October 11. Casting out demons. Their RCIA catechist told the group, “There has been a lot of talk about false prophets, healing and casting out demons recently.  How can we really know who is on God’s side or just out for himself as has been found with some pastors?  Actual possession and casting out of evil spirits is a specialist ministry, but are some of our “demons” not also evils such as greed, selfishness and deliberate harm to the environment.”  She left them to debate and invited them too to take the issue home to their teenagers as well.   “Remember, we must always be on guard against evil in any form rebounding in our hearts & homes, if we let things be it could become seven times as bad, as Jesus also said about returning demons!”  

Reflect, share, act. Scripture: If it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. He who is not with me is against me.  From Luke 11:15-26   Pope Francis:  The natural environment has been gravely damaged by our irresponsible behaviour.  The social environment has also suffered damage. Both are ultimately due to the same evil: the notion that there are no indisputable truths to guide our lives, and hence human freedom is limitless.   LS 6.   Action and Prayer.  What are the demons in your life? Pray: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love, so that walking together we may renew the face of the earth.