Talk:Saint Benedict Medal

"The Saint Benedict Medal in the middle of a Celtic cross is very rare and powerful against evil spirits."
This sentence is unreferenced and grammatically incorrect. Because of the former, I'm making a note of it here in lieu of researching it. Sorry that this is all I can do at the moment!

Thanks, --Geekdiva (talk) 11:12, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

Magic
While the medal may contain a formula for exorcism. it has nothing to do with encouraging someone to conduct one. "Lay Anglicans, Catholics, Lutherans, Methodists, among Christians of other denominations are not permitted to perform exorcisms, [] but they can use the Saint Benedict Medal, holy water, the crucifix, and other sacramentals to ward off evil. The Saint Benedict Medal in the middle of a Celtic Cross is believed to be a powerful tool against evil influences. Perhaps this should be rephrased as it leans somewhat toward the magical.

Also, an implied self-published "incantation" provided over 125 years ago: "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."[Lea, Henry Charles (1896) A History of Auricular Confession and Indulgences in the Latin Church; Volume III: Indulgences. Philadelphia: Lea Brothers & Co. Reprinted 2002, Adamant Media Corp. ISBN 1-4021-6108-5]"

Apart from its being totally unsourced, how is "effectiveness" determined or measured? "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;
 * to serve as an efficacious remedy for bodily afflictions and a means of protection against contagious diseases." Manannan67

Myself
Is there anyway I can get one of these or how can I get one because I am a mother of 10 children n 2 grandchildren and I have end of stage renal kidney disease and I need a miracle because I need a kidney transplant now so I can really use this medallion to protect me, my email is Sotelo.roberta@gmail.com. 2600:1700:3E80:1AD0:94C3:12B5:AB39:A0F1 (talk) 04:52, 17 November 2022 (UTC)


 * May God and St. benedict protect you.
 * You can actually order these medals online. Lots of Catholic giftshops sell them.  Once you get one, just be sure to have a priest bless it first (if I'm not mistaken, I think any Catholic priest can do this).  73.133.224.40 (talk) 13:56, 23 September 2023 (UTC)

EX SM CASINO, MDCCCLXXX
I think the English translation in the article is not the best. The Latin just looks to me like it says "out of holy Monte Cassino, 1880". There might be some wordplay going on with "SM" (presumably "sancto monte") and God's "holy mountain" (cf. the Psalms), but "Monte Cassino" is a proper name and should probably be translated as such. Also, "found out from" (which probably should say "founded at") is not actually part of the Latin inscription. 73.133.224.40 (talk) 13:50, 23 September 2023 (UTC)