A young couple asked me to bless their rental home. They had just moved in and were experiencing strange phenomena. I began the blessing at the back door with holy water and the Rite of Blessing.
When I entered the study, some bay doors on the right suddenly flung open, and a throw rug ruffled. I saw footprints across the bed, and another set of bay doors opened by itself. No one was there. Around the corner, another throw rug ruffled. Something extraordinary was happening.
When I went downstairs, I saw a long, rectangular room with a workbench. Someone had sacrificed an animal there, and blood stained the walls and the bench. These bizarre events ceased after I blessed the house with holy water.
Consider how powerful Jesus is when demons cry out in the gospel, “We know who you are, the Son of God. Have you come to destroy us?” Think of Jesus’s strength as demons flee from holy water.
Are you troubled by a temptation that won’t go away? Is it so deeply ingrained in your actions that you do it without thinking? Evil in any form has no authority over Jesus.
Gospel Challenge: Remember, you can invoke Jesus’ authority anytime you need it. Bless yourself in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the prayer a priest recites when blessing water. You are under Jesus’ authority and can bless yourself whenever temptation arises.
When demons flee from holy water, temptation cannot persist when you bless yourself with the sign of His Cross. This is your source of empowerment and confidence in the face of temptation.
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Fr. Rick’s Homily: Tuesday, 22nd Week in Ordinary Time
September 1, 2026
Luke 4:31-37
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090126.cfm
Jesus Is So Strong – Unbelievable, But It’s True.
A young couple asked me to bless their rental home. They had just moved in and were
experiencing strange phenomena. I began the blessing at the back door with holy water
and the Rite of Blessing.
When I entered the study, some bay doors on the right suddenly flung open, and a
throw rug ruffled. I saw footprints across the bed, and another set of bay doors opened
by itself. No one was there. Around the corner, another throw rug ruffled. Something
extraordinary was happening.
When I went downstairs, I saw a long, rectangular room with a workbench. Someone
had sacrificed an animal there, and blood stained the walls and the bench. These
bizarre events ceased after I blessed the house with holy water.
Consider how powerful Jesus is when demons cry out in the gospel, “We know who you
are, the Son of God. Have you come to destroy us?” Think of Jesus’s strength as
demons flee from holy water.
Are you troubled by a temptation that won’t go away? Is it so deeply ingrained in your
actions that you do it without thinking? Evil in any form has no authority over Jesus.
Gospel Challenge:
Remember, you can invoke Jesus’ authority anytime you need it. Bless yourself in the
name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This is the prayer a priest recites when
blessing water. You are under Jesus’ authority and can bless yourself whenever
temptation arises.
When demons flee from holy water, temptation cannot persist when you bless yourself
with the sign of His Cross. This is your source of empowerment and confidence in the
face of temptation.
Peace, everyone.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
www.bscchurch.com
https://www.rosminians.com
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