This Demon Beat Up the Wrong Exorcist

From Totus Catholica

Many people believe the Catholic rite of exorcism is a medieval superstitious invention involving magic words and theatrical water. But the Hebrew word ruach ra, meaning evil spirit or injurious wind, is woven through the Old Testament. The book of Tobit, the incense of Aaron in Numbers, the scapegoat of Leviticus 16, and David's harp before King Saul. Ancient Jews were already fighting this battle with physical elements and authoritative commands. 

In Acts 19, the seven sons of Sceva freelanced an exorcism using the name of Jesus without apostolic authority. The demon physically beat them and said: Jesus, I know, and Paul I recognise, but who are you? Catholic exorcism is not magic. Magic manipulates hidden forces for what the user wants. The Catholic rite is an authoritative command in Christ's name backed by commissioned authority. The difference is everything. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Medieval Superstition or Ancient Jewish Warfare? 1:35 Ruach Ra: The Hebrew Bible on Evil Spirits 2:37 Tobit, Aaron's Incense and the Physical Roots of Sacramentals 3:40 St. Bede on the Fish in Tobit and What It Really Signifies 4:59 Leviticus 16: The Scapegoat Prefigures the Rite of Exorcism 5:27 David's Harp, Solomonic Traditions and Sacred Music 6:01 Why Holy Water Torments Demons Spiritually, Not Chemically 6:42 Protestant Objection: Is It Just Superstitious Magic? 7:28 Acts 19: The Sons of Sceva and the Danger of No Authority 8:28 The Catholic Church Fulfils the Temple Cult 🌍 Website: https://totuscatholica.org/ 📿 Rosary Guide: https://totuscatholica.org/rosary ✉️ Contact: https://totuscatholica.org/contact 🔍 Examination of Conscience: https://catholicexaminationofconscien...