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What Can Demons Do? | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Mar 16, 2024

Fr. Gregory Pine discusses demonology and spiritual warfare, emphasizing the importance of balancing our focus on the paranormal with our attention to God. He explores how demons can influence physical appearance, emotions, and thoughts, and highlights the power of baptismal grace and ordinary spiritual practices for protection. The podcast delves into navigating spiritual growth, engaging with temptations, and utilizing cleansing prayers to combat spiritual afflictions.

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Fr. Gregory Pine

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Quick takeaways

Understanding demons' influence on spiritual growth is important but should not overshadow faith in God.

By recognizing and rejecting demonic temptations, individuals can safeguard their spiritual journey with reliance on prayer and baptismal grace.

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Effects of Demons on Spiritual Growth

Addressing the influence of demons on spiritual growth, it is emphasized that while not the central aspect of faith, understanding and addressing this influence is vital. By acknowledging the role of demons in spiritual journeys, individuals can avoid ignorance or fear. It is crucial to allocate an appropriate significance to the demonic realm while focusing primarily on God, His church, sacraments, and the means He provides for salvation.

Introduction

2min

Balancing the Demonic Influence

9min

Navigating Spiritual Flourishing and Temptations

2min

Harnessing Baptismal Grace and Ordinary Means for Spiritual Protection

2min

Navigating Spiritual Afflictions and the Role of Cleansing Prayers

3min

Fr. Pine asks questions about demonolgy and spiritual warfare that can help us balance our attention of the paranormal against the attention we pay to God and the good.

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