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 September 7, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshToday we celebrate Labor Day, a day that originated during the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century to honor the contributions of workers who worked long hours in sometimes challenging and unsafe conditions. God put Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and asked them to tend it, and so the first work that we read about in sacred scripture is the tending of a garden. Whether we are gardeners, builders, hairdressers, seamstresses, artists, accountants or garbage collectors, our work is important. Usually, work is a way of serving others as well as supporting ourselves and our families. Work can be a blessing that gives us purpose and satisfaction. In many ways work is a gift. Today let us pray for all who sacrifice their time and energy to labor for the good of others. Let us also remember those who are unemployed and are searching for the gift of work.
By Mary Weidner, OSB