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To: A.A. Cunningham
This is from the article and proves without a shadow of a doubt that the Holy Ghost has no function in the Catholic Church as you claim.

The New York archdiocese did not respond to questions about what McManus will say, but according to the Catholic News Service, he likely will be discussing how to tell if someone is possessed by a demon.

Before any exorcism can take place, a priest must look for the telltale signs, such as a violent reaction to holy water, super strength, aversion to the name of Jesus or Mary and speaking in tongues.

Also, the possibly possessed person must be checked out by a psychologist to make sure they are not mentally ill before a bishop will allow an exorcism to proceed.

Once an exorcism is initiated, the priest will try to drive the demon out of the possessed person by sprinkling holy water, reciting psalms and laying on hands.

Not one mention of the Holy Ghost involved in the determination as to whether a person is possessed. 

Not one mention of the name of Jesus being used to cast them out. It is the only thing demons have to obey.

30 posted on 11/15/2010 12:36:56 PM PST by Bobsvainbabblings
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To: Bobsvainbabblings

Did you really expect the Old Grey Lady to actually cover the story completely? Of course the priest invokes the name of Jesus! How else would he drive out a demon?


31 posted on 11/17/2010 10:15:19 PM PST by SuziQ
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