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Re: Word of Knowledge...through the evil one...	Maggie	Monday, August 6, 2007
Question: Dear Bro. Ignatius, Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to address my inquiry. It is greatly appreciated. Your understanding of the of the evil spirit’s knowledge is just as I thought I had remembered. Thank you. I see that you also have no specific terminology for this phenomenon. It certainly would not be common knowledge if there is one. Demonology is a study that not many partake of. I would not use the term “Word of Knowledge” for a demon, but because so much time has lapsed since I was involved in the inner-healing ministry, and my disability includes an unfortunate problem with memory loss that comes and goes, this was the closest that I could come in describing the devil’s less than perfect (or cheap) imitation of the gifts of the Spirit. I realize there is proper terminology for those involved in full-time inner-healing and deliverance—proper wording taken from demonology—but I was not able to remain in the ministry for more than two years or so because of a serious injury that forced me to my bed for many years. I have not continued to study, but do brush up on the subject occasionally, and even read a new book every so often. A very talented M.D. has enabled me, after several years, to leave my bed for some hours to work with the gift God gave me when I was born, my art. It brings me much joy. However, still having individuals in my life who face oppression or possession, I try to keep as much information fresh in my mind as I am able when one of these folks ask me for advice. What I greatly need is a strapping young person to help me to, once again, rearrange my library after my dear, loving husband decided it was a wonderful idea to sort it by “size.” Then, maybe I would be able to put my hands on the references I need at the time. I am not a Pentecostal. I am a Catholic. (I apologize if the wrong religion was posted; I had selected Catholic, but went back to view the very long list of religions. I was impressed by its number.) Believe it or not, I am a very orthodox Catholic. There are certain practices that Charismatic or Pentecostal Catholics have that I do not approve of when they are contrary to Church rubrics of any kind. Additionally, where a Charismatic Catholic insists that hands must be laid on an individual for healing, I am “old book” and believe as the saints do—God can heal any way he so chooses. There is no single equation to guarantee a healing. Faith still plays an enormous role as well. Pentecostal Protestants are always surprised when I assert that God did not just grant the Catholic Church the gift of healing in the 1960s, but that it has been around since before Christ erected his Church upon the rock of Peter, and that was through his disciples. I do have one more question for you, Brother, if I may. I pray that I am not overstaying your hospitality. With the charismata given for the inner life of the Church, one is displayed in the “Word of Knowledge” that reinforces God’s truths. But is there a name for the knowledge we receive from our angels or the saints when we ask them for assistance? A “Word of Knowledge” is for Church alone. But the second “knowledge” that we may be given is for personal enlightenment—matters that may not have anything to do with the Church (but may yet be connected to one’s own, personal sanctification and/or salvation). Thanks so much, Bro. Ignatius, for your kindness and time in responding to my inquiry. It is greatly appreciated. This Catholic Web site is very extensive, and one of the most abundant and helpful in matters of deliverance, etc., that I have found. I’m so pleased that I found it years ago, and it continues to be an extremely useful and enlightening source. Thanks very much once again. Many blessings to you and yours, Maggie
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Maggie: You may be interested in a portion of our Rule of St. Michael that deals with the Charismatic Renewal. It is called, Charism Gifts to Build Up the Church (pdf file). The linked document will detail things like defining Word of Knowledge and also other phenomena whereby a person receives knowledge, yet not being the gift of Word of Knowledge. Gaining information from angels or from the Saints is a VERY rare thing. When it happens this is called a Private Revelation. There are different kinds of Private Revelations. The type in which the knowledge comes into a person's mind is called a Locution. The formal definition from the Modern Catholic Dictionary: ...a supernatural communication to the ear, imagination, or directly to the intellect. The locution is supernatural in the manner of communication, that is, beyond the ordinary laws of nature. Spurious locutions may come from the evil spirit and can be recognized by their lack of coherence or clarity, the disquiet they cause in the one who receives them, and the evil effects they produce in those who listen to them. We shall be in prayer concerning your health problems. As a bibliophile, I understand perfectly the quiet frustration of a spouse who is not a bibliophile thinking organizing books by size is the thing to do ;) 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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Re: Word of Knowledge...through the evil one...

Maggie

Monday, August 6, 2007

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Dear Bro. Ignatius,

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to address my inquiry. It is greatly appreciated. Your understanding of the of the evil spirit’s knowledge is just as I thought I had remembered. Thank you. I see that you also have no specific terminology for this phenomenon. It certainly would not be common knowledge if there is one. Demonology is a study that not many partake of.

I would not use the term “Word of Knowledge” for a demon, but because so much time has lapsed since I was involved in the inner-healing ministry, and my disability includes an unfortunate problem with memory loss that comes and goes, this was the closest that I could come in describing the devil’s less than perfect (or cheap) imitation of the gifts of the Spirit. I realize there is proper terminology for those involved in full-time inner-healing and deliverance—proper wording taken from demonology—but I was not able to remain in the ministry for more than two years or so because of a serious injury that forced me to my bed for many years. I have not continued to study, but do brush up on the subject occasionally, and even read a new book every so often.

A very talented M.D. has enabled me, after several years, to leave my bed for some hours to work with the gift God gave me when I was born, my art. It brings me much joy. However, still having individuals in my life who face oppression or possession, I try to keep as much information fresh in my mind as I am able when one of these folks ask me for advice. What I greatly need is a strapping young person to help me to, once again, rearrange my library after my dear, loving husband decided it was a wonderful idea to sort it by “size.” Then, maybe I would be able to put my hands on the references I need at the time.

I am not a Pentecostal. I am a Catholic. (I apologize if the wrong religion was posted; I had selected Catholic, but went back to view the very long list of religions. I was impressed by its number.) Believe it or not, I am a very orthodox Catholic. There are certain practices that Charismatic or Pentecostal Catholics have that I do not approve of when they are contrary to Church rubrics of any kind. Additionally, where a Charismatic Catholic insists that hands must be laid on an individual for healing, I am “old book” and believe as the saints do—God can heal any way he so chooses. There is no single equation to guarantee a healing. Faith still plays an enormous role as well. Pentecostal Protestants are always surprised when I assert that God did not just grant the Catholic Church the gift of healing in the 1960s, but that it has been around since before Christ erected his Church upon the rock of Peter, and that was through his disciples.

I do have one more question for you, Brother, if I may. I pray that I am not overstaying your hospitality. With the charismata given for the inner life of the Church, one is displayed in the “Word of Knowledge” that reinforces God’s truths. But is there a name for the knowledge we receive from our angels or the saints when we ask them for assistance? A “Word of Knowledge” is for Church alone. But the second “knowledge” that we may be given is for personal enlightenment—matters that may not have anything to do with the Church (but may yet be connected to one’s own, personal sanctification and/or salvation).

Thanks so much, Bro. Ignatius, for your kindness and time in responding to my inquiry. It is greatly appreciated. This Catholic Web site is very extensive, and one of the most abundant and helpful in matters of deliverance, etc., that I have found. I’m so pleased that I found it years ago, and it continues to be an extremely useful and enlightening source. Thanks very much once again.

Many blessings to you and yours,

Maggie

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Maggie:

You may be interested in a portion of our Rule of St. Michael that deals with the Charismatic Renewal. It is called, Charism Gifts to Build Up the Church (pdf file).

The linked document will detail things like defining Word of Knowledge and also other phenomena whereby a person receives knowledge, yet not being the gift of Word of Knowledge.

Gaining information from angels or from the Saints is a VERY rare thing. When it happens this is called a Private Revelation. There are different kinds of Private Revelations. The type in which the knowledge comes into a person's mind is called a Locution. The formal definition from the Modern Catholic Dictionary:

...a supernatural communication to the ear, imagination, or directly to the intellect. The locution is supernatural in the manner of communication, that is, beyond the ordinary laws of nature. Spurious locutions may come from the evil spirit and can be recognized by their lack of coherence or clarity, the disquiet they cause in the one who receives them, and the evil effects they produce in those who listen to them.

We shall be in prayer concerning your health problems.

As a bibliophile, I understand perfectly the quiet frustration of a spouse who is not a bibliophile thinking organizing books by size is the thing to do ;)

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.