อาทิตย์ พ.ค. 08, 2005 7:05 pm
The Power and Effects of the Medal.
Let us state here that we do not ascribe any unknown or hidden power to the Medal, a power which the superstitious ascribe to their charms. We know wherein its power lies, and we protest or the silver, the brass or aluminum of the medal, but to our faith in the merits of Christ crucified, to the efficacious prayers of the holy father St. Benedict, and to the Medal and upon those who wear it. This Medal excludes every power or influence which is not from above. Through the pious use of the Medal of St. Benedict thousands of miracles and wonderful cures have been obtained. We would here mention that in the last few years we have received a number of letters relating most remarkable cures and extraordinary favors obtained by the devout use of the said Medal. it is, indeed, edifying to see how the faithful love and venerate this highly blessed Medal and how anxious they are to obtain this holy article, which has proved to be a remedy for almost every evil.
The Medal of St. Benedict is powerful to ward off all dangers of body and soul coming from the evil spirit. We are exposed to the wicked assaults of the devil day and night. St. Peter says,"Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour." (1 peter 5:8). In the life of St. Benedict we see how the devil tried to do harm to his soul and body, and also to his spiritual children. Father Paul of Moll, saintly Flemish Benedictine wonder- worker (1824- 1896), frustrated the evil doings of the spirit of darkness chiefly through the use of the Medal of St. Benedict, which has proved a most powerful protection against the snares and delusions of the old enemy. Missionaries in pagen lands use this Medal with so great effect that it has been given the remarkable name, "The devil- chasing medal."
The medal is, therefore, a powerful means:
- To destroy witchcraft and all other diabolical influences.
- To keep away the spells of magicians, of wicked and evil-minded persons.
- To impart protection to persons tempted, deluded or tormented by evil spirits.
- To obtian the conversion of sinners, especially when they are in danger of death.
- To serve as an armor in temptayions against holy purity.
- 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.
Finally, the Medal has often been used with admirable effect even for animals infected with plague or other maladies, and for fields when invaded by harmful insects.
