1673. When the Church asks publicly and authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ that a person or object be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his dominion, it is called exorcism. Jesus performed exorcisms and from him the Church has received the power and office of exorcizing.176 In a simple form, exorcism is performed at the celebration of Baptism. the solemn exorcism, called “a major exorcism,” can be performed only by a priest and with the permission of the bishop. the priest must proceed with prudence, strictly observing the rules established by the Church. Exorcism is directed at the expulsion of demons or to the liberation from demonic possession through the spiritual authority which Jesus entrusted to his Church. Illness, especially psychological illness, is a very different matter; treating this is the concern of medical science. Therefore, before an exorcism is performed, it is important to ascertain that one is dealing with the presence of the Evil One, and not an illness.177
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
378. What are the human virtues?
116. Did Jesus contradict Israel’s faith in the one God and savior?
101. In what sense is the life of Christ a Mystery?
103. What does the Gospel teach about the mysteries of the birth and infancy of Jesus?
416. In what does the natural moral law consist?
188. What is the vocation of the lay faithful?
270. Who is the minister of Confirmation?
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