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 14, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshThe Incarnation, Redemption, and Resurrection of Jesus affect all of creation! The God-spark that I recognize and relate to in you, in myself, in orchids, dogs, flower gardens, sunsets, apple trees, and my neighbors—these all share in the mystery of salvation. There is a black squirrel that plays on the pine trees outside my office window. Knowing that this squirrel praises God just by being its playful self brings a sense of gratitude to my heart and a smile to my face. Soon, we will plant seeds in turned soil, waiting for vegetables or flowers. Their beautiful vines, stems, blossoms and fruits praise God just by growing and being themselves. We praise God by tending to these plantings, by caring for our Earth. It seems we have been invited into a deep relationship with all creation. These are some of the thoughts gleaned from a book by Elizabeth Johnson entitled Come, Have Breakfast.
By Dianne Schlichting, OblSB