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 18, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshOur faith is not always steadfast; it rises and falls depending on our current situations and feelings. This was true of Jesus’ closest followers, too. John’s Gospel tells of a dialogue between Jesus and his disciples in which he addresses the fragility of their faith in Him. But He adds that He can overcome their weakness. His words bring comfort and hope: “You will have trouble, but take courage. I have conquered the world.” Jesus never promises His followers an easy road, a smooth passage. He himself has had to face many difficulties in His mission to call forth a new, closer relationship between humans and their God. The world around Him praises Him one day and the next is reviling and rejecting Him. The disciples had their weak times, but in the long run they overcame their fears, their fragile faith and so can we.
By Carol Berg, OSB