"A renowned exorcist in Rome recently released a book of memoirs in which he declares to know of the existence of Satanic sects in the Vatican where participation reaches all the way to the College of Cardinals. A second demonologist, also residing in Rome, entered the debate this week, clarifying the origins of the information and defending the Vatican's clergy as an "edifying and virtuous" collection of prelates.
In a book of memoirs released in February, the noted Italian exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth affirmed that "Yes, also in the Vatican there are members of Satanic sects." When asked if members of the clergy are involved or if this is within the lay community, he responded, "There are priests, monsignors and also cardinals!"
The book, "Father Amorth. Memoirs of an Exorcist. My life fighting against Satan." was written by Marco Tosatti, who compiled it from interviews with the priest.
Fr. Amorth was asked by Tosatti how he knows Vatican clergy are involved. He answered, "I know from those who have been able to relate it to me because they had a way of knowing directly. And it's something 'confessed' most times by the very demon under obedience during the exorcisms."
The famous Italian exorcist was also asked if the Pope was aware of Satanic sects in the Vatican, to which Fr. Amorth replied, "Of course, he was informed. But he does what he can. It's a horrifying thing."...
..."After reading reports of Fr. Amorth's accusations pointing a finger at members of the clergy, including cardinals, Fr. Fortea declared that it is a "duty of justice" to speak out in their defense...
...In addition to the people that seek help for demonic possession, said Fr. Fortea, "innumerable persons come to us who claim to have visions, revelations and messages from Our Lord." Among these, "a certain number offer apocalyptic messages and revelations about the infiltration of Satanism and the Masons within the dome of the Church."
Fr. Fortea added that the only acceptable stance is to suspend judgment of the messages while they are subjected to time-intensive discernment, "sometimes months for each one of the cases."
The other source Fr. Amorth refers to, according to Fr. Fortea, is the demons who are being exorcised. Of this, the Spanish priest wrote that knowing whether or not the demon is telling the truth "is in many cases impossible."
"We can know with great confidence when a demon tells the truth in the subject directly related with the exorcism. That is, the number of demons, their name and similar things. But we cannot be confident in what regards concrete news relating to people."...
...He (Fortea) concluded by emphasizing, "Statements must be proven, especially when they are about such grave accusations that affect the honorability of those who form part of the Head of the Church as far as they help the Supreme Pastor."
Catholic News Agency
Satanism and Freemasonry inside the Church. Possible? In my opinion, yes. But is it true? Based on the direction the Church leadership has been going over the last 50 years or so, and this is just my opinion, I believe it's true. There is really no other way to explain the decisions and actions of so many of the bishops and priests that have denied the existence of Satan, the reality of the Eucharist, the need for confession and the efficacy of the Mass. The Church leadership is supporting Progressive political causes that are, let's face it, Communist in origin. Liberalism (Communism) was strongly condemned by Pope Leo XIII in Libertas:
Moreover, besides this, a doctrine of such character is most hurtful both to individuals and to the State. For, once ascribe to human reason the only authority to decide what is true and what is good, and the real distinction between good and evil is destroyed; honor and dishonor differ not in their nature, but in the opinion and judgment of each one; pleasure is the measure of what is lawful; and, given a code of morality which can have little or no power to restrain or quiet the unruly propensities of man, a way is naturally opened to universal corruption. With reference also to public affairs: authority is severed from the true and natural principle whence it derives all its efficacy for the common good; and the law determining what it is right to do and avoid doing is at the mercy of a majority. Now, this is simply a road leading straight to tyranny. The empire of God over man and civil society once repudiated, it follows that religion, as a public institution, can have no claim to exist, and that everything that belongs to religion will be treated with complete indifference. Furthermore, with ambitious designs on sovereignty, tumult and sedition will be common amongst the people; and when duty and conscience cease to appeal to them, there will be nothing to hold them back but force, which of itself alone is powerless to keep their covetousness in check. Of this we have almost daily evidence in the conflict with socialists and members of other seditious societies, who labor unceasingly to bring about revolution. It is for those, then, who are capable of forming a just estimate of things to decide whether such doctrines promote that true liberty which alone is worthy of man, or rather, pervert and destroy it.
So I believe that Father Amorth is correct in his assessment of the Church leadership. I also agree with Father Fortea that the sources of information used by Father Amorth should be considered suspect until they can be confirmed. However, all this being said, in light of the problems at the USCCB, homosexual child abuse scandals and all of the other evil we see coming from the leaders of the Church it is important to remember something. These are the actions of individuals; mere mortal men. Their actions do not change the Church. Her teachings are not altered and her mission has not changed. Unfortunately, many will not be able to disassociate the actions of the religious from the institution of the Church. They will forget this simple promise from Christ Himself: "And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18)
Hell is hammering the old girl pretty hard right now. But, who do you trust? The corrupt prelates fighting on the side of the Devil or the Son of God? I'm putting my money on the Church.
Catholics need to be aware of the battle that is raging inside our Church between the forces of good and evil. They need to be vigilant in checking statements made by Church leaders, in particular the USCCB to make sure that these statements follow authentic Church teaching. Remember, we are priests (And hast made us to our God a kingdom and priests, and we shall reign on the earth. Rev 5:10) and we have a responsibility to our Church and to our God to push back the forces of evil wherever they may be.
So put on the armor and get ready to join the battle. We are entering a time of total warfare in both the temporal and spiritual world against the forces of darkness. Nobody will get to sit this one out; we will have to choose sides. Our time of comfort and complacency has come to an end.
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