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 9, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshToday the Church remembers St. John Henry Newman. St. John Henry Newman, theologian, cardinal, educator and convert to Catholicism is known for his deep search for truth. One of his most beloved reflections says: “God has created me to do some definite service. God has committed some work to me which God has not committed to another” Newman reminds us that each person has a unique purpose in God’s plan. God has entrusted each of us with a mission that no one else can fulfill in exactly the same way. We may never fully see the impact of our words, prayers, or acts of kindness, but God weaves then into a larger story of grace. Today, let us ask for the courage to be faithful to the simple tasks before us, remembering that each of us has a special gift that reflets God’s love.
By Marlene Meierhofer, OSB