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 March 29, 2024
/in Daily Meditations/by Amanda HackettBy the first century, the Roman Empire had conquered most of the known world. One thing they were extremely careful about was to spot any attempt at revolution and to end it immediately. Palestine, during Jesus’ lifetime, was a hotbed of resentment of the Romans. There were always gangs of revolutionaries plotting against the government. The standard Roman punishment for rebellion in their subject countries was crucifixion. This method of execution included lengthy, cruel torture that was visible to all and was intended as a strong deterrent to insurrections. The gospel account of Jesus’ trial tells the things he said and did that were describing a new world order and were interpreted by those in power as rebellious. The terrible sight of Jesus dying on the cross, however, became transformed as Christianity developed. His followers now know the cross as a venerated religious symbol of salvation, that is recognized all over the world.
By Mary Jackle, OSB