Four-Way Crosses: Do they count?

[Redbaron998]

This question may seem rather pedantic but does a Four Way Corss (Such as this one: This one )

Count as wearing the Miracolous medal?

I used to have a Miraclous medal but it got to tarnished and cant be cleaned, I am intrested in getting a Four Way Cross so as to wear a typical cross like I always do and express my devotion to Our Lady as well by having the MM, the other medals are cool to and this way I wont be clinking around like a robot who needs oil due to being loaded down on a bunch of necklaces haha.

Anyways do yall like Four-Ways? If so any in particular one you would suggest?

 

[Della]

I wear a four-way and a crucifix, but they are both quite small because they are gold (gold costs more, but won’t corrode). Any combination you care to wear is fine and certainly does “count”. Just have them blessed like any other medal.

 

[Mel_Stones]

I wear a four-way. According to my dad and my own personal preference - A Miraculous medal only counts on a four-way if the writing around the edge can be read .

I love my four-way and only take it off if I must (meaning for safety during martial arts sparring). My favorite thing about it is on the back it says “I AM CATHOLIC PLEASE CALL A PRIEST” and I know if ever I am unconscious or otherwise incapable I will still receive the prayer or Last Rites necessary. It is in need of replacement but it is difficult to find four-ways with a Miraculous medal where the writing can be read (most seem to just have dots or such).

Like the above poster says - be sure to get it blessed .

 

[JRKH]

I too like the four way and wear one every day.
Yup - I like that it says “I am a Catholic, Please call a Priest”, on the back, though in speaking with someone at a hospital, I don’t know that they would even recognize it or look and act on the request. The medicals are usually too busy with their “medical” stuff. But it is nice to have the message there.
Also, I like that it is more than simply a miraculous medal, containing as it does, The Scapular, St Joseph with the Christ Child and St Christopher with the Christ Child as well as the Paraclete, the Holy Spirit, in the center.

I’m not sure I would agree with the above poster though re: the legability issue. Seems to me God is more interested in “intent”. But that is just my opinion.

In any case, go right ahead and get one if you like.

Peace
James

 

[SonCatcher]

I notice it includes a scapular medal. Remember, though, it doesn’t replace a scapular except for situations where a scapular is impractical. I do agree, however, that God looks at our intent. So long as you don’t choose this medal because of its limited legibility, I’m sure you’re good.