Comments on: Catechists Have Authority to Expel Unclean Spirits

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:13:46 +0000

Thanks, Caron and welcome! -joe

By: CLS

CLS — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:33:46 +0000

Hi,

This is my first time to your site and found this article very insightful.. Thank you!

Have you ever seen “Is It Real” on exorcism by Natl. Geographic?I tried to download it, but cannot view for some reason… I heard it was very interesting…

Anyway, the Word of God certainly has power!!!!! So, yes, teach it, in season and out of season!!!

Also, of special interest on exorcisms of sorts and Benny Hinn,
You will probably really appreciate the video on http://www.justinpeters.org... He is very insightful and articulate as he shares on the metaphysical roots of the Word of Faith movement and the damage it is done in the church.

God bless you!

Caron

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:45:26 +0000

Precisely my point, Joe M. Thanks for reminding me (us) about the Scrutinies. I recall doing the “Linda Blair Disclaimer” many times when working in the RCIA and explaining the minor exorcisms! Thanks.

By: Joe M.

Joe M. — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:41:40 +0000

The Scrutinies that take place during RCIA are intended to do just what you are referring to, Joe!

Everyone freaks out when they hear that a component of each of the Scrutinies is a ‘minor exorcism” Immediately, the imagination goes to Linda Blair, spinning heads and pea soup!

However, when one reads what the Rite has to say about the exoricsm, he or she learns that they are intended to:

1.) Uncover and heal all weakness in the elect

2.) Strengthen all that is strong and good in the elect (see RCIA 141)

The same can be said of the rest of the community as they travel through Lent. The question to be asked is the same, “What obstacles are preventing me from completely accepting the gift of God’s Grace and making it fruitful in my life?”