Brothers and sisters Quote by Matt Baglio
““The Devil is present everywhere that evil things happen within the normal laws of nature. In anyone who says: I don’t accept love, the love of my brothers and sisters, the love of God. And in many places, in all massacres, in every murder, in physical catastrophes, in every concentration camp, in all evil. Sometimes he shows himself, strangely, but also in cases of possession. But he’s much more dangerous where he doesn’t let himself be seen, where he can’t be done away with through exorcism. —Father Pedro Barrajon, excerpt from interview in Die Welt, December 2, 2005””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Die Welt, December 2, 2005
Evil can be hidden in ordinary life, often unseen and harder to confront.
In simple terms: Evil is often invisible.
Key Takeaway
Stay vigilant.
Themes
evil
spirituality
humanity
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- moral dilemmas
- personal crises
- social injustice
Key Concepts
theodicy
possession
exorcism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we recognize hidden harm?
- What practices expose unseen evil?
A Different Perspective
Invisible evil may be ignored.
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