Prayer, Work &
Community Living

responding to the needs
of the Church & the world

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.

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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!

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Message From the Prioress

Fall is here and the year is coming to its fullness. Time to reflect on areas of your life that are reaching their peak. Are you elated that something is being completed or struggling to let it go? Where is God in your experience?

Blessings as you explore!

Prioress Karen Rose, OSB

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Happening at the Monastery

Antisemitism: From Awareness to Action • Saturdays, October 26, November 2, 16

Participants will become more aware of antisemitism throughout history and in its modern forms through discussions based on readings and assignments. Earlier participants commented:
  • “Waking up to this history of hatred and violence is excruciatingly painful, but sleeping isn’t a Christian option.”
  • “This course provided an intelligent, safe space for the emotions that unfolded as we learned about the pervasiveness of antisemitism and gave us tools to speak lovingly with others about it.”
  • “I had no idea … time well spent.”

Registration is due Wednesday, October 9.

Dates: Saturdays, October 26, November 2, 16

Times: 9–11 a.m.

Facilitator: Alisa Kasmir, OblSB

Limit: Minimum of 4 participants, maximum of 10 participants.

Fee: $100

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Daily Meditation for October 11, 2024

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From the Rule of St. Benedict: The Tools of Good Works

“You must not be proud, nor be given to wine.

Refrain from too much eating or sleeping,

and from laziness.

Do not grumble or speak ill of others” (RB 4).

Does anything strike you for the coming week’s focus?

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