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 October 22, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshThe gift box was opened with happy anticipation. It was announced by the relative that this anniversary present was handmade with much love. Pulling back colored tissue revealed material printed with autumn patterns and vibrant colors. Hastily the donor assisted the recipient in unfolding a sizable piece of fabric. A quilt emerged with patchwork squares of leaves, acorns and flowers enclosed in a bright border. The fabric artist invited the recipient to turn it around for viewing the reverse side. There the quilt squares formed a cross of simple hue and plain background. It seemed a stark contrast to the flurry of design on the front. Yet, it drew attention in its own beauty. In some ways, it also became a story of unfolding years. Fifty years held multiple remembrances of joy and personal satisfaction. Still, they also contained sacrifice, pain, losses, and disappointment. The quilt embraced it all! With grace, we do too.
By Ruth Feeney, OSB