North Bay

SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE FOR SENIORS

Spiritual Guidance is a Christian ministry of presence and compassionate listening.  The aim is to assist a person to recognize the signs of God’s personal love in her/his life events and personal prayer, and to encourage growth in acceptance and trust on the spiritual journey.  Click here for program information.  Spiritual Director:  Sister Léa Joanisse, CSJ

Zen Garden



Retreats

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SELF-DIRECTED SABBATICAL FOR WOMEN RELIGIOUS
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Christian Meditation

 
This contemplative prayer is the opening of oneself to the love and presence of the Spirit of God at the core of our being by the repetition of a mantra.  It is a way to self-knowledge, self-acceptance and awareness of all that God can do in our lives when we allow it.
 

Taizé Prayer

 

"The Cup of Our Life"

Sister Shirley McNamara will be hosting an afternoon once a month for women who would like to faith share.  The Book "The Cup of Our Life" by Joyce Rupp will be used as a basis of prayer and reflection.  If Interested contact:

Sister Shirley McNamara
smcnamara@csjssm.ca
705-474-3800, ext. 295

Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is a listening to your life to help you learn more about yourself, your relationship and experience of God, and as an aid when making difficult decisions.  A spiritual director can be your guide for this exploration.  Contact St. Joseph's Motherhouse at (705) 474-3800 to speak to a spiritual director.
 

Labyrinth Walking Meditation

Walking a labyrinth is a contemplative prayer.  It is meant to be travelled as a holy journey on sacred ground, with open heart and mind.  Visitors, please sign in with the staff at our reception desk prior to walking the labyrinth which is located on the west end of our building.  Click here for information on the Labyrinth and praying with the Labyrinth.

Cosmic Walk

Imagination, with its roots deep in the unconscious, is often the link between the depts of the self and the unseen reaches of the universe.  Click on title to learn more about the invitation of each season at our St. Joseph's Motherhouse.

Quiet Gardens

Visit our Motherhouse.  We extend an invitation to all seekers of tranquility and contemplation.

Zen Garden

Our Zen Garden provides a space of peace and tranquility.  A place to sit quietly with God with intention and gratitude.  This is a space where you can be in a state of relaxed awareness. Click here for praying in the Zen Garden.

Spiritual Growth Through Creativity

The Evidence of God’s Abiding Presence

Sacredness of life is expressed in beauty. The Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie believe that the presence of God is within and guiding the evolution of our created world. This becomes visible and experienced through the process of creativity. Therefore, we encourage and affirm our sisters, associates and all persons to create beauty in artistic expressions of all kinds. Through participation in this creative process we touch God’s power unleashing peace, joy and a sense of fulfillment.

Each of our creations take many forms and evolve as our spiritual life matures. This web site is exhibiting some of our creations and available for others to view and/or purchase. Other ways that we express the beauty of God but are not presently pictured here include baking and painting.  Our photography is present throughout this web site.  Click here to see some of our projects.