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 25, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshThe month of May is filled with school-related events. For many, this month will mark the end of one way of learning and the beginning of another: Milestones, every one of them. St. Benedict’s Rule describes yet another kind of school, one established for the Lord’s service. Developed in the sixth century, the Rule presents a practical and spiritual guide for anyone wanting to live a Gospel-based life. This school offers a disciplined environment, a balanced approach, and the support of fellow learners. The Rule cautions that the lessons may be difficult at first, but as the seeker continues to grow in humility and trust, that student will soon be running forward, their heart expanding with overflowing love. This Rule is followed in many monasteries; it has also become central to the spirituality of lay Christians across the world. Life-long learning occurs when one chooses to enter this school of the Lord’s service.
By Dianne Schlichting, OblSB