Mel Gibson could do a bone-chilling rendition of this gospel scene. "The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him."
Our pastor, however, took the line, "A new teaching with authority." and ran with it.
I was so proud of him, because he talked about how the church stands firm despite the outside world on the power of Rome, euthanasia, abortion, and other isisues. He even talked about the attackers of the church and how they don't really talk about the issues, but rather try the tactics of politicians with ad hominem attacks!
It was almost a "standing ovation" homily! We are so fortunate to have him.