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 April 2, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshOnce again we celebrate the great feast of Holy Thursday. Sharing a meal with family and/or friends is a unifying, satisfying and gracious way to show love and trust for one another. Such a gathering can feed both body and soul. At this last meal with His apostles, Jesus shared bread and wine, sanctifying them beyond their outward appearance. He gave “a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you.” This love was to be shown not merely in words but in service. Washing His apostles’ feet, Jesus gave a service over and above what was expected of Him. He was host and servant at this special meal. As His followers, we are to feed and serve one another. How do we do this? We tend to the homeless, the hungry, the sick, the lonely, the disturbed all around us. We fill their needs.
By Carol Berg, OSB