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 28, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily Vranesh“October is the fallen leaf, but it is also a wider horizon more clearly seen.” (Hal Borland). October is a month of contrasts. Its fallen leaves are a sign that that the planting, growing and harvest times are over. Yet the leaves preparing to fall are one of nature’s most beautiful gifts, sources of pleasure which temper the sense of melancholy as we see the natural world shrinking toward winter. At the same time, the horizon is expanding. As the leaves vanish, a different perspective emerges as we gain an unimpeded picture of the landscape. These contrasts are lessons for living. October teaches to us to be grateful for the daily while stepping back to contemplate a bigger perspective. Take time this autumn to consider where life is leading you, whether you are tending to your needs as a whole person and how fully you are living the Gospel message of love for all people.
By Karen Rose, OSB