Is it appropriate for lay Catholics to lay hands on someone during prayer? Where is the line between authentic healing ministry and stepping into spiritual authority that does not belong to us?
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke tackle one of the most common questions they receive about spiritual warfare: the laying on of hands by laypeople, particularly within the Charismatic Renewal.
Drawing on the writings of Fr. Gabriel Amorth, the experience of exorcists, Catholic tradition, and the Church’s understanding of authority, they explain why certain gestures have always been reserved to the priesthood, why humility is essential in healing ministry, and how good intentions can sometimes lead people into unnecessary spiritual danger.
This conversation is not an attack on the Charismatic Renewal. Instead, it is a call to discernment, fidelity to the Church, and respect for the spiritual authority Christ established.
In this episode:
In this episode of The Devil Is in the Details, Dan and Jordan Burke tackle one of the most common questions they receive about spiritual warfare: the laying on of hands by laypeople, particularly within the Charismatic Renewal.
Drawing on the writings of Fr. Gabriel Amorth, the experience of exorcists, Catholic tradition, and the Church’s understanding of authority, they explain why certain gestures have always been reserved to the priesthood, why humility is essential in healing ministry, and how good intentions can sometimes lead people into unnecessary spiritual danger.
This conversation is not an attack on the Charismatic Renewal. Instead, it is a call to discernment, fidelity to the Church, and respect for the spiritual authority Christ established.
In this episode:
- Why Fr. Gabriel Amorth warned against laypeople laying hands on others
- The difference between priestly authority and the universal call to holiness
- Why the laying on of hands is traditionally a priestly gesture
- The danger of believing we possess spiritual power ourselves
- Supplication vs. command prayers
- Spiritual authority within families
- How to pray for others safely and faithfully
- Why humility is one of the greatest protections in spiritual warfare
Whether you come from a charismatic, traditional, or ordinary parish background, this discussion seeks to bring clarity, charity, and fidelity to the Church’s wisdom.
What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
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What questions do you have after watching today's video? Were you impacted in some way? If so, comment below!
#Catholic #Spirituality #CatholicPrayer #contemplativeprayer #discernment #priesthood #catholicpriest #catholictradition #vocation #spiritualdirection #spiritualwarfare #spiritualguidance #spiritualgrowth #discernmentofspirits #catholicanswers #christianquestions #catholicfaith #catholictradition
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☦ABOUT US:
Under the patronage of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the mission of the Avila Foundation is to draw Christians worldwide into deeper union with Christ.
Support the mission: https://www.avila-army.org/
______________________________________________________
👨🏽💻Websites:
Home: https://spiritualdirection.com/
School: https://avila-institute.org/
Discernment: https://myhighcalling.com/resources/
Community: https://www.apostoliviae.org/
Events: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Events
Books: https://SpiritualDirection.com/Shop
