This saint is one of the most important people in the Catholic Church, considered the “Father of Monks”
July 11
2024
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On July 11, “Saint Benedict’s Day” is celebrated. The date seeks to honor this saint who is one of the most important people in the Catholic Church. According to the “Father of the Monks”, he was born in the year 480, in the city of Nursia (Norcia), in Italy. After his death in 547, his reputation as a miracle worker grew. As a result, in 1220 he was canonized, the final confirmation of the Holy See that a blessed person would be declared a saint.
Then learn 5 prayers to São Bento to meet him in time of need.
1. Prayer of St. Benedict
Give me, most heavenly Jesus,
the information you understand,
the wisdom you get,
the spirit that loves you,
the act that glorifies you,
the ears that hear you,
the eyes you see,
the language you recommend,
the patience that supports the evils that you have permitted.
Give me your present;
give me the happy resurrection, and in return,
eternal life.
Amen.
2. Prayer to Saint Benedict for grace
Oh, glorious Patriarch Saint Benedict, who has always shown yourself to be considerate of those in need, grant that we too, relying on your powerful intercession, may find help in all our afflictions family peace and quiet; may all misery, both physical and spiritual, depart from us, especially the evil of sin.
Receive grace from the Lord (say the grace to be achieved) that we beg you, finally, that we may at the end of our life on earth go and praise God with you in Paradise. Amen.
3. Prayer to Saint Benedict for protection
Santa Cruz do Santo Pai Bento
Let the Holy Cross be my Light
Don’t be the Dragon my guide
Satan go away
Do not advise me vain things
What you offer me is bad
Drink your own poison
Pray for us blessed, Saint Benedict.
That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
In Latin
The Cross of the Holy Father Benedict
Holy Cross be my light
The dragon will not be my guide
Game Vade Retro Satana
Do not give me advice in vain
There are bad things that you like
He himself drinks poison
This prayer against evil spirits is strong and powerful, so that the Catholic church It is used in exorcisms. For even more protection, you should wear the medal of St. Benedict, which has the initials of this prayer on the back.
4. Prayer to Saint Benedict against evil
Oh, mighty and eternal God, through the hands of Saint Benedict, we pray for your mercy and protection from all the snares of evil. May your grace and through the intercession of the blessed Saint Benedict keep us in body and soul, free from all evil and danger. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
5. Prayer of thanks to Saint Benedict
Saint Benedict, blessed among the saints, we thank God for your life of holiness and example of faith. May we follow your steps in serving God and our brothers, confident of your intercession before the heavenly thrones. Amen.