guest …
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Quiet Saturday: November 29, 2014 Christ Will Come Again! We proclaim this in one of our Eucharistic prayers. What does it mean for us? How does Advent prepare us for Christ to come again? We will explore this together through scripture, prayer, reflections and silence. Led by Bishop Linda Nicholls, who has been Area …
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Quiet Saturday: November 15, 2014 A return engagement by popular demand! Discover your creativity and enjoy the challenge, fun and fellowship of making colour-dyed silk scarves as Christmas gifts for yourself or others. Led by Sr. Jessica Kennedy, SSJD, our Sister in charge of the infirmary. Begins 9:30 am with a gathering for coffee; …
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