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Day 156: Jesus Casts Out Demons (2025)

2025/6/5
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Father Mike Schmitz
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Father Mike Schmitz: 在今天的福音书中，我看到了耶稣不仅医治、传道和教导，还派遣使徒们去驱逐污鬼。这对我来说意义重大，它表明了耶稣对属灵争战的重视。耶稣驱赶格拉森的附魔者身上的鬼，即使猪是不洁的，但对耶稣来说，一个人的价值远胜于两千头猪。这让我意识到，耶稣拯救一个人脱离邪恶势力的掌控，远比两千头猪更有价值，这体现了上帝对我们的关怀。为了正确看待世界，我们需要理解圣经的世界观，认识到除了物质世界，还存在一个属灵世界，那里有超自然的力量。我相信，堕落之后，世界处于撒旦的统治之下。耶稣来不仅仅是为了医治和教导，也是为了争战，每一次驱魔都是祂从恶者手中夺回天父的国度。在天主教会的洗礼仪式中包含驱魔仪式，象征着从邪恶的国度中被释放，并被宣告属于耶稣基督的国度。无论何时何地，只要福音被宣扬，基督被宣告，总是伴随着驱魔的发生。中世纪驱魔仪式较少的原因可能是因为人们很早就接受了洗礼，从撒旦的国度转移到天主的国度，从而使撒旦无法控制他们。现在需要更多驱魔的原因有两个：一是接受洗礼的人少了，二是即使接受洗礼的人也在很大程度上否认信仰，选择了撒旦。即使受过洗礼，你仍然受到保护。

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This chapter explores Jesus's exorcisms in Mark 5-6, emphasizing the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil and the importance of recognizing the spiritual realm. It highlights Jesus's authority over demons and the significance of exorcism in claiming souls for God's kingdom.
  • Jesus's exorcisms demonstrate his power over unclean spirits.
  • The spiritual battle for souls is ongoing.
  • Exorcism is a crucial element of claiming souls for God's kingdom.

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As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21.

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