Our Holy Father approves clergy to do Exorcisms

[WilT]

I find it quite interesting that we today, in a formal manner, still battle with evil in an exorcism fashion. God Bless those who purge the devils from those exorcised. Jesus, Joseph, and Mary pray for them.

news.yahoo.com/vatican-gives-thumbs-exorcist-association-162841376.html

abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/vatican-thumbs-exorcist-association-24399203

 

[anixx]

Pope Leo XIII would be quite proud, but still unhappy that little is done in this regard in most dioceses. Many of the clergy still do not believe in demonic possession, nor in exorcisms. It’s a step forward, though.

[SIGN]Go, pope Francis! [/SIGN]

 

[ProVobis]

Pope Leo XIII would be quite proud, but still unhappy that little is done in this regard in most dioceses. Many of the clergy still do not believe in demonic possession, nor in exorcisms.

I wouldn’t say they don’t believe in it. First one has to identify it properly and even when and if it’s identified positively, all one has to do is to watch some movies to realize this isn’t as simple as it seems. Just sayin…

 

[pianistclare]

Pope Leo XIII would be quite proud, but still unhappy that little is done in this regard in most dioceses. Many of the clergy still do not believe in demonic possession, nor in exorcisms. It’s a step forward, though.

[SIGN]Go, pope Francis! [/SIGN]

I would hesitate to make such blanket statements.
Every priest I know (numerous) does most certainly believe in demonic possession, and is very glad that those who are exorcists are 1) specially trained, 2) their identities kept quiet, 3) NOT THEM.
It’s not an easy process, and it takes a very strong priest to handle this. Nothing to mess about with. Every Diocese has an official exorcist or two.
It’s not for everyone. And many people claim to be possessed and are not. there are many psychological tests that go along with this diagnosis, before they ever see an exorcist.

 

[WilT]

I can’t say I’ve watched the ‘Exorcist’ the movie but I do know that the Evil one resides, and he may take over humans. Jesus healed many people from demonic possessions. :tsktsk:

 

[ChurchSoldier]

I would hesitate to make such blanket statements.
Every priest I know (numerous) does most certainly believe in demonic possession, and is very glad that those who are exorcists are 1) specially trained, 2) their identities kept quiet, 3) NOT THEM.
It’s not an easy process, and it takes a very strong priest to handle this. Nothing to mess about with. Every Diocese has an official exorcist or two.
It’s not for everyone. And many people claim to be possessed and are not. there are many psychological tests that go along with this diagnosis, before they ever see an exorcist.

What she said…thankfully there are those who accept the call of this intense work of the church.