Like a chained angry dog, he bites if you go to pat him

[Rob2]

In his homily on Tuesday the Holy Father said , “Never approach the devil nor talk to him: he is “defeated” but dangerous because he seduces and, like a chained angry dog, bites if you go to pat him .”

Pope at Mass: Don't dialogue with the devil, the great liar - Vatican News

 

[OsculeturMeOsculo]

I think Padre Pio said something like that.

 

[Roseeurekacross]

This was a great homily

Recalling the advice of Jesus to watch, do penance and fast, Pope Francis said we too must do so but never enter into dialogue with the devil. And in moments of temptation we must approach the mother, like frightened children do. According to the Russian mystics, in times of spiritual upheavals, take refuge under the mantle of the great Mother of God, the Pope said.

 

[ascetic]

Amen

“Post must be at least 10 characters”? lol, okay

 

[Arbovirus]

Can the devils hear internal thoughts? Because I sometimes say internally, “Go away you troll”.

 

[Tis_Bearself]

I can’t help but wonder who in their right mind would want to have a conversation with the devil?

 

[Tis_Bearself]

Also, does Pope Francis have some inside information about the devil being “defeated” now? Is this the outcome of the 100-year conflict revealed to Pope Leo XIII?

 

[JanetF]

Better yet, tell him to go back to hell where he belongs…

 

[Arbovirus]

I think he’ll just laugh if I do that…lol…but maybe recite the St. Michael prayer and ask him to deal with that vile creature.

 

[Wakire]

I like to say what the medal of St. Benedict says:

The Holy Cross be my light,
May the dragon never be my guide.
Get away, Satan!
Never tempt me with your vanities!
What you offer me is evil.
Drink the poison yourself!

 

[angel12]

Better yet, tell him to go back to hell where he belongs…

I once had a Bishop tell me that he sometimes tells the devil to go to hell.