The headquarters of U.S. Forces Japan may be home to supernatural activity, according to a couple who claim to help anyone dealing with paranormal disturbances to rid their homes of unwanted spirits. Supernatural activity is reported so often at the base that it inspired a Facebook group, Yokota Ghost Hunter Club. Its members post about Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Devil’
Mary is most feared by the devil
Thursday, March 7th, 2019A priest and author of a new book on the “Hail Mary” says papal devotion to Mary reflects their belief that she’s most feared by the devil. Read more
Devil is behind sex abuse crisis – Pope calls for help
Thursday, October 11th, 2018
Pope Francis says the devil is behind the sex abuse crisis. He is alive and well and “working overtime” to undermine the Church. Francis is asking all Catholics for their help in driving Satan away. “The Church must be saved from the attacks of the malign one, the great accuser, and at the same time Read more
The Devil’s favourite sin
Monday, October 1st, 2018The Devil’s favourite sin is pride, according to Father Juan José Gallego, an exorcist from Spain. In an interview after his first decade as an exorcist, Gallego admitted in the beginning he “had a lot of fear”. “All I had to do was look over my shoulder and I saw demons… the other day I Read more
Facts about demonic activity
Thursday, September 28th, 2017
Most of what we know about demonic activity and possession comes from what is seen in mainstream media – think “The Exorcist”, “Poltergeist” and the like. But there is so much more to learn about the tricks of Satan and his devils than what is shown on the television. Father Gabriele Amorth’s new book, An Exorcist Read more
An exorcist talks about Annabelle and the power of evil
Monday, August 21st, 2017
“Annabelle: Creation” opened in theatres in NZ on August 10. What children read, what they see on the screen, can inspire them toward greater faithfulness. Conversely, Father Robert warns, it can lead them into the sordid world of the occult, even opening them to demonic possession. Father Robert is not exaggerating. A priest for more Read more
No belief in devil, no purpose in redeemer
Thursday, June 8th, 2017Not believing in the devil isn’t a good idea, warns Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles Chaput. There is a medieval Christian saying, “no devil, no Redeemer,” he says. “The modern world makes it hard to believe in the devil. But it treats Jesus Christ the same way. And that’s the point.” Read more
Diabolical possession goes beyond science
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016
Any attentive reader of the Synoptic gospels will see that Jesus works a significant amount of miracles in His ministry; when one reads St Mark, thanks to the brevity of the account, it seems that Jesus is portrayed primarily as a miracle worker, and in particular as a Messiah who comes to rescue people from Read more
Snake in the Garden
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016
As a serious young Christian, I had lots of questions about the Bible. The Garden of Eden for example: If it was such a perfect place, why did God allow Satan in? My mother explained that Satan sneaked into the garden without God knowing. That answer didn’t satisfy. I told Mum I thought God was Read more
Exorcism – defeating the devil
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
The official exorcist for Sin City sits in a comfortable chair with his legs crossed, under a framed picture of Saint Mary MacKillop. He has bushy white eyebrows, a severe side part and eyes the colour of a cloudy day. He offers me a biscuit with my tea. We are seated in a small, chilly Read more