Revisiting St. Benedict’s Monastery in Carmen, Cebu

The Miracle of the Shattered Cup: Saint Benedict’s Triumph over Malice. Early in his spiritual journey, after years of solitude, Saint Benedict was persuaded to lead a community of monks. However, the monks soon grew resentful of his holy rigor and strict discipline. In an attempt to rid themselves of his leadership, they offered him a cup of wine laced with deadly poison. Following his constant custom, Benedict made the Sign of the Cross over the vessel to bless it. At that moment, the glass sh