For peace in the home, discipline, or spiritual protection
St. Benedict of Nursia
Feast dayJuly 11Often sought forMonastic life, disciplined prayer, and spiritual protection
Find another saintBiography source: Franciscan MediaArtwork: Hans Memling · Public domain
The life of this saint
Benedict left the distractions of Rome to seek God in prayer and later founded communities shaped by a balanced rule of prayer, work, study, and hospitality. His Rule helped form Christian life throughout Europe.
Why Catholics ask for this saint’s intercession
His steady rule of life and the Church’s tradition of the St. Benedict medal make him a trusted intercessor for order, peace, and protection.
Ask for intercession
A prayer with St. Benedict of Nursia
St. Benedict, teacher of prayer and steady faith, intercede for my home and daily life. Ask God to bring order where there is confusion, peace where there is unrest, and protection from every spiritual harm. Help me pray, work, and welcome others with Christ at the center. Amen.
