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 May 22, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshIn today’s gospel, Jesus once again reveals himself to the disciples and even eats breakfast with them after his resurrection. We’ve heard numerous stories recounting how Jesus, the Christ, appeared, fed, and guided the women and disciples through the seven weeks of Easter. As you reflect on the last 50 days, how have you experienced the risen Christ in your life? In today’s gospel, Jesus then dialogues with Peter, asking him three times: “do you love me?” After Peter’s consistent “yes,” Jesus tells Peter to “feed my lambs…tend my sheep…follow me.” Can you hear Jesus asking you that very question? “Do you love me?” As we prepare for the continued coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, what gifts do you want to receive from the Spirit so you can join Peter in a resounding “yes, Lord, I will follow you” by tending your sheep? Veni Sancte Spiritus — Come Holy Spirit!
By Liz Keenan, OblSB