The
Second Prayer is a fervent petition that the user of the Medal may devote
themselves to the practice of good works, may obtain health of mind and body,
forgiveness of sins, and the grace of holiness.
The
Third Prayer is very impressive in virtue of the detailed and solemn
commemoration of the agony, sufferings and death of Our Lord.
Exorcism
Blessing for St. Benedict Crucifixes and Medals
Done by any priest, preferably a Benedictine
Priest should vest in a white stole
P: Our Help is in the name of the Lord
R: Who made Heaven and Earth.
Prayer # 1
P: I exorcise this medal in the name of God, the Father Almighty, who made Heaven and Earth, the seas, and all that is in them. May God uproot and expel from this object all power of the adversary, all attacks of the devil, and all deceptions of Satan, so that it may bring health of mind and body to all who use it. We make this prayer in the name of the Almighty (+) Father, of Jesus (+) Christ, His Son our Lord, and of the Holy (+) Spirit, the Paraclete. We pray also with love for our Lord Jesus Christ, who will come to judge the living and the dead, and to purify the world by fire.
R. Amen.
All: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy, Lord have mercy. Our Father…
P. Save your servants. R. Who trust in you, my God.
P. Be for us, O Lord, a tower of strength. R: Against the power of the enemy.
P: The Lord will give strength to his people. R: The Lord will bless his people with peace
P: Send us, O Lord, help from the sanctuary. R: And from Zion protect us.
P: O Lord, hear my prayer. R: And let my cry come to you.
P: The Lord be with you. R: And with your spirit.
Prayer # 2
P: Let us pray. Almighty God, Giver of all good things, we humbly ask you, through the intercession of St. Benedict, to pour out your blessing (+) upon this medal imprinted with sacred prayers and
R: Amen.
P:
Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, who for the redemption of the whole world,
willed to be born of the Virgin, to be circumcised, rejected by the Jews,
betrayed by the kiss of Judas, bound with ropes, crowned with thorns, pierced
with nails, crucified between robbers, wounded with a lance, and finally to die
on the cross. Through your most holy Passion, we humbly implore that you drive
away all attacks and wiles of the devil, from those who devoutly invoke your
holy name, while using this medal imprinted with sacred words and symbols. Lead
them safely to the haven of salvation, where you live and reign forever.
R:
Amen.
P:
May the blessing of Almighty God (+) the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit descend
upon this medal and upon those who use it, and may this blessing remain
forever.
R:
Amen.
(Priest sprinkles
the crucifixes/medals with holy water)