Pope Francis warns of false light - devil

[M-Dent]

The Holy Father recently offered another powerful reminder of the enemy of our souls.

Similar to the word of warnings about gossip being a temptations of the evil one, Here Pope Francis makes the point how the devil can attempt to imitate Jesus. Though discernment of spirits aids us greatly.

The light of Jesus “saves us from darkness,” said the Holy Father, explaining that Christianity is “an identity of light, not of darkness.”

“This Light is not well-liked by the world,” he said. “Today one might think that there is the possibility of having the light with so many scientific things and so many of the things of humanity.”

“You can know everything, you can have knowledge of all things … but the light of Jesus is something else,” Francis said.

The Pope added that “it is not a light of ignorance; it’s a light of wisdom and sagacity, but it is something other than the light of the world.”

“The light that the world offers us is an artificial light, strong perhaps, but that of Jesus is stronger,” he said.

Rather than a strong but brief flash, the “light of Jesus is a mild light; it is a quiet light; it is a light of peace; it’s like the light on Christmas night, without pretense,” Francis said.

He added that “the light of Jesus does not put on a show; it is a light that comes into the heart” and “offers and gives peace.”

“However, it’s true that many times the devil comes dressed as an angel of light,” the Pope warned.

“He likes to imitate Jesus and do good; he speaks to us quietly, as he spoke to Jesus after the fast in the desert,” he explained.

The Holy Father stressed that men and women should ask for the wisdom of discernment to distinguish when it is Jesus, who gives them true light, and when it is the devil, disguised as an angel of light.

“How many believe they are living in the light, and they are in darkness, but they don’t realize it?” he asked.

Pope Francis described the light of Jesus as “a humble light,” and “not a light that imposes itself.”

“It’s a meek light, with the strength of meekness. It’s a light that speaks to the heart and also a light that offers you the cross,” he said.

“If we, in our inner light, are meek, if we hear the voice of Jesus in the heart, and look at the cross without fear, that is the light of Jesus,” Francis said. He contrasted this with the devil’s false light, which “makes you arrogant” and prideful, leading a person “to look on others from on high, to despise others.”

Men and women can distinguish between these two lights, the Pope said, by recognizing that “wherever Jesus is, there is always humility, meekness, love and the cross.”

Read more: ncregister.com/daily-news/pope-francis-christs-meek-light-brings-peace-and-the-cross/#ixzz2e38F7FZk

The Pope certainly offers some excellent Christcentric reflections.

 

[Boulder257]

What a blessing he is!

 

[GodsLittleKayla]

…this speaks to me on SUCH a deep level right now!

 

[Jozefo]

The Holy Father recently offered another powerful reminder of the enemy of our souls.

Similar to the word of warnings about gossip being a temptations of the evil one, Here Pope Francis makes the point how the devil can attempt to imitate Jesus. Though discernment of spirits aids us greatly.

The Pope certainly offers some excellent Christcentric reflections.

Wow, nice! Thank God for Pope Francis!

 

[Compeccator]

Finding false light and wolves in sheep’s clothing in a number of places in my family’s life, thankfully we have found some light. It’s very nice to see the Holy Father reminding us to be on our guard.

 

[LovedMyAlydar]

Too bad more priests don’t talk about the devil on Sunday’s. Perhaps the Pope needs to send them a memo to remind them of this fact. Good on Pope Francis.

 

[mlz]

His message to us is important and meant to be spread to all we know. Praise God for sending us Pope Francis

Blessings to you all, stay strong in Christ,
mlz

 

[johnthebaptist2]

The Holy Father recently offered another powerful reminder of the enemy of our souls.

Similar to the word of warnings about gossip being a temptations of the evil one, Here Pope Francis makes the point how the devil can attempt to imitate Jesus. Though discernment of spirits aids us greatly.

The Pope certainly offers some excellent Christcentric reflections.

You said it well,by posting that you did,only now we have to pray that others will understand.

 

[CarolNoel]

Really did enjoy reading this. Thank you Pope Francis.

 

[Luigi_Daniele]

Wow. What a blessing of God to His Church.

We have to remember that almost all of us has some of this false light. We need to examine our consciences carefully.

 

[johnthebaptist2]

Wow. What a blessing of God to His Church.

We have to remember that almost all of us has some of this false light. We need to examine our consciences carefully.

I believe that, if one is truly devoted Soul, Body and Mine,to Our lady, who is Queen of Heaven and Earth,is our spiritually Mother,and are devoted to her, have not to worry,because she will not let the Devil tempt us,and will keep us focus on her son Jesus.
Also, if you are devoted to Mary,just mentioning her name, the Devil will take flight,One that is devoted to Our Lady,will know if he is being lead away by the False Light (The Devil).But if you have been tempted by the Devil,than one should go too confession,and ask for forgiveness.

 

[Oneofthewomen]

The Pope’s words are a wonderful example of his ‘Ignatian’ thought and right out of the “Jesuit playbook”.

In the Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius talks about this very thing in his rules for the “greater discernment of spirits”.

Rules of Discernment:
4. It is proper to the evil Angel, who forms himself under the appearance of an angel of light, to enter with the devout soul and go out with himself: that is to say, to bring good and holy thoughts, conformable to such just soul, and then little by little he aims at coming out drawing the soul to his covert deceits and perverse intentions.

My spirituality is very “Ignatian”, and I am loving all of what our Holy Father has to say. It is very easy for me to see, in his words and actions, that he is a true son of Ignatius. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful shepherd.