Your Shield of Protection.
There are times when we feel exposed. A child starts working late nights. A loved one begins traveling. Someone we care for is walking through spiritual struggle, stress, or fear.
And though we can’t always be there to protect them, we can do something deeply Catholic:
We can entrust them to God through the protection of St. Benedict.
Why Catholics Trust St. Benedict
For centuries, St. Benedict has been known as a spiritual protector — not through loud miracles, but through quiet, powerful intercession. His medal is one of the most trusted sacramentals in the Church.
It’s carried by people facing danger. Kept by doors for safety. Worn during times of anxiety or spiritual attack.
St. Benedict was a man of deep prayer and strength — not flashy, not loud, but steady. Exactly the kind of protector many of us need.
A Prayer for Protection
If you or someone you love is facing difficulty — danger, temptation, spiritual struggle — you can pray this short and powerful invocation, often prayed while holding or wearing the St. Benedict Medal:
Prayer of St. Benedict for Protection
The Holy Cross be my light; Let not the dragon be my guide. Begone, Satan! Do not suggest to me thy vanities. Evil are the things thou offerest, Drink thou thy own poison.
The Holy Cross be my light;
In the name of Jesus Christ,
I ask for protection today. Amen.
I ask for protection today.
You can pray this before someone leaves for work or travel. You can pray it over a family member while they sleep. You can whisper it over yourself during moments of fear.
A Quiet Shield for Loved Ones
Many people keep the St. Benedict medal:
In their car for travel safety
By the doorway for spiritual protection at home
Inside wallets or bags for loved ones living abroad
Near beds or under pillows for peaceful rest
Attached to school or work items for strength in difficult places
It is not a good luck charm. It is a blessed reminder that God protects — and that St. Benedict, a spiritual father, walks beside us.
If You’re Praying for Protection Today
Say the prayer. Trace a small cross on your forehead or over a child’s heart. Let the fear soften — not because everything is fixed, but because you’ve turned it into prayer.
God listens. And He has sent saints to help.
St. Benedict is one of them.
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