This is an interesting story, one showing the value of our priests, and the need for prayer in this spiritual war. It makes me wonder what would happen if the bishop tasked these priests with a full-time assignment at the mill. The following is from Catholic Online:
NASHVILLE,TN (Catholic Online) –“And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written,‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!’”(Rom 10:15).
According to tradition,typical demonic responses during exorcism include foul language,references to sexual perversion,deceit,and profuse blasphemy. Similarly,prayers for exorcism outside the Northern Illinois Women’s Center abortuary in Rockford have provoked just such a reaction from pro-abortion workers and activists within.
“Not Against Flesh and Blood,But the Rulers of Darkness”
Their revulsion for anything as holy as a Catholic priest is evident in their bizarre window displays,a few of which reportedly include a nun in a coffin,a rubber chicken hanging from a noose,and a picture of Jesus flipping the bird that says,“Even Jesus Hates You.”
The beautiful thing about this ongoing battle is that the number of abortions has reportedly been cut by half at this abortuary since the spiritual power of the Jesus was first unleashed through the prayers of the priests who have prayed outside since September of 2008. At least,the abortuary seems to blame them and the special prayers of the Church.
Just this past Friday someone inside the building displayed a sign in reaction to a priest and seminarian praying outside that said “F…. Your Perverted Priests.”They have endured personal insults and vandalism of their vehicles. One priest’s car was egged,another discovered a hand-written sign that read “I Rape Children”taped to his car.
Another hand-written sign displayed prominently outside the main entrance to the clinic read “Stop the Perverted Catholic Priests from Raping Young Boys.”In convoluted pro-abortion logic,it seems that somehow child abuse is bad,but abortion is good.
The priests in Rockford quietly stand vigil in every type of inclement weather with open coats,so that the women seeking an abortion are aware that a priest is present in his flowing,seemingly flaming cassock.
Invoking the matchless power of Jesus Christ through the Church,they make sweeping Signs of the Cross and pray that the abortion mill and the whole earth will be cleansed from the evil that surrounds and drives abortion.
Beautiful Victories
The Rockford mill hates and attacks the priests outside so viciously because they,and priests and pro-life workers like them all over the country,have saved countless lives and souls.
When they first began their vigils,it was reported that the pro-life sidewalk counselors in Rockford noticed an immediate,dramatic decline in the numbers of mothers who go there for abortions,a distinct rise in the numbers of mothers who choose life outside the mill,and the correlation of these changes with the beginning of the displays of blasphemy from inside.
The response at this abortuary has been particularly virulent,but priests are praying outside them all over the country through Priests for Life,in which priests and parishes are paired with specific abortuaries.
Read the rest here.
This is really interesting. I’ve oftentimes had discussions with friends (seminarians and priests) on the character of demonic influence in America — specifically since we seem to not encounter the same, more “classical” species as other places, like South America and Eastern Europe.
It might very well be that the influx of exorcists nowadays will be spending more time focusing on repelling demonic influence in its institutional settings rather than personal ones. Very good video.
This is incredible. Awesome. Thanks for the post.
God bless them and their work!
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more powerful example of the Church confronting evil head-on. May God mightily bless those priests and seminarians.
Great work. We need prophets of this kind in this morally deteriorating society.
Is this a good thing to exorcise a place that does not want it? The bible tells us that if an unclean spirit is forced out it will return with SEVEN more. Yikes.
However, it is with prayer and turning from our wicked ways that God hears from heaven and heals our lands.
God bless those who keep standing with Him.
Thank you for the article.Thank you to those committed to the Lord no matter what!
I am shocked but should not be regarding the awful behavior of the people in those horrible places … Jesus is saddened … but the battle rages on and our priests are so humble in their commitment.
This is wonderful, the catholic church is still the Church that Jesus established regardless from efforts of people who are trying to destroy it.
May our Lord Jesus bless those Priests and may HE multiply them and their efforts.
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The Church Awareness Project (sponsored by the Elliot Institute, the nation’s leading provider of research, education and outreach regarding abortion’s impact) has a blog and a free e-book you can give to your pastor for further help with this issue. http://tinyurl.com/3rgrryx
Thanks A.C. !!
Awesome power of God
I wouldn’t have the patience with the insults, slander and just plain degeneracy of Margaret Sanger’s descendants. I would have made sure that my presence was known. I would be arrested for trespassing; serving 30 years in jail without parole.
God bless them in their mission, they are more patient.
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I am curious if the priests were actually performing the solemn exorcism ritual that requires the bishops explicit permission?
Bold move. Something not seen or reported in other countries?
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have you heard of “the journey home”.. marcus grodi host the show..his shows are on youtube aswell…i suggest you sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy the show