Father Martins, an exorcist, shares incredible testimonies of healings and answered prayers, along with a brief history of St. Jude. A Grammy-winning singer also shares his powerful testimony of St. Jude. The podcast explores the power of relics, biblical examples of healing, and discussions on authenticity. Relics are shown to have a significant role in healing, but devotion should be given to God alone. The episode concludes with a preview of an upcoming interview with Father John Zeta, an exorcist.
Relics, such as the arm of St. Jude, have a documented history of healings and are mentioned in Scripture, serving as conduits of experiencing God's blessing.
Father Martin's tour with the arm of St. Jude has witnessed numerous testimonies of healing, bringing people closer to Jesus and inspiring a deeper relationship with God through the power of relics.
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The Power of Relics: Unleashing God's Blessing
Relics, such as the arm of St. Jude, are conduits of experiencing God's blessing and have a documented history of healings. The usage of relics is mentioned in Scripture, such as the healing of the sick through objects that touched the apostle Paul. Scriptural relics include Jesus' clothing that brought healing to the hemorrhaging woman. Outside the Bible, St. Augustine witnessed miraculous healings through relics and wrote about it in his works. Relics are categorized into three classes, depending on their connection to the saints. Touch and physical contact are important in healing through relics because humans are relational creatures. The authenticity of relics cannot be determined with certainty, but the power of healing that accompanies them makes belief in their authenticity compelling. Worship is reserved for God alone, and devotion to relics is meant to inspire a deeper relationship with God.
Father Martin's Relic Tour: The Power of St. Jude's Arm
Father Martin's is currently on a tour with the arm of St. Jude, which was brought out of Italy for the first time. The tour has witnessed numerous testimonies of healing and people flocking to see the relic. The presence of the relic and the faith it stirs up in people bring them closer to Jesus. The authenticity of relics like St. Jude's arm cannot be proven definitively, but the history of the shrine and its preservation throughout the centuries provides a level of confidence. The arm of St. Jude was given to the Orsini family in Rome and was discovered in their church's altar 200 years ago. The arm and other smaller relics are associated with healings and are accessible to the public. The power of relics comes from the saints they are associated with and their relationship with God.
Healing Testimonies and the Power of Prayer
Father Martin's shared testimonies of healing experienced through relics. These testimonies include physical healing and emotional healing from depression and anxiety. The impact of relics and the power of healing they bring cannot be fully understood or explained. It is a mystery that lies in God's will and timing. Prayer plays a vital role in seeking healing and maintaining a close relationship with God. Aaron Neville, a legendary singer, shared his personal connection to St. Jude and how prayer has helped his battles with addiction and personal struggles. He emphasizes the importance of continuous prayer and not giving up on God. Retreats and spiritual formation are recommended to refocus and recalibrate oneself in light of God. They provide an opportunity to hear God, seek Him, and allow Him to speak to us. The purpose of retreats is not relaxation, but rather spiritual exercise to deepen our relationship with God.
Balancing Exorcism and Maintaining Focus
In exorcisms, Father Martin's balances various elements, including prayer, communication with the demon, observation of the possessed individual, and intuition. This requires intense awareness and attentiveness to multiple factors simultaneously. Focus is achieved through a life of prayer and maintaining a strong relationship with God. Exorcism is not about techniques or formulas, but about proper relationship with the Lord. Successful exorcism is not possible without God's will and intervention. Father Martin's highlights the importance of understanding the distinction between worship and reverence for relics. Worship is reserved for God alone, while reverence for relics and saints is a means to foster spiritual reflection and connection with God. Relics inspire faith and can serve as conduits for God's power and blessing but acknowledging God as the true source of healing and liberation.
Exorcist Files returns with a new "mini season". While some may try and deny the power of relics, they are in fact explicitly mentioned in scripture. Even St. Augustine came to believe.
In this first episode Father Martins checks in from the road while on his extensive relic tour. He shares incredible testimonies of healings and answered prayers and provides a brief history on St. Jude. Finally, a legendary Grammy Winning singer shares his own powerful testimony of St. Jude.
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