Religion Q & A – Seeing Spirits?

Jacob M asks: “Why can’t you see angels, demons, and many other spirits?”

Answer: Spirits do not have permanent bodies like we do, so therefore there is nothing material to “see”. However, they can materialize if God allows them to and sometimes appear to people here on earth for various reasons.

The spiritual world is as real as the physical world – it exists and has its own happenings that we are usually unaware of. Spirits move about even more freely than we can and are very busy with their own assignments…good or bad.

I’ve spoken with you about angels and demons appearing (who are not able to keep these “bodies”), but what about the “other spirits” you’re asking about?

These would include the Souls in Purgatory who need our prayers. Often times, “hauntings” are reported but these “ghosts” are not trying to harm you. They are simply stuck in this state of purification and are, in a sense, trying to reach out for help.

Will you, Jacob, be able to see a spirit someday? Maybe. Many people don’t, but then again many people do. To answer your question, we usually can’t see them because we have our own affairs to attend to and we are supposed to be primarily concerned with loving God in complete faith (without being able to see Him either) and loving our neighbor (the people who live and work beside you every day).

Should God give you the grace to see into the spiritual world for a moment – or for a lifetime – He will also give you the direction you need to handle such a great gift.

Educational Resource – The Secret to Your Child’s Academic Success

Dear Parents,

As progress reports come upon us, I would like to offer you a resource from Focus on the Family that you may find helpful when working with your children at home in support of their academics.

Focus on Your Child is a membership program that is designed to help parents bond together, share practical advice, and encourage one another to make the most of the parenting years. If you choose to simply use their website for the articles that pertain to you and your child/ren, then you can always visit http://www.focusonyourchild.com/

Here you can access tips and information from a family-oriented, Christian perspective that guides you as your child’s primary educators. One article in particular that I just sent to a parent is The Secret to Your Child’s Academic Success.

You will notice this menu where you can get more detailed descriptions and read up on some strategies that would benefit you and your child’s academic progress, not only in junior high but into high school as well. It’s worth checking out!