Perhaps you have the habit of praying the Rossuary traditional Marian. But do you know that its power can be increased by adding a devotion special to Saint Benedicteither? Pray to Saint Benedict, while we meditate with Mary the mysteries of the life of Christ, strengthens the experience of praying the rosary. In fact, praying a rosary to him, the patron saint of exorcists, Saint Benedict of Nursiacomes to protect us from the forces of evil. Find out how pray the rosary with the Blessed Virgin and Saint Benedict.
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How to pray the special Rosary to San Benito?
How is the special rosary of San Benito?
A coronilla a San Benito is a type of special Rosary dedicated to San Benito, which contains the same parts of the traditional Rosary dedicated to the Virgin Mary, that is, five decades, a center and a crucifix. The difference lies in these last two elements, since the central part of the rosary of San Benito is a medal of San Benito; and the crucifix is a cross of Saint Benedict, that is, a cross with a Saint Benedict medal inside. On some occasions, the beads (pearls) that separate the tens are replaced by Saint Benedict medals.
How do you pray the special rosary of San Benito?
This special chaplet or rosary is almost identical in every way to the traditional Marian Rosary. The prayer sequence is exactly the same: it begins with the sign of the cross, the Creed, an Our Father, then three Hail Marys and a Glory be to the Father.
At this point, you can add the prayer of the Saint Benedict medal:
“Holy Cross of Father Benito.
The Holy Cross be my Light.
Do not be the dragon my guide. Get away, satan; do not suggest vain things; poisonous is your bait, drink the poison yourself. Peace.”
Then, it is possible to include a prayer intention. A little later you will find an example of a prayer that is said at this moment.
The rest of the sequence unfolds exactly like that of a Marian Rosary: we meditate, with Mary, on episodes from the life of Christ, while we pray an Our Father on the large bead (pearl), then ten Hail Marys on the small beads (pearls). , and we repeat this in the five decades of the Rosary. We end with a Glory be to the Father and a sign of the cross.
Why pray a rosary to San Benito?
The Holy Rosary, in itself, is a source of many graces and by adding devotion to Saint Benedict, its power is increased. In fact, if we pray a Rosary to Saint Benedict, patron saint of exorcists, this great saint comes to add his protection against the forces of evil, that is, the effect of prayers in our lives is reinforced; in no way does he overshadow or overshadow the Virgin Mary, but the actions of both complement each other in our prayers. It is very important to know that the Saint Benedict medal and the Marian Rosary are two religious objects recognized by the Catholic Church and that the combination of both in common prayer only strengthens their effects.
Example of prayers of the special Rosary to Saint Benedict
“We salute you with filial affection, O glorious Father Saint Benedict, worker of wonders, cooperator of Christ in the work of salvation of souls. O Patriarch of the monks! Look from heaven at the vineyard that your hand planted. Multiply the number of your children, and sanctify them. Protect in a special way all of us who place ourselves with filial affection under your shelter and filial protection. Pray for the sick, for the tempted, for the afflicted, for the poor, and for us who are devoted to you. Obtain for us all a peaceful and holy death like yours. Remove from us in that supreme hour the snares of the enemy, and encourage us with your sweet presence. Now obtain for us the special grace that we ask of you…Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.”
“Oh glorious Saint Benedict, from heaven you are a pious father for us, your devotees! Your great power before God is recognized today, more than ever, thanks to the medal that is honored with your name, for the multitude of prodigies and favors that God offers us through it. Pray for all of us who come to you. Reach us from the Lord, all the graces that are necessary for us during this life and especially the grace for which we pray today. Saint Benedict, pray for us.”
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