[Opinion] Christian question on Exorcism, particularly Catholics

[Diluculo_DelFuego]

I came across a document (uploaded tonight, "Traditional Catholic Rites of Exorcism [Vol 1]), on a Catholic Exorcism Guide.

In the New Testament, it states per Christ "..ye are gods.." when speaking to accusers of his Disciples, it states "working of miracles" as a gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promise in Mk 16:17.

So the question is particularly on self purification, knowing we as magicians can cross, and sometimes do cross the line, thank God for the grace of Christ.


How much of the prayers should we utter, knowing that we are not ordained Priests?

 

[Roma]

Why would "gods" pray?

Surely they be about their father's business?

 

[Diluculo_DelFuego]

Gods pray to give glory to their Father, I would say.

 

[Viktor]

So the question is particularly on self purification

One don't need to be priest or Catholic to perform exorcism but you can't perform self-exorcism, to drive a demon out of yourself.

I know in the occult community the stance is different and rituals exist for self-purification, but there is no such thing from Christian point of view.

Was that your question or are you asking something else?

 

[Diluculo_DelFuego]

You nailed the question.

 

[Viktor]

You nailed the question.

Btw. see Luke 9:49
It's a biblical proof that to perform exorcisms one doesn't need to be priest (ex. ordained by disciples of Jesus, or by bishops) nor does it need to be Catholic (ex. follower of the church descended directly from Jesus).