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Demonic Possession

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The question

How can someone take communion if he or she is possessed? I know it happens, but how does this effect the possessed person?

The answer

It is hard but not impossible to take someone to church to have communion though that person may be demon-possessed. The Holy Eucharist is a powerful fire. The demon-possessed person will usually refuse anyone's attempt to take him or her to church, and may appear sick, lethargic, etc. Sometimes, it departs and returns.

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