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 February 13, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshMillie moans, “My days don’t have variety nor events of interest. They are ‘gray and run together like oatmeal.’1 If my days had at least some raisins in them, I’d feel more energy and enjoy them more. And if slices of bananas, a teaspoon of brown sugar or a swipe of peanut butter were added, I’d consider it a delight.” Suggestions: how about creating a recipe to stimulate your mind and emotions. Read a novel to help you learn and stir your imagination and feelings. Fold in the spice of talking with someone you have been resistant to contact. Engage in a new activity with a friend. Turn up the heat with reflection and prayer, especially during this season of Lent. Maybe you’ll even find that life has more “raisins” in it than you tasted before. You could even discover that plain oatmeal (a plain day) is a nutritious and settling comfort food.
By Mary Reuter, OSB
1 “Life Is So Eventless,” Green Winter by Elise Maclay, 56.