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 October 2, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily Vranesh“The light shines in the darkness.” These well-known words are the part of the opening sentences of St. John’s Gospel. It’s fall, and as the daylight hours dwindle, it seems timely to meditate on them.
Not only are the daylight hours shorter, but we live in dark times. As disciples of Jesus, we have a responsibility to shine in the darkness. The words of St. John remind us that the light of Christ is never overcome by the darkness. Why is that? Because generation after generation, women and men who hold fast to the Gospel, keep that light shining. As the nights lengthen, take time to meditate on John’s words and reflect on what you can do to keep your own small flame alive. Broaden your gaze and see all the other ordinary people who are shining their light. Together, we are powerful. We will not allow the darkness to overcome us.
By Karen Rose, OSB