Community of St. John Baptist

06/08/2026

The collect for today, the Second Sunday after Pentecost:

O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Image: Stoles embroidered by the Sisters of CSJB)

06/02/2026

https://conta.cc/4u8lPOU - The Associates' Connection for June is out!

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05/31/2026

The collect for today, the First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday:

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Image: Greeting card made by Sister Deborah Francis from found feathers)

05/24/2026

The collect for today, the Day of Pentecost:

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Image: One of the irises in the kitchen garden at the Convent)

05/13/2026

A very exciting retreat at CSJB in November!

AN EXCITING RETREAT IN NOVEMBER Nov. 19, 3:00 PM to Nov. 21 1:00 PM at St. Marguerite's Leaders: Dr. Vladimir Miscovic, Ph.D. and The Rev. Canon Masud Ibn Syedu

05/10/2026

The collect for today, the Sixth Sunday of Easter
Rogation Sunday:

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Image: Rogation processional at the Convent in 1918. In the early days, the Sisters, girls, and clergy would process around the Convent property with banners and incense to mark rogation days.)

To learn more about Rogation days, go to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogation_days

05/03/2026

The collect for today, the Fifth Sunday of Easter:

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Image: Pink dogwood blooming at the convent)

04/28/2026

https://conta.cc/4vSgKMZ The Associates' Connection is here!

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04/26/2026

The collect for today, the Fourth Sunday of Easter:

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

(Image: Children and staff of the Good Shepherd Home for orphaned children in Cameroon, West Africa, at the Great Vigil of Easter. To learn more about this important ministry supported by CSJB, go to www.goodshepherdhome.org).

04/19/2026

The collect for today, the Third Sunday of Easter:

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

(Image: Cherry trees in bloom on the St. John Baptist School property)