Showing posts with label Satan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Satan. Show all posts
Sunday, 6 March 2022
Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Prayer to the Virgin Most Powerful
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| Virgin Most Powerful |
Virgin most powerful, loving helper of the Christian people,
how great is the thanks we owe thee for the assistance thou hast given our
fathers who invoked thy maternal help by the devout recitation of thy Rosary
when they were threatened by the Turkish infidels. From Heaven thou didst see
their deadly peril. Thou didst hear their voices imploring thy compassion.
Their humble prayers, enjoined by the great Pope, Saint Pius V, were acceptable
to thee, and thou camest quickly to deliver them.
Grant, Dear Mother, that in like manner the prolonged sighs
of the Holy Bride of Christ in these our days may reach thy throne and win thy
pity. Be moved to compassion and rise once again to deliver her from the many
foes who surround her on every side.
Even now from the four quarters of the earth there arises to
thy throne the prayer of the Rosary, to beg thy mercy in these troubled times.
Unfortunately our sins hinder, or at least retard their effect. Wherefore, Dear
Mother, obtain for us true sorrow for our sins and a firm resolution to face
death itself rather than return to our former sins. It grieves us that through
our own fault, thy help which we need so desperately, should be denied or come
too late.
Turn to us, O Mary, and graciously listen to the prayers of
the whole Catholic World: conquer the pride of those wicked men, who in their
insolence blaspheme Almighty God and would destroy His Church, against which,
according to the infallible words of Christ, the gates of Hell shall never
prevail. Let it be seen once more that when thou doth arise to protect the
Church, her victory is sure.
Amen.
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Unmasking the Satanic Temple
Satanic ‘Pink’ Mass
By Joseph Pelletier, member of the PAUSE program
For the past few weeks, the Satanic Temple has been in the spotlight concerning the controversial unveiling of a satanic statue in downtown Detroit. The Temple, by its nature, is a reclusive and shadowy organization, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that even when given center stage it masks and skirts around the true intentions of its agenda: the destruction of the Catholic Church.
In an interview that aired earlier this month on WJBK-TV, president of the Detroit chapter of the Satanic Temple Jex Blackmore, in defending her beliefs, played the role of victim, claiming that there is a "deep misunderstanding about satanism as a religion" and that satanism is simply "a non-theistic religious organization that has political and activist undertones" (a description that contradicts itself, as theism is the essence of religion). According to Blackmore, "We understand Satan not in the Judeo-Christian concept, but in a literary and philosophical history in which Satan is a cultural hero" who rebelled against "systems of authority and power."
Despite her argument (and attempts to garner sympathy), this definition is essentially indistinguishable from the Judeo-Christian interpretation: Satan is the quintessential revolutionary who rejected the rule of the Ultimate Authority. However, the Temple's definition of Lucifer differs in one key area: They deny his existence.
The saying goes: "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," for if there is a Prince of Darkness, there must also be a Prince of Light. In admitting that they believe in Satan as a being, the Satanic Temple must also acknowledge the existence of God, and in acknowledging the existence of God they must acknowledge His One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. It is, of course, less beneficial to their cause to openly admit they seek to undermine the foundations of the Church than it is to hide their intentions under the guise of the pursuit of reason and scientific understanding. Therefore, they must, as they have, claim the erection of a satanic statue at the Oklahoma state capitol is not to mock Christianity but instead to create dialogue. "The purpose of the monument," explains Blackmore, "is to stand in contrast and conversation with established religious icons such as the 10 Commandments."
If one actually needs proof that the very existence of the Satanic Temple is to mock the Catholic Church, one need not look farther than its website. The tab icon features an inverted cross, a direct perversion of the Crucifixion, as do multiple photographs taken inside the Temple. President Blackmore can also be seen wearing the upside-down cross around her neck in several photographs. This itself is acknowledgement that despite claims to equally oppose all "theistic religions," there exists a particularly strong animosity toward Christianity.
The Detroit Temple also made headlines in December for creating a display known as the "Snaketivity Scene." The satanic alternative to the Nativity featured a snake wrapped around a cross. A banner on the cross read "The Greatest Gift is Knowledge," and a copy of the book Revolt of the Angels sat at its base. Again, this only further solidifies the argument that the purpose of the Satanic Temple is to specifically pervert the traditions and beliefs of Christians.
According to the official Introductory Primer of the Satanic Temple, one of its featured campaigns (which also includes support for so-called "marriage equality") is the "Pink Mass." Described as a ceremony "designed to 'make the deceased gay in the after-life,'" the ritual includes the reading of scriptures, lighting of candles and ceremonial proceedings that involve two homosexuals kissing over the grave of the deceased while a High Priest, complete with horns, oversees the act. This begs the question: If the Satanic Temple seeks to merely join the ranks of other religions and be accepted as merely an alternative to "theistic religion," then why call grave desecration a Mass? Why take the name of the integral part of the Catholic faith and defile it by association with a graphic ritual? The answers are abundantly clear.
To make matters worse, the archdiocese of Detroit has been absent amid the controversy. Remaining inactive or apathetic toward a situation that requires one's diect condemnation is nearly tantamount to complicity. Faithful Catholic opposition has not been wholly absent, however. Many local churches have taken it on themselves to held special Masses of Reparation and Holy Hours specifically scheduled on July 25, the day of the unveiling. "We wanted to do something," says Teresa Chisholm , a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church on Jay Street in Detroit, "and the Mass is the most powerful prayer. So it seemed fitting to have a Mass along with confession, to repent for our own sins and to pray in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus."
By Joseph Pelletier, member of the PAUSE program
For the past few weeks, the Satanic Temple has been in the spotlight concerning the controversial unveiling of a satanic statue in downtown Detroit. The Temple, by its nature, is a reclusive and shadowy organization, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that even when given center stage it masks and skirts around the true intentions of its agenda: the destruction of the Catholic Church.
In an interview that aired earlier this month on WJBK-TV, president of the Detroit chapter of the Satanic Temple Jex Blackmore, in defending her beliefs, played the role of victim, claiming that there is a "deep misunderstanding about satanism as a religion" and that satanism is simply "a non-theistic religious organization that has political and activist undertones" (a description that contradicts itself, as theism is the essence of religion). According to Blackmore, "We understand Satan not in the Judeo-Christian concept, but in a literary and philosophical history in which Satan is a cultural hero" who rebelled against "systems of authority and power."
Despite her argument (and attempts to garner sympathy), this definition is essentially indistinguishable from the Judeo-Christian interpretation: Satan is the quintessential revolutionary who rejected the rule of the Ultimate Authority. However, the Temple's definition of Lucifer differs in one key area: They deny his existence.
The saying goes: "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," for if there is a Prince of Darkness, there must also be a Prince of Light. In admitting that they believe in Satan as a being, the Satanic Temple must also acknowledge the existence of God, and in acknowledging the existence of God they must acknowledge His One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. It is, of course, less beneficial to their cause to openly admit they seek to undermine the foundations of the Church than it is to hide their intentions under the guise of the pursuit of reason and scientific understanding. Therefore, they must, as they have, claim the erection of a satanic statue at the Oklahoma state capitol is not to mock Christianity but instead to create dialogue. "The purpose of the monument," explains Blackmore, "is to stand in contrast and conversation with established religious icons such as the 10 Commandments."
If one actually needs proof that the very existence of the Satanic Temple is to mock the Catholic Church, one need not look farther than its website. The tab icon features an inverted cross, a direct perversion of the Crucifixion, as do multiple photographs taken inside the Temple. President Blackmore can also be seen wearing the upside-down cross around her neck in several photographs. This itself is acknowledgement that despite claims to equally oppose all "theistic religions," there exists a particularly strong animosity toward Christianity.
The Detroit Temple also made headlines in December for creating a display known as the "Snaketivity Scene." The satanic alternative to the Nativity featured a snake wrapped around a cross. A banner on the cross read "The Greatest Gift is Knowledge," and a copy of the book Revolt of the Angels sat at its base. Again, this only further solidifies the argument that the purpose of the Satanic Temple is to specifically pervert the traditions and beliefs of Christians.
According to the official Introductory Primer of the Satanic Temple, one of its featured campaigns (which also includes support for so-called "marriage equality") is the "Pink Mass." Described as a ceremony "designed to 'make the deceased gay in the after-life,'" the ritual includes the reading of scriptures, lighting of candles and ceremonial proceedings that involve two homosexuals kissing over the grave of the deceased while a High Priest, complete with horns, oversees the act. This begs the question: If the Satanic Temple seeks to merely join the ranks of other religions and be accepted as merely an alternative to "theistic religion," then why call grave desecration a Mass? Why take the name of the integral part of the Catholic faith and defile it by association with a graphic ritual? The answers are abundantly clear.
To make matters worse, the archdiocese of Detroit has been absent amid the controversy. Remaining inactive or apathetic toward a situation that requires one's diect condemnation is nearly tantamount to complicity. Faithful Catholic opposition has not been wholly absent, however. Many local churches have taken it on themselves to held special Masses of Reparation and Holy Hours specifically scheduled on July 25, the day of the unveiling. "We wanted to do something," says Teresa Chisholm , a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church on Jay Street in Detroit, "and the Mass is the most powerful prayer. So it seemed fitting to have a Mass along with confession, to repent for our own sins and to pray in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus."
Thursday, 4 June 2015
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Saturday, 2 November 2013
Thursday, 31 October 2013
PRAYER AGAINST EVERY EVIL -- IMPORTANT
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| ST. MICHEAL THE ARCHANGEL DEFEATING SATAN |
Heavenly Father, I love
You, I praise You, and I worship You. I thank You for sending Your Son Jesus
Who won victory over sin and death for my salvation. I thank You for sending
Your Holy Spirit Who empowers me, guides me, and leads me into fullness of
life. I thank you for Mary, my Heavenly Mother, who intercedes with the holy
angels and saints for me.
Lord Jesus Christ, I place myself at
the foot of Your cross and ask You to cover me with Your Precious Blood which
pours forth from Your Most Sacred Heart and Your Most Holy Wounds. Cleanse me,
my Jesus, in the living water that flows from Your Heart. I ask You to surround
me, Lord Jesus, with Your Holy Light.
Heavenly Father, let the healing
waters of my baptism now flow back through the maternal and paternal
generations to purify my family line of satan and sin. I come before You,
Father, and ask forgiveness for myself, my relatives, and my ancestors, for any
calling upon powers that set themselves up in opposition to You or that do not
offer true honor to Jesus Christ. In Jesus' Holy Name, I now reclaim any
territory that was handed over to satan and place it under the Lordship of
Jesus Christ.
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| HOLY TRINITY -- THE FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT |
By the power of Your Holy Spirit,
reveal to me, Father, any people I need to forgive and any areas of unconfessed
sin. Reveal aspects of my life that are not pleasing to You, Father, ways that
have given or could give satan a foothold in my life. Father, I give to You any
unforgiveness; I give to You my sins; and, I give to You all ways that satan
has a hold of my life. Thank You, for Your forgiveness and Your love.
Lord Jesus, in Your Holy Name, I bind
all evil spirits of the air, water, ground, underground, and netherworld. I
further bind, in Jesus' Name, any and all emissaries of the satanic
headquarters and claim the Precious Blood of Jesus on the air, atmosphere,
water, ground and their fruits around us, the underground and the netherworld
below.
Heavenly Father, allow Your Son Jesus
to come now with the Holy Spirit, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the holy angels and
the saints to protect me from all harm and to keep all evil spirits from taking
revenge on me in any way.
(Repeat the following sentence three
times: once in honor of the Father, once in honor of the Son, and once in honor
of the Holy Spirit.)
In the Holy Name of Jesus, I seal
myself, my relatives, this room (place, home, church, car, plane, etc...), and
all sources of supply in the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
(To break and dissolve all satanic
seals, repeat the following paragraph three times in honor of the Holy Trinity
because satanic seals are places three times to blaspheme the Holy Trinity.)
In the Holy Name of Jesus, I break and dissolve any and
all curses, hexes, spells, snares, traps, lies, obstacles, deceptions,
diversions, spiritual influences, evil wishes, evil desires, hereditary seals,
known and unknown, and every dysfunction and disease from any source including
my mistakes and sins. In Jesus' Name, I sever the transmission of any and all
satanic vows, pacts, spiritual bonds, soul ties, and satanic works. In Jesus'
Name, I break and dissolve any and all links and effects of links with:
astrologers; bohmos; channelers; charters; clairvoyants; crystal healers;
crystals; fortune tellers; mediums; the New Age Movement; occult seers; palm,
tea leaf, or tarot card readers; psychics; santeros; satanic cults; spirit
guides; witches; witchdoctors; and, Voodoo. In Jesus' Name, I dissolve all
effects of participation in seances and divination, ouija boards, horoscopes,
occult games of all sorts, and any form of worship that does not offer true
honor to Jesus Christ.
Holy Spirit, please reveal to me
through word of knowledge any evil spirits that have attached themselves to me
in any way. (Pause and wait for words to come to you, such as: anger,
arrogance, bitterness, brutality, confusion, cruelty, deception, envy, fear,
hatred, insecurity, jealousy, pride, resentment, or terror. Pray the following
for each of the spirits revealed.)
In the Name of Jesus, I rebuke you
spirit of _________________. I command to go directly to Jesus, without
manifestation and without harm to me or anyone, so that He can dispose of you
according to His Holy Will.
I thank
You, Heavenly Father for Your Love. I thank You, Holy Spirit for empowering me
to be aggressive against satan and evil spirits. I thank You, Jesus, for
setting me free. I thank You, Mary, for interceding for me with the holy angels
and the saints.
Lord Jesus, fill me with charity,
compassion, faith, gentleness, hope, humility, joy, kindness, light, love,
mercy, modesty, patience, peace, purity, security, tranquility, trust, truth,
understanding, and wisdom. Help me to walk in Your Light and Truth, illuminated
by the Holy Spirit so that together we may praise, honor, and glorify Our
Father in time and in eternity. For You, Lord Jesus, are, "...the way, the
truth, and the life" (John 14:6 ), and You "...have come that we
might have life and have it more abundantly" (John 10:10 ).
"God indeed is my savior; I am
confident and unafraid. My strength and courage is the Lord, and he has been my
savior" (Isaiah 12:2 ).
Amen. Alleluia. Amen.
http://catholicprayerstotheworld.blogspot.ca/2009/08/prayer-against-every-evil.html
Thursday, 10 January 2013
Television is Mind Control!
How Satan controls Christians
"The Devil once said to his demons below,
our work is progressing entirely too slow.
Those holiness people now stand in our way,
since they don't believe in the show or the play.
They obey the Lord Jesus and repented from sin,
proclaiming God's son to be Lord they will win.
Saying, "Drunkenness, smoking, these things are all wrong";
these Christians don't follow the ungodly throng.
They say that they owe their whole lives to the Lord,
they seek so to please Him in deed and in word.
They're quick to condemn everything that we do,
to cause unbelievers to be quite a few.
They claim many nice sins are all of the devil;
that true Christians live on a much higher level.
Now fellows, their teaching, while perfectly true,
is blocking the work we are trying to do.
We'll have to get busy and figure a plan,
that will change these high standards as fast as we can.
Now I have a vision of just what to do;
My plan of deception I'll now tell to you.
We'll find us a wise but degenerate man,
whose skill I can use to help work out this plan.
There's nothing so real as the things you can see,
the eyes and the heart and the mind all agree.
"The Devil once said to his demons below,
our work is progressing entirely too slow.
Those holiness people now stand in our way,
since they don't believe in the show or the play.
They obey the Lord Jesus and repented from sin,
proclaiming God's son to be Lord they will win.
Saying, "Drunkenness, smoking, these things are all wrong";
these Christians don't follow the ungodly throng.
They say that they owe their whole lives to the Lord,
they seek so to please Him in deed and in word.
They're quick to condemn everything that we do,
to cause unbelievers to be quite a few.
They claim many nice sins are all of the devil;
that true Christians live on a much higher level.
Now fellows, their teaching, while perfectly true,
is blocking the work we are trying to do.
We'll have to get busy and figure a plan,
that will change these high standards as fast as we can.
Now I have a vision of just what to do;
My plan of deception I'll now tell to you.
We'll find us a wise but degenerate man,
whose skill I can use to help work out this plan.
There's nothing so real as the things you can see,
the eyes and the heart and the mind all agree.
I'll give them the ultimate idol to view!
I say it will work, and convince quite a few!
Yes through it I'll teach them my self seeking way,
and make them forget to believe means obey.
The home is the place for this subtle device;
the people, deceived, will soon think it quite nice.
The whole world will want one, we'll cast such a spell,
that Christians wont know it was thought up in hell.
We'll sell them with pictures of the latest news,
and while they're still looking we'll advertise booze.
Yes we'll give them some gospel that isn't too strong,
and a few nature shows just to string them along.
I'll fill it up half with the knowledge of good,
so the other half's fruit will be misunderstood.
Then I'll cause them to wonder if God's Word is true,
making them feel like gods as scenes zoom into view.
They'll take in the ads with the latest of fashions;
soon watching the parts that will stir evil passions.
At first it will shock them, but while they still gaze;
I'll harden their hearts while they sit in a daze.
Murder and sex scenes they will soon behold,
until their soft conscience and love become cold.
We'll keep the real Jesus and His truth out of sight,
Never showing a lifestyle that's holy and right.
The old family altar that once held such charm,
will soon lose it's place without any alarm.
Their praying in secret will also be lost,
as they stare at our death screen, not counting the cost.
Compromise preachers who don't take their stand,
will embrace our new vision while building on sand.
They'll help fool the people and lead them to sin,
saying only,"Be careful" while soaking it in.
will soon lose it's place without any alarm.
Their praying in secret will also be lost,
as they stare at our death screen, not counting the cost.
Compromise preachers who don't take their stand,
will embrace our new vision while building on sand.
They'll help fool the people and lead them to sin,
saying only,"Be careful" while soaking it in.
"Only news, documentaries, weather and sports;
We watch only good" will become their retorts.
And so thru the good shows we'll funnel our lies,
I'm sure they'll ignore any weak warning cries.
We'll feed them the fruit of our teachings from hell,
they'll love it so much it will easily sell!
Divorce will sky-rocket, sex crimes will abound,
much innocent blood will be spilled on the ground.
Their homes will be cursed in short order I say,
When these sermons of mine are received every day.
It wont take too long, we'll be able to tell,
that these visions of mine will help populate hell.
Get busy my cohorts, and put this thing out;
we'll see if the church can continue to shout.
The holiness people who stand in our way,
will soon hush their crying against show and play.
We'll have such success so that our greatest weapon,
will be compromised Christians who keep on back steppin'.
They'll argue and lie, they'll excuse and defend,
until those holy preachers will soon have to bend.
“Everybody is doing it”, each one will think,
more and more getting used to their spiritual stink.
Science fiction, then monsters, now aliens too,
by the time they see my face they wont have a clue.
We watch only good" will become their retorts.
And so thru the good shows we'll funnel our lies,
I'm sure they'll ignore any weak warning cries.
We'll feed them the fruit of our teachings from hell,
they'll love it so much it will easily sell!
Divorce will sky-rocket, sex crimes will abound,
much innocent blood will be spilled on the ground.
Their homes will be cursed in short order I say,
When these sermons of mine are received every day.
It wont take too long, we'll be able to tell,
that these visions of mine will help populate hell.
Get busy my cohorts, and put this thing out;
we'll see if the church can continue to shout.
The holiness people who stand in our way,
will soon hush their crying against show and play.
We'll have such success so that our greatest weapon,
will be compromised Christians who keep on back steppin'.
They'll argue and lie, they'll excuse and defend,
until those holy preachers will soon have to bend.
“Everybody is doing it”, each one will think,
more and more getting used to their spiritual stink.
Science fiction, then monsters, now aliens too,
by the time they see my face they wont have a clue.
“We'll still go to heaven" will be what they say,
loving darkness and evil until Judgement Day.
Often laughing at evil, even lusting within,
yes they'll all become hypocrites hiding their sin.
They'll really believe that they're getting a treat,
till my Anti-Christ comes to take over his seat.
He'll dazzle the world while his viewers behold,
the face of The Beast who from us they were sold.
We'll win through deception, no this plan cannot fail,
though the few who believe will not bow knee to Baal.
Tell them “a little is okay”, and God surely knows,
We will win them all back as their love for God goes.
Sunday, 30 September 2012
What does the Catholic Church say about ghosts?
There are many 'ghost' shows dominating the TV screens of late..
There has always been 'ghost stories'... through history...
I thought it was a good topic to pursue...
Below are some answers that may help you discover what the Catholic Church Teaches...
Below are some answers that may help you discover what the Catholic Church Teaches...
What does the Catholic Church
say about 'ghosts'???
The ghosts that inhabit haunted houses, graveyards, or any other place may indeed be real entities and not always the figment of imagination.
However, the popular idea that they are the spirits of human souls who have died and are trapped here for some reason is not possible.
They are much more likely to be demons disguising themselves as the “ghost” or spirit of a human being for the purpose of leading people away from the true faith.
2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.
In fact,
the Church believes that spirits, do exist.
There is the visible physical realm all around us
but also unseen there is a spiritual realm.
2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
Ephesians 6:11 Put you on the armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the deceits of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and power, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places.
So, YES the Catholic Church absolutely does
believe in a spiritual realm.
believe in a spiritual realm.
This realm is inhabited by Angels and Demons, Our God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
And
the souls of those who have died are also part of this spiritual realm
but are not allowed to contact living humans without the express permission of God.
Luke 16:22
The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and his soul went to the place of the dead….27
“Then the rich man said, ‘Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father’s home. 28 For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’
29 “But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’
30 “The rich man replied, ‘No, Father Abraham! But if someone is sent to them from the dead, then they will repent of their sins and turn to God.’
31 “But Abraham said, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t listen even if someone rises from the dead.’”
There are tricks of the devil and his demons.
They can appear to be messages from God, angels, Saints, and our deceased relatives and friends.
Because it can sometimes be hard to tell which of these events is occurring -- the Church discourages such things as trying to divine, or contact the spirits of the dead.
If someone thinks that they are being contacted by the dead, they are encouraged to discuss the episodes with their parish priest who will help the person to understand what and where the alleged apparitions are coming from. If the local priest cannot determine there are those who have more advanced training on how to determine this who will be called in to help."
The Church forbids us to conjure up the dead
(Catechism 2116-2117).
Peter Kreeft
in his book, "Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Heaven", (pgs 34-35), says the
reason for “this stricture is probably protection against the danger of
deception by evil spirits.
"We are out of our depth, our knowledge,
and our
control once we open the doors to the supernatural.
The only openings that are
safe for us
are the ones God has approved:
revelation, prayer, His own miracles,
sacraments, and primarily Christ Himself…
The danger is not physical but
spiritual,
and spiritual danger always centers on
deception.”
“Nevertheless, without our action or invitation, the dead often do appear to the living. There is enormous evidence of “ghosts” in all cultures. What are we to make of them?” He goes on to say “We can distinguish three kinds of ghosts, I believe.
“Nevertheless, without our action or invitation, the dead often do appear to the living. There is enormous evidence of “ghosts” in all cultures. What are we to make of them?” He goes on to say “We can distinguish three kinds of ghosts, I believe.
First, the most familiar kind: the sad ones,
the wispy ones. They seem to be working out some unfinished earthly business, or
suffering some purgatorial purification until released from their earthly
business. These ghosts would seem to be the ones who just barely made it to
Purgatory, who feel little or no joy yet and who need to learn many painful
lessons about their past lives on earth.
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| It's NOT dearly departed Uncle John |
Second, there are malicious and
deceptive spirits—and since they are deceptive, they hardly ever appear
malicious. These are probably the ones who respond to conjurings at seances.They probably come from Hell. Even the chance of that happening should be
sufficient to terrify away all temptations to necromancy." Necromancy (/ˈnÉ›krɵˌmænsi/) is a claimed form of magic involving communication with the deceased – either by summoning their spirit as an apparition or raising them bodily – for the purpose of divination, imparting the means to foretell future events or discover hidden knowledge. The term may sometimes be used in a more general sense to refer to black magic or witchcraft.
"Third, there are bright, happy spirits of dead friends and family, especially spouses, who appear unbidden, at God's will, not ours, with messages of hope and love.
They
seem to come from Heaven. Unlike the purgatorial ghosts who come back primarily
for their own sakes, these bright spirits come back for the sake of us the
living, to tell us all is well. They are aped by evil spirits who say the same,
who speak 'peace, peace, when there is no peace'. But the deception works only
one way: the fake can deceive by appearing genuine, but the genuine never
deceives by appearing fake. Heavenly spirits always convince us that they are
genuinely good. Even the bright spirits appear ghostlike to us because a ghost
of any type is one whose substance does not belong in or come from this world.
In Heaven these spirits are not ghosts but real, solid and substantial because
they are at home there: One can't be a ghost in one's own country."
“That there are all three kinds of ghosts is enormously likely. Even taking into account our penchant to deceive and be deceived, our credulity and fakery, there remain so many trustworthy accounts of all three types of ghosts - trustworthy by every ordinary empirical and psychological standard - that only a dogmatic prejudice against them could prevent us from believing they exist. As Chesterton says, 'We believe an old apple woman when she says she ate an apple; but when she says she saw a ghost, we say 'But she's only an old apple woman.' A most undemocratic and unscientific prejudice."
"Third, there are bright, happy spirits of dead friends and family, especially spouses, who appear unbidden, at God's will, not ours, with messages of hope and love.
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| on left faint image of 5th sister with sax said to have died 2 days before photo taken |
“That there are all three kinds of ghosts is enormously likely. Even taking into account our penchant to deceive and be deceived, our credulity and fakery, there remain so many trustworthy accounts of all three types of ghosts - trustworthy by every ordinary empirical and psychological standard - that only a dogmatic prejudice against them could prevent us from believing they exist. As Chesterton says, 'We believe an old apple woman when she says she ate an apple; but when she says she saw a ghost, we say 'But she's only an old apple woman.' A most undemocratic and unscientific prejudice."
Catholicism teaches that we are both body and soul, or as Saint Paul says (using the Greek for these words), flesh and spirit.
The soul is a “substantial and spiritual principle endowed with immortality” according to the Catholic Encyclopedia.
It’s substantial because it has elements of being, such as potency, stability, and the capacity to be modified. It’s spiritual in that it is immaterial and has intelligence and free will—irrespective of its relationship to a physical body.
When we die, the soul separates from the body,
to be reunited “at the end of the ages.”
Jesuit John Hardon in his Modern Catholic Dictionary notes that
God may and does permit the souls of the dead
to appear before the living when
it’s suitable for our salvation.
The lives of the saints are full of such apparitions.
Church teaching, based in biblical tradition, warns against trying to conjure or control such spirits as occult practices routinely do.
That means
JUST SAY NO!!
to Ouija boards, séances,
mediums, automatic writing, tarot cards,
or other supernatural methods for obtaining information.
You are opening portals to evil spirits...
Seeking the aid of powers other than God is a deterrent to faith, does not lead to good, and can lead to harm.
That is the Catholic position on the supernatural in general.
Catholics believe that
God alone is sovereign,
and there is no power or principality
equal to divine authority
—Satan included.
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| God created ALL things and ALL must answer to HIM |
All created things
must answer to God,
just like you and me.
The creator of this blog has had personal encounters mostly in dreams—my dad, soon after he died came first saying 'pray'. He needed prayer and much later he came smiling saying he was alright. My mom came in a dream saying thank you for the prayers I had said for her.
The Lord
had allowed them to let me know they were alright... and I thank Him everyday.
Don't forget to pray for those who have died...why?
See the up-coming post regarding PURGATORY...
we all go there...first, if we are on our way to heaven...to be purged of all remaining stain of sin...
ALSO upcoming article on EXORCISM
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
My Patron Saint on this Blog, St. Micheal the Archangel
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| St. Michael the Archangel |
The First Defender of God and Heaven was
St. Michael the Archangel
His name means -- WHO is like God???
No one of course!
He is my Patron Saint as I write this blog to spread the faith by teaching, inspiring and defending it when needs be.
Saint Michael is known to be the angel that stood up against Satan, who thought he himself was as great or greater than God. Hence his name --Michael --Who is like God?
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| St. Michael of Victory |
In Roman Catholicism Saint Michael has four distinct roles. First, he is the supreme enemy of Satan and the fallen angels. He vanquished Satan and ejected him from Paradise and will achieve victory at the hour of the final battle with Satan. Secondly, he is the Christian angel of death: at the hour of death, Saint Michael descends and gives each soul the chance to redeem itself before passing, thus consternating the devil and his minions. Saint Michael's third role is weighing souls in his perfectly balanced scales (hence the saint is often depicted holding scales) on Judgment Day. And finally, Saint Michael is the Guardian of the Church.
In the Catholic tradition, Saint Michael symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and he has been widely represented in Catholic art through the ages. Devotions to Saint Michael have a large Catholic following, and a large number of churches are dedicated to him worldwide.
In the New Testament Michael leads God's armies against Satan's forces in the Book of Revelation, where during the war in heaven he defeats Satan. "Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back, but they did not prevail and there was not longer a place for them in heaven. The huge dragon, the ancient serpent who is called the Devil and Satan, who deceived the whole world, was thrown down to the earth and its angels were thrown down with it." Revelation 12:7-9
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| Dead Sea Scroll |
Dead Sea Scrolls also mention St. Michael the Archangel --
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| Angel of Revelation |
In the War Scroll, according to Menahem Mansoor, the angels of light, who are identified with Michael, the prince of light, will fight in heaven against the angels of darkness, who are identified with Belial, while the Sons of Light fight the Sons of Darkness on earth, and during the last of the seven battles described in the scroll will come and help the Sons of Light win the final victory.
Read more information regarding the battle of the angels and the war both mentioned in the Dead Sea Scrolls...
http://en.wikipedia.or/wiki/War_of_the_Sons_of_Light_Against_the_Sons_of_Darkness
Check out this wondrous TRUE STORY of St. Michael and a soldier... www.marypages.com/St.Michael.htm
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