Our Mission
We, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., are a monastic community of women who seek God in our daily lives according to the Gospel and the Rule of Benedict. Through our ministry of prayer, work and community living, we listen and respond to the needs of the Church and the world.
Prayer Requests
As a Benedictine monastic community, a significant part of our mission is prayer. Is there someone or something you would like us to pray for? You’re invited to share your special intentions with us. You will be remembered during our daily prayer of Liturgy of the Hours, and your request will be shared on a community bulletin board seen by the sisters every day.
It is our privilege to pray for you. God bless you!
Daily Meditation for May 14, 2024
/in Daily Meditations/by Alyssa TastoThere are certain on-the-way places that have pleasant associations. The road home or to a significant person is paved with happy anticipation. Pathways through the woods carry the memory of renewal which nature offers repeatedly. Steps up to the current residence of an aging family member already welcomes with the climb.
There’s the bridge that finds you almost there, the sign which announces your destination. All of these on route passages send a surge of excitement or stir peaceful recollections. The Easter Season is meant to have a similar effect. More than a single religious holiday, Easter opens up a way to continue meeting the Risen One. We need the Gospel stories, the worship services with Easter hymns, the garden of flowers in the sanctuary. Spread out over 50 days, there are multiple opportunities to recognize the Presence of the Holy One in our midst. The reassuring message he offers is that ultimately the Way opens to a reunion which we’ll enjoy forever.
By Ruth Feeney, OSB