Demonic Warfare

The life of a hermit is not all peaches and cream. I think I've commented on this to anyone who happens to read these blogs. The hermitage is not always a "safe place" in terms of the world. But it is always ripe for whatever God desires, and that includes the allowance of demonic warfare.

At stake here at Agnus Dei Hermitage is the souls of the neighbors. When the hermit had a dream of the neighbor man, prior to even having this lot, of his standing with a strange smile but behind him was stretched out in a coffin, dead--the hermit sensed this was not a positive! Ominous dreams are that: warnings. However, in sudden and unexpected circumstances, the hermit had to change lots at the last minute, and this was the lot best in some aspects, right next to these people.

Yesterday the hermit finally ventured out into the Mary Gardens in back, and dead-headed flowers. The neighbor woman came out and repeatedly photographed the hermit. Most hermits, if not all, should not be photographed. It goes against hiddenness and nothingness, but the hermit acted as if knowing nothing, perceiving nothing, and thought: stability, stability, stability. The hermit slowly, slowly kept dead-heading. Then the woman spoke loudly on a cell phone that they were getting a German Shepherd guard dog that will bark until 11 p.m. and will be kept in a fenced area on the hermit's side of the house. Well, so we will have a big barking dog. The hermit loves all creatures. Then the neighbors placed their trash can near the line, by Agnus Dei's front window view, and kept the lid off. So, we will have wild critters enjoy the garbage.

It is harrassment. The young woman who lived on the other side of these people has obviously left. The house has been vacated for three or four weeks. Odd how with the focus on the immediate problem, the hermit had not consciously noted that she was not about the place. The builder and developer are checking into what happened to her. Where is this young teacher and her little dog she used to walk, and her father who came daily to visit?

Today I am to go to the Sheriff's dept. to file an harrassment report. It is the hermit's interface with the world, with the legalities of the world. Ether re-enters the planet to burn and shine. But the main work has been prayer for these people's souls. A Mass is going to be offered for "the neighbors." The hermit comprehends spiritual warfare when it comes. It is not pleasant. In fact, it can be frightening. Yes, the hermit admits some vulnerability, especially now that the other neighbor is gone, and there are no other houses close by. Yet, the hermit is in the hands of God, and as an undercover agent for the Lord, must continue in this mission for these souls, especially for the innocent four-year-old grandson living there.

The hermit's daughters want the hermit to move. That is not so easy, although it can be done if necessary. The hermit had always wanted to donate the property to unwed mothers or to a refugee family, but that would not be a holy donation--to have other people live next door to hell. No, the hermit will remain in except for some outdoor chores necessary, but which will require the woman to have to photograph from her garage service door rather than out their back patio doors.

The builder is checking into what is happening, as this is going to have ramifications for the subdivision, for other people considering buying lots and building. So, we shall see. Last night the hermit had nightmares about these people and what they would do next. Upon awakening, prayers were offered. More prayers, and love sent in thought next door. We hold steady here at Agnus Dei, and my angel Beth is wise. We may hire a security person for when the college boys return on Friday to help finish out the work next to the property line on that side. That might be security money well-spent for peace of mind, since it took the sheriff an hour to arrive when called.

In the next blog, the hermit is going to write what St. Mary Magdalene d'Pazzi recommends, from locutions from other saints, as to catching souls and the love of neighbor! How good is God to have these pages in the hermit's line of reading, at this very time! No coincidence. They are messages for the undercover agent of the Lord, in ways to supernaturally defeat the evil by God's grace and the power of love.