The Thomistic Institute What Can Demons Do? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
Apr 16, 2025
Fr. Gregory Pine dives into the fascinating world of demonic influence, examining how it affects our emotions and thoughts. He emphasizes that while demons can sway us, they cannot invade our spiritual core, which remains God's domain. The discussion on divine providence highlights the roles of good angels and demons in God's plan. Additionally, he uses the parable of the wheat and tares to illustrate the coexistence of good and evil, encouraging listeners to embrace struggles as pathways to spiritual growth.
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Demonic Limits on Spiritual Life
- Demons influence the physical, emotional, and psychological realms but lack direct access to the spiritual life.
- Only God has intimate access to our spiritual life as its creator and sustainer.
Demonic Manipulation of Senses
- Demons can manipulate our physical senses and may manifest to us in various guises by influencing our senses.
- They use powers inherent to their nature to affect our bodies and perception, though details remain speculative.
Demonic Influence on Emotions
- Emotions involve bodily changes and movements of the sense appetite triggered by external stimuli.
- Demons can inflame emotions causing distraction and irrational responses by exploiting this connection to the body.
