The St. Benedict Medal is considered to be a powerful sacramental because it has been blessed by a Pope or Bishop, and because it contains so many symbols of faith and protection. It is especially efficacious against evil spirits, poison, and temptation; but can also be used for general protection from all sorts of dangers both spiritual and physical. Many people wear the medal around their necks or keep it in their homes or cars for protection. If you would like to use this sacramental yourself, there are several things you can do: 1) Pray to St. Benedict - He is the patron saint of monks, so if you have any intentions related to monasticism or religious life in general, he is a great saint to pray to! You can also ask him for intercession against any temptations or struggles you may be facing in your own life; 2) Bless yourself with the medal - When blessing yourself with the medal, make sure to hold it by its ring (if applicable) and say either Psalm 23 ("The Lord is my Shepherd") or Psalm 90 ("Lord God Almighty"), depending on which version of the blessing you are using; 3) Carry it with you - As mentioned before, many people choose to wear their St. Benedict Medals around their necks for constant protection throughout the day; 4) Place it in your home - If you don't want to carry it around with you everywhere, another option is simply placing it somewhere visible in your home where everyone will see it (e.g., on a bookshelf); 5) Give one away - Another way to spread devotion to St. Benedict (and hopefully receive some of his intercessory power!) is by giving someone else a copy of his medal. Height 36-mm, Width 32-mm, Depth 2-mm. This Pewter Charm Does Not Include a Jump Ring or Split Ring.
