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 May 13, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily Vranesh“What day is it?” asked Pooh.
“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My favorite day,” said Pooh.1
Yes, but. . . . Sometimes our list of negative reasons discredits today as being our favorite. It’s too hot. I have a headache. No trip for me; it will take too long. I’m in the middle of a disagreement with my daughter.
What is required for a day to be our favorite or a good day? We tend to look for what feels comfortable, punctuated with pleasant events, and marked with no inconveniences, pain, and disruptions. What about the growth in perseverance and patience when working through a challenging project? Wisdom that can develop from failure and struggling through a personal issue? Improvement of a worrisome situation through collaboration among neighbors? Good days, right? So make today a good day. God has assured us: “This is the day the Lord has made. . ..”2
By Mary Reuter, OSB
1 A.A. Milne in Winnie-the-Pooh.
2 Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad.”