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Worship & Liturgy

The Sisters of the Order of Saint Benedict invite visitors to join us for Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist at Saint Benedict’s Monastery in St. Joseph and Saint Scholastica Convent in St. Cloud. Please contact Saint Benedict’s Monastery at (320) 363-7100 or Saint Scholastica Convent at (320) 251-2225 if you have any questions.

In accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we respectfully request and encourage all guests to wear a mask when attending Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours or any other gathering with the sisters. This especially pertains to guests who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Thank you for doing your part to keep our sisters, guests, staff and community safe.

Changes to Schedule

Friday, February 10 | Feast of Saint Scholastica

8:15 a.m. Morning Prayer in the Oratory
11:30 a.m. Eucharist in Sacred Heart Chapel
5 p.m. Evening Prayer in the Oratory

Eucharistic Celebration

Saint Benedict’s Monastery Schedule

Sundays: 10:30 a.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel                                                                                                                                                                       

Tuesdays: 5 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel

Thursdays: 5 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel

Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. in Scared Heart Chapel

Saint Scholastica Convent Schedule

Please call Saint Scholastica Convent at (320) 251-2225 to check current visiting regulations.

Liturgy Of The Hours

Saint Benedict’s Monastery Schedule

Liturgy of the Hours occurs in the Oratory, which is located in the lower level of the Gathering Place. 

Morning Prayer

Saturdays and Sundays: 8:15 a.m. in the Oratory

Guests may join us for Morning Prayer at 7 a.m. on weekdays by arrangement with an individual sister.

Noon Prayer

Monday–Friday: 11:30 a.m. in the Oratory

Evening Prayer

Monday: 5 p.m. in the Oratory

Wednesday: 5 p.m. in the Oratory 

Thursday: 7 p.m. in the Oratory

Friday–Sunday: 5 p.m. in the Oratory

Vigil

Saturday: 7 p.m. in the Oratory

Saint Scholastica Convent Schedule

Please call Saint Scholastica Convent at (320) 251-2225 to check current visiting regulations.

What Is The Liturgy Of The Hours?

The primary work of Benedictine monastics is prayer—the “work of God,” as the Rule of Benedict calls it. It is the daily rhythm of public and private prayer that provides the structure and the defining character of Benedictine life.

As Jesus promised, God is present in the community gathered for prayer, and the awareness of that Presence becomes the integrating force in all dimensions of monastic life and ministry. In addition to periods of private prayer and lectio divina (meditative reading of Scripture), the sisters meet together to pray the Liturgy of the Hours morning, noon and evening in the Oratory, below Sacred Heart Chapel, and at the Saint Scholastica Convent chapel.

According to the Rule of Benedict, the Benedictine community meets several times daily to participate in the Liturgy of the Hours. This ancient form of Christian worship consists of hymns, psalms, other passages from Scripture and Christian writings and prayers, interspersed with periods of silent reflection. Through patterned word, music, gesture and silence, we give voice to all creation in praise of God. The Sisters of Saint Benedict welcome you to join them in prayer at Liturgy of the Hours and the Eucharist.

Daily Scripture Readings

For inspiration and to further your study of Benedictine monasticism, we suggest you reflect on the daily readings from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Readings are drawn from the New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE), released in 2011. Audio readings are also available on the same page.

Music At The Monastery

Schola

“Schola” is short for Schola Cantorum, the Latin term for a school or group of people who join together to learn and sing ecclesial chant, the song of the church. It is a choir, but one dedicated to the ancient chant tradition, although that’s not the only music they sing. The schola is an integral part of prayer life at Saint Benedict’s Monastery and provides music leadership, as well as inspiration and encouragement to the gathered assembly.

Music Clips

As the Pauper Waits for Plenty

Beautiful Savior

Creator alme siderum

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Community Celebrations

When our community holds special celebrations, including wakes, funerals and other liturgical celebrations, you will be able to join us via livestream below.

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