Pope Unleashes Exorcist Army To Battle Satan
Daily Mail:
The Pope has ordered his bishops to set up exorcism squads to tackle the rise of Satanism.
Vatican chiefs are concerned at what they see as an increased interest in the occult.
They have introduced courses for priests to combat what they call the most extreme form of “Godlessness.”
Each bishop is to be told to have in his diocese a number of priests trained to fight demonic possession.
The initiative was revealed by 82-year-old Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican “exorcistinchief,” to the online Catholic news service Petrus.
“Thanks be to God, we have a Pope who has decided to fight the Devil head-on,” he said.
“Too many bishops are not taking this seriously and are not delegating their priests in the fight against the Devil. You have to hunt high and low for a properly trained exorcist.
“Thankfully, Benedict XVI believes in the existence and danger of evil - going back to the time he was in charge of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.” The CDF is the oldest Vatican department and was headed by Benedict from 1982, when he was Cardinal Ratzinger, until he became Pope in 2005.
Father Amorth said that during his time at the department Benedict had not lost the chance to warn humanity of the risk from the Devil.
He said the Pope wants to restore a prayer seen as protection against evil that was traditionally recited at the end of Catholic Masses. The prayer, to St Michael the Archangel, was dropped in the 1960s by Pope John XXIII.
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Exorcist Army To Battle Satan?
Exorcisms are VERY rare and the subject is one that is often never talked about in public for the Catholic Church, althought still practiced today.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05711a.htm
As far as reciting the prayer to St. Michael, In the spring of 1994, Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, urged the faithful to offer the prayer to St. Michael the Archangel. He also made the strong suggestion that the recitation of the prayer be instituted at Mass once again. (Note that the Holy Father did not mandate the recitation of the prayer at Mass.)
December 29th, 2007 at 8:44 pmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sHyQJjCzuM
December 29th, 2007 at 8:58 pm——————————————————————————–
St. Michael the Archangel
by Charles M. Mangan
No adequate explanation of the Holy Angels is complete without reference to Saint Michael the Archangel. He joins Saints Gabriel and Raphael as the trio of Archangels specifically mentioned by name throughout the Church’s history, given their appearance in Sacred.
The “Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel” offers a fitting summary of who this celestial being is and the significant role which he plays in the Almighty’s creation
Saint Michael the Archangel
An angel is similar to God in that he is a spirit; however, he differs from the Creator in that it is a created spirit while only God is the Uncreated Spirit. This angel has from God a name, meaning “who is like unto God.” Saint Michael belongs to the choir of angels called the Archangels, usually listed eighth of the nine choirs.
Defend us in battle
We readily acknowledge that a fierce war is waging-a terrible conflict which has continued unabated since the fall of the angels. Good and evil constantly do battle. Saint Michael is fervently implored for his powerful, fearless assistance against the considerable forces of the underworld.
By asking for his help, the Christian faithful recognize his longstanding position as protector of God’s holy people.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil
The devils are like the “good” angels: created spirits without bodies. But, the devils are the fallen angels who disobeyed God rather than submit to His commands. Not only are the devils evil but they also want us to become evil. They delight in setting pitfalls for us. Saint Michael vanquishes the demons; he assists us in negotiating the inevitable hurdles which can trip us.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray
Already we know that God has defeated Satan. Jesus’ salvific Death and Resurrection was the death knell for Hades and its advocates. Yet, we still are to pray that the Lord will rebuke him. Why? Because we are summoned to state our intention, thereby aligning our wills with that of the Lord’s. We desire what God desires, namely, that Satan’s influence will cease over those who seek to become friends of the Master.
And do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host
The one who prays uses Saint Michael’s title. He has been granted special command among the angels. Furthermore, it is expected that he will do something. There is a tangible anticipation that this Archangel will act.
By the power of God
The Prince of the Heavenly Host must rely on the strength of the Lord. Saint Michael possesses tremendous power because the Creator believes it appropriate that he has it. Saint Michael, too, bows under God’s mighty hand
Cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits
Why must Satan and his minions be thrown into Hell if they presently are there? We long for the day when Satan will be tightly bound, never again able to tempt anyone to sin. His dominion will be forever at an end. The vast army of demons will no more roam earth to inflict their damage on souls.
Who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls
This phrase precisely describes what the devils seek: the everlasting ruination of immortal souls. They waste no time in enticing men and women, boys and girls to forsake Jesus and His call to authentic holiness. Saint Michael is the antidote to the pernicious activities carried on by “Satan and all the evil spirits.” This Archangel has the authority from God to stop them.
Amen
This often-used word signals belief and acceptance. It underscores what we have now affirmed. Saint Michael indeed serves God and His children in a notable, lasting manner. The Church professes that this Archangel has been chosen by the Lord Himself to help usher in the reign of abiding peace which Christ came, died and rose to establish.
Disciples of Christ may learn much from Saint Michael the Archangel. He is a true servant who surrenders to the divine directive. He is a warrior who willingly spars with the terrors of Hell. He is an example of sanctity who offers the faithful a model of love for God and zeal for souls.
With the scores of good angels, Saint Michael, the champion, protects and defends the Church Militant. The Church is blest by his presence. Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us!
Father Mangan is a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
http://www.catholic.net/RCC/Periodic…20Michael.html
December 29th, 2007 at 9:16 pmGood luck dude. My money is on evil. That is until Jesus Christ returns. Think I’m kidding…read Romans 1 sometime starting in verse 18. If the Pope had any real sense he’s start there.
I still say the Pope is a dope.
December 29th, 2007 at 9:53 pm“introduced courses for priests to combat what they call the most extreme form of “Godlessness.”
He needs to introduce them to Paris Island
December 29th, 2007 at 10:08 pmStart with the Muslims, at the Vatican last year, holiest place I have ever seen, you could feel God.
December 29th, 2007 at 10:35 pmIt’s the blood of Jesus. His blood for our sins. The blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, cleanses us from all sin. Not some some priested-up anti-demon squad
December 29th, 2007 at 11:04 pmThe devil made me do it.
December 29th, 2007 at 11:13 pmThat’s about as close as that Vatican outfit is going to get too calling BS on islam. pretty ballsy—–not
December 30th, 2007 at 3:33 amJesus and the apostles cast out demons. why today do many christians even laugh at the thought of having people doing the sam?. Demon possessions are rare but real, i’ve witnessed one myself and watched as it was being exorcised.
The power to exorcise demons is a gift of the Holky spirit.
December 30th, 2007 at 7:41 amWhen can we expect one of these Vatican platoons to show up in the halls of Congress?
As for the Prayer To St. Michael the Archangel, I happen to be one of the few who hold stock in this prayer. I have actually given St. Michael medals and prayer cards to the Marines I know who have gone to Iraq and A-stan. It really is a warrior’s prayer. Call me superstitious …
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Amen.
December 30th, 2007 at 7:45 amThey need to perform more exorcsims alright……starting with the pope?
He’s trying out the evil “Mookie-look”……..LOL
December 30th, 2007 at 7:54 am@DC -
Yeah, he definitely don’t look as “warm and fuzzy” as J.P.II.
December 30th, 2007 at 8:38 am“He needs to introduce them to Paris Island”
uh, to Paris Hilton ? sorry, but she is becoming mother Theresa since her father disinherited her.
don’t Tell I misunderstood your non-sense
bah, the pope has already a foot in the 72 virgin eviland ; since he got into thehitlerian youths
December 30th, 2007 at 10:22 amFranchie: Parris Island (it’s two r’s) is the location of one of our Marine Corps Recruit Depots.
I don’t trust the Vatican. They helped Nazis escape us after World War II.
December 30th, 2007 at 11:45 amFor the ill-informed regarding the Roman Catholic Church
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Christ founded His Church on the rock of Saint Peter when he said in Matthew 16:18-20: “Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build by Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Christ wisely knew for the sake of unity there needed to be one leader for the Church. Just think if the United States of America did not have a President and day-to-day operations of the government were left up to the Congress or the 50 Governors of the individual states. The government would not only not get anything done, but there would be no unity at all.
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December 30th, 2007 at 12:44 pmThat Tim Curry pic from Legend is about the best devilish character I’ve ever seen.
December 30th, 2007 at 12:57 pmPoolee0311,
thanks, I couldn’t guess that
yees the popes have weird associations with criminal “illuminati”
December 30th, 2007 at 1:01 pmSkip1,
http://www.20min.ch/ro/news/diashows/index.tmpl?showid=14594
I am sure you won’t forget to buy the 2008 Vatican calendar, they sell their metro-sexual seminarists image ; well some aren’t too bad looking though, uh, I guess they aren’t virgin either
December 31st, 2007 at 2:20 am
im like the hell by skizzo milano!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:06 pmthe pope looks like a nazi in that picture.
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:06 am