Benedict Medal EXPLAINED By a Benedictine w/ Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB

[@charlesmaximus9161]

I'm Orthodox and I still wear the St. Benedict medal I had since I was a kid. It is a very special and powerful sacramental and devotion. St. Benedict of Nursia, pray for us!

[@annapetra1441]

Convert.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

@@annapetra1441 nope. God led me to the Orthodox Church. I know that for a bonafide fact.

[@simonslater9024]

You know that Jesus Christ founded but ONE Church,(singular),two thousand year’s ago,and it wasn’t the orthodox. Only Catholic’s are the true and original Christian’s. Orthodox like protestant’s belong to CULTS,I know that’s not nice but it’s the painful truth. There’s NO salvation outside the ONE HOLY CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH founded on the infallible Rock of Peter two millennia ago! The Bible is a Catholic book. Please come home to the mystical body of Christ on earth the holy Catholic Church. Please watch the warning or illumination of conscience by Christine Watkins. Once the Greek Orthodox broke with Rome in the 4th century they became a cult. God bless.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

@@simonslater9024 don't take this personally, I love my RC friends and I do truly admire many western traditions and devotions, but I think I'll pass on being in communion with an anti-pope who favours homosexual "clergy" like Martin and McCarrick, prays with heretics and heathens, and makes sacrifices to a South American pagan fertility idol. And you can't even deny any of those abominations. At least the sedevacantists have enough sense to separate themselves from such blatant blasphemy. You know, we in the Orthodox Church do have a Western Rite. You don't need to necessarily give up all your Western liturgical traditions. Perhaps you should at least come visit? May the Lord continue to bless you, and may the Holy Theotokos protect you. ☦

[@homiesenatep]

@@charlesmaximus9161 i don't get the dumb arguing over which church is more correct. Y'all one in christ Jesus so there's merit in all your belief, I'm a catholic too

[@thomasjorge4734]

Saint Benedict, pray for us.

[@michaelhudecek2778]

Amen.

[@CAM62633]

Just got a gold chain of him 🙏🙏🙏

[@colsugarbottom3627]

I remember sitting in church after Confession one time, feeling really anxious and nervous, sweating. Then I remembered (thanks to the Holy Spirit) that I had a Benedictine medal in my pocket. I put it on and IMMEDIATELY felt a coolness, a peace. St. Benedict, pray for us

[@Speakers154]

"Turn back Satan and drink your own poison" is one of the coolest lines I've ever heard. It is like a lyric from a heavy metal song. :)

[@jellojenna6]

I felt similarly when I first heard about that!

[@gokselkoc6955]

It reminds me of Gandalf saying to the Witch King: ''Go back to the abyss that awaits you and your master.''

[@sme7385]

Turnk back satan and drink your own poison is what I would say to someone trying to give me a vaccine or insinuating on one. NO way no vax.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

@s me 😆

[@ХристоМартунковграфЛозенски]

@@sme7385 Because doctors are totally demons, right ?

[@tasharijam]

I have a special devotion to St. Benedict. I have a T-shirt with a large image of the medal on the front and back. It looks so cool and is very powerful. I found this out one day when I wore it to class in college. A classmate that regularly sat in front of me and would be my partner for various exercises our instructor had us do had a reaction I never expected to see when I wore the shirt one day. I showed up to class wearing a jacket that covered most of the image. He arrived late to class and quickly took his seat in front of me a desk or two between us. I needed to take off the jacket I was wearing as I was getting too warm. The time came for us to pair up for another exercise and I stood up to come to him and he didn’t realize it (there was an empty desk between us this day) so he got up to come to me and when he saw my shirt he got a terrified expression on his face and stopped dead in his tracks and then literally ran to the opposite side of the classroom. Right after that strange event a series of “accidents” happened from his end of the classroom over to mine. Books fell off desks. Items spilled, one of my other classmates who sat behind me and had several other classes with me had her iced coffee fall off her desk and spill into her purse and all of my pens and pencils I had in a pencil case fell all over the floor. After that my classmate said “what in the heck just happened?” All of this transpired over the course of 30-45 seconds. A lot of people noticed but no one aside from her said anything. By God’s grace I didn’t freak out and I just laughed. St. Benedict is my buddy now.

[@sme7385]

St. Benedict helped me win a dental case for $14k and I mean did he help. They guy who was my mediator wore a St. Benedict medal, and He assisted in the case and I had a great feeling about it, and I am so happy I won. I have a st. Benedict medal on my rear view mirror necklace of course and it reminds me each time to pray against evil, and it's fruits.

[@odj7215]

Not so fun fact: first time i wore it, almost immediately i fell suddenly ill, dizzy & nauseous. Now i can use it without problem, but i'll always remember that first almost violent reaction my own body had.

[@odj7215]

im talking about the medal; but you have given me a GREAT IDEA: TSHIRTS! God bless you

[@roseramos2494]

Powerful deliverance happened that day.. Hope you are still devoted to Him, especially these days we are living in... Peace and God bless 🙌

[@markl2322]

I went to church, I prayed to St Benedict, and I got a Tee-Shirt. This is one of the many reasons I left the Church. SHALLOW results. So, you've got a cool tee shirt with the symbols of St Benedict on it. Big deal. Is St Benedict, God, Yeshua Ben Nasarat, or any of the hundreds of other Catholic Angels or Saints inscribed upon your SOUL? Could you actually go out and proclaim the greatness and holiness, and salvation of God WITHOUT HAVING TO RESORT TO LOOKING INTO THE BIBLE FOR THE WORDS YOU WANT TO SAY? If you really have the spirit of God coursing through you you would have no trouble coming up with the words to say. And believe me...they wouldn't sound anything like the King James Version of the Bible....because NOBODY talks like that anymore. In fact, people didn't talk like that at the time of King James or his friend William Shakespeare.

[@anonstarstruck7973]

Little brother went to Rome and bought some religious gifts for us. When he was leaving the shop owner gave him the St. Benedict's medal as a gift asked him to always keep it in his wallet. He came back from his trip and it was very blessed journey for him. So when he came back he gave it to me because i am soon moving to Ireland for my Phd and he thought it will be a blessing for me too. Both of us didnt know what yhe medal means but when he gave it to me said that while he was receiving the medal he thought about giving it to me and it will somehow protect me when i am away. So here i am learning more about it. 😊❤

[@thatotsautse344]

O Glorious St. Benedict, sublime model of virtue, pure vessel of God's grace! Behold me humbly kneeling at your feet.

[@JuanMartinez-xl2oj]

I was Confirmed today, and among other gifts, I received a Rosary with this medal in the crusifix. In so many ways I have been blessed, two examples of those blessings are talking on this episode, thank you both you've been a good example for this 37 year old.

[@CarpeDiem-bu3lz]

God bless you!

[@BazookaDoe]

I was confirmed today and received one as well.

[@harrietsigmund8200]

St Benedict, protect me and my family . 🙏

[@angelabarabas1659]

I carry one always in my wallet, in my home above the door ways, my mom when she was dying I put a medal above her bed to provide a peaceful death and no torments from the evil one

[@brucecanzoli3423]

i also have a small one in the wallet! and a bigger one that i sometimes wear when i don't wear the St. Michael Archangel one

[@fishbone2402002]

Was cleaning a mess my cat did on my aunts altar and came upon the medallion. For some reason i had the urge to wear it. I had no idea what it is but i just had to. I sifted thru tiktok and for some reason it popped out. I dint search for it on google, dint take a pic of it. I know its not algorithm, its a sign... Forever thankful of our Lord God.

[@Potatocake09]

I wear saint Benedict medal bracelet ,the symbolism, the deeper meaning of the letters is just so astonishing and beautiful. Hallelujah 🙏🙏❤️❤️ .Our holy Father Jesus protect us !! Amen 🙌

[@WarriorKnitter]

The style of brown scapular I wear has a St Benedict's medal attached to the cord. I always learn so much when I watch your videos. Thank you!

[@HAHA-rm3ii]

I wear my St. Benedict medal all the time. My rosary had a St. Benedict Crucifix, and I have large St. Benedict crucifix hanging on my wall. St. Benedict pray for us. The priest in confession noticed it, and said, "oh I see you always wearing St. Benedict, around you, so for your penance, pray to St. Benedict!🤗

[@markl2322]

My dad was attending the Seminary in Fon Du Lac, WI just after he was discharged from the Air Force in 1955. His intention was to become a member of the Order of St Benedict. But, as things often happen in life, he did not continue in his studies, came back to our home town, met my mom [who was obviously more attractive than a Roman Collar], and the rest is history. The thing is, dad raised us [unconsciously I'm sure] as a bunch of Benedictines. And I have to say that, for myself, I have followed those ideals and basic teachings more closely than my siblings, because to this day I cannot say that I have never found it in my heart to NOT love any person in this world, n matter who they are, or what they have done. I have been able to turn back the temptations of evil and show the world, and myself, that these things are only vanity, AND are presented to me IN VAIN.

[@ZaurielMendoza-rp7ud]

Oh, Mary concieved without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee...Jesus I trust in You. 🙏

[@felipeperezvanleuwen5277]

"We are the Benedict Medal" WOW. that's just Bada...amazingly super cool.

[@brycestrong8195]

Really wish I lived in closer proximity to a Benedictine Monastery, would love to chat with some of these fellows in person.

[@andrewleonard8408]

Never leave home without it. My rosary also has two St. Benedict medals incorporated in it. St. Benedict is the man.

[@tomdooley3522]

Mary's Miraculous Medal and the Saint Benedict medal , I have worn for years. What he didn't say is its the old's medal in the church. It has power against witchcraft, I am not going to try explain but I know it to be a fact.

[@VIDEOS2238]

I’m no Catholic, but I am a Christian. I absolutely love wearing the medal around my neck. It brings me at peace and ease. A daily reminder that “may the holy cross be my light, and may the dragon never be my overlord.” It’s a necklace I will do my best to not lose and wear for years to come.

[@lydiaromero6964]

I were my Scapular, St.Benedict medal and Holy Face of Jesus. My husband also gave me a Miraculous medal ring.

[@st.josephphilomena6542]

Me too. I have Benedictine medal, miraculous medal and Holy Face on my Scapular

[@xqp5503]

Saint Benedict pray for us and for the Miracle Healing of my friend Ariane🙏

[@timothyjones5959]

Matt, I’m assuming your staff is already aware of this, that as of 11/5/23 you had 451k subscribers & as of this video you have 556k subscribers. I’m shocked but not surprised. I’ve been a therapist for 40 years and I use some of your materials for my porn addicted clients. Thank you for your work!

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

Ah, what an epic, short-and-sweet, video! :D Praise God!

[@jenniferl9784]

He is a monk who saved my life.

[@pipilnipaolo]

Prayer to Saint Benedict Glorious Saint Benedict, Sublime model of all virtues, Pure vessel of God’s grace, Behold me humbly kneeling at your feet. I implore your loving heart To pray for me Before the throne of God. To you I have recourse In all the dangers Which daily surround me. Shield me against my enemies; Inspire me to imitate you In all things. May your blessings Be with me always, So that I may shun Whatever God forbids And avoid the occasions of sin. Graciously obtain For me from God The favors and graces Of which I stand So much in need In the trials, miseries and afflictions of life. Your heart Was always so full of love, Compassion and mercy Towards those who were afflicted Or troubled in any way. You never dismissed Without consolation and assistance Anyone who had recourse to you. I therefore invoke Your powerful intercession, In confident hope That you will hear my prayers And obtain for me the special grace And favor I so earnestly implore, (State your intention here...), If it be for the greater glory of God and the welfare of my soul. Help me, O great St. Benedict, To live and die As a faithful child of God, To be ever submissive to His Holy Will, and so obtain The eternal happiness of heaven. Amen.

[@ugochiamah5979]

Thank you

[@knexxian5362]

Benidict medal the most powerful chant.

[@AlexzR28]

O" Glorious Saint Benedict Pray for us! Thank You Christ!!

[@patmark3059]

Pray an act of perfect contrition everyday

[@Downey-2000]

I use this medal to fight communism .

[@dwigthardolfcasino5724]

My birthday is the same day as Saint Benedict's feast day and my surname appears (albeit without the tilde in the 'n') in the medal. It was a coincidence that I bought this medallion when I was actually wanting an immaculate conception pendant. They didn't have inventory of the immaculate conception pendant and this medallion caught my eye.

[@christianfeliciano8492]

San Jose, ruega por nosotros!

[@citizenworld8094]

I think Satan would run when he sees this guy's beard, knowing he means business!

[@st.josephphilomena6542]

Haha. It's dope like for father St. Joseph

[@st.josephphilomena6542]

I mean it's manly😃😃😀

[@MD-gt8wo]

I got a bracket wit St Benedict medals after i let go of Paganism/Witchcraft. Wanted to protect myself, so I would not be tempted to go back

[@Charliechorizo]

You'd like Fr Ripperger's book, "Deliverance Prayers for the Laity" and his app called "Auxilium Christianorum" - which is Latin for Help of Christians - which has daily prayers against evil. If you remove evil from your life, and replace it with complete devotion to God, they cannot return.

[@ApostleofLoveMedjugorie]

Wear my St Benedict Medal everyday around my neck, fastened on a brown scapular, along w/ a Miraculous Medal 🙏❤️✝️🛐

[@soroushfetkovich5084]

Why aren’t more people joining this channel! Excellent!

[@drirene57]

St. Benedict intercede for me to heal my spinal stenosis that threatens to cripple me. My sister gave me a St. Benedict scapula today, obtained from Relevant Radio. But not my will be done, but the Lord’s will be done.

[@4DLove0fGod]

I am a christian wearing this miraculoud medal of St. Maximilian kolbe. St. Maximilian pray for us

[@charleswanyoike7586]

St Benedict pray for Us

[@hibernianwolf1711]

Thank you..

[@tumpalbenediktuspriharto]

Pray for me and my family 💟. Amen

[@daninspiration4064]

A norbertine father gave me a St. Benedict cross with the sign of the medal attached to it. I wear it every Sunday mass.

[@Mickyboi1]

Already got a crucifix and miraculous medal on my chain, guess I’ll add a third now🤷‍♀️

[@markiangooley]

Medal in thumbnail looks like a custom St. Benedict cookie…

[@phatcrayonz]

are you hungry?

[@caneloalvarez1516]

@@phatcrayonz my thoughts exactly!

[@cynthiabriggs6168]

Blessings Father. Thank you for guidance. Am a fervent follower of St. Benedict and would love to get a St Benedict medal and beeswax candle. Since I am disabled and cannot get out am trying to find how to get the above mentioned. Thank you kindly. Praying for you and your community.

[@Mary-xb2fz]

There are many religious articles stores online that have inexpensive Saint Benedict medals.

[@bngr_bngr]

I sent my Benedict medal to my nasty boss. Next thing I knew I was the new boss.

[@leekflower1]

😳

[@luv4da80s]

🤔think I'll try that !☝

[@youtubeking2686]

Don't joke about holy objects if you are a Christian which I doubt you are

[@igor.michael]

Make sure to ask a Priest of the Holy Catholic Church to Bless the Saint Benedict medal or anything which contains it - often crosses have one included - with the Specific Saint Benedict prayer which includes excorcistic prayers before wearing or using them. Crux sacra sit mihi lux non draco sit mihi dux Vade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana, Sunt Mala, Quae Libas: Ipse Venena Bibas ✝️

[@xiomarablanco6516]

I have one medal at home, and another one I carry with me🙏🙏🙏

[@monarios4649]

To get one go to a religious store or try Amazon. I also bought mine at a nun convent since they sell religious items. Ask to see if they are blessed. If not take it to a priest after the mass. And ask him to please bless your medal. Buy several and give to family members. Learn about the medal. I suggest u also buy a rosary And a miraculous medal.

[@youtubeking2686]

What will happen if it is not blessed

[@gregorypizarro9403]

Remember everyone, any priest or deacon can do the exorcism and blessing prayer over the medal. According to Benedictine canon 1168

[@MissSways.]

May the cross of Christ be my light. May the devil, the dragon never be my guide. Turn back Satan and drink your own poison. Amen. Saint Benedict, pray for us ✝️🙏

[@jenniferl9784]

My saint Benedict medal, the size of a bread and butter plate, fell out my 2 nd story window, and landed straight up.

[@jaqian]

I have one in the cross of my rosary

[@wuyujie1998]

I just got it now、 i need it to ward off evil spirits because i can see evil, i just remembered that true story of emily rose where the lawyer found a necklace in the snow which protected her from evil

[@youtubecharlie1]

Sacramentals should be handled with care and reverence, too. People should avoid throwing them (across tables lol), playing with them, etc. Also, if they need to be disposed of, they should be burned or buried. It’s important to keep them in a special place i.e. not rolling around in your underwear drawer.

[@sme7385]

holy medals should never be burned or buried. Give the to a loved one, put it on the church bulletin board table, or leave it out, or give it to a teenager (they need it the most now).

[@youtubecharlie1]

@@sme7385 Notice: I said "[s]acramentals." There are other items, outside of holy medals, that are sacramentals. :)

[@youtubecharlie1]

@@sme7385 www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/giving-sacramentals-a-proper-farewell

[@youtubert3138]

It would be nice if you show the image of the medal

[@juans6639]

I have one over the doorway entrance to my home.

[@vjiggy81]

I wonder which is more powerful. The miraculous metal or the saint Benedict's metal

[@HolyChristian]

Just got 2 stuff: St Benedict Small Necklace and Pocket Holdable and a Wristband

[@vicentebantillo6686]

Saint Benedict Pray For Us, May I Reguest Send Me Saint Benedict Devotion Prayer Latin And English, Thank You Very Much

[@Scantbracelet]

I wear it as an Anglican.

[@phatcrayonz]

Saint B is awesome!

[@irienerd8178]

I have my medal with me all the time, I don't think it was blessed in any certain way. Should I have it done again properly???

[@pinoysarisari7374]

whatever form of blessing, it is valid blessing if it was made by a priest...The New Book of Blessing removed the special blessings so that All forms of religious objects and religious statues have one uniform blessing...

[@carmeister_]

Following Jesus is pretty badass! It’s like in an RPG and you equip rings or medals for resistance to things. I know ultimately that Jesus Christ is really real so it’s just a cool thing I thought of.

[@darekradulski6213]

A lot was said about St. Benedict's medal and nothing . Medal was known since XVII century. Current design (end of XIX century)is different from original . Original design was oval in shape , IHS instead of PAX , letters C S P B were not circled , bishop's mitre along with raven were changed , plus few more changes .

[@caneloalvarez1516]

do you know why that is? Ive heard it has to do with the masonic infiltration of the Catholic Church and to nullify the power of the medal, they modified it.

[@darekradulski6213]

Unfortunately I don't have it . Usually , when changes take please , explanation is given .

[@frankmason1472]

Holy Father Benedict? I was under the impression that St. Benedict was NOT a priest??? Am I mistaken?

[@pamelasingh8493]

Saint Benedict please intercede to Jesus to lay His hands on Ranbir Vicky Nikita David James Jason Allen Cast out all evil from them Send the Holy Spirit to guide counsel strengthen and protect them always to glorify our Heavenly Father Thanku very much Amen Bangalore India 21/4/2022

[@leekflower1]

'we are the Benedict medal' 😇

[@AmandadeLassus]

Nope.

[@steveisaak4320]

I would like to learn more about the cross of ST Benedict that includes the medal?

[@aaronargottelopez3488]

❤❤❤

[@aidenheeth7764]

That mans a wizard!

[@efs797]

Possibly silly question hopefully not: Does having a Benedictine medal on the rosary not deny the owner the benefits conferred by wearing it which we are specifically instructed to do?

[@etherhialforever45]

Amen ⚜️🕯️🌹🦋

[@AFreckledAngel]

Does anyone know where I can get a benedict medal Blessed my a benedict priest?

[@mariogg3057]

🙏🏻👑

[@sharonatkinson1161]

🙏❤️

[@kath5201]

The whole medal says: may the sacred cross be my light, may the dragon never be my guide, back off Satan! What you offer is vanity, your cup filled with evil, drink your own poison!

[@octoberdawn1087]

The one on the thumb nail looks different than mine. I was told that that one is mason related? 🥴 ..that the true one says IHS instead of PAX? 🤔

[@michaelhudecek2778]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Andrew-ug8wl]

ora pro nobis

[@pipilnipaolo]

Approved Blessing of the Medal of St. Benedict Medals of Saint Benedict are sacramentals that may be blessed legitimately by any priest or deacon -- not necessarily a Benedictine (Instr., 26 Sept. 1964; Can. 1168). The following English form may be used. V. Our help is in the name of the Lord. R. Who made heaven and earth. In the name of God the Father + almighty, who made heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, I exorcise these medals against the power and attacks of the evil one. May all who use these medals devoutly be blessed with health of soul and body. In the name of the Father + almighty, of the Son + Jesus Christ our Lord, and of the Holy + Spirit the Paraclete, and in the love of the same Lord Jesus Christ who will come on the last day to judge the living and the dead, and the world by fire. Amen. Let us pray. Almighty God, the boundless source of all good things, we humbly ask that, through the intercession of Saint Benedict, you pour out your blessings + upon these medals. May those who use them devoutly and earnestly strive to perform good works be blessed by you with health of soul and body, the grace of a holy life, and remission of the temporal punishment due to sin. May they also with the help of your merciful love, resist the temptation of the evil one and strive to exercise true charity and justice toward all, so that one day they may appear sinless and holy in your sight. This we ask though Christ our Lord. Amen. The medals are then sprinkled with holy water.

[@martinamonicamaestas9072]

I love Saints of our Catholicism. Angels, too. Thank you for this video. I had a medal of Saint Benedict, either in storage or stolen. My profile picture is a sea serpent in the sky of the past in West Valley City, Utah from our Lord God to show these sea serpent cloud formations swim fly the sky and have fun too, a memory remembered from the past, as from the time before mankind, Adam, Eve, when our LordGod created earth and watched the sea serpents play in the oceans. I hear it is from the Penteuch. Downloaded from the Vatican website, I will look into ito it.

[@milesmorales5929]

I still have my Benedict medal, and I keep it in my room :)

[@sciencesorcery6829]

Where do I get one that's exorcised?

[@fragwagon]

Go to a Benedictine monastery and have it blessed. You shouldn't be able to buy a blessed object.

[@sciencesorcery6829]

@@fragwagon got it. Thanks.

[@MWroses]

Some regular parish pastors will do the exorcism blessing on a Benedict medal if you bring it to them and ask. Not all if them know how to do it so you'll have to ask.

[@youtubecharlie1]

Buy it at any Catholic bookstore. I’m part of a traditional parish and my priest said the specific prayer/exorcisms in Latin.

[@katperson7332]

@@MWroses my priest did it for me but I had a copy of the exorcism prayer/blessing with me so he said it from that. I got about 10 medals blessed at the same time so I could give them to friends. The priest was pleased to get one from me as well. I wear it round my neck together with a Miraculous Medal, a Holy Face medal, plus two scapulars ( green one to Immaculate Heart of Mary and red one to Sacred Heart of Jesus). I rattle a bit when I move about! I’ve got a bunch of other medals attached to a Rosary Beads, but I don’t wear them. I just keep them under my pillow. They are Padre Pio, St Martin de Porres, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St Faustina, St Charbel and several others.

[@paracleteknight8422]

is it just me? that Horn decor need to be move to a different location. doesn't look right on the video if you know what i mean.

[@goldwynsumaylo4007]

Can I ask one piece of st Benedict medalion

[@Mary-xb2fz]

They are sold in religious article stores and online religious article stores.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

I was wonderin' what that coin / medal writings meant... Now I know ! :-)

[@mikes855]

Dude has horns! Creepy how is head aligns with the horns on the bookshelf in the first 2 minutes

[@TrueArcBaron]

I heard it is also called the devil driver. Is that true?

[@3l.Buho.Kuernudo]

What that means?

[@xmc7189]

I wear mine as a key ring on my house keys

[@bryersheridan815]

Does the medal have to be blessed to protect you …???????

[@aaronmaurice7615]

I wear my medal to work. As for the blessings of the medal the priest only gave a simple blessing is that okay? Because i heard that this medal need a proper blessings.

[@thefancystache3793]

I don't know much about this stuff but every day I yearn more for community. How do I find a church? If i hear the term Judeo Christian one more time I'm going to head butt a brick wall. Is there even a church for me? Am I looking for a certain denomination? Do I need to just go church to church and bluntly ask if they worship Jews? I'm lost. I don't know where to start

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

No we don't worship Jews. We worship God. I recommend going to the nearest Catholic Church and talk with the priest. They live near the Church if not in a building attached to the Church building,. They don't care if you aren't Catholic or even christian. He won't force you to convert, he will listen and answer any questions you have. Priests are great listeners and drop the most unexpected gems and pearls of wisdom for us to contemplate or action.I love our priest, he's a millennial but he has a lot of wisdom already for his young age.

[@titaniumsteel9114]

"Ordinary catholic families cannot survive.They must be extraordinary catholic families. They must be what I do not hesitate to call 'heroic' catholic families.Ordinary catholic families are no match for the devil as he uses media of communication to secularize and desacralize modern society.No less than ordinary individual catholics can survive,so ordinary catholic families cannot survive.They have no choice. They must either be holy- which means sanctified - or they will disappeared". Fr John Hardon S.J Many Catholics easily stray away from the faith that they received. What are the reasons for their falling into complacency, becoming indifferent and even hostile towards Christ and the Christian Faith? The fault with many Catholics is that they think baptism is a graduation from having acquired knowledge and understanding of their faith. After completing their catechism classes or RCIA journey, they no longer seek out opportunities to continue growing their faith, both doctrinally and spiritually. Their only occasion to grow in faith is the one-hour Mass that they attend every Sunday. This is hardly enough to sustain the life of a Catholic. Those who do not grow in their faith are already losing their faith. There is no neutrality. How, then, can we grow in our faith? Firstly, we need to deepen our intimacy with God through Christ. In Christ, we come to know and love the Father. Secondly, we must be rooted in the Word of God. We cannot grow in our faith without deepening our love and appreciation for the Word of God through bible study and most of all, a prayerful reading and sharing of the Word of God. Thirdly, we must seek the support of the Christian community. A Catholic without the support of his fellow Catholics will eventually fall out from the faith, especially when he undergoes the trials and challenges of life, the influence of secularism, and the materialistic, individualistic and atheistic views of the world. Fourthly, to grow our faith, we need to evangelise and be a witness to Christ. We evangelise ourselves by evangelising others. By sharing our faith with others, we strengthen our own faith. By teaching our faith to others, we grow in understanding and clarity in what we believe in. Finally, growing in faith is to grow in our Christian life. This is the most effective form of witnessing. It means that those of us who are baptised must live a life of holiness and purity, free from sin and a bad conscience. A life of holiness and charity are the fruits of a strong spiritual life and a life of hope founded in the promises of God. If the Catholic Church is accused of being satanic, that is no more than its Founder, Jesus Christ, was accused of. When our Lord was on earth, he had the same problem. He was driving demons out, and some said he was doing this by the power of the devil. How did Jesus respond? He said, “How can Satan drive out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him” (Mk 3:23-26). The Catholic Church drives out the devil, too. This practice is called exorcism. No one can deny that the Catholic Church has been doing exorcisms on people and driving out Satan for nearly two millennia. Therefore, we must reason like Jesus: If the Catholic Church were from the devil, it could not drive the devil out. We shouldn’t be surprised when such charges are made against the Catholic Church. Jesus told us, “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master; it is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household” (Mt 10:24-25). Weak Catholics become protestants Strong Protestants become Catholics,

[@simonpepper9721]

I heard that Pope Leo 2nd or 3rd had something to do with this cross in the 17th century. I think he was bitten by a snake and lived in a time that you didn't survive snake bites at all.

[@joe-5D]

the combination of his beard and the horns in the back right over his head is not the most ironic thing ive seen

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[@MHLitu]

Who minted that COIN on Benedict?

[@jflores85]

Patron Saint of Kidneys

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