Blessings;A priest or deacon can bless the medalThe blessing invokes the power of the Cross and the healing of the Holy SpiritThe medal is then sprinkled with holy waterUses;The medal is worn as a form of silent prayerIt's believed to ward off evil spirits and bring divine protection to the homeIt's believed to help obtain the grace of conversion for sinnersIt's believed to help protect against contagious diseasesIt's believed to help expectant mothers have safe deliveries