"This is the good zeal which monks must foster with fervent love: they should each try to be the first to show respect to the other"
- Rule of St. Benedict, Chapter 72 verse 3

Facility Information

The Sisters of St. Joseph Monastery welcome guests who wish to make a private retreat. There are five bedrooms available for women in the monastery (4 private, one double) who wish to stay with us for a time of prayer and reflection. Upon request, a Sister would be available for prayer or spiritual guidance.  Suggested donation is $25 per night.

The monastery also has a guest quarters located beneath the Marian Chapel for men, women or couples who wish to make a private retreat. The guest quarters accommodations include a living area, kitchenette, two bedrooms and full bath. Cost is a suggested donation of $25.

Guests on retreat are welcome to join the monastic community for prayer, Eucharist and meals.

The monastery also has a large library space that can accommodate groups up to 30 people for retreats or days of prayer.

Please contact the Sister in charge of guests at 918-746-4227 or guestosb@yahoo.com.

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Let the sand fall out…

Sunday, September 05, 2010.

…we must run and do now what will profit us forever. (Prologue 35-38)We can’t loiter in the monastic life, we must run. We run to repent, led by the patience of God; we run to obey, guided by the instructions from God. We must run in this process of accepting that I...
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