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 March 13, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshFor centuries, the Church concentrated on Lent as a season for penitence and fasting. In recent years, there has been a move to regard Lent in a more upbeat way, by doing something positive to make a difference in people’s lives and using it as a time to show God’s love active in the world. Right now, the world is seeming like a dark place, and it can be hard to believe that what we do can make a difference. Maybe this year we need to look at both the dark and light messages of Lent. Name the things that are causing you sorrow and anguish right now. Ask God to help you to see that your sadness connects you with all the people in the world who are suffering. Feel their pain and allow yourself to become a channel for the Spirit’s love to enter and bless the world.
By Karen Rose, OSB