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 13, 2024
/in Daily Meditations/by Alyssa TastoThere are numerous days in the Catholic Church calendar that celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus. Not only days, but also May and October are considered the months dedicated to Mary. How appropriate for us today, after we just celebrated Mother’s Day, to turn our eyes to Mary, our spiritual mother in heaven, as we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. This feast recalls the six apparitions in 1917 when Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. The apparition of Mary is reminiscent of Jesus’ birth. Just as Jesus appeared first to the shepherds, so too does Mary appear to the shepherd children. Shepherds and children in Jesus’ time were considered outcasts and powerless, occupying the lowest rung of the social ladder. Our Lady of Fatima teaches us not to discredit anyone. Everyone has worth. May we pray to Mary today as our spiritual guide who points the way to Jesus.
By Catherine Duenne, OSB