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 26, 2024
/in Daily Meditations/by Amanda HackettToday is Arbor Day, a day for celebrating God’s gift of trees. Trees of all kinds, each playing its unique role in the preservation of life on the planet. From the undiscovered gifts of the massive rainforests to the remotest arid desert oases, trees gift us with the essentials for existence. To quote Dr. Richard Leakey, “We make an immense mistake when we think trees as solely an aesthetic member of a community. They cut pollution, they cool the air, they prevent erosion, they muffle the sound, they produce oxygen. Then after all that, they look good.” As you think of the role of trees in your life, perhaps a favorite one comes to mind. You may want to thank God for this gift, offering a prayer of gratitude for what trees offer both in their life time and their contributions when sustainably harvested.
By Philip Zimmer, OSB