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 21, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshRemember what we did as little children when we skinned a knee, hit our thumb with a hammer or received a scratch in a fight with a sibling? Many of us ran to the closest adult who either kissed the wound, hugged us, or said soothing words which had a healing and calming effect. It is amazing what a sympathetic hug, word, or touch did for us as children. But it is not only little children who get hurt. Older children and adults get hurt too. Unkind remarks, not being included in the group, stress due to unemployment or homelessness can wound deeply. We might not all be Florence Nightingales or health care workers, but we can all be healers of body and spirit as we reach out to others in their pain with acceptance, empathetic listening, words of encouragement and a blessing. It is amazing what a sympathetic hug, word, or touch can do for us at any age!
By Eunice Antony, OSB