'God calling' Book?

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I heard this book mentioned the other day and looked into it a little bit, at first it seems it does against catholic teaching, since it appears it was achieved thru automatic writing, but some of the quotes Ive read from the book do not appear to be something a demon or negative spirit would be telling people, plus, it seems this book has led quite a few people to the CC, so this doesnt sound like something a demon would desire to happen.

I was under the impression when someone tries to communicate with the spirit world, you can tell what kind of spirit it is by the way it talks about God, so if it is all positive things and encouraging people to trust in and love God, how can that be from a demon?

Im thinking about buying this book, but am curious what you all have to say about it.
 
Well, “Women of Grace” is pretty orthodox. Here’s what their site has to say about it.
womenofgrace.com/blog/?p=75

Sort of disturbing if you ask me.* “The good thoughts and inspiring statements attributed to Christ in God Calling often are combined with faulty theology and the misinterpretation of Scripture. True communications from the ‘Living Christ’ would not have these defects.” *-

There’s so much good material on Spirituality, I’d find something else to get into.
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mikekle said:
I was under the impression when someone tries to communicate with the spirit world, you can tell what kind of spirit it is by the way it talks about God, so if it is all positive things and encouraging people to trust in and love God, how can that be from a demon?
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I wouldn’t be so sure about this. The devil and his minions can be rather deceitful – Satan is known as the Prince of Lies for a reason, after all. Attempting communication with the spirit world is dangerous, and probably sinful, too.

From the Catechism:
**2115 **God can reveal the future to his prophets or to other saints. Still, a sound Christian attitude consists in putting oneself confidently into the hands of Providence for whatever concerns the future, and giving up all unhealthy curiosity about it. Improvidence, however, can constitute a lack of responsibility.
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**2116 **All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to “unveil” the future. Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone.
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2117 All practices of magic or sorcery, by which one attempts to tame occult powers, so as to place them at one’s service and have a supernatural power over others - even if this were for the sake of restoring their health - are gravely contrary to the virtue of religion. These practices are even more to be condemned when accompanied by the intention of harming someone, or when they have recourse to the intervention of demons. Wearing charms is also reprehensible. Spiritism often implies divination or magical practices; the Church for her part warns the faithful against it. Recourse to so-called traditional cures does not justify either the invocation of evil powers or the exploitation of another’s credulity.
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I always try to stick to books written by Catholic authors or which are approved by the Catholic church when I do my spiritual reading.
 
Satan oftens throws in a few truths with his lies to lure people in. If he only said blatantly ugly lies, people would run in fear. He tries to mix in a few truths or pleasantries so people will hooked into his message and be lead astray.

This is why apparitions are thoroughly investigated by the The Church. What appears good and useful is not always.
 
mikekle said:
I heard this book mentioned the other day and looked into it a little bit, at first it seems it does against catholic teaching, since it appears it was achieved thru automatic writing, but some of the quotes Ive read from the book do not appear to be something a demon or negative spirit would be telling people, plus, it seems this book has led quite a few people to the CC, so this doesnt sound like something a demon would desire to happen.

I was under the impression when someone tries to communicate with the spirit world, you can tell what kind of spirit it is by the way it talks about God, so if it is all positive things and encouraging people to trust in and love God, how can that be from a demon?

Im thinking about buying this book, but am curious what you all have to say about it.
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I don’t understand how this is different from saints that had God talk through them, and they wrote it down. Is it because the writers are not Catholic? Many catholics write that the holy spirit taked through them or gave guidance, gave them a gift and so on.

Is it a Catholic belief that the Holy spirit only speaks and gives gifts to Catholic people?
 
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Well, “Women of Grace” is pretty orthodox. Here’s what their site has to say about it.
womenofgrace.com/blog/?p=75

Sort of disturbing if you ask me.* “The good thoughts and inspiring statements attributed to Christ in God Calling often are combined with faulty theology and the misinterpretation of Scripture. True communications from the ‘Living Christ’ would not have these defects.” *-

There’s so much good material on Spirituality, I’d find something else to get into.
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What kind of faulty theology and misinterpretation of Scripture? Anyone know? I have the books and know other faithful Catholics who have them, too. Ive taled to others who approve of them, including a theologian/bible study teacher/spiritual director.
 
Faith1960 said:
What kind of faulty theology and misinterpretation of Scripture? Anyone know? I have the books and know other faithful Catholics who have them, too. Ive taled to others who approve of them, including a theologian/bible study teacher/spiritual director.
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If you read that link, I think it’s pretty clear.
 
Faith1960 said:
Never mind, i got this book confued with the Jesus Calling etc. books.
Haveing said that, I’m certain they’re up for criticism too. 🤷
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Totally different authors. I know nothing about them.
There’s a lot of great Catholic books and books that do no conflict with Catholic beliefs out there. It’s important to shine a light on those that are not good for our souls.
I think that’s’ why people ask in the first place. 🤷
 
pianistclare said:
Totally different authors. I know nothing about them.
There’s a lot of great Catholic books and books that do no conflict with Catholic beliefs out there. It’s important to shine a light on those that are not good for our souls.
I think that’s’ why people ask in the first place. 🤷
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The books, Jesus Calling and others by Sarah Young, arent Catholic either.
 
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