St. Anthony Brief

Behold the Cross of the Lord!

Fly, ye powers of darkness!

The Lion of the tribe of Juda,

the root of David, has conquered.

Alleluia!

It is a devout practice by Catholics

to wear this blessing 

known as Saint Anthony's Brief 

on one's person, 

or to put it up in the home, 

and often repeat it.

Do this in order to gain

his powerful protection 

against dangers to soul and body, 

and also when feeling tempted by evil, 

oppressed by demons, 

and in general spiritual warfare.

So powerful, Pope Sixtus V had Saint Anthony's Brief 

inscribed on the obelisk in front of St. Peter's Basilica.