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Question: Hello Bro Ignatius, God Bless you in the service you provide. After retirement, I became a professional musician and historical storyteller. As such, I frequently find myself among people who practice First Nations spirituality or women who are using Storytelling to promote feminist agendae. They refer to themselves as "goddess". When I perform, I always wear a crucifix and the Catholic practices of the pioneers have a part in my stories. But I still feel disturbed and uncomfortable around these people. What is the meaning of this term "goddess"? Is it best to avoid any contact with these types or is there a chance to witness here? Your advice will be most appreciated. Denis
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Denis: Many New Agers think they are gods. In the case of these women they are into a goddess economy. Feminist think that the Church and God are patriarchal tyrants. Thus, they reject this patriarchal God and His Church in favor of a matriarchal goddess economy. In fact, the primary goal of feminism has little to do with things like "equal pay for equal work", but has everything to do with a goal to destroy Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and what they consider to be our patriarchal god who suppresses woman. There is always a chance to witness, even if you never say a word to them. Just your presence and how you do what you do is a witness. St. Francis said once, "We should always preach the Gospel, and only sometime use words." At the same time you need to be aware of them. These type of people do not have the Holy Spirit to restrain them from ill will. You can be considered a threat just by who you are. It is not unknown for people like this to cast spells and curses. I would never accept any food or gifts from them. It may also be wise once-in-while to say the prayer, Breaking Personal Curses and Spells. Certainly say that prayer if anything starts happen that is unusual in your life. Now giving this advice is not to scare you. There is no need for fear. This advice is to prepare you to protect yourself. I would also recommend the following prayers before you go among these people: Prayer for Filling of The Spirit Prayer To Put On The Armor Of God Prayer to St. Michael for Protection Prayer to our Guardian Angel to Watch Over Us Hedge Prayer for Protection of Self Be not afraid, is one of the mottoes of our Late Holy Father, John Paul II. We are to be the salt and light on this earth. We cannot do that if we hide under a bushel basket. (Matthew 5:13-16) "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Hello Bro Ignatius,

God Bless you in the service you provide. After retirement, I became a professional musician and historical storyteller. As such, I frequently find myself among people who practice First Nations spirituality or women who are using Storytelling to promote feminist agendae. They refer to themselves as "goddess".

When I perform, I always wear a crucifix and the Catholic practices of the pioneers have a part in my stories. But I still feel disturbed and uncomfortable around these people.

What is the meaning of this term "goddess"? Is it best to avoid any contact with these types or is there a chance to witness here?

Your advice will be most appreciated.
Denis

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Denis:

Many New Agers think they are gods. In the case of these women they are into a goddess economy. Feminist think that the Church and God are patriarchal tyrants. Thus, they reject this patriarchal God and His Church in favor of a matriarchal goddess economy.

In fact, the primary goal of feminism has little to do with things like "equal pay for equal work", but has everything to do with a goal to destroy Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and what they consider to be our patriarchal god who suppresses woman.

There is always a chance to witness, even if you never say a word to them. Just your presence and how you do what you do is a witness. St. Francis said once, "We should always preach the Gospel, and only sometime use words."

At the same time you need to be aware of them. These type of people do not have the Holy Spirit to restrain them from ill will. You can be considered a threat just by who you are. It is not unknown for people like this to cast spells and curses.

I would never accept any food or gifts from them. It may also be wise once-in-while to say the prayer, Breaking Personal Curses and Spells. Certainly say that prayer if anything starts happen that is unusual in your life.

Now giving this advice is not to scare you. There is no need for fear. This advice is to prepare you to protect yourself.

I would also recommend the following prayers before you go among these people:

Prayer for Filling of The Spirit
Prayer To Put On The Armor Of God
Prayer to St. Michael for Protection
Prayer to our Guardian Angel to Watch Over Us
Hedge Prayer for Protection of Self

Be not afraid, is one of the mottoes of our Late Holy Father, John Paul II. We are to be the salt and light on this earth. We cannot do that if we hide under a bushel basket.

(Matthew 5:13-16) "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men.

"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.