Icon of Western Monasticism: Powerful Novena to Saint Benedict of Nursia

By Joel Criscito

This novena to Saint Benedict of Nursia offers nine days of prayer and reflection for those seeking spiritual discipline, protection from evil, and a life of balance rooted in prayer, work, and humility. Born into a world unraveling with chaos and moral decline, Benedict withdrew from Roman society in search of God alone. In the solitude of Subiaco, he cultivated a life of deep prayer, self-mastery, and discernment, laying the spiritual foundation for what would become a monastic movement that transformed Western civilization.

Through his Rule, Saint Benedict taught that holiness can be pursued through ordinary, daily obedience, lived in community and guided by humility. His monasteries became centers of peace, learning, and charity in a crumbling world, and his spiritual fatherhood continues to guide those who long for order amid disorder, stability amid restlessness, and Christ-centered living amid worldly noise.

Through daily Scripture, meditations, and prayers, this novena invites us to follow Saint Benedict in embracing prayerful discipline, resisting spiritual evil, and ordering our lives around God. Whether you seek healing, direction, or the strength to persevere in your vocation, this novena offers a path of wisdom and grace.

May Saint Benedict of Nursia, father of Western monasticism and patron of Europe, intercede for all who desire a life of peace, spiritual maturity, and protection under God's loving authority. May his holy Rule continue to guide us to Christ through fidelity, humility, and holy work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FH2WGCRJ
• ISBN13: 9798291487846
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"