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 12, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshOctober 12, officially a federal holiday, is observed by most of the states, although with differing degrees of celebration. But since the 1990s, the traditional Columbus Day has been replaced by or linked with Indigenous People’s Day for some states. Native American culture is given a respect and an acknowledgement of the terrible treatment of Indians long overdue. Explorers and settlers colonized indigenous peoples’ lives and homelands for centuries, but we have come to realize the injustice done to them. Any who take Jesus’ teaching to heart know that our God is one who created and loves all his creation—anywhere and anytime. The Gospels show us the Son of God reaching out to everyone, desiring all people membership in an inclusive community. This requires our giving mutual respect and a sharing of resources. We pray for this outcome, in a spirit of reconciliation.
By Carol Berg, OSB