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 17, 2024
/in Daily Meditations/by Amanda HackettHave you used a haiku for a prayer? Perhaps a haiku isn’t familiar to you. It is a form of poetry that originated in Japan in the 17th century. Its simple form consists of three lines of 17 syllables in this order: five, seven and five syllables. Haikus most often reflect some aspects of nature. Having grown in popularity, haikus are now written and used in genres outside of nature. This haiku, given to us by Dave Hopwood, seems to propose a suggestion for friendship that goes beyond a social relationship. Hopewood writes “Thank You for Being a Friend” as he reflects on Genesis 14:18–20.
Unexpected gift,
Out of the blue, a blessing
Bread, wine, and friendship
It’s simply written. Perhaps you would like to try writing one. This one concludes my mediation, “Resurrection.”
Two grief-filled women
Come upon an empty tomb
Sadness turned to joy
By Philip Zimmer, OSB