St Benedict exorcism crucifix

  St. Benedict exorcism medal crucifix

This medal is used in numerous ways:

on a chain around the neck;

attached to one's rosary;

kept in one's pocket or purse;

placed in one's car or home;

placed in the foundation of a building;

placed in the centre of a cross.

The use of any religious article is intended as a means of reminding one of God and of inspiring a willingness and desire to serve God and neighbour.[13] According to H. C. Lea (1896), "As a rule...it suffices to wear [the medal] devoutly, but, if some special favor is desired, it is advisable on a Tuesday to say five Glorias, three Aves and then three more Glorias to secure the protection of St. Benedict."[14]

It is effective in many ways:

to destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical and haunting influences;

to impart protection to persons tempted, deluded, or tormented by evil spirits;

to obtain the conversion of sinners to the Catholic Church, especially when they are in danger of death;

to serve as an armour against temptation;

to destroy the effects of poison;

to secure a timely and healthy birth for children;

to afford protection against storms and lightning[citation needed];

to serve as an efficacious remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases.

Blessing of the medal[edit]

Medals of Saint Benedict are sacramentals that may be blessed legitimately by any priest or deacon, not necessarily a Benedictine.[1][15]

The following English form may be used:[16]

A Dominican rosary with a St. Benedict medal placed in the center of the cross

“  V: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

R: Who made heaven and earth.

V: In the name of God the Father + almighty, who made heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, I exorcise these medals against the power and attacks of the evil one. May all who use these medals devoutly be blessed with health of soul and body. In the name of the Father + almighty, of the Son + Jesus Christ our Lord, and of the Holy + Spirit the Paraclete, and in the love of the same Lord Jesus Christ who will come on the last day to judge the living and the dead, and the world by fire.

R: Amen.

V: Let us pray. Almighty God, the boundless source of all good things, we humbly ask that, through the intercession of Saint Benedict, you pour out your blessings + upon these medals. May those who use them devoutly and earnestly strive to perform good works be blessed by you with the health of soul and body, the grace of a holy life, and remission of the temporal punishment due to sin.

May they also with the help of your merciful love, resist the temptation of the evil one and strive to exercise true charity and justice toward all, so that one day they may appear sinless and holy in your sight. This we ask through Christ our Lord.

R: Amen

The medal is then sprinkled with holy water.