A beautiful expression of faith, prayer, and spiritual protection, the St. Benedict Pinewood Rosary Gift Set brings together the natural warmth of polished pinewood, the sacred symbolism of the St. Benedict Medal, and a thoughtfully presented collection of devotional keepsakes.

This distinctive rosary features smooth, 10mm polished pinewood Hail Mary beads with rich natural wood grain, complemented by silver-tone St. Benedict Medals in place of the traditional Our Father beads. A beautifully detailed St. Benedict Medal forms the centerpiece, while a substantial St. Benedict Crucifix completes the rosary, combining two beloved Catholic sacramentals in one meaningful devotional.

Presented in an elegant CatholicShop.com gift box, the set also includes an illustrated St. Benedict prayer card and a coordinating St. Benedict devotional sticker featuring traditional prayers of protection.

What's Included

• St. Benedict Pinewood Rosary: Polished natural wood beads, St. Benedict Medal Our Father beads, St. Benedict Medal centerpiece, and silver-tone St. Benedict Crucifix.

• CatholicShop.com Gift Box: An attractive lavender presentation box with gold CatholicShop.com branding, perfect for gift-giving or safekeeping.

• St. Benedict Prayer Card: A double-sided devotional card featuring beautiful illustrations of the St. Benedict Medal, its sacred inscriptions, and Latin prayers with English translations.

• St. Benedict Devotional Sticker: A coordinating, vertically oriented sticker with rounded corners, featuring classical artwork of St. Benedict and traditional prayers.

Rosary Details & Dimensions

• Hail Mary Beads: Polished pinewood

• Our Father Beads: Silver-tone St. Benedict Medals

• Centerpiece: St. Benedict Medal

• Crucifix: St. Benedict Cross with Corpus of Christ

• Metal Components: Zinc alloy

• Bead Size: 10mm

• Rosary Length: 17 inches

• Crucifix Size: 2 inches tall × 1.2 inches wide

• Center Medal Diameter: 3/4 inch

• Rosary Weight: Approximately 36 grams

The Spiritual Significance of St. Benedict

St. Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–547) is revered as the father of Western monasticism and the founder of the Benedictine tradition. His Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing prayer, work, humility, and obedience to God, has guided Christian communities for more than fifteen centuries.

The St. Benedict Medal is among the Church's most cherished sacramentals, traditionally associated with prayers for protection against temptation, evil, and spiritual danger. Its inscriptions contain powerful invocations expressing trust in the Holy Cross and rejection of Satan.

Among the best-known prayers represented on the medal are:

Crux sacra sit mihi lux!
May the Holy Cross be my light!

Non draco sit mihi dux!
May the dragon never be my guide!

Vade retro Satana!
Begone, Satan!

Nunquam suade mihi vana!
Never tempt me with your vanities!

Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas!
What you offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!

Another traditional invocation reads:

Eius in obitu nostro praesentia muniamur!
May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death.

The medal reminds the faithful to turn continually toward Christ, finding strength not in the object itself, but in God's grace and the saving power of the Cross.

A Meaningful Catholic Gift

Whether given for a Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, birthday, Christmas, or another special occasion, this rosary gift set offers an enduring reminder of faith and prayer.

With its natural pinewood beads, traditional St. Benedict symbolism, accompanying devotional items, and attractive gift packaging, it is a thoughtful gift for anyone seeking a deeper devotion to Our Lord, Our Lady, and St. Benedict.

May the Holy Cross be my light!