St. Benedict Medal, House Consecration Novena

[Patricia]

Shin, if possible could you please mail me some more St. Benedict blessed medals?  Maybe for Christmas?? I sent a couple to my friend and I promised her some more as soon as I got them so she could protect her house with them.  If you wish I can send you unblessed medals and you could have them blessed at your convenience.
The medals did create a ripple while on her way to her house but I had warned her about it and told her to be prepared for it.  She is very happy with the medals and keeps one in the house and one in her purse.

[Shin]

Oh I'd be glad to Patricia!

I have some I can send, don't worry! After I sent some off I felt I should've sent even more! 

Honestly it seems almost like you can't have too many!

I keep one in my wallet along with the Green Scapular, and an image of the Infant Jesus of Prague. I am thinking perhaps I should keep a holy card too, and one of those little cards with forms on the back which says, 'I am a Catholic, in case of emergency please call a priest, etc.'

Yes I definitely should do that too.

[Patricia]

Thanks Shin!  I truly appreciate it and many God's blessings for your kindness.  My friend is happy too to receive them.  She was being bent down with unhappiness in marriage, financial situation etc and was wondering if she was under some spell or evil eye. That is when I decided to send the last 2  St. Benedict medals I had to her.  She has kept one in her purse and one on her altar.  I told her I'd send her more for the four corners of her house if I received some from you.

I have a card in my purse that says ' I am a Catholic, in case of an accident call a priest'  Fr. Gruner's ministry sent it to me some years back. Catholics need to have one of those in their purses or wallets.

[odhiambo]

I had not read the book Shin.
Will now be sure to do so.
Thanks.

[odhiambo]

When using the medal for any pious purpose the foll prayer can be said:

May the intercession of the Blessed Patriarch and Abbot Benedict render Thee, O Lord, merciful unto us; that what our own unworthiness cannot obtain we may receive through his powerful patronage: through Christ Our Lord.

Thanks for the prayer Patricia.
I am reading the book Shin has availed for us.
It is so interesting, it has kept me at my desk for hours.
I have read about him before now and even posted a short account of his biography but it is as if I am seeing him for the first time with new eyes.

[odhiambo]

Prayer of Saint Benedict of Nursia
Taken from EWTN-Faith

O Lord, I place myself in your hands and dedicate myself to you. I pledge myself to do your will in all things: To love the Lord God with all my heart, all my soul, all my strength. Not to kill. Not to steal. Not to covet. Not to bear false witness. To honor all persons. Not to do to another what I would not wish done to myself. To chastise the body. Not to seek after pleasures. To love fasting. To relieve the poor. To clothe the naked. To visit the sick. To bury the dead. To help in trouble. To console the sorrowing. To hold myself aloof from worldly ways. To prefer nothing to the love of Christ. Not to give way to anger. Not to foster a desire for revenge. Not to entertain deceit in the heart. Not to make a false peace. Not to forsake charity. Not to swear, lest I swear falsely. To speak the truth with heart and tongue. Not to return evil for evil. To do no injury: yea, even to bear patiently any injury done to me. To love my enemies. Not to curse those who curse me, but rather to bless them. To bear persecution for justice' sake. Not to be proud. Not to be given to intoxicating drink. Not to be an over-eater. Not to be lazy. Not to be slothful. Not to be a murmured. Not to be a detractor. To put my trust in God. To refer the good I see in myself to God. To refer any evil in myself to myself. To fear the Day of Judgment. To be in dread of hell. To desire eternal life with spiritual longing. To keep death before my eyes daily. To keep constant watch over my actions. To remember that God sees me everywhere. To call upon Christ for defense against evil thoughts that arises in my heart. To guard my tongue against wicked speech. To avoid much speaking. To avoid idle talk. To read only what is good to read. To look at only what is good to see. To pray often. To ask forgiveness daily for my sins, and to seek ways to amend my life. To obey my superiors in all things rightful. Not to desire to be thought holy, but to seek holiness. To fulfill the commandments of God by good works. To love chastity. To hate no one. Not to be jealous or envious of anyone. Not to love strife. Not to love pride. To honor the aged. To pray for my enemies. To make peace after a quarrel, before the setting of the sun. Never to despair of your mercy, O God of Mercy. Amen.