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 April 28, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshToday’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles recounts a yearlong experience of faith sharing and conversion, as the people of Antioch claimed a new identity as Christians. When I was in college, some friends encouraged me to sign up for a weekend retreat named Antioch. During the retreat, I was amazed at how freely other student leaders talked about their faith and gradually started to share a bit myself. At the end of the weekend, the leaders gave each of us a few letters. “What were they? Who were they from?” I wondered. They were letters of support from people back at the college who had been praying for us the whole weekend. I was astonished for it felt like God was enfolding me with love through this vibrant community of faith. What formative experiences have you had as a member of a Christian community of faith?
By Liz Keenan, OblSB