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 1, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshOctober is the month when we celebrate the feast of the Guardian Angels. Do you recognize yours? Perhaps, there are unexplained happenings that might be called “Guardian Angel Moments.” For example, you are carrying a heavy item in a store, and a stranger asks if he or she might help you carry it. Maybe, you are struggling with a decision, and a conversation with a friend moves you in the right direction. Or again, looking around the house for a lost item, you whisper a prayer and then, you find the item—sometimes in a place you have looked earlier. Angels, especially a Guardian Angel, might be considered “childish”, but scripture and Catholic dogma support the understanding that at baptism, each person is given a special angel, one who cares tirelessly for them. October might be a good month to pay attention to the many places that you will encounter your special angel!
By Dianne Schlichting, OblSB