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authoritatively in the name of Jesus Christ that a person or object be protected against the power of the Evil One and withdrawn from his dominion, it is called exorcism.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
555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
21. What is the importance of the Old Testament for Christians?
109. In the Kingdom, what authority did Jesus bestow upon his Apostles?
215. When will this judgment occur?
54. How did God create the universe?
134. How will the coming of the Lord in glory happen?
406. When is authority exercised in a legitimate way?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What does the Bible teach about God’s final judgment, and what does Malachi 3:18 tell us about it?
How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?
What does the Bible say about the wrath of God and how does it relate to the need for salvation?
What is the story of Uzziah and how was he punished for disobeying God?
What can we learn about the desire to always be with a loved one from Songs 3:1-5 and 6:1-3?
