tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post2800693765617594995..comments2024-03-29T04:21:22.951-07:00Comments on TIME FOR REFLECTIONS: Father Ignatius meets the devilVictor S E Moubarakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-16465199273724645482020-07-30T02:40:34.520-07:002020-07-30T02:40:34.520-07:00Yes ... me too ... but life is not always happy en...Yes ... me too ... but life is not always happy endings. Not if the devil has his way.<br /><br />God bless Jan and Kathy.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-3081782189661155622020-07-29T18:23:48.113-07:002020-07-29T18:23:48.113-07:00I ws going to say the same thing :-)I ws going to say the same thing :-)Kathy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-21098108165346452112020-07-29T16:39:45.956-07:002020-07-29T16:39:45.956-07:00I like a happy ending!
All the best Jan I like a happy ending!<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-9317786937914204432020-07-29T15:59:59.329-07:002020-07-29T15:59:59.329-07:00I know exactly what you mean, Mimi. Especially the...I know exactly what you mean, Mimi. Especially the hate in their eyes; I've seen it too.<br /><br />God bless you my friend.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-38198118799875481662020-07-29T15:57:32.676-07:002020-07-29T15:57:32.676-07:00Agreed. Yes there are demons/spirits and they can ...Agreed. Yes there are demons/spirits and they can possess people against their wishes. Unless the person is protected by God and the Holy Trinity.<br /><br />God bless, HappyoneVictor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-18727528241866926922020-07-29T15:54:25.819-07:002020-07-29T15:54:25.819-07:00I agree, Wanda. It is very difficult, I guess, for...I agree, Wanda. It is very difficult, I guess, for a counsellor/minister/priest to advise without getting involved.<br /><br />God bless always.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-41442293144023952442020-07-29T15:52:18.826-07:002020-07-29T15:52:18.826-07:00A good point. I really don't know if Satan had...A good point. I really don't know if Satan had children.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-30268909059630312122020-07-29T15:46:32.078-07:002020-07-29T15:46:32.078-07:00Very smart answers. There have been people i have...Very smart answers. There have been people i have known who were evil, and even if they were not possessed in the traditional sense, were certainly highly influenced by evil spirits and tried to harm people. They used to look at me with such hate in their eyes! They knew how much i love The Lord and hated me for it.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-69648594912718188092020-07-29T15:36:55.139-07:002020-07-29T15:36:55.139-07:00I do believe that the devil can posses people but ...I do believe that the devil can posses people but not people who have accepted Jesus as their Savior because we are then indwelt by the Holy Spirit who protects us.<br />I also believe just as there are Angels on earth there are demons too!happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-57124595449955923762020-07-29T13:52:37.860-07:002020-07-29T13:52:37.860-07:00Father Ignatius is a very wise counselor. His ins...Father Ignatius is a very wise counselor. His insight, and perception is a great help in ministry. To see the ROOT problem, and not the FRUIT problem. I think counselling is one of the hardest things we face in ministry. I'm sure you know that very well.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-24356683474294587482020-07-29T13:50:22.509-07:002020-07-29T13:50:22.509-07:00Do angels, or fallen angels, (Satan) have children...Do angels, or fallen angels, (Satan) have children? It would be my understanding of the Scripture that they don't. I'm seen that analogy in cults, and fictional writings. God will never let something happen against his Nature and plan that was set before time began. Just a thought!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941735389982354519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-30935921054121539432020-07-29T12:59:42.079-07:002020-07-29T12:59:42.079-07:00Thanx Mevely.
God bless.Thanx Mevely.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-70363482467179556522020-07-29T12:39:03.393-07:002020-07-29T12:39:03.393-07:00Please, no apologies! Thank you for your thoughtf...Please, no apologies! Thank you for your thoughtful, easily-understood response. This is a keeper.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-21983870109561408032020-07-29T11:41:31.970-07:002020-07-29T11:41:31.970-07:00I believe that what is possible for Satan is withi...I believe that what is possible for Satan is within the limitations imposed on him by God. The devil (Satan/Lucifer) rebelled against God. In His love, and mercy, and forgiveness, I believe that God let him be - He let him and his followers leave Paradise/Heaven; rather than crush him there and then.<br /><br />Satan is not alone,(I believe there are many evil spirits - the example I give in this story says that at least 2000 had possessed the man whom Jesus helped). Every so often Satan and his followers are allowed free rein to roam the world and cause chaos. Look at the state of the world today! But this roaming free is within set parameters and limitations imposed by God. For example, I do not believe that God would allow His followers, His own devout believers to come to unnecessary harm at the hand of the devil. <br /><br />So to answer your question; I do not see why Satan could not send his son to earth - if God allows it. After all, Satan is here on earth right now and roaming the world as an evil spirit; so why not his son or anyone else Satan needs to push forward his agenda.<br /><br />Additionally, I believe Satan can use human beings to further his ambitions. As mentioned in the story; this would not be in a dramatic way such as possessing someone and making them have a fit as in the Bible. This is counter-productive in today's world and would only make people believe in the devil; and turn against him. The devil/Satan is more subtle. He use people to do his work for him in a subtly, slow, careful way. I have seen and known such people, Mevely. People who cause discord, ill-feelings and enmity for no good reason, and for no benefit or profit to themselves. They just cause trouble, sometimes real evil, for no reason at all.<br /><br />I have often wondered, why do they do this? What benefit is it to them to cause such mayhem and suffering to others. The only conclusion I can think of is that they do it because ... the devil told them to. Like the story above - the woman tempted the man with a strip tease not because she wanted him; but because she could do it, get away with it, and divide two people who loved each other.<br /><br />God is love. When love dies the devil is satisfied.<br /><br />Sorry for such a long response, Mevely. God bless. Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-69788875748114808462020-07-29T11:12:06.304-07:002020-07-29T11:12:06.304-07:00I love Happy Endings! How I can empathize -- not ...I love Happy Endings! How I can empathize -- not necessarily with Georgina, but Satan's subtleties. Stupid he is not.<br /><br />I've a question for you, Victor. As was portrayed in the (fictional) book, The Omen ... do you believe, like God, it was also possible for Satan to send his son here to earth? Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-58714890667057392552020-07-29T09:00:20.495-07:002020-07-29T09:00:20.495-07:00The thing is, Bill. Times have changed. In the Old...The thing is, Bill. Times have changed. In the Old Days, when I was knee-high to Adam and Eve, the priests used to preach about hell fire and damnation and the gnashing of teeth. Those without teeth would have dentures provided.<br /><br />These days people don't seem to believe in anything. I doubt many believe in hell, the devil, or Satan ... yet they all hope and believe they are going to Heaven!<br /><br />God bless you always my friend. May you be in Heaven a full half-hour before the devil knows you're dead.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-82345195495693080872020-07-29T08:49:03.709-07:002020-07-29T08:49:03.709-07:00A good conversation and a happy ending. Growing u...A good conversation and a happy ending. Growing up, th nuns and priests always put fear in to us if the devil tempted us. It made all of us kids afraid. I still don't know if that way was the right one. Scaring kids can leave life long scars. I prefer your example much better. Thanks, Victor!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-92011326331013515302020-07-29T07:19:30.560-07:002020-07-29T07:19:30.560-07:00Thank you Sandee.
God bless.Thank you Sandee.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2100862372880209397.post-44512649703190920922020-07-29T06:05:33.442-07:002020-07-29T06:05:33.442-07:00I love a happy ending. This time the devil didn&#...I love a happy ending. This time the devil didn't win.<br /><br />Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.<br /><br />Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com