Exorcist priest warns against "hidden knowledge” trend in Mexico

News Resources Tools Columns Documents ACI Group

Contenidos del sub-menu

Comments: 8

Saltillo, Mexico, Jan 20, 2008 / 02:31 am (CNA).- Fr. Jose Luis del Rio y Santiago of the Mexican Diocese of Saltillo, who carried out an exorcism during a healing Mass last Monday, warned against the trend of seeking supposed secret knowledge, and the consulting of healers and fortune tellers, saying such practices “open the door to Satanism.”

During the Mass celebrated at a local parish, a young woman with signs of possession was present, forcing Father del Rio to practice an exorcism in front of the entire congregation.

Father del Rio, who is authorized by the bishop to practice exorcisms in the diocese, warned that the practices of fortune telling, witchcraft and the occult are leading to an increasing number of cases of Satanic possession.

“There are people who get involved in these kinds of practices without knowing that what they are doing is opening the door to the devil,” he stressed.

“People begin to see the occult and fortune telling as something natural and legitimate; and they watch TV programs on astrology, parapsychology and psychics. They get carried away by their ignorance and can fall prey to occult practices. We must warn the faithful that these practices open the door to the devil,” he added.

The young girl who underwent the exorcism was able to leave the church with the help of her family. Father del Rio said she would “have to return for several more sessions in order to ensure her recovery.”

Comments: 8

Subscriber comments:

Published by: sanman
dallas tx 06/03/2009 08:14 PM EST

what i have come to find out in the modern world we have little help against evil even the priest today must be sellected to help, many kids and family's are turned away. where can we turn when its very fustrating and we get jugded or labeled as crazy when we know that god can help but are turned away from the people who are supposed to be gods helping hands. well if you know gods there you have the power to help just believe, it's amazing what you can acomplish when you know that gods stands by the pure hearted.

Published by: PCP
Chicago 03/31/2008 04:47 PM EST

We will continue to see more and more of this because this new generation of children are being inspired by the Harry Potter books. They think its "cool" and are probably running out to buy tarot cards and other occult paraphernalia.

Published by: Phil
USA 01/22/2008 12:30 PM EST

TDJ says: "Someone remind the good all priest that we are not Pentecostals, at least of the Protestant, Fundamentalistic kind."

TDJ, are you suggesting that a priest authorized to perform exorcisms should not do so when a possessed woman presents herself? Are you suggesting that she should have made an appointment and postpone her deliverance so that people attending the Mass wouldn't be upset if they're not "Pentecostal"??

This has nothing to do with Protestantism, Pentecostalism, or Fundamentalism. This has everything to do with an ordained priest fulfilling his duty, which in this case was to do like Jesus did: Cast out the demon. I fail to see what is "terribly wrong" about that.

Published by: Ruby
Sydney Australia 01/22/2008 01:52 AM EST

People must be well informed & be guided on how to prevent evil influence, oppressions and infestations. Christians must fully understand & believe that Satan & demonic spirits exist and affect our lives in many ways. We must seal all pathways that give demonic spirits access by regularly going to Confession, by receiving Holy Communion, by receiving graces during the Holy Mass, by wearing sacramentals, by denouncing occult practices and by avoiding sin. The more we sin the more evil spirits gain access. We must always be vigilant for the demonic spirits untiringly seek to steal, kill and destroy souls in the spiritual realm and destroy our lives in the physical realm inflicting sickness or causing bad situation. We must turn away from sin - turn to God's grace, mercy and loving protection and trust our Lord Jesus Christ.

Published by: mamaof 5
USA 01/21/2008 05:13 PM EST

this has become a HUGE issue in north america. we need more priest like this. thank you for this article.

Published by: John Mc Namara
New York U.S.A 01/20/2008 07:34 PM EST

Thank You

Published by: Geminate
USA 01/20/2008 05:01 PM EST

This is also becoming a large problem in all of North America. We require more exorcists, the problem is very real.

Published by: TDJ
Puerto Rico 01/20/2008 10:40 AM EST

There's something terribly wrong here and it's not only the presence of satanism and occultism, but also the sensationalism surrounding this public exorcism and the healing Mass. Someone remind the good all priest that we are not Pentecostals, at least of the Protestant, Fundamentalistic kind.

ADD A COMMENT (Your e-mail will NOT be published):


NAME:
CITY/STATE/COUNTRY:
EMAIL:
COMMENT:

PLEASE ENTER THE SECURITY CODE DISPLAYED ABOVE:
Chars:

* Thanks for your comments. The number of messages that can be online is limited. Length should not exceed 1500 characters. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages.

ADVERTISING
CNA does not necessarily endorse these advertisers. Please proceed with discretion. If you feel that a website announced has inappropriate or offensive content, please send it by e-mail to catholicna@catholicna.com