The miraculous life and spiritual battles of Saint Benedict of Nursia

In the final days of the Roman empire, Benedictus, a young scholar born of noble lineage, was weary of the eternal city's hedonism and pomp. Beckoned by a voice in his heart, Benedictus abandoned his life of privilege and wandered through the wilderness until finally taking refuge in a cave. After three years of prayer and isolation, Benedict emerged from his self-imposed exile as a man of miracles... but also the target of frequent diabolical attacks.

Based on ancient texts written by Pope St. Gregory the Great and St. Benedict himself, Benedictus is an experimental faith-based film that tells the story of the enigmatic man we know today as Saint Benedict. Benedictus, however, is also a modern-day summons to look deeper, question what appears certain, and prepare for the future in our ever-changing world.

124 minutes. Streaming free on CatholicShop TV.

Follow one of Catholicism's most revered saints on his extraordinary journey from solitude to sainthood in a story filled with earthly trials, diabolical attacks, and heavenly triumphs. St. Benedict: Monk, Mystic, Exorcist explores this riveting true story about radical faith and spiritual warfare in the ashes of the Roman Empire.

Benedict of Nursia gave up a privileged life of Roman nobility and an education in Literature and Law for a life of silent meditation in a remote cave. After three years of wrestling with unseen forces and relying on the good will of strangers for sustenance, this cave-dwelling hermit emerged as a spiritual leader.

Gaining noteriety as a humble man of miracles, visions, exorcisms, and prophecies, Benedict’s one-man monastic movement grew to include a legion of devoted followers who practiced his Rule and helped him revolutionize monasteries around the world.

Saint Benedict: Monk, Mystic, Exorcist weaves together remarkable threads of monasticism, mystical experiences, prayer, and spiritual combat to paint a vivid portrait of an enigmatic man whose legacy continues to inspire the modern-day world.

190 pages | Paperback & Hardcover