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 February 27, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily Vranesh“February is the shortest month, so if you’re having a miserable month, try to schedule it for February” (Lemony Snicket). In the northern hemisphere, it’s already been a long, dark winter by the time February arrives, and it’s easy to slip into a mental mode of feeling miserable and hopeless. It’s a good thing that February is the shortest month! And right there is something positive to embrace—this last month of real winter is short and carries the promise of spring. The days get longer and, if we let them, those extra minutes of sunshine can enter our soul. February is the home of Valentine’s Day, a largely secular event, yet one which reminds us of the importance of love in our lives. Let’s resolve to focus on making these final days of February a time of gratitude for love in our lives and hoping for the promise of good things to come.
By Karen Rose, OSB