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 November 14, 2025
/in Daily Meditations/by Amanda HackettIsn’t it funny sometimes how God can take us completely by surprise, in both delightful and frightening ways? Sometimes we get an unexpected blessing when we need a lift. At other times, God brings something into our lives unexpectedly, and it shakes our sense of security. There are times when we pray for a specific thing, and nothing seems to come, yet after a delay, there is an outcome which is obviously of God’s doing. So why couldn’t that outcome have occurred sooner, when we prayed for it? Perhaps to help us develop the ability to trust God to care for us. On the other hand, something may come to us which seems too much to handle, and we get frightened, questioning where God is in the midst of what is happening. Those times, too, teach us to trust God. Look for God’s surprises this week, grow in trust, and see God’s work in your life.
By Julianne Gilbert, OSB