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Shoshana
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It is against Church teaching to address evil spirits at all. Many people have gotten themselves into trouble doing so. I used to be part of a team for an exorcism for 5 years under the supervision of two priests blessed by their bishops! If you have nay problem with evil, call a holy [riest. He is ordained to do such work. In the meantime, the rosary is an effective weapon against the devil and so in the Our Father.[/COLOR]
Here is the article against imprecatory prayer:
saint-mike.org/library/Curia/Congregations/Faith/Exorcisms.html
For some years there has been an increase in the number of ecclesial gatherings which seek liberation from demonic influences, even though they are not properly and truly exorcisms. These groups, even when a priest is present, are led by lay persons.
Since the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has been asked what ought to be thought about this, this dicastry is of the opinion that all other ordinaries should have the following response:
Here is the article against imprecatory prayer:
saint-mike.org/library/Curia/Congregations/Faith/Exorcisms.html
For some years there has been an increase in the number of ecclesial gatherings which seek liberation from demonic influences, even though they are not properly and truly exorcisms. These groups, even when a priest is present, are led by lay persons.
Since the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has been asked what ought to be thought about this, this dicastry is of the opinion that all other ordinaries should have the following response:
*]Canon 1172 of the Code of Canon Law declares that no one is able to legitimately undertake exorcisms of the possessed unless expressed and individual permission has been obtained from the ordinary of the place (section 1). The canon also establishes that this permission ought to be conceded by the ordinary of the place only to priests who are distinguished in piety, knowledge, prudence, and integrity of life (section 2). Bishops are, therefore, strongly urged to see to the observance of these norms.
*]From these prescriptions it follows, therefore, that no member of the Christian faithful can use the formula of exorcism against Satan and fallen angels, extracted from that which was made law by Leo XIII, and even less are the able to use the entire text for exorcism. Bishops are to bring this to the attention of the faithful as it is deemed necessary.