“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left."
When it returns, behold the house clean and empty. Amazed, the evil spirit invites seven of his friends.
"And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.” (Cf Luke 11: 24 - 26).
What is your attitude towards evil spirits, demonic possessions, addictions? Skepticism, fairy tales or half doubt, half belief? If your attitude is any of this, then it is far from that of the Bible, the official Magisterium and the tradition of the Church.
Jesus Christ came into the world to redeem mankind. What is Redemption?
"The restoration of man from the bondage of sin to the liberty of the children of God through the satisfactions and merits of Christ." (Catholic Encylopedia).
There is a connection between Sin > > Suffering >>Salvation.
When someone is saved, and does not fill the vacuum with good works and disciplined living, relapse is inevitable. This time around, the condition may be worse.
When the evil spirit arrives the second time and finds the house swept clean and put in order. It departs and brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. (Cf Luke 11: 24 - 26).
The Alcoholic Anonymous has great understanding of this dynamics through decades of working with alcoholics.
Let us never underestimate the power of faith and prayer in dealing with all types of demonic infiltrations and substance abuse and addictions.
"O God, by whom we are redeemed and receive adoption,
look graciously upon your beloved sons and daughters,
that those who believe in Christ
may receive true freedom
and an everlasting inheritance.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
(Collect, Monday 23rd Week in Ordinary Time).
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