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 March 9, 2026
/in Daily Meditations/by Emily VraneshAs we begin this third week of Lent, we hear the story of the Samaritan Woman at the well. Jesus, a Jew, asks her for a drink of water. Jesus goes beyond the boundaries and is open to receiving a drink from her. In their long encounter, she opens herself to Jesus, and he tells her he is the Messiah. As a result, many came to believe in him. Today we are challenged to go beyond the boundaries which we often set up with people of other races and creeds. Today, reach out to someone who you usually don’t talk to or connect with. This may be someone in your family or in your neighborhood. Make an effort to understand their point of view and accept them as a person who is on the journey to God walking beside you. Lent is a time for new growth.
By Betty Larson, OSB