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 3, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshIn St. Luke’s Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about a man who planned a splendid banquet for his son’s marriage. The man is clearly very rich, and one could thus expect a sumptuous meal in a fine setting. However, invited guests seem reluctant to attend. This is quite curious: who would turn down such an invitation? Whatever the reason, the invitees don’t show up and the rich man resorts to inviting anyone and everyone to fill their spots. Since God is the ultimate banquet- giver, the invitation is for us to come and share in His bounty, his generosity. Moreover, the invitation is all-inclusive-all are welcome. Our response should be one of grateful acceptance of this invitation and a willingness to put the invitation above other concerns. But we are free to accept or refuse God’s graces. We must hunger for the divine feast.
By Carol Berg, OSB