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 September 30, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshThe geese are flying, gathering for their trip south. Once they take off for good, the Canada Goose is known to fly in a “v” shape, with one taking turns leading the pack. They fall to the back when they tire and another bird takes over. As they fly, which is day or night, they honk along the way. This is said to be part of giving support to each other as they fly. Besides the migratory Canada Goose, there are many resident geese that stay over the winter, near water sources, etc., and look much like the migratory ones. This harbinger of autumn and winter has become a common sight in the Midwest at this time of year, and now Canada geese are known to fly as far south as the Falkland Islands. Whether they are a welcome sight for you or not, there was a time they were on the endangered list. They are a source of food for many people and animals.
By Josue Behnen, OSB