The medal is a prayer of exorcism against Satan, a prayer for strength in time of temptation, a prayer for peace among ourselves and among the nations of the world, a prayer that the Cross of Christ be our light and guide, a prayer of firm rejection of all that is evil, a prayer of petition that we may with Christian courage “walk in God’s ways, with the Gospel as our guide,” as St. Benedict urges us.

POWER AND EFFECTS OF THE MEDAL Through the St. Benedict medal many thousands of miracles, cures and extraordinary favours have been obtained. The medal is a powerful means: 1. To destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical influences; 2. To keep away the influences of wicked and evil minded persons; 3. To impart protection to persons tempted, deluded, or tormented by evil spirits; 4. To obtain the conversion of sinners into the Catholic Church, especially when they are in danger of death; 5. To serve as an armour against temptation, especially temptations against purity; 6. To destroy the effects of poison; 7. To secure a timely and healthy birth for children; 8. To afford protection against storms and lightning; 9. To serve as an efficacious remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases. The Medal of St. Benedict has a special power at the hour of one’s death.