She asks for prayers and you recommend an idol. The only thing to have power over satan is Jesus Christ, and us as believers when we carry Christ in our spirit. There is nothing more powerful than the prayers of someone who walks closely with Jesus. Trinkets, rituals, idols, these things will yield no fruit and open you up to the devil.
John 14:6
"I am the way, the truth and the life. No comes to the father except through me." - Jesus
The church does have the power to bind demonic forces, through Jesus. It's not us, it's not saints, it's not rosary beads, it's not a crucifix on the wall. It is only the power of Jesus working through us when we are in his perfect will.
Sacramentals are created by ordained priests of the Catholic church There are years of study before the rites which candidates pass through at ordination.
There are certain educational aspects that the clergy do not explain to the laity because for practical purposes -- it isn't necessary for their role in the church.
If Sacramentals had no value, the Catholic church (which has the authority to bind and loosen) would not bother to train priests to create them. Holy water, for example, (used in all exorcisms) is also a Sacramental and is created only ONE day a year. These sacred objects are created in accordance with religious historical tradition passed down through the centuries.
Sacrmentals are used in addition to prayer, not in place of -- but do protect when prayer is not possible (when sleeping, when at work).
I understand you do not believe in them. That is your perogative. Nevertheless, the Catholic church as the direct line from Peter has the power to bind evil. If they have decreed Sacramentals have value, I chose not to bicker with them. Their record of success with exorcisms speaks for itself.
I encourage you to look up John Ramirez. He's an ex warlock who practiced witchcraft at the highest levels. Jesus saved him and now he spends his time casting demons out of people. He just had an amazing Q+A with Kevin Zadai last night. It's on youtube.
She asks for prayers and you recommend an idol. The only thing to have power over satan is Jesus Christ, and us as believers when we carry Christ in our spirit. There is nothing more powerful than the prayers of someone who walks closely with Jesus. Trinkets, rituals, idols, these things will yield no fruit and open you up to the devil.
The church of Peter has the "keys to the kingdom". Whatever they bind shall be bound etc. MATT 16:18-19.
Keys to the kingdom and the power to bind were given to Peter. The Catholic church is a direct line from...you guessed it!! Peter!
Now if you want to disagree with Jesus, that's your prerogative.
It's interesting though, how you view the Bible as a Smogasboard -- choosing those morsels appealing to your "taste".
John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth and the life. No comes to the father except through me." - Jesus
The church does have the power to bind demonic forces, through Jesus. It's not us, it's not saints, it's not rosary beads, it's not a crucifix on the wall. It is only the power of Jesus working through us when we are in his perfect will.
Sacramentals are created by ordained priests of the Catholic church There are years of study before the rites which candidates pass through at ordination.
There are certain educational aspects that the clergy do not explain to the laity because for practical purposes -- it isn't necessary for their role in the church.
If Sacramentals had no value, the Catholic church (which has the authority to bind and loosen) would not bother to train priests to create them. Holy water, for example, (used in all exorcisms) is also a Sacramental and is created only ONE day a year. These sacred objects are created in accordance with religious historical tradition passed down through the centuries.
Sacrmentals are used in addition to prayer, not in place of -- but do protect when prayer is not possible (when sleeping, when at work).
I understand you do not believe in them. That is your perogative. Nevertheless, the Catholic church as the direct line from Peter has the power to bind evil. If they have decreed Sacramentals have value, I chose not to bicker with them. Their record of success with exorcisms speaks for itself.
I encourage you to look up John Ramirez. He's an ex warlock who practiced witchcraft at the highest levels. Jesus saved him and now he spends his time casting demons out of people. He just had an amazing Q+A with Kevin Zadai last night. It's on youtube.