Perhaps there has never been a time in history, that the protection of the Cross of Christ was more needed to subdue His enemies, than in these our present days.  We know the wicked spirits dread and flee from this, our Sign of Redemption.  All true priests have the power to bless, either the Crucifix or the Palm Crosses.

     When blest, the palms made in the form of crosses, even though as small as 1 1/2 to 2 inches, are a tremendous protection.  So, they should be put in a small glass or plastic container, and placed on the four corners of your land and your house.

     This idea for protection actually goes back to the Apocalypse, where St. John warns that the evil forces are permitted to molest us.  The official blessing for Palm Crosses is given in the Large Roman Ritual.  The Palm that you have saved from other years, or just obtained this year on "Palm Sunday”, can be used for this purpose. You could also take the Palm Crosses to a priest on May 3rd. the “Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross”, for the extra blessing from the Large Roman Ritual.

     IF YOU WISH - Blessed Sacramental Packets from the Shrine, containing a Palm Cross, may be used in place of your own Palm Crosses.  They can be ordered as:     

876   Blessed Sacramental Packet              (Donation appreciated)
         Contents:  Green Scapular, Blessed Salt, Miraculous Medal,
                          St. Benedict Medal, and a Blessed Palm Cross. 

(The medal of St. Benedict is the most highly indulgenced medal.)