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Very good points made by Msgr. Charles Pope.

I deal with evil on a regular basis. Not because I seek it out. But because it is real and is everywhere. Evil’s greatest power is the influence it gains by people denying its existence. All humans are good. However certain human behavior opens us up to the external influence of evil.

When confronting evil, pray, pray and pray some more. Evil’s greatest enemy is the Light of God. When I encounter an evil spirit, I do not become fearful of it. I actually thank it for reminding me to pray, and say a prayer for it.

If evil is getting to me, then it is time for me to take time out and seek God as I have lost my connection. When evil tried to enter my thoughts, which does happen often especially when reading comments on this forum, I rebuke the thought and cast it away in the name of Jesus.

I’ve cleaned up many messes where teenagers called in spirits using Ouija boards. Most of the spirits are just misguided and really mean no harm, but there are many impostors and imitators trying to fool us as a spirit can present itself to us in any manner it expects us to be vulnerable. They can take on the form of our lost loved ones whom we deeply miss.

I am amazed at the accuracy of many Hollywood films. I did not watch the movie Exorcist as I could never watch any horror movie growing up. I just could not force myself to do it, even to the point of getting up and walking out of them while in college. But after having many exorcisms done through me, I decided to watch the movie. It is very accurate, even mild in comparison to the real experience.

When you are completely filled with God’s Love, you have power over evil as it can not come close to you. It is not you that is doing the work, but God working through you. Always, at all times seek God’s Love through His Son Jesus. Without it we are nothing.

I say all this very humbly as I have made mistakes and got stung several times, and it will most likely happen again. I Love God so much that I trust He will not guide me into a situation unless I am ready for it.. He has rescued me from myself many times. It is a unique situation as your strength to do this work only comes from your own weakness. If you think you are strong, you are actually very weak.

Thank you for posting on this topic as people need to learn about evil. Never seek it out, but also never be afraid of it and run from it. The Lord is your shepherd and you shall fear no evil as you walk through the valley .......