The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict: A Mystical Sign of Divine Power
By Various Authors · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This volume explains the history, theology, and spiritual significance of the Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict, tracing how this ancient sign has been used within the Church and by the faithful as a reminder of Christ’s victory over evil. Drawing on reliable historical sources and the wisdom of saints and holy men, it situates the cross and medal within the Church’s tradition of sacramentals that orient the believer toward prayer, virtue, and trust in God’s power against spiritual adversity.
- Details the origins and development of the Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict in the Church’s life.
- Explains how this sign has been understood and used by the faithful over centuries.
- Draws from ancient and reliable sources compiled by Fr. Robert Nixon to ensure doctrinal fidelity.
- Illustrates the life and legacy of St. Benedict, Father of Western Monasticism.
- Shows how sacramentals orient believers toward prayerful reliance on God’s grace.
Intended Audience
This book is suited for Catholics who wish to understand the Church’s use of sacramentals, for those drawn to the spirituality of Saint Benedict, and for readers who desire to ground their devotional life in the historical and theological tradition of the Church. ([tanbooks.com]
Key Themes
- History and significance of the Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict
- Theology of sacramentals in Catholic devotion
- Saint Benedict’s legacy and spiritual symbolism
- Entrusting oneself to God’s power against evil
- SKU:
- 3040
- Format:
- Hardbound
- Publish:
- 6/18/2024
- Pages:
- 120
- Height:
- 7.00
- Width:
- 5.00
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Excellent and helpful information on this subject.
Enjoyed the easy-to-use source on this subject.
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Small, but mighty!
Like the St. Benedict medal, this slim volume is small, but powerful. It is loaded with anecdotes about the life of St. Benedict and accounts of miraculous cures attributed to his intercession and through the use of the medal. This book engages the reader to implore the aid of this tremendous saint!
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The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict is a great book for everyone.
The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict is a great book for everyone. If you want to learn more about the significance of the cross and medal of St Benedict, the benefits of having one, the history of the medal, plus learn more about the amazing St. Benedict himself, The Cross and Medal of Saint Benedict is a great book for you to read. It is short, so it is an easy read, but full of so much valuable information. One of the works used in the book is by St. Gregory the Great and dates back to the 500's. It is a fantastic resource.
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St. Benedict book
Great book to read together with loved ones. Fine meditations. Great for individual or family prayer time.
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The Amazing Powers of the St Benedict Cross & Medal
Whether you know nothing about the St. Benedict medal or whether you are already knowledgeable, you will learn something from this book. It includes the life of St. Benedict, the rich history of the medal and cross, and their protective powers. In our modern, secular, and pagan world, what a comfort it is to know that this medal can protect us from all sorts of malicious evil.
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St Benedict Medal
I thought the book was a great. It was a quick read with some history and explanation of the prayers on the medal. The poetry examples included were also interesting.
