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 15, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshDuring a discussion on ways of praying, Sheryl shared that she learned one of her favorite ways of praying from her five-year-old nephew, Tim, at a party at her parents’ lakeside home. She knew she’d have to be gone from the gathering for an hour or so because a friend wanted to take her to the wake of his father. As she was leaving, little Tim who was seated at the back side of the table softly called her name. In response to her asking what he wanted, he just motioned for her to come to him. When she asked again what he wanted, he just patted the bench and smiling said, “Nothing; just sit next to me.” As she reflected on this experience, she wondered how many times God wants nothing more than that we just sit next to Him. What do you think?
By Lois Wedl, OSB