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 April 17, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshHold still . . . Stand still . . . Sit still . . . Many of us heard these two-word instructions when we were young children, perhaps before taking our first steps. Hearing is one thing; obeying is quite another! By their nature, toddlers are on the move—growing, learning, changing, exploring. It is why, for a parent, gently rocking a child to sleep is such holy ground. And why watching a sleeping child in the stillness of night is a relief and a blessing! What if we “grownups” could re-imagine ourselves as children resting in the arms of our God who loves us more than we could ever know? God does not harshly call us to hold still. Rather, as the psalmist tells us, God invites us to be still . . . Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:11). Each day, if only for a minute, be still and let God gaze on you with love. In that sacred space and very short time, you will be changed.
By Mary Stommes, OblSB