greek conjure Spells, practices, to expel evil spirits. Jesus expelled the unclean spirits, the demons, as he himself said, “by the Spirit of God”, when the Pharisees accused him of doing so “by Beelzebul, the Prince of demons”, Mt 12, 22-28. In Gadara, Jesus cast the demons out of two men and sent them to a herd, which threw themselves into the sea, Mt 28-34; in Gerasa, something similar happened with a demoniac, Mk 5, 1-13; in Capernaum, Jesus healed a demoniac, Mk 1, 23-28; Lk 4, 33-37. Jesus communicated to his apostles the power to exorcise and heal, Mt 10, 1 and 8; Mark 3, 14-15; 6, 7; Lk 9, 1; and after Christ the apostles expelled demons in his name, Acts 5, 16; 8, 7; 16, 18. At Ephesus, where magical practices were common, and the city was famous in apostolic times for it, the apostle Paul found itinerant Jewish exorcists, the seven sons of Sceva, high priest, trying to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus and expel evil spirits, Acts 19, 11-20.
Digital Bible Dictionary, Grupo C Service & Design Ltda., Colombia, 2003
Source: Digital Bible Dictionary
(gr., exorkizo, adjure). The expulsion of demons by means of charms, spells, and magical incantations. It was a common practice among the ancient pagans. In Act 19:13-16 the use of the name of Jesus as a mere spell was punished when a demon-possessed man turned against the would-be exorcists; these vagrant Jews were pretenders. However, Christ implies that some Jews actually cast out demons (Mat 12:27); some probably with demonic help, others (in the name of Jesus) without saving faith in him (Mat 7:22). He gave power to cast out demons to the 12, the 70 and the rest of the disciples after the Ascension (Mat 10: 8; Mar 16:17; Luk 10: 17-19; Act 16:18) . Other than the ministry of the apostles, the 70s, and Philip the evangelist, the Bible does not mention exorcism by others.
Source: Hispanic World Bible Dictionary
religious practice. Exorcism is not a sect or a movement, but a practice of some churches, such as the Catholic Church, and inter-church religious movements such as the Charismatic.
Source: Dictionary of Religions Denominations and Sects
(expel by spell).
A “sign” of every believer is that he “cast out demons”, Mark 16:17.
– The Official Exorcism of the Church is done by holy and experienced priests, with the authorization of the Bishop of the Diocese.
Christian Bible Dictionary
Dr. J. Dominguez
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It is the act by which an attempt is made to rid a person of an evil or impure spirit or, as it is said in several places in the Gospels, to “cast out” a demon. The Lord Jesus spoke very clearly that his ministry included e. (“Behold, I cast out demons and heal today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work.”) The practice of e. It was already very old among the Israelites when the Lord began to heal the sick and cast out demons. The Pharisees themselves had their exorcists, because Christ told them: “And if I cast out demons by Beelzebub, by whom do your sons cast them out?” (Mat 12:27). In Jewish tradition, †¢Noah and Solomon were mentioned as composing exorcism formulas that had been passed down from generation to generation to a few initiates. The Lord Jesus, however, cast out the demons at the impulse of his word alone, without the intermediary of any ceremony, rite or formula.
The Lord Jesus “gave power and authority” to his disciples “over all demons, and to heal diseases” (Luke 9:1). Some Jewish exorcists wanted to use the Lord’s name for their works (Mar 9:38). The sons of †¢Scaeva, head of the Jewish priests in Ephesus, were “walking exorcists” who “tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus on those who had evil spirits†, but they had a great failure (Acts 19:13-17) .
Source: Christian Bible Dictionary
Expulsion of diabolic spirits, real or apparent, through religious rites that have occurred in almost all religions.
In Christianity, the possibility of demonic incidences in the lives of men is recognized, which can also lead to diabolical possessions. That is why you have to act accordingly.
The Church has, consequently, rites and invocations against the forces of evil and also formulas for the expulsion of demons that are exorcisms.
In the canonical legislation such existence is recognized and it is determined how to proceed and who is the one who must intervene when the case arrives. (section 1172)
In ancient times, beliefs related to evil spirits were more deeply rooted in society, and the Church also paid more attention to these beliefs. But in modern times, even maintaining the belief of the possible intervention of the devil in human life, he considers that his action is less proven and therefore restricts these rites to occasions that are certainly proven or very probable.
However, it retains a “minor order” in the Sacrament of the Priestly Order called exorcists. And in the administration of some sacraments, such as Baptism, he performs the exorcism of conjuring up the evil spirit so that it departs from the new Christian, who remains sanctified with water and grace.
(See Daemon 5.2)
Pedro Chico González, Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy, Editorial Bruño, Lima, Peru 2006
Source: Dictionary of Catechesis and Religious Pedagogy
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It is common in our days to deny or minimize the existence of hostile spiritual powers. This is clearly a reaction to a mythical, exaggerated and morbid interest in Satan and exorcisms. But the existence of evil spirits is part of the Catholic tradition, and this was confirmed by a study commissioned by the Congregation for Divine Worship and published in 1975.
The expulsion of evil spirits, or exorcism (ex = out, horkos = oath), played a very important role in the ministry of Jesus, although today we would not consider all the actions described as such in the gospels to be exorcisms. However, the ministry and teaching of Jesus point to a struggle that is not simply against flesh and blood (cf. Eph 6:10-16), but also against invisible and hostile spiritual powers. His exorcisms are a proclamation of the victory of the Kingdom over all the powers of evil (cf. Jn 12:31). The Jews practiced exorcisms at the time of Jesus (cf Lk 11,19; He 19,13-14), and so did the apostles (cf Mt 10,1; Lk 10,17-20). Jesus gave his Church power to expel evil spirits in his name (cf Mk 16,17; cf He 16,18), and the Church used this power. But, like any >charism, this did not guarantee the sanctity of the one who possessed it (cf. Mt 7,22).
The >Apostolic Tradition collects a complicated series of exorcisms for catechumens. Even for the future catechumen it is established: “But if there is someone who has a demon (daemonium habet), do not let him hear the word of the master until he has been purified” (15 / 16,8). From the moment they have been chosen (separati sunt), they are to be exorcised (exorkizein) daily; as the moment of baptism draws near, they must be exorcised by the bishop “to guarantee that all are pure” (20/20,3). The reason given for not admitting a person to baptism is significant: “But if there is someone who is not good or pure, he must be sent away, since he has not heard the word with faith, because it is impossible for him to Adversary (ho antikeimenos) is always hidden” (20/20,4). On the Friday or Saturday before baptism, the bishop performs an exorcism again: “The bishop will lay a hand on them and conjure up any strange spirit to leave, never to return. At the end of the exorcism, he will exhale his breath on his face and, after having made the sign of the cross on his forehead, his ears and his nose, he will make them stand up ”(20 / 20,7- 8). At the time of baptism, an exorcism is performed with a second oil (exorkismos) in addition to the thanksgiving oil (eucharistia 21/21,9-10). After the renunciation of Satan, the priest anoints him with the oil of exorcism, saying: “May every spirit depart from you” (omnis spiritus abscedat a te: sic, the adjective “evil” does not appear in Latin, 21/21, 9-10).
The catechumens do not give the kiss of peace, because their kiss is not yet pure (18/18,3). In the >agapé, the catechumen must be given exorcised bread (panis exorcismi/exorkismos, 26/26,4). The sign of the cross is a defense for the faithful: “If you are tempted, reverently make the sign of the cross (consignare/sphragizein) on your forehead; because this is the sign of passion, known and proven against the devil, as long as you do it with faith (…). Because the Adversary, when he looks into the heart (…) is put to flight by the Spirit that is in you ”(42 / 37,1-2).
In the >Apostolic Constitutions there is an attempt to limit the importance of exorcists: it is made clear that theirs is a charismatic function, not an ordained ministry. In the Middle Ages and in Trent the office of exorcist was simply a step on the way to the priesthood. As such it was abolished by Paul VI in 1972.
Exorcism takes two forms: imprecation and reprobation. The first is addressed to the powers of evil, ordering them to leave the possessed person. This form of exorcism is comparatively rare, and the fact of possession has to be carefully established before a priest, duly authorized by the local bishop, proceeds with the exorcism in each case. Certain places that have been associated with evil practices may need treatment; generally, celebrating mass in the house or place in question expels bad influences. In other specific situations, such as participation in voodoo or witchcraft rites, or other practices that may place people in situations particularly propitious for the incursion of evil spirits, the episcopal conference may establish a solemn abjuration of evil during the rites of the catechumenate. For the rest, the exorcisms of the Ritual of Christian Initiation of Adults (RICA) are of reprobation, in the form of prayers to the Father or to Jesus so that the catechumen or chosen one is free from all kinds of evil. The main author of the RCIA, B. Fischer, writes: “We no longer speak to the devil (considered as someone who is present); we talked to God about the Devil (still considered as a personal being)”. During the rites of the catechumenate the exorcisms of the reprobation type are continuous; the minister may be a catechist up to the time of the scrutinies. During the scrutiny, sin is considered as closely linked to the human heart (first scrutiny), as social (second scrutiny), as dead (third scrutiny). There are exorcisms in each of the…