The ritual of exorcism

The ritual of exorcism is not practiced by an ordinary priest. An exorcist requires specific training and must be thought to have a personal sanctity. He can be exposed to dangerous behavior and personal threat. His prayers often cause a violent response as he attempts to shine a beam of light into the darkness. Gabriele … Read more

It is immediately apparent,

It is immediately apparent, however, that this sense-world, this seemingly real external universe – though it may be useful and valid in other respects – cannot be the external world, but only the Self’s projected picture of it … The evidence of the senses, then, cannot be accepted as evidence of the nature of ultimate … Read more

Do not entertain the

Do not entertain the notion that you ought to advance in your prayer. If you do, you will only find you have put on the brake instead of the acceleration. All real progress in spiritual things comes gently, imperceptibly, and is the work of God. Our crude efforts spoil it. Know yourself for the childish, … Read more