Exosrcism

Exosrcism

Exorcism is the practice of evicting demons or other spiritual entities from a person or an area they are believed to have possessed. Depending on the spiritual beliefs of the exorcist, this may be done by causing the entity to swear an oath, performing an elaborate ritual, or simply by commanding it to depart in the name of a higher power. The practice is ancient and part of the belief system of many cultures and religions

The object of possession can be a person or animal, objects and even places like villages or houses (poltergeist). Possession may be total (the entity takes over the functions of the possessed, can move, talk, etc., through the victim) or partial (in which the body uses the possessed to any particular activity, such as the incubus or succubus , having sex with the victim while she sleeps).

The exorcism ritual includes continuous repetition of sentences and deportation orders, and the use of objects that can repel the body, in this case a demon, such as crucifixes, holy water, relics, among others. Exorcism in Catholic theology finds its basis in the Gospel texts which narrate the release and expulsion of demons that Jesus made ​​as to the demoniacs of Gadara (Mt. 8:28 ff) a young man (Mark 9.21) mentioning for example, that to beat some demons required practice of fasting and prayer (Matthew 17:19) a power that even had his disciples (Luke 10:17). Seven specific cases of possession are told in the Gospels.

Main criteria for the proper discernment of demonic possession as the new ritual

Having been ruled psychic anomaly, either pathological or paranormal, usually considered signs of demonic possession: vehement aversion to God, the Virgin, the saints, the cross and the sacred images.

Also, depending on good or harmful purpose for which the employed, is able to discern whether the following productions of the person under investigation, are gifts from God, or signs of possession:. Speaking with many tongues words or understand.. Make these things distant or hidden.. Show more forces than normal.

For the practice of exorcism is needed the authorization of the bishop, that time may be granted at a time for each specific or general and permanent way to the priest is fulfilling the ministry of exorcist in the diocese

Angels and demons

The Bible teaches very clearly that there are indeed spirit beings who can connect with and appear in our physical world. The Bible identifies these beings as angels and demons. Angels are spirit beings who are faithful in serving God. Angels are righteous, good, and holy. Demons are fallen angels, angels who rebelled against God. Demons are evil, deceptive, and destructive. According to 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, demons masquerade as “angels of light” and as “servants of righteousness.” Appearing as a “ghost” and impersonating a deceased human being definitely seem to be within the power and abilities that demons possess

Luke 8:26-39

26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes,[a] which is opposite Galilee. 27 When Jesus[b] had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and said with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me.” 29 For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of

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