The St. Benedict Medal Explained (feat. Fr. Boniface Hicks)

If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for more than a minute, then you’re probably all too familiar with the attacks of the devil that try to drag you off course in your spiritual life. We have all experienced these attacks and temptations, which can be pretty scary sometimes, yet we know God allows them for a reason.

But that’s not the end of the story! God also provides us with powerful protections against the powers of darkness.

Today, Fr. Boniface Hicks explores one such method of protection, the St. Benedict Medal.

He breaks down the symbolism and inscriptions that make this medal unique, explores its rich history, profound meaning, and monastic roots, and explains its significance in daily Catholic practice. Let the St. Benedict Medal be a powerful tool in your spiritual journey for protection and blessing from now on!

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[ElizabethYsmayGray]

I just found a St Benedict medal in my late mother’s suitcase that she took to the hospital when she went for the last time 2.5 years ago. And this is the first video at the top of my feed today. ❤😢

[TheKyPerson]

I am an Benedictine oblate. I have a medal, blessed and exorcised. The Benedictines saved civilization after the fall of Rome. May have to do it again the way things are going.

[MOGO]

Ive seen the power of this sacramental work in my own life. I work nights as a janitor at a high school in my neighborhood. Its kind of a rough area, crime, gang activity, I can only imagine the history, the countless lives lost to these hardships. Well long story short, after working at this school for more than a year I've seen and heard alot of spooky stuff (shadow figures, heavy footsteps on the roof, a heavy presence that envelops the entire room). I used to carry my rosary with me to work, it has a St Benedict medal on it, but I saw a difference in its efficacy once i started wearing it around my neck. Now my nights are quite and peaceful, until i forget to wear my medal then all hell breaks loose and im back to reciting my latin prayers all night.

[alejandrinahs]

For three years, I had been dealing with a very difficult individual in my office I prayed for. They had a lot of unexplained distain for me at introduction. Two weeks ago, it reached its pinnacle when they became very irritable towards me. I got a Saint Benedict medal necklace to wear, and for a day straight meditated/silently sang the prayer with breaks only when necessary. Shortly after in that same week I received news they were leaving for a new opportunity. It’s heartbreaking to think the grasp of evil can be so strong when we don’t offer our hearts to God, but Thanks Be TO GOD for relieving me of this affliction.

[daniscarantino]

I had been hearing about the St. Benedict medal, so I asked my mom for one for my birthday. She got me one, and my aunt who had NO IDEA what the medal was, and isn’t Catholic, and didn’t know I asked for one bought me a rosary covered in them!

[EsaiasP]

30 years ago, I met a nun in a train to Paris. We talked abt faith，me protestant. She gave me this medal in silver. I wore it for years but then I lost it. I found it recently and am wearing it again. My wife doesn't like it bc it is too catholic.

[fractalelf]

Benedict is my patron saint - and he’s the patron saint of Europe. Now more than ever we need prayers of intercession to save Europe. Benedictine monks are one of the greatest groups to have ever existed when you look at what they have done over time.

[danieltuckercatholic]

Fr. Boniface is awesome, would love to see more of him on Ascension Presents!

[m_mariah]

God is truly good! Sunday, a woman from my church was giving out those medals and I took one, I was curious about the meaning and now, without even searching I see this video on my feed. All glory be to Him!

[jacebrogden]

I grew in my faith last year and asked God for “ whatever I need in my life from you I’m open and ready for it” well this medal kept popping up on my YouTube so a year later I carry one daily and learned it and Latin along with Our father, st micheal, Hail Mary and this beautiful symbol of Gods love and protection over us

[newtexan]

I wear this often as a regular no or bracelet. I gave it to my children as well. Every crucifix in our home has the Saint Benedict medal on it. Very powerful protection against evil. We SO need this today.

[idunnosomethingiguess]

I could listen to Fr. Hicks all day long

[gardenladyjimenez]

St. Benedict led my journey into the Catholic Church. I got his medal and attached it to my purse to carry it with me everywhere. I really appreciate this presentation explaining details about the cross and its markings that I didn't know about. I have saved it so as to refer to it frequently. Thank you!

[libbysvariety]

What a sign! I bought some medals today and was able to get them blessed, and now seeing this video!

[stephencarlton-jones]

God has a beautiful way of putting things exactly where they need to be, I just stumbled on this after vaguely learning about the Benedictine Medal, then learning there is a prayer that goes with it that is important… then finding a rosary with the medal and a prayer card, and now this: also in retrospect a lot of rosaries and other devotionals probably have this.
Praise be to God

[Truth_Always_Wins_]

Thank you, Father! I just purchased and had blessed 10 Benedictine medals. I intend to give them out to people in need. I sincerely appreciate the explanation of the words and power of this medal so I can pass it on. ❤ ✝️

[Mariaa_Hernandezz]

Thank you Father Boniface Hicks! St Benedict pray for us!🙏❤️

[hailmary]

Very surprised at the amount of negative comments on here.
Truly we need the St Benedict Medal as the serpent is residing around this channel 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[msantos]

I grew up with a Benedictine education and have always valued the medal!❤

[mvtghcc]

St. Benedict, pray for us!! I have saint Benedict medals around my house.