SSJD - The Sisterhood of St. John the Divine

Advent - Christmas
2009

During Advent & Christmas 2009, the Sisters made way for wonder by sharing a reflection, pictures and the wonder of the season via the website

Christmas Eve - BC House
A reflection by Fr. Bill Morrison here »

Christmas Eve
A reflection by Sr. Amy, SSJD here »

Advent Quiet Day
- Reflections on the Great Advent Questions The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life - by Sr. Doreen, SSJD

First reflection here »
Second reflection here »
Third reflection here »

Advent 2
A poem by Sr. Sue, SSJD here »

Advent 2
A homily by Sr. Doreen McGuff, SSJD here »

Advent 2
A homily by Sr. Contance Joanna, SSJD here »

Advent 1
A reflection by Sr. Elizabeth Ann, SSJD here »

Advent 1
A reflection by Sr. Doreen McGuff, SSJD here »

image above: "There are angels hovering 'round" by Sr. Elizabeth

A Poem for Advent 2

A poem by Sister Sue

He was born in a stable
behind the inn,
homeless,
Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counsellor
God with Us.

Like the men who sleep huddled
on subway grates,
the women living in cardboard huts,
the children shivering in
gasless cars
He was born,
Prince of Peace, Emmanuel,
homeless.

Feed the hungry, clothe the naked,
He said to us.
Heal the sick, visit the prisoners
said the
Wonderful Counsellor, Son of Man,
God with Us;
house the homeless, He says to us.

House the homeless, free the slaves,
feed the children,
comfort the dying;
and somewhere
deep within
find a home in our hearts
for
Him.

Advent flames

download this text (29k pdf) here »

Sr. Sue, SSJD

download this text here » (29k pdf)

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Toronto, ON M2M 2E8

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St. John’s House, BC
3937 St. Peter’s Road
Victoria, BC V8P 2J9

Voice: +1 (250) 920-7787
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