It seems in the days of Jesus, demonic possession was more likely than today, yet at prayer gatherings, Medjugorje, or other places of pilgrimage, "possessed" people always seem to be there, brought by loving family members for help, which to that point has been elusive. Today we hear again of two possessed men whose demons Jesus drives into a herd of swine.(Mt 8: 28-34). Don't we wish he were here to drive our own demons out of us, but we, instead, pray on our own, or have someone pray for us. Prayer does seem to be the key to subduing the "demons" who plague us, try to convince us that we are falling too short, or, even worse, convincing us that we have no demons, but it is "the world" or others who are tempting us. For sure, the Evil One will not rest until he has discombobulated us and diverted us from a sane and peaceful relationship with God. Let us then, put our stock in Jesus who knows us and whose care and protection outdo our most solicitous and loving care of those we love the most. Jesus cares for us as no other, and will not let the demons prevail, as he did in today's gospel.
Bro. Rene
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