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AN EXORCISM PRAYER


AN EXORCISM PRAYER
WARNING: TO BE SAID BY A PRIEST ONLY
This is a prayer against Satan and his rebellious angels. It was published by the Order of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII.
This simple prayer must be said by a priest only.
The term "exorcism"" does NOT always denote a solemn exorcism involving a person possessed by the devil. In general, the term denotes prayers to "curb the power of the devil and prevent him from doing harm." As St. Peter had written in Holy Scripture, "your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goes about seeking whom he may devour." [1 St.Pet. 5:8]
The Holy Father exhorts priests to say this prayer as often as possible, as a simple exorcism to curb the power of the devil and prevent him from doing harm. The faithful also may say it in their own name, for the same purpose, as any approved prayer. Its use is recommended whenever action of the devil is suspected, causing malice in men, violent temptations and even storms and various calamities. It could be used as a solemn exorcism (an official and public ceremony, in Latin), to expel the devil. It would then be said by a priest, in the name of the Church and only with a Bishop's permission.

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Ghost.
Amen.

Most glorious Prince of the Heavenly Armies,
Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in "our battle against principalities and powers,
against the rulers of this world of darkness,
against the spirits of wickedness in the high places" [Eph., 6:12].

Come to the assistance of men whom God has created to His likeness
and whom He has redeemed at a great price from the tyranny of the devil.

The Holy Church venerates you as her guardian and protector;
to you, the Lord has entrusted the souls of the redeemed to be led into heaven.
Pray therefore the God of Peace to crush Satan beneath our feet,
that he may no longer retain men captive and do injury to the Church.
Offer our prayers to the Most High,
that without delay they may draw His mercy down upon us;
take hold of "the dragon, the old serpent, which is the devil and Satan,"
bind him and cast him into the bottomless pit
"that he may no longer seduce the nations." [Rev. 20:2-3]

Exorcism


In the Name of Jesus Christ,
our God and Lord,
strengthened by the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary,
Mother of God,
of Blessed Michael the Archangel,
of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and all the Saints.
and powerful in the holy authority of our ministry,
we confidently undertake to repulse the attacks and deceits of the devil.

God arises;
His enemies are scattered
and those who hate Him flee before Him.
As smoke is driven away,
so are they driven;
as wax melts before the fire,
so the wicked perish at the presence of God.

V. Behold the Cross of the Lord, flee bands of enemies.
R. The Lion of the tribe of Juda, the offspring of David, hath conquered.

V. May Thy mercy, Lord, descend upon us.
R. As great as our hope in Thee.
We drive you from us,
whoever you may be,
unclean spirits,
all satanic powers,
all infernal invaders,
all wicked legions,
assemblies and sects.

In the Name and by the power of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
+ may you be snatched away and driven from the Church of God
and from the souls made to the image and likeness of God
and redeemed by the Precious Blood of the Divine Lamb.

+ Most cunning serpent,
you shall no more dare to deceive the human race,
persecute the Church,
torment God's elect and sift them as wheat.

+ The Most High God commands you,
+ He with whom,
in your great insolence,
you still claim to be equal.

"God who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth." [1 Tim. 2:4)

God the Father commands you.
+ God the Son commands you.
+ God the Holy Ghost commands you.

+ Christ, God's Word made flesh, commands you;
+ He who to save our race outdone through your envy,
"humbled Himself,
becoming obedient even unto death" [Phil. 2:8);
He who has built His Church on the firm rock
and declared that the gates of hell shall not prevail against Her,
because He will dwell with Her "all days even to the end of the world." [Mt. 28:20]

The sacred Sign of the Cross commands you,
+ as does also the power of the mysteries of the Christian Faith.

+ The glorious Mother of God, the Virgin Mary, commands you;
+ she who by her humility
and from the first moment of her Immaculate Conception crushed your proud head.

The faith of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul,
and of the other Apostles commands you.

+ The blood of the Martyrs
and the pious intercession of all the Saints command you. +

Thus, cursed dragon, and you, diabolical legions,
we adjure you by the living God,
+ by the true God,
+ by the holy God,
+ by the God
"who so loved the world that He gave up His only Son,
that every soul believing in Him
might not perish but have life everlasting;" [St.Jn. 3:16]
stop deceiving human creatures
and pouring out to them the poison of eternal damnation;
stop harming the Church and hindering her liberty.

Begone, Satan, inventor and master of all deceit,
enemy of man's salvation.

Give place to Christ in Whom you have found none of your works;
give place to the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
acquired by Christ at the price of His Blood.

Stoop beneath the all-powerful Hand of God;
tremble and flee when we invoke the Holy and terrible Name of Jesus,
this Name which causes hell to tremble,
this Name to which the Virtues,
Powers and Dominations of heaven are humbly submissive,
this Name which the Cherubim and Seraphim praise unceasingly repeating:
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord, the God of Hosts.

V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

V. May the Lord be with thee.
R. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

God of heaven,
God of earth,
God of Angels,
God of Archangels,
God of Patriarchs,
God of Prophets,
God of Apostles,
God of Martyrs,
God of Confessors,
God of Virgins,
God who has power to give life after death and rest after work:
because there is no other God than Thee and there can be no other,
for Thou art the Creator of all things,
visible and invisible,
of Whose reign there shall be no end,
we humbly prostrate ourselves before Thy glorious Majesty
and we beseech Thee to deliver us by Thy power
from all the tyranny of the infernal spirits,
from their snares,
their lies and their furious wickedness.

Deign, O Lord,
to grant us Thy powerful protection
and to keep us safe and sound.

We beseech Thee through Jesus Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

V. From the snares of the devil,
R. Deliver us, O Lord.

V. That Thy Church may serve Thee in peace and liberty:
R. We beseech Thee to hear us.

V. That Thou may crush down all enemies of Thy Church:
R. We beseech Thee to hear us.

(Holy water is sprinkled in the place where we may be.)


March 29, 2010 | 10:31 AM Comments  0 comments

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IS THIS OUR POLICY?

The National Youth Policy
The policy is a blue print for youth development initiatives. It contains the definitions, aspirations and vision of Kenyan youth. It recognizes youth as people between the ages of 15 and 30 years. It addresses itself to the main issues impinging on the youth and suggest logical solutions to these issues through its action plan. The policy further identifies itself with the priority target groups: among whom are youth at high risk, street youth, youth with disability, youth infected with HIV/AIDS, out of school youth, and female youth. Most importantly, the policy identifies the eight thematic areas of great concern to youth thus simply the complex process of youth emancipation.
Why the policy?
The policy itself comes in the face of myriad challenges facing the youth in Kenya; although the number of organizations dealing with youth issues has increased over the years, the lack of comprehensive policy makes it difficult for these groups to effectively address these challenges.
Challenges

• Unemployment and under employment;
• Health related problems;
• Increasing school and college drop-out rates;
• Crime and deviant behavior;
• Limited sports and recreation facilities;
• Abuse and exploitation;
• Limited participation and lack of opportunities;
• Limited and poor housing;
• Limited access to information and communication technology (ICT)
The Vision

The National Youth Policy visualizes a society where youth have an equal opportunity as citizens to realize their fullest potential, productively participating in economic, social, political, cultural and religious life without fear or favor.
The Goal
The overall goal of the policy is to promote youth participation in the democratic processes as well as in community and civil affairs, ensuring that youth programs involve them and are youth centered.
Implementation
Once adapted by parliament as a youth bill, there will be established a National Youth Council (NYC) that will ensure effective implementation of the NYP. The National Youth Council will also facilitate, co-ordinate, monitor, advocate and promote youth issues and youth led initiatives, under the ministry in charge.
The Institutional Framework will minimize duplicity and enhance efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery to the youth.
The council shall be managed by youth elected from all over the republic.


October 19, 2009 | 5:52 AM Comments  0 comments

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AFTERMATH
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It really took a tumble of nodes and relentlessness amongst youth in America to embrace change.
Finally elections are over and we watched to religiously as it all happened. It is important to acknowledge technology as apt solutions towards globalization.
I wish we Kenyans could borrow a leaf; I admit I was intrigued and applaud the American electoral system for efficiency and effectiveness.
It might seem so obvious to other countries to get results within few hours after casting votes but my brothers and sisters that was the Alfa of conflict in kenya.
Having closely followed politics of now president barrack Obama it draws me to a tethers position.
1. Youth precedence to world leadership decision making organs.
2. was the elections characterized by youth euphoria or advocacy
3. Where will youth shift their energies after campaign?

Probably with regards to common clichés of ``tomorrow’s leaders’’ it is important for the archaic and classical thinking politicians to embrace the fact that youth is basic bedrock in government formation.
Dynamics of representation in decision making bodies draw sooner than later. it is important to acknowledge the fact that WE YOUTH ARE HERE TO STAY.


November 11, 2008 | 8:02 AM Comments  0 comments



SENTRY ON YOUTH ADVOCACY
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Peer group advocacy, is one of the most important ways in which a young person can develop the skills of responsible adulthood. This is most especially the case with those who, for whatever the reason, are most vulnerable and excluded. One might include among this group those living with disabilities, those from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds, those from divided or dysfunctional families and those who find themselves culturally alienated or suffering from the debilitating effects of racism – both conscious and unconscious.
Unfortunately, however, though many pay lip-service to the potential value of advocacy, many adults continue to regard advocacy with, at best, ambivalence. The idea of young people taking control of any aspect of their own lives does not rest easy with those responsible for their care and upbringing. This despite an overwhelming body of research that indicates that the most successful programmes for the young have historically been those stimulated by the needs, desires and often rage and despair of young people themselves.
Part of the problem, of course, is the nature of the term ‘advocacy’. It is a term that is used in many disparate ways. Often it is associated with the stridency and antagonisms of political advocacy movements, whether animal rights or ‘right to life’ groups, environmentalists or field sports supporters. It is also no doubt linked with the adversarial nature of legal advocacy.
Yet social and health care advocacy out of which advocacy for young children and adolescents has emerged is none of these things. At its best, this form of advocacy is pro-active and conciliatory by nature, depending on the advocate’s awareness and understanding of the often conflicting needs and priorities involved in the provision of social care services and assessments of needs and risks. Above all, it is about giving people of low self esteem a strategy to achieve the ability to assess their own needs and successfully represent them in a manner that will achieve the optimum solution with a minimum of conflict. This means, of course, developing the skill to identify and understand the other person’s point of view because, unless this is understood by the advocate, conflict inevitably follows.
Understanding the other person’s point of view, of course, does not necessarily mean agreeing with it, but at least it creates a common ground in which the needs of the person advocating can negotiate ground rules and priorities that are acceptable to both parties.
At the heart of all forms of advocacy is the development of assertiveness skills and an awareness that advocacy cannot be practiced in a vacuum. In this respect it has to be acknowledged that the term ‘self-advocacy’ is slightly misleading, in that self-advocacy can only exist within the framework of a strong and organised peer group framework that can sustain individual and group support and the formation of ‘Speaking Up’ groups. It also has to be recognised that advocacy, as with assertiveness, is a learned activity – an invaluable learned skill. This is a lesson that has been hard-learned by those involved in the various forms of disability and social care advocacy. The shortage of skilled and experienced advocacy trainers has been one of the major impediments of the development of advocacy. This is especially true where advocacy as a recognised movement is in its infancy. In fact the most urgent problem articulated has not been, ‘who will provide the training?’, but, ‘who will train the trainers?’.
This question has a special resonance when discussing self-advocacy for the young, because it is a fact that advocacy training at its best is a peer group activity – in this case, the young training the young. Yet for this to happen there must be a strong cadre of young people who have themselves acquired the skills of advocacy and assertive behaviour and this, unfortunately, cannot be ‘learned’ by some process of osmosis. It is a process that can only be carried out as a group activity led, in the first instance at least, by a skilled facilitator who is most likely to be an adult – but an adult who is acceptable to and in empathy with the particular group.
Because we are talking about what is, after all, an educational activity, the ‘obvious’ solution would seem to have advocacy developed as a formal educational activity within the school/college system – an activity implemented and supervised by trained teachers. Yet experience elsewhere suggests that, although there is an absolute need for ‘personal development programmes’ being an integral part of formal education, advocacy training programmes invariably work better outside the formal education system and in locations removed from the school/college environment.
It appears to be a fundamental tenet in advocacy that the ‘service user’ (in this case young people peer training groups) work best when the service users are allowed to select both the time and place for their self advocacy awareness and development meetings – whether this is for formal training or for advocacy discussion and development. It has to be realised that ‘Youth’ is not, as many adults think, a homogenous group. In any community, adolescents will separate into groups according to their needs. Sometimes these groups will overlap – sometimes they will merge and sometimes conflict. Thus you might find that one group will want to place their place of development in a park; others in a private house, a youth club, a place of worship - the common denominator being access to a space where the group members feel comfortable, safe and empowered.
Self/peer group advocacy for adolescents may not be a complete panacea but experience has shown that, properly implemented, it can prove an invaluable tool for carers, educationalists, social care professionals and, above all, the kids themselves.

November 3, 2008 | 2:13 AM Comments  0 comments

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