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 November 4, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshToday is the memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, a bishop who lived in Milan during challenging times, much like we face today. St. Charles is known for his unflinching work to renew the Catholic church while also caring for the sick during a plague and providing for the hungry during a time of famine. There’s a common saying that “talk is cheap.” Perhaps you found yourself thinking that very thing if you were inundated by messages from various political parties in this election cycle. In contrast, St. Charles said, “Be sure that you first preach by the way you live.” As we process the election results and encounter people who need our care as the weather gets colder, may we model St. Charles’ dedication to have our actions speak louder than our words.
By Liz Keenan, OblSB