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[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

Well, @catholic_comedy and @MrsCathComedy are at it again!

This time teaming up with @CatholicManShow and @pkrugg for the 2024 St. Philip Neri Festival!

Join us there! 75% of ticket sales will be donated to a local parish's building fund!

https://t.co/rCQrNDeEas for details

[CatholicComedy @catholic_comedy]

Protestants are welcome to pray the Rosary, but they won't stay Protestant for long.

[PineWoodsRunner 🌲 @PineWoodsRunner]

Good people, my brother died suddenly & unexpectedly this morning in his sleep. Please pray for his soul, his name was Brian.

[🎤E-Knock (Catholic Rapper) @CatholicKingdo1]

🚨FRIENDS: My new album KANISA is now out on all digital streams/stores! Please help support Catholic artists! Thank you!!

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Apple Music: https://t.co/Aj2HDlZ6dr

[CatholicComedy @catholic_comedy]

This is it.

Today is the day.

Happy Epiphany!

[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

Join us this Saturday as we celebrate the Epiphany with joy and humor!

The St. Philip Neri Festival with @catholic_comedy, @CatholicManShow, and @pkrugg!

More information at https://t.co/xxwPTszJbZ

[CatholicComedy @catholic_comedy]

If you want to come to the St. Philip Neri Festival and spend the day with @pkrugg and @CatholicManShow at a farm in Mesa, AZ, today is the LAST DAY for Early Bird Pricing.

Tomorrow, tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for teens.

Kids and religious are still free, as always.

https://t.co/Gxv2pPqqbJ

[Bishop J. Strickland @BishStrickland]

Rejoice always that…no matter what the day brings Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life, yesterday, today and forever. May the saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary always inspire us to return to Christ no matter how we may wander into darkness. Jesus is Light from Light.

[CatholicComedy @catholic_comedy]

So, I want to direct your attention to @latenightlevity. They're doing something I had dreamed about, which is creating a film company devoted to humor and joy.

I've had the honor of helping the owner, Roger, get set up and there's a lot of cool stuff in the works over there.

Give them a follow and enjoy what's to come in early 2024...

[BARITUS Catholic Illustration @BaritusCatholic]

Blessed Allhallowtide!

[ChurchPOP @Church_POP]

The Dangers of a Ouija Board: Exorcist Unveils Catholic Church Teaching on Contacting the Dead

Contacting the dead becomes a hot topic of discussion, especially during the Halloween season.

The New York Post recently published an article explaining how to "safely" use a Ouija board to contact the dead. However, this is both mortally sinful and dangerous!

ChurchPOP contacted Diocese of Nashville exorcist Father Dan Reehil, who explained why mediums, psychics, Ouija boards, occult practices, etc., are "unhealthy for your soul."

"When you try to contact your deceased loved ones, you're not really making contact with them. You're usually making contact with a demon, and the demon impersonates your loved one," Father Reehil says.

He explains that God sometimes allows the souls in Purgatory "to visit Earth and ask for prayers to help them attain the goal of heaven." However, "this is a very wonderful thing, but rare."

Father Reehil then explains that demons are very intelligent and "great deceivers." He says they can watch, listen, and "impersonate incredibly well."

"When you think you're talking to your dead grandmother, you're actually speaking to a demon, and then you're inviting them in through that dialogue. Then, they attach to you and give you all sorts of problems. Please don't try to contact the dead."

Catholic Church Teaching on Contacting the Dead

"God has told us in His word, in the scriptures, that it's offensive to him to try to dialogue with the dead," Father Reehill says.

"In the Old Testament Deut. 18, it says,

'Let no one be found among you who practice divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or cast spells, or who is a medium or spiritualist who consults the dead. Anyone, who does these things is detestable to the Lord.'

Father Reehil then advises the faithful to turn to the Holy Spirit for information. He says this is the perfect time of year to draw near to the Lord, especially with Christmas approaching.

He quotes John 14:26, which says,

"The Council of the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I've said to you."

"Get close to God, particularly during this time of year when there's a lot of demon activity happening," Father Reehil advises. "Love him. Obey Him worship Him."

"This pleases God tremendously and your love for God consoles the Sacred Heart of Jesus," he continues. "Can you imagine that we can console Jesus with our with our heartfelt love for Him?"

"Have a wonderful Solemnity of All Saints when we honor those who have gone before us and a crown with the victory of Heaven. God bless you."

https://t.co/eZqhnRh001

[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

@CatholicSongGuy @JeremyMcLellan @CatholicManShow @FrPaulHoulis @catholic_comedy Hey, sorry for the late reply. No, we didn't stream nor do we intend to stream the event in the future. These are really best as "In Person" experiences.

[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

Alright everyone!

Tomorrow is the big day!

Get your tickets to the St. Philip Neri Festival with @JeremyMcLellan, @CatholicManShow, @FrPaulHoulis, @catholic_comedy and more!

https://t.co/wKMHBQvWeg

[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

Guys! We're back online after an extended hiatus!

Also, we're teaming up with @Catholic_Comedy and throwing the St. Philip Neri Festival again!

Get your tickets here: https://t.co/wKMHBQvWeg

[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

Tickets for our next event are now available on Eventbrite. #CatholicComedyFestival #CatholicComedy

https://t.co/vepDA1t7Ed

[Catholic Phoenix @catholicphx]

Tickets for our next event are now available on Eventbrite. #CatholicComedyFestival #CatholicComedy

https://t.co/vepDA1t7Ed

[Jeff Grant @JeffGrant835]

A celebration for the Masses in #Phoenix as
@BishopOlmsted, rector join parishioners for reopening of @SSJCathedral after 55-year-old structure's first major #renovation. @thecatholicsun https://t.co/xtxzRgxtGK @KofC @catholicphx