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 April 27, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshWhen God speaks, things happen! “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light” (Gen. 1:3). How amazing is that? There was nothing, and then there was, well, everything! When God speaks, worlds are created; God’s words are powerful. So are ours. St. James reminds us: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry (James 1: 12). In today’s news and conversations, heated words are often the norm instead of the exception. Listening might seem to be a lost art. St. Benedict reminds his followers, “Listen with the ear of your heart” so that love will be the mark of community rather than division. A good examen at the end of the day might include a question: How have I used my words today; have I brought light into the lives of those with whom I have interacted?
By Dianne Schlichting, OblSB