Do Catholics believe in ghosts? w/ Jimmy Akin

This clip is taken from episode #224 with Jimmy Akin: • Aquinas on Ghosts, Dem...
Are ghosts real? As a Catholic, do we believe in ghosts?
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[@jtrlatinist2227]

I am so happy you released this clip. When I was 13 or 14 I was visiting my grandparents. My great grandmother and grandfather lived with my grandparents because they are quite a bit order. My great grandpa passed away. But one year later I was visiting them and my great-grandma was off on a trip. So instead of a sleeping on the couch, I was allowed to sleep in her bed. In middle of the night I woke up suddenly sweating. I saw my dead great grandfather standing there asking me what I am doing in his wife's bed. I quickly moved to the couch and try to sleep. To this day I don't know if it was him or something demonic. But it was very real.

[@StreetGlowLED_800]

Dangggg

[@user-dp5wp2lb9n]

Yes this is jin

[@Renegade62]

Matt thinks to himself...... How cool is my life. Enjoying your shows! Prayers for your continued success

[@Beanbag777]

😁

[@vincebyrne]

I was born and raised in the town, Loretto, where Fr Gallitzin settled and became the pastor! So cool to hear his name being brought up elsewhere.

[@endingheresyandschism5632]

5:42 John Carroll not O’Conner , O’Conner was bishop of New York not the first bishop in the USA and bishop of Baltimore Maryland . Nice video though , very interesting and great information from Jimmy as always! ..He stores so much information, I learn a lot from him. Thank you both .

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Nice to see Jimmy again!

[@selcukkaradag1493]

the way jimmy teaches and talks is so calming.

[@auniversalwoman]

Thank you, this explains a lot to me. I've had experiences throughout my life...but in the back of my mind wondered if it was against the Faith to believe.

[@Ezekiel336-16]

So how does Aquinas reconcile his statement about damned souls coming to us with the story of Lazarus and the rich man where the rich man was not allowed to go back and warn his brothers still alive on earth? In Christ, Andrew

[@Ezekiel336-16]

@@seanmetz6616 So, it was said that God's providence allows Him to contradict His own Scripture? - if they don't believe Moses and the prophets neither will they believe if someone comes back from the dead. In Christ, Andrew

[@josephsiaiowa]

@@Ezekiel336-16 I believe that “someone who goes back from the dead” is a reference to Jesus Christ, who resurrected from the dead. This is a warning that those whose hearts are hardened are not humble enough to show compassion to a poor man, much less be moved to conversion by the reality of someone rising from the dead (Jesus).

[@Ezekiel336-16]

@@josephsiaiowa Hi Joe, you are correct about what I mentioned, but I was using that to try and point out to the other person (Sean Metz) that what Mr. Aiken is saying seems rather inconsistent with the passage about Lazarus and the rich man in the Bible; and that (inconsistency) includes the part where it's stated there is an impassible chasm between the two worlds (Heaven and hELL). In other words, what Mr. Aiken mentioned from Aquinas about damned souls coming back to warn us to repent seems grossly inconsistent with the whole of the Lazarus/Rich man story. In Christ, Andrew

[@paulinecooney6669]

Nobody knows where Purgatory is maybe it is why spirits remain on earth as such until their next Place to be sent to.

[@oldschoollifting8523]

it’s not a place it’s a process of cleansing souls. the common belief that purgatory is where souls go go almost spend time in jail before they go to heaven is a myth. it’s just a process for people who believed in god and his son jesus but still had unrepentant sins go through before they go to heaven

[@richard_the_sinner]

Servant of God, Demetrius Gallitzin, Apostle to the Alleghenies, Pray for us

[@PLATOLOSOPHY]

WTF? I was LITERALLY just thinking about this less than an hour ago.... SPOOKY!

[@MajorMustang1117]

How can ghost of those in Purgatory or Hell appear if they have "no reprieve" from the fires?

[@vituzui9070]

That they appear doesn't mean that they are in a location, even less that they change location. It just means that God allows the message from a soul to be transferred in some sensible form. Perhaps sometimes this could imply a person literally seeing a ghost, as if the ghost had a body or appearance of a body. But this would just be a useful illusion allowed by God for the message to be transferred. A soul is immaterial and therefore can't be in a location nor seen with eyes.

[@oksanatulpa7984]

I would like not to believe .. But sometimes the reality shows the opposite .

[@mentalwarfare2038]

Personal experience?

[@darlameeks]

Fascinating! I've been watching "ghost investigators" for years. I have also gone on "ghost tours"...once in Oxford when I was a student there, and also in St. Augustine, Florida. The ghosts in Europe are apparently much older and more "aggressive" than in the U.S. They are known to be more physically violent (though that isn't unheard-of in the U.S). There is technology now that can detect them and/or communicate with them more clearly. Some have clearly spoken, "Help me!". Others who seem very territorial about a particular property say, "Get out!" There are some ghosts who seem doomed to do the same thing over and over again...perhaps this indicates they are in purgatory? Certainly this is food for prayer as you have indicated! My sister-in-law's mother's maiden name was Bell. She was descended from the Bell family of "Bell Witch" fame in Tennessee. There have been a number of books and movies made about the the "Bell Witch". The witch in this instance was a woman who was involved with a land dispute with the Bell family. She held a grudge, and so cast spells and curses on the Bells. They suffered so with violent apparitions, and the patriarch of that family was killed. This shows that ghosts can be raised by witchery through "necromancy" which is condemned in the Bible. This has from time to time occurred when a witch has been involved in a land dispute, as happened between this witch and the Bell family. If you want a Biblical example of necromancy, you can read about the "Witch of Endor" as described in 1 Samuel 28. This woman had actually stopped practicing witchcraft, but King Saul commanded her to raise the prophet Samuel's spirit from the dead (even though King Saul himself had condemned all such practices and those who did them). The witch raised Samuel's spirit for Saul, but Samuel only said what he always said previously when he was alive...that God had removed anointing from Saul. In other words, Saul got nothing from the endeavor except that which he already knew...that God had abandoned him and all of Israel at that time. This tells us that necromancy will never tell us anything that we can't find out by means already provided by God. I wonder if the Church has considered UFO's? There are odd flying craft and signs in the sky depicted in sacred painting from the Middle Ages. There are such craft and alien beings depicted in art even more ancient than that. The U.S. military has finally admitted that there are what they now call "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena" with technology that is way beyond what humanity has achieved. They could be extraterrestrial, or they may originate from the oceans (in some instances). What could that mean, and how would their interest in humanity fit into God's plan for us and for His creation? I have no doubt that God may have created beings on other planets who bear His image. Science fictions writers such as Ray Bradbury have written about this possibility...that there may be extraterrestrial beings who never fell from grace. Or perhaps they did. We don't know. The Pope and the Magisterium should investigate these things and pray for God's revelation regarding them.

[@user-dp5wp2lb9n]

The cursed magicians open the gates for the jinn, they summon them to fight from the people who hate, magicians are enemies of humans

[@NicoFTWandMichael]

I strongly discourage watching ghost investigators and going on ghost tours, I think that is sinful and/or dangerous.

[@auniversalwoman]

One question... Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. Does she appear only in spirit? If so, how so?

[@joshualee9794]

Umm to be frank i’m not so sure but as a Catholic and through my own opinion I believe Mary could appear through not only spirit but through body and through others. Again i’m not so sure but it is my opinion.

[@Thenoapaz]

Matt I'm one of your Greek Orthodox followers agree, it's to get you back to God.

[@gracewhite1601]

I took down all my Halloween stuff, kept the pumpkins and Fall deco out thou

[@ninjasalsa3152]

I read somewhere in the bible that the dead are no more and do not reappear. Why do some see their "spirits"

[@FionaVM]

Now 37 *

[@detectiveholmes4088]

Why the Israel lockdown advert every time go to watch one of your vids?

[@chezjowy8596]

That's on you an your ad profile

[@reynabellaloves]

Of course we do.

[@ArchetypeGotoh]

Haha that thumbnail... “do Catholics believe in Michael Meyers” :P

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

To scare the hell out of us?

[@Mr7Yudhi]

Saya sebagai pemeluk agama katholik percaya kalau hantu / mahluk gaib ( sosok yang tidak bisa di lihat oleh mata manusia ) itu ada, karena di dalam ajaran iman katholik sendiri mengakui kalau setan/iblis itu ada yaitu Lucifer.

[@oldschoollifting8523]

I don’t get it. I thought scripture teaches us that all people when they die their souls stay present in their graves unconscious, without thought of any knowledge or what’s going on until christs second coming, and once he comes back the saved will all be rewarded and go to heaven and the unsaved will be without god of hell? if this is true than how can ghosts contact people? if the bible teaches that they are unknowing and without thought or any consciousness

[@FionaVM]

@@oldschoollifting8523 my mum died when I was 6 I’m not 37 and I have never forgotten one morning I was awoken to her talking to me she had committed suicide and was missing for 4 days we didn’t even know she had died, I don’t have all the answers to your questions I’m a bit confused about it all myself but I do know that there is an afterlife and as far as I’m concerned God and Jesus are real there can’t be one without the other ghosts exist and they can still talk to us still see us still have their intelligence. I have also seen a ghost before years later and had an old man talking to me aswel but my mum was the most important experience I ever had and I will never forget it

[@hhhuthhhjj5599]

OH my God ! This explains saul's ghost

[@mancal5829]

What about phantom?

[@iluamendes94]

What does Aquinas say about dreams?

[@wcg19891]

The end of the Saint Michael prayer …thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits that roam the world seeking the ruin of souls

[@Chakra_king]

What do you think the clipping sound was meant to represent?

[@UnwaveringLight]

There were also literal snips of items in the house, ie things being cut, so I suppose it was another attention-grabber?

[@dalelerette206]

I suspect space-time acts like a magnetic recorder that records 'events' which can be replayed by 'remote viewers'. I suspect young children between 18 months and 6 years are the most sensitive to the "sixth sense". Their spirits are just 'wide open'. You can help your child by taking their fears seriously and encouraging them to talk about their feelings. These “ghosts,” both remembered and unremembered, often manifest themselves as anxious or avoidant adult attachment styles. The Witch of Endor was able to summon the Ghost of Samuel the Seer. And I believe this event was literally, factually true as recorded in the Scriptures. However at that ancient time in Hebrew History communication with the dead was a terrible taboo. Since the Death and Resurrection of Christ, we are now able to pray with the Saints since Christ now protects us. Jesus inaugurated the "safe zone" when he spoke with Moses & Elijah on the Mount of Transfiguration. If we read the Scriptures, we find that controversial passage found in 1 Samuel 28. This passage created great controversy among the Fathers of the Church. In fact, at least three distinct interpretations can be found. 1. The woman called Samuel forth from the dead (Justin Martyr, Origen, Ambrose, and Augustine). 2. Whether it was Samuel or a demon, it appeared at God’s bidding and not by some magic of the woman (Chrysostom, Theodoret). 3. The entity was a demon who deceived Saul and gave him a false prophecy (Tertullian, Hippolytus, Ephrem the Syrian, Evagrius, Basil, Jerome, Ambrosiaster, & Gregory of Nyssa). I'm not saying there is any definitive answer yet. But there does not seem to be any single interpretation of this passage. I personally think Justin Martyr was one who was closest to the 12 Apostles. And I trust the Holy Spirit is closest to him. Augustine seems to have the best interpretation regarding God's Grace, too. Peace be with you. ❤

[@jsilvanus240]

What do the BIBLE say about ghosts??. If there is a HOLY GHOST there is evil GHOST.

[@BillyJoeBob-hd9fm]

Do ghosts believe in Catholics?

[@mattmarenger1612]

The damned can’t do good deeds ( like warning people)

[@applin121]

In 1066, England was conquered by the Normans, not the French.

[@jamie3958]

Jimmy Akin is solid.

[@christinelivebird]

Mary is body and soul in heaven.

[@brucewayne2255]

I want to see these 2 on Joe Rogan. It would be great stuff for the masses to hear.

[@Pyroverbs205]

Will you go to Heaven? Here’s a quick test: Have you ever lied, stolen, or used God’s name in vain? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” If you have done these things, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous, adulterer at heart, and the Bible warns that one day God will punish you in a terrible place called Hell. But God is not willing that any should perish. Sinners broke God’s Law and Jesus paid their fine. This means that God can legally dismiss their case: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Then Jesus rose from the grave, defeating it. Today, repent and trust Jesus, and God will give you eternal life as a free gift. Then read the Bible daily and obey it. God will never fail you. (living waters/ray comfort) God bless

[@jdoe7674]

Your not fooling anyone ray comfort you sneaky boy you trying to turn good Catholics Protestant it won’t work sir evangelical Christianity is lacking heavily on the spiritual side of things and is becoming very hypocritical and legalistic and no one can agree on the rules so it causes a lot of confusion at least Catholic and orthodox Christianity can agree on the important stuff and if we are wrong then at least we will be wrong together and won’t have to face judgment alone also maybe God actually is forgiving and isn’t just standing eagerly waiting for someone to get there theology wrong so he can torture them

[@Pyroverbs205]

@@jdoe7674 You ok? First, I'm not Ray C. Second, maybe you should look at your group in the mirror before you go out saying stuff about other groups. Third, your soteriology is quite lacking if you had to write: "if we are wrong then at least we will be wrong together and won’t have to face judgment alone also maybe God actually is forgiving and isn’t just standing eagerly waiting for someone to get there theology wrong so he can torture them." *Like didn't you even read and properly understand the original comment I posted?*

[@jdoe7674]

@@Pyroverbs205 it was sarcasm because that’s the exact same line of statements and questions that ray comfort uses and I’m non denominational but I lean more towards Eastern Orthodoxy and I wasn’t saying we were wrong I was saying if that happens to be the case we will be wrong together because we all believe the same thing Protestants can’t agree on anything and it causes a lot of fear and anxiety cuz in the back of your mind your constantly thinking well what if my church is wrong and the church next door is right what if salvation is by works what if salvation isn’t by works what if it’s by faith and works what if it’s not by faith and works what if it’s by Baptism what if it’s not by baptism orthodoxy eliminates all that worry because they’ve been teaching the same thing since the beginning that’s my point not that we’re wrong

[@jdoe7674]

@@Pyroverbs205 btw ray comfort lives in a mansion while simultaneously preaching works salvation so that hypocrisy at its finest but I’m sure you’ll disagree and claim he’s a man of God and I’m just an unsaved Catholic or something along those lines

[@Pyroverbs205]

​@@jdoe7674 The battle isn't Protestants vs Catholics/EO, ok? Don't know why you're making that to be the main issue here. Your theology is quite lacking if you had to write: "it causes a lot of fear and anxiety cuz in the back of your mind your constantly thinking well what if my church is wrong and the church next door is right" I don't have such a problem that you think I or other well-informed Bible-believing/reading/studying Christians have with these "what if"s you just wrote. "that’s my point not that we’re wrong" -Whether you THINK you're right (or wrong) IN YOUR OWN MIND, my point still stands about your soteriology being quite lacking that you had to write what I quoted that you wrote about this. *Like again, didn't you AT THE VERY LEAST even read and properly understand the original comment I posted?* Who cares where Ray C. lives? This isn't even about him. And don't know why you're making an issue out of this, like what does what I posted have anything to do with where Ray lives or Protestant vs Catholics/EO? Like if you want to argue, argue about the Gospel and what the Bible says, not where some dude lives or some groups.

[@allenwatkins4972]

Amazing that people even care about such tripe.

[@pabloandres6179]

Then don’t watch