Essay On Exorcism

Exorcism

In Christianity, it is believed that spirit can possess you. To drive out the evil spirit, the afflicted needs to seek help from an exorcist who is often a member of the church and is considered to be graced with special powers or skills. Christian exorcists most commonly believe the authority given to them by the Trinity, that is, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, is the source of their ability to cast out demons.

Generally, people considered being possessed are not regarded as evils themselves; they are not held responsible for their actions because they are after all being unwillingly manipulated by evil spirits. A possessed person not only causes harm to others but hurts one’s own self too.

Thus, exorcism in the religious circle is

In December 2008, Marcilio Haddad Andrino was in a coma from a viral brain infection. He needed an operation and was fighting for his life. Just before the operation, Andrino’s wife visited the Parish of Our Lady of Aparecida in Sao Vicente, asking for help. She was given a medal along with a prayer of Mother Teresa.

Next morning, according to the official version of the incident, Adrion was completely free from his symptoms. In fact, he was feeling well enough to sit on his bed.

Fernanda, Andrino’s wife, has no doubt that it was a miracle; Mother Teresa has indeed cured her very sick husband. Along with Andrino’s family and doctors, Pope Francis had no hesitation in declaring the incident as miracle too.

That was the final step needed to declare Mother Teresa a saint.

Her works

Aside from the miracles performed by the Mother, the nun who settled down in Kolkata- a poverty ridden Third World city- carried out immense humanitarian works both for people of the city and worldwide. When asked why she chose to do what she did, her answer was simple: she received “the call within the call”. She was already dedicated to the work of God but she needed to take it beyond the confines of the church so that she could touch the life of the neediest among